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Memories of fishing with uncle Ben near Park Rapids

While I was visiting the Park Rapids area a couple of weeks ago, I was impressed by the beautiful countryside with its many lakes and ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:53 pm

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Making a memory in Minnesota’s Park Rapids area

Another cold and windy fishing opener greeted most anglers this past weekend. I guess we should just assume that windy and cold will be the ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:08 pm

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Fishing opener brings back good memories

The weather has finally seemed to have turned the corner, and I believe that I can safely hang up the old snow shovel for a ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, May 11, 2013 1:18 pm

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Will the lakes be ice-free by the opener?

For some reason, I am having a hard time getting into the mood for this year’s fishing opener. I suppose the 10-or-more inches of snow ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, May 4, 2013 11:52 am

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It’s time to start enjoying the outdoors

Just the other day, I was finally able to do a little yard work and that in itself felt pretty good. Now I know that ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, April 27, 2013 2:05 pm

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Column: Nothing is like the smell of open water in the spring

This past Wednesday while on my usual early morning walk, I was greeted by a spring breeze that treated me to the fresh smell of ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, April 20, 2013 2:37 pm

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Column: Winter seems intent on holding on as long as it can

Are we there yet? How much longer? These are questions a little kid might ask while on a trip. These are also questions about spring ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, April 13, 2013 2:57 pm

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Spotting a robin is no April fool’s joke

I’d have to say that spring officially arrived when I spotted my first robin on April Fool’s Day, and since then I’ve seen many more ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, April 7, 2013 12:11 pm

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Column: Don’t blame the chubby little rodent for the late spring

Here we go again! Another week has gone by and the weather can still be the main topic of conversation at morning coffee. Just the ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:57 am

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If all else fails, we can always talk Minnesota weather

It’s kind of interesting how the one topic that seems to bond most Minnesotans together is the weather. It is the one element in our ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Monday, March 25, 2013 3:24 pm

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Remembering the fun times in the old neighborhood

Column: Woods & Water, by Dick Herfindahl It’s funny how the weather can play tricks on a person at this time of the year. Take ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, March 16, 2013 9:27 pm

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Snowfall brings moisture, but is it enough for dry soil?

After reading a news release by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, I am less excited about the amount of snow that we have been ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Sunday, March 10, 2013 10:13 pm

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Open water fishing is approaching fast

This is a great time of the year to replenish those tackle boxes and put new line on the reels in anticipation of the upcoming ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:17 pm

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Column: Spring, are we there yet?

February is the time for getting in some last minute “hard water” fishing, and in my case fighting off the dreaded cabin fever, which usually ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:16 pm

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Column: Ice fishing is still good in Albert Lea area

It’s winter and along with that comes weather, and occasionally a blizzard will be in the forecast. This past week, the northeastern part of the ... Read more

by Dick Herfindahl, Monday, February 18, 2013 9:08 am

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