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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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Crow Wing fades, park's natural areas thrive

An interesting reversal has taken place over the years at Crow Wing State Park. Instead of nature giving way to the civilized world, civilization has faded away at Crow Wing.

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  • Fish Hook Lake in Hubbard County

    Simply an excellent fishing lake, Fish Hook is known as one of the best multi-species lakes around, offering plentiful walleyes, northerns, largemouth bass and panfish.

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Poll rejecting sales tax amendment disputed

A measure to raise funding for arts and wildlife finds little support in poll, but critics called the wording flawed.

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Now that is a fish, and a fighter, too

T.J Sinn

T.J. Sinn of Apple Valley, caught a  55-inch sturgeon on the Rainy River.

Dennis Anderson, columnist

Big muskie tourney to be a real event

Muskies in the Walker, Longville and Cass Lake, Minn., areas should prepare to have a few baits thrown in their direction.

Dad to be jailed 30 days for killing son

Tony, Hunter Klaseus

Anthony Klaseus, 40, will be given work release while serving his time in the Sibley County jail. He also was fined $50 and ordered to perform 400 hours of community service.

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Bullet testing

The Minnesota DNR is conducting ballistic tests of various bullets in light of the discovery of lead fragments in venison this spring.

How to fillet a fish

Kenton Anderson of Minnetonka demonstrates how to fillet a walleye.

Dog training with Dennis Anderson

Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson demonstrates some techniques for training a dog for hunting.

Planing boards: A unique way to fish walleye

Outdoor columnist Dennis Anderson hits the water with Gary Gehrman, co-inventor of the 'Rover' planing board.

Spring bow hunting for turkeys

Dennis Anderson goes bow hunting for turkeys and discovers some ups and downs.

A chat with fly fishing expert Bob Nasby

Dennis Anderson discusses the art of fly fishing with expert Bob Nasby.

A Minnesota moment: Fishing opener

Greg Fisher, co-owner of Vados Bait & Tackle in Spring Lake Park, is steeped in the tradition of the Minnesota fishing opener.

Fishing: Getting started

Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, demonstrate a simple way to get started fishing.

Fishing: A guide to jigs

Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, owner of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, discuss the many different types of jigs available and intended uses.

Fishing: A guide to crank baits

Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, owner of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, discuss the many types and uses for crank baits.

Fishing: Choosing the proper line

Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, owner of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, demonstrate choosing the proper line.