Jigs and minnows have been the ticket and we’ve been catching the most walleyes in 10-15 feet. The bite is pretty subtle, so ...

When Bri Columbus and her husband, Jason, lived in Coeur'd Alene, Idaho, they'd travel for 18 hours every May to participate in the Minnesota fishing opener. Now living in Bismarck, they plan ...

West central Minnesota fisheries supervisors with the Department of Natural Resources report good walleye numbers in a variety of area lakes.

MinnPost’s journalists are out in the community to report on the things that are happening in Minnesota. Your support right now will help fund their work AND keep our news paywall-free. On the opening ...

A 59-year-old woman from Cass Lake crashed her pontoon on Leech Lake and died Tuesday afternoon. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Theresa Kay Cechini. An autopsy by the Ramsey ...

From the editorial: "The best news this opening weekend here in Duluth is that “the St. Louis River Estuary continues to offer exceptional and diverse fishing opportunities." ...

On the shores of Leech Lake in Minnesota, this lakeside city features a walkable downtown, waterfront parks and beaches, and ...

In 2025, six new zebra mussel infestations were confirmed in Cass County, highlighting the ongoing need for vigilant ...

CASS LAKE — Two people from Cass Lake were injured Sunday, May 3, after their vehicles collided on Highway 2 in Cass County. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash at 1:06 p.m. in Pike Bay ...

The Governor's Fishing Opener in Stillwater brought together anglers and community leaders, with Governor Walz catching fish and promoting Minnesota’s rich outdoor traditions and summer tourism.

Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer in Minnesota, with fishing and boating activities surging. Glen Schmitt shares tips for ...

The 2026 Minnesota fishing opener got underway on Saturday, May 9, as anglers flooded Lake Bemidji, Lake Irving and other local lakes looking for bites. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ...