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Cold weather brings back warm memories

The cold weather last week brought back memories from my days as a youth growing up north of town. Looking back to those early days, ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, January 12, 2014 6:00 am

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Remembering family, friends and fishing

This past year has been pretty good to me, and I am thankful for that. It started with the birth of my granddaughter Ava which ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, January 5, 2014 6:00 am

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Reminiscing about Christmas lights and nativity scenes in town

Once again the Christmas season is upon us. For some of us, it’s time to get that little kid feeling if only for a short ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, December 22, 2013 6:00 am

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It’s that wonderful time of the year filled with traditions

Once again it seems as if the Christmas holiday has come roaring down the home stretch like a runaway locomotive. Not to say that I ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, December 15, 2013 6:00 am

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Looking forward to hard water fishing; rain changed conditions

In the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen the weather go from almost perfect for hard-water fishing to unstable at best. The ice we’ve had ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, December 8, 2013 6:00 am

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Remembering Thanksgivings past; musky meeting is moved

Most of the time while writing this column, I like to look back to my days as a youth and reflect on those times. The ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, December 1, 2013 6:00 am

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Make sure ice is safe before venturing out

This is the time of the year that has most fishermen in limbo. As ice begins to form on our area lakes and streams, the ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, November 24, 2013 6:00 am

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Deer hunting numbers are down

Column: Woods and Water, by Dick Herfindahl During this past week, I’ve heard mixed reports from some of our area deer hunters. There seems to ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, November 16, 2013 2:10 pm

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Area fishing has been good this fall for perch, walleye and pike

The deer hunting season opened Saturday, and with the waterfowl and pheasant season already underway it would seem that fishing has taken the back seat. ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, November 9, 2013 2:47 pm

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Driving on a snowy day can be enjoyable

A little over a week ago, I was preparing to head home from the cabin after spending a few days of fishing with my grandson ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, November 2, 2013 12:25 pm

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Nothing is better than a fall fishing trip

Last weekend, I headed north to the cabin with my grandson Dylan to do some late fall fishing. He had visions dancing in his head ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, October 27, 2013 6:02 am

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Check the backyard to see wildlife; coyotes are getting brave

I’ve often wondered how much influence man has had on the growing population of the wildlife in our area. With the reduction of habitat and ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, October 19, 2013 5:18 am

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Southern Minnesota offers great fall fishing

The northern one-third of the state is at or past peak for fall colors, and the rest of the state is anywhere from 25 to ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, October 12, 2013 3:24 am

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Fall is a great time of year for sportsmen

I’ve stated many times that fall is my favorite season, and nothing has changed in that department. Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, October 5, 2013 12:39 pm

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Saying goodbye to an avid outdoorsman

The past week I was saddened to hear of the passing of Orrie Jirele, who was taken from us all too soon. Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, September 28, 2013 2:19 pm

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