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You Can Now Fish Without Limits on This Minnesota Lake
Minnesota's fishing season is only a few weeks old, but did you know there's a lake where the fishing is currently unlimited?. Minnesota is, of course, the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Actually, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says there are over 11,400 lakes 10 acres or bigger scattered throughout our fair state. And on many of them, you'll likely find an angler or two trying to land a big 'ol fish.
Le Sueur's Jason Wood opens martial arts studio with accessibility in mind
“We don’t say 'can’t.'” It’s the first rule of dojang inscribed near the entrance of Jason Wood’s new school for taekwondo, Crest Martial Arts Academy. For the Le Sueur-based martial arts instructor, it’s not just a motivational statement. It represents the school’s commitment to training students of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re 4 years old and learning how to throw a punch for the very first time, 80 years old and looking to keep those muscles moving or a wheelchair user ready to break...
Shakopee’s Valleyfair Updates Chaperone Policy Due To ‘Increasing Unruly Behavior’
Minnesota amusement park Valleyfair has announced some changes to its chaperone policy. The current policy states that minors 15 or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone that is 21 years old or older after 4 p.m.. With this policy, guests under 15 years old must have a chaperone on...
Holy Cross kicks off summer with BBQ
Whether on the court or on his video-game console, now-ninth-grader Kyle Kuehl foresees a lot of basketball in his future this summer. He finished his final year at Holy Cross Catholic School Thursday, returning the same evening for a special event called the Summer Kickoff BBQ. The 19-year long tradition is a way to celebrate the start of summer in a relaxed, informal setting. Kyle said he had learned more...
Native American fare on the menu at next ROAR class
Sharing cultures through food. That is the theme of recent cooking classes hosted by Waconia ROAR (Residents Organized Against Racism). Next Thursday, May 23, the group is hosting a Native American cooking class taught by Waconia resident Don Crofut. Crofut is a full citizen in the tribe of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. His mother’s family has a long history of healing and midwifing on the tribe, and he recalls as...
Drawing for 'life'
Congratulations to the following Zion Lutheran School of Mayer students who placed in the recent Lutherans for Life Carver County poster contest. Autumn Bouma was 2nd place in grade 4; CJ Hart was 1st place in grade 5; Elise Luoma was 1st place in grade 6; Sara Jacobs was 1st place in grade 7; and Boden Niedzielski was 1st place in grade 8. (Submitted photo)
Sisters in shopping
Saturday, May 11 was beautiful for fishing and shopping as the state marked the annual Fishing Opener and the Waconia Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses staged their 20th annual Sister Saturday. Typically held over the Fishing Opener and Mother’s Day weekend, the shopping and entertainment day involved over 30 participating businesses. Pink was the fashion color for the day as these pictures show. (Photos courtesy Waconia Chamber of Commerce)
Hidden Minnesota Caves Unlocked For First Time In 50 Years
You know that old limestone spot on Broadway St. S. in Jordan, Minnesota, right next to the house nobody would even take for free? Well, it might seem like just another old building from the outside. But once you step in, you're in for a surprise. Hidden behind that ordinary...
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