LAKE CITY, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that Lake City will host the 76th Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 10-11, 2024. Explore Minnesota, Minnesota’s state tourism promotion ...

Lakes and rivers across Minnesota haven't even frozen solid yet, but anglers are already looking ahead to spring and the 2024 Governor's Fishing Opener. The two-day celebration of all things fishing ...

I grew up in a small community in southeastern Minnesota, situated alongside Lake Pepin, an expanse of the Mississippi River created by the towering bluffs of the "driftless" region and the damming ...

As Eric Funk prepared to take Gordon Haubenschild and his son-in-law, Brian Ekblad, fishing nearly two weeks ago, Lake Pepin looked gentle and welcoming. Funk knew better. "It’s intimidating. It’s a ...

LAKE CITY — The Lake City Sportsman Club ice fishing contest will be from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on Lake Pepin near the club’s clubhouse on the lower side of Lake City. Entry fee is $5. The ...

MAIDEN ROCK, Wis. — The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office is reminding the public that ice conditions are "extremely dangerous" after nine people got stuck on a floating sheet of ice in the middle of ...

LAKE PEPIN, Minn. (WCCO) - Officials warn ice fishing is never 100% safe, but many anglers on frozen lakes still take their chances - some even risk driving their cars onto the ice. Half a dozen ...