DNR seeks comment in Finland area

Residents interested in learning about or commenting on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources strategies for managing Finland area lakes and streams have until March 22 to ask questions or submit comments.

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CRP sign-up

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced that a new Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up will occur in late spring or early summer.

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Mille Lacs limit same

Anglers who fish Lake Mille Lacs during the 2010 fishing season will again be able to keep four walleyes up to 18 inches in length, according to a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources news release.

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New fisheries head

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that Dirk Peterson has been named Chief of Fisheries.

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Fishing license snag

Minnesota fishing licenses remain valid through April 30, but when you buy a new one, you’ll need to present your driver’s license.

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More cost to fish

Minnesota Sen. Satveer Chaudhary, DFL-Fridley, will introduce a bill calling for a $4 increase in Minnesota fishing licenses in 2011 and another $4 increase in 2015.

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Debate is on over keeping some steelhead

A catch-and-release regulation in place for more than a decade has allowed steelhead numbers to rebound on North Shore streams. The question is whether the population has recovered enough to allow anglers to begin keeping steelhead again.

• Steelheads
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Two Harbors Curling Club standings: March 12

Two Harbors Curling Club second half standings

DNR officer reports: March 8

Minnesota DNR conservation officer reports filed March 8.

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Questions for DNR on its trout program

Some frequently asked questions about rainbow trout management on Lake Superior

• Steelhead Smolt
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Trout plan pinched by budget

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is making changes to the way it raises, stocks and manages trout under its statewide trout program.

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Signs of spring mean steelies season looms

Come April, the long northern Minnesota winter finally parts. North Shore streams surge with snowmelt, their dark waters ricocheting downstream.

• Spring Snow Melts
• Sucker River
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Another inline skate race planned

A new athletic event will be added to the Two Harbors spring calendar. North Shore Inline Marathon Executive Director Tara Alfonsi announced last week the launch of a competition for skaters, runners and walkers – the May Day 10K.

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DNR officer reports: March 5

Minnesota DNR conservation officer reports filed March 1.

• Ice Breaking Up
• Open Water on Lake Superior
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Gypsie moth hunt widens

Northeastern Minnesota is the central battleground this year in the state’s war against tree-eating gypsy moths.

• Plans for spraying
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