The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that the deadline to remove fish houses from Minnesota lakes is coming up. Although the coldest spell of winter occurred just days ago, fish house removal deadlines are set in state statute and not dependent upon seasonal conditions.
With Lent beginning on Feb. 17, many will be spending their Fridays looking for the best place to have fish.
The Cannon Falls Beacon knows how important a Friday night Fish Fry is.
FARIBAULT — It’s time for another exciting gallery opening at The Paradise Center for the Arts and this time the focus is on two artists who grew up in Faribault. Also featured are several artists who share their talents as instructors at The Paradise, in downtown Faribault.
Starting to get a little cabin fever this winter? We've got a list of activities to keep you busy for the rest of Minnesota's longest season! Each week we will share a new nature activity for you to try in order to beat the cold and enjoy the great outdoors.
The Cannon Falls Library will host a virtual event with author, speaker, and explorer of the unusual, Chad Lewis, on Feb. 26.
CO Mitch Boyum (Rushford) reports checking trout anglers and stream anglers. Success has varied. Time was also spent checking snowmobile trails. Violations encountered were expired registration and failure to transfer ownership. Coyote hunters and trappers have been doing well.
Explore Minnesota is encouraging residents to get out this Valentine's Day and explore the outdoors.
CO Mitch Boyum (Rushford) reports checking trout anglers and stream anglers. Success has varied. Time was also spent checking snowmobile trails. Violations encountered were expired registration and failure to transfer ownership. Coyote hunters and trappers have been doing well.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's EagleCam is always looking for donations to continue their livestream efforts of capturing Bald Eagles.
CO Tom Hemker (Winona) reports continued high ice fishing pressure. There was some bad ice, and some anglers reported getting wet.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has placed feeding and attractant bans around southern Minnesota.
CO Mitch Boyum (Rushford) spent time checking coyote hunters and small-game hunters. Trout anglers have also been out in numbers as the weather has been good for stream fishing. Snowmobile riders are waiting for more snow.
After a cancelled fair in 2020, the Minnesota State Fair will go on as usual in 2021, according to a new release.
CO Derek Schneider (Zumbrota) checked ice anglers on area lakes. Some nice panfish were checked, but many anglers said it was slowing down. Permanent fish houses are starting to be brought onto Lake Byllesby. Schneider also checked deer hunters during the late-season CWD hunts. Enforcement a…
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released a story on their website highlighting the 15 best hills for sledding and snow tubing around the state of Minnesota this week.
Welch Village announced on their website changes and considerations after Gov. Tim Walz announced more loosening of restrictions on Wednesday.
Pheasant numbers are booming compared to last year, with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ annual roadside pheasant survey showing a 42% increase in the state pheasant index from 2019.
FARIBAULT —Paradise Center for the Arts is excited to welcome the public to the first gallery exhibition in 2021, a news release said. The galleries will be open from January 7, 2021 until February 13, 2021.
CO Tom Hemker (Winona) reports a slow late deer season. There was little pressure and low success on private property. Ice in the area went from poor to better and fishing success was good with panfish limits checked. The predator hunters took advantage of the good hunting conditions and the…
CO Tyler Ramaker (La Crescent) spent time checking ice anglers and trappers. Time was also spent on ongoing deer investigations and equipment maintenance.
Lake Byllesby is home to a large population of native plants and animals, and a certain few invasive and non-native species.
CO Mitch Boyum (Rushford) reports a slow end to the muzzleloader deer season. Hunters stated deer movement was slow. Few deer were seen taken. Time was also spent investigating trespass complaints, shooting from the road complaints and baiting complaints. He is also finding trout anglers fis…
CO Kevin Prodzinski (Wabasha) reports completing field training duties with COC Sura this past week. The officers mainly worked muzzleloader deer and waterfowl hunters and found limited success among both. The ice and poor weather conditions caused the majority of the ducks to stay in the re…
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two special hunts in southeastern Minnesota this month and January to help combat chronic wasting disease in wild deer.
LAKE CITY — Every year the Army Corps of Engineers measures ice thickness on Lake Pepin weekly from February to March in order to determine when it is safe for ships to pass through. The measurements are taken from the Upper Mississippi River between mile 765 and 786. Prior to measuring the …
Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Resort is ready to kick things off for the 2020-2021 season with a new COVID-19 operation plan that’s based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and the state of Minnesota.
CO Mitch Boyum (Rushford) reports numerous deer hunters out during the past week, mostly doing deer drives. Success was good. Stand hunters reported low deer movement. Violations encountered were trespassing, failure to validate a deer tag, failure to register deer, failure to tag deer and n…
Becky Jokela has spent most of her life around the Sogn Valley. She grew up on a farm and explored their region even when she was young.
With winter right around the corner, we wanted to provide you with the most up-to-date information on winter use of the Cannon Valley Trail— the paved bicycle and hiking trail that stretches for 19.7 miles connecting the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing.
St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Trunk or Treat event available for all from 3:30-5:30 p.m., on Oct. 30.
While many businesses have endured hardships due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, others have seen a surge in customers.
Fall is a time when we spend a lot of time cleaning up our yards, raking up leaves, washing the car, and getting ready for winter. As you do these things, there are lots of ways you can help keep the Cannon River cleaner as well.
The Cannon Falls Military History Museum will be open on Oct. 24 for a special event hosting Tyler Kistner, who is currently running for congress.
Christopher Valen, a crime novelist, will speak at the Cannon Falls Area TRIAD meeting at 10 a.m., Oct. 14 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
Before the weather turns cold and snowy, apples orchards like Afton Apple Orchard in Hastings are here to give your family one last outside experience.
The McKnight Prairie, one of few prairie remnants in southern Minnesota, is a 33.5-acre natural preserve located in Goodhue County, Minn. It is designated as a Minnesota Natural Area by the Nature Conservancy and is protected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, according to its…
RED WING — The Red Wing Arts Festival will be held on Oct. 10-11 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
This story was published in the September 24 edition of the Cannon Falls Beacon.
