April 2020 It’s a ‘silent spring’
As we stay home to protect ourselves, families, friends and neighbors, “silent spring” has taken on new meaning. It’s so quiet, we can practically hear the snow melting. Wildlife isn’t sheltering in place though. Swans, geese, ducks and even a few loons are returning. Spring is teasing us and will continue to reveal her […]
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2nd Street Stage winning button design chosen
The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association (PRDBA) received dozens of entries for the fourth annual 2nd Street Stage button design contest. The winner is Ann Schiller of Park Rapids, owner of The Little Dorset Shop. She will receive a $250 cash prize. Those who purchase and wear the official 2020 button for this season’s […]
Fishing Report
This weeks Fishing Report is a Fishing Tip So you tie on a new ice jig—tungsten, lead, tiny hook and all—whatever. You go to the “honey hole” and the Vexilar is lit up with a ton of fish. The second the jig falls the fish rush the bait and slam it good. Four times in […]
March 2020 Deny cabin fever and head north
With so much snow everywhere, snowmobilers and cross country skiers have embraced winter. And it’s not over yet. Trail grooming continues and the Heartland Lakes area includes hundreds of miles of beautiful trails to ride and ski. Walleye, pike and bass fishing season has ended in this part of the state, but avid anglers […]
Fishing Report
Mid-winter fishing is in full swing. In a few weeks, things will begin to change rapidly. But for now, think deeper water for more consistent walleye and crappie fishing. The deep basins are full of crappies creating good day time bites in the 25-40ft depth range using small minnows or tiny jigging spoons tipped with […]
Button Design Contest
The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association (PRDBA) is sponsoring a 2nd Street Stage button design contest with a $250 cash prize to the winner. Those who purchase and wear the $20 buttons for this season’s 10 2nd Street Stage events will be helping to sponsor this fun summer event and will receive $2 off beverages […]
Fishing Report 2-4-20
Fishing is good—if you can reach the fish. Deep snow, slush, and some water mixed in as well is making it difficult to travel on many of the area lakes. However, there are still lakes that are accessible. Crappie action has been good in the main lake “deep holes”. Fish are suspending 20-25 ft. down […]
February 2020 Embrace the Bold North
Need an excuse to head north? With Valentine’s Day, a three-day weekend and snow depths up to our eyeballs, it’s a great time to visit. Hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails will take you places you might never find in the summer time – and there are no mosquitoes. Or explore the forest […]