Monthly Archives: April 2003

The following regulations apply to the taking and possession of mussels (clams), crayfish, frogs, minnows, leeches, and turtles forpersonal or commercial use.Wild animals may not be taken from infested waters, except for bait for personal use from waters that are … Continue reading →

Fish prepared for transportation, shipment, or storage are defined as follows:• Undressed fish must have head, tails, fins, and skin intact. Entrails, gills, and scales may be removed.• Dressed fish may have heads and scales or skin removed, in addition … Continue reading →

Imagine being a trout on a chilly spring morning with a fat, healthy wiggling worm approaching. How could you resist having that tasty morsel for breakfast? You couldn’t, and that’s why using fresh nightcrawlers as bait in early spring will … Continue reading →

New limits for crappie, sunfish, lake trout and catfish will take effect on May 10, which is the 2003 fishing opener.Daily and possession crappie limits will go from 15 to 10, sunfish from 30 to 20, and lake trout from … Continue reading →

The trespass law applies to all outdoor recreation. Whether fishing, hunting, or taking part in any other outdoor recreation, you may not enter legally posted land or agricultural land without permission.Landowners, lessees, or authorized managers need only post their land … Continue reading →

Harmful exotics pose a threat to Minnesota waters, native plants and animals, and water-based recreation, including fishing.Currently, these harmful exotics and disease exist in Minnesota forests, lakes, and rivers. They could easily spread—and new species could enter from other states—if … Continue reading →

The following regulations apply to all Minnesota waters unless noted otherwise inthe 2003 Fishing Regulations booklet.Possessing and Transporting fish• Daily and possession limits are the same unless otherwise noted. Fish are in an angler’s possession whether on hand, in cold … Continue reading →

Experienced anglers know that fishing with healthy live bait will catch many fish. Live bait attracts all types of game fish. As a result, bait fishing has become a popular sport. Millions of baitfish are sold to anglers each year. … Continue reading →

Improved fishing technology and increasing fishing pressure have caused fishing quality to decline in many waters. Catch-and-release fishing offers anglers a way to enjoy their sport with less harm to the resource. Each year, more anglers discover the satisfaction of … Continue reading →

Anglers who catch one of more than 40,000 Mille Lacs Lake walleye marked with a numbered, plastic tag are asked to report their catch to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.The tags, which resemble a short length of coated electrical … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers to take a moment to review the 2003 Fishing Regulations before the inland fishing season opens on May 10.Regulations booklets include special and experimental regulations, regulations changes, and new information about exotic … Continue reading →

Members of the Minnesota Dairy Producers and Milk Power Boards have expressed alarm over farm bills introduced in the state legislature this session, saying that the bills promote dairy expansion and ignore chronically depressed milk prices. “Most distressing is that … Continue reading →

Crop producers now have many Roundup-type products on the market from which to choose. Generic Roundup products are now available and Monsanto has released different formulations of glyphosate. That can make the issue even more confusing. Acreage of Roundup Ready … Continue reading →

(Pictured are the newly crowned Benton County Dairy Princesses (back, left) Corrine Bemboom, Laurie Scapinski, Terri Lentner; 2003 Ambassadors are (seated, left) Mary Brauen, Kari Molitor and Tina Lentner. Not pictured is Amanda Lentner. Submitted photo)The 2003 Benton County Dairy … Continue reading →

The Benton County Dairy Princess banquet and coronation, which included dinner and a short program, was held on Saturday, April 5, at Jax’s in Foley. Natalie Schmitt was Master of Ceremonies and welcomed everyone. Schmitt introduced the princesses and ambassadors … Continue reading →

(Pictured: A grass fire by the Little Falls golf course last Monday reportedly was started by a squirrel. “It’s believed the squirrel got into a transformer and was electrocuted,” explained Ron Sanow, area forester with the DNR. “His burning fur … Continue reading →

Firefighters in the area have been very busy as dry conditions have made fields ripe for grass fires. “It’s extremely dry out there,” said Ron Sanow, area forester for the DNR. “And, yesterday (May 1), the humidity was just 12 … Continue reading →

Randall/Cushing Lions wrestlers who wrestled in the Jaycee’s State Tournament in Albany on April 12 included: (back row) Zach Johnson, second place; Conor Swanson, first place; Amber Hines, first place; Brent Bloom, fourth place; Stephanie Schelonka, third place; (front row) … Continue reading →

Some Little Falls area runners competed in the Earth Day half-marathon (13.1 miles) held in St. Cloud on April 19. Pictured are: Chad Kaddatz, Eric Nelson, Aaron Stein, Jackie DeVine, Bryan Hill, Annette Messerschmidt, Willam Adkins, Patty Thielen, Greg McNamera, … Continue reading →

(Pictured: A close play at the plate, between Osakis pitcher B.J. Bjorstrom and Swanville baserunner Megan Sieben. Sieben beats the throw on the passed ball. On deck, Lizz Dold cheers on her teammate. Staff photo by Jason Olson)The Swanville defense … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Swanville pitcher Lizz Dold pitched four innings of relief duty on May 1. Staff photo by Jason Olson)In the middle of the fourth inning coach Bzdok emphatically rallied his team by saying, “Now that’s what you call never giving … Continue reading →

The story of the game between Swanville and Osakis, May 1 was pitching control as the Bulldogs walked 26 in the loss.“We are a very young team, with eight underclassmen starting. Our pitcher graduated last year and coming into this … Continue reading →

(Picture: On hand to help owner Shelly Johnson cut the ribbon to officially open Cornerstone Eldercare were members of the staff, City Administrator Rich Carlson, Wayne Scherling of the EDA, city council member Don Klinker, Mayor Brian Mackinac, Marty Carlson … Continue reading →

Little Falls has a new assisted living plus facility. A ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday officially opened Cornerstone Eldercare, Inc. Located at 1201 Hilton Avenue, just across from the city’s golf course, Cornerstone offers 24-hour care with a staff specially trained … Continue reading →

Domino’s Pizza has announced plans to remodel the store located on Second St. N.E. during the month of May. The remodeling will include reconstructing the historical brickwork in the front of the building to its original architecture, a brand new … Continue reading →

The 11th annual Take Back the Night walk to end violence against women and children will be held on Wednesday, May 7, at Maple Island Park in Little Falls at 6:30 p.m.Take Back the Night is a symbolic gathering to … Continue reading →

(Pictured is the Concert Band. Submitted photo)Major Kelly G. Bledsoe is the Commander and Conductor of the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band. He holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Music Theory and Conducting from the … Continue reading →

Based at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, NE, the Concert Band tours extensively throughout the United States, performing at universities, music festivals, diplomatic receptions for foreign heads of state and other dignitaries, various community and military functions and for … Continue reading →

The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band is performing at the Charles D. Martin Auditorium at the Little Falls Community High School on Tuesday, May 6. This free concert, sponsored by the Morrison County Record starts at 7 … Continue reading →

U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band in LF May 6