>>2026 Fishing Opener
(Undated) — Minnesota’s fishing opener is underway today, marking the unofficial start of summer as anglers head to lakes and rivers across the state to celebrate a longtime tradition. From boats on popular lakes to shorelines filled with families, anglers are casting lines, making memories, and spending time outdoors. Officials say Minnesota’s river systems are an often-overlooked opportunity for fishing, with waterways like the St. Croix, Mississippi, Minnesota, and Red Rivers offering strong fishing across the state. DNR Fisheries officials also note that Minnesota State Parks provide another accessible option for anglers. In most state park waters, visitors can fish without a fishing license, making it easy for families and beginners to take part in the opener.
>>Senator Klobuchar, Fishing Opener a Statewide Tradition
(Undated) — Minnesota’s fishing opener is bringing anglers together for one of the state’s most celebrated outdoor weekends. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar says the tradition helps unite communities across the state. Klobuchar also highlighted Minnesota’s 92,000 miles of rivers, saying great fishing can be found in places like Stillwater, the host city for this year’s opener on the St. Croix. Officials with the DNR say the state’s rivers are often overlooked, despite offering world-class fishing opportunities alongside Minnesota’s lakes.
>>BWCA and Superior National Forest Fishing Opportunities
(Duluth, MN) — The waters of Minnesota’s Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are well known for walleye, bass, northern pike, and trout, drawing anglers from across the region for the fishing opener weekend. Public information officer Christine Kolinski says visitors will see a mix of motorboats and canoes on the water, with hundreds of lakes, more than 200 boat access points, and 57 designated entry points available throughout the forest. Campgrounds are also opening for the season. Officials remind anglers to properly dispose of fish remains at least 200 feet from campsites to help avoid attracting bears.
>>Crews Contain Grass Fire Near Aurora
(White Township, MN) — Several agencies responded to a grass fire Friday afternoon in White Township, about six miles south of Aurora in St. Louis County. Multiple fire departments, along with the Minnesota DNR and its helicopter crews, worked to contain the blaze. Officials say the fire damaged a few small outbuildings and several junked vehicles, but crews prevented it from spreading further. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
>>Anti-ICE Legislation on Senate Schedule Monday
(St. Paul, MN) – Educators, healthcare workers, and parents will speak out Monday morning about legislation that would ensure ICE federal agents follow rules when it comes to entering public places. The Senate plans to vote on the issue on Monday during the floor session. But so far, House Republicans have blocked any attempt to discuss the issue on the House floor. The bill would ensure Minnesotans are safe in places like schools, hospitals, childcare centers, and more.
>>Minnesota House Approves Psilocybin Treatment Program
(St. Paul, MN) – A bill approved in the Minnesota House would create a psilocybin (SILL’-oh-CY’-bin) treatment program. It is the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms. The pilot program would allow one thousand adults ages 21 and older with qualifying mental health conditions to use psilocybin under supervision. The measure sponsored by Representative Andy Smith of Rochester would reclassify the drug from a Schedule I to a Schedule IV substance and legalize therapeutic use in the state.
>> Fergus Falls Man Jailed for Sword Threat and Assaulting an Officer
(Fergus Falls, MN) — A Fergus Falls man is charged with threatening a woman with a Samurai sword and assaulting a police officer. An apartment manager called the police on Thursday to report a man wielding a sword, yelling profanities, and threatening her. Officers say 24-year-old Alexander Goeller approached them at the scene and resisted arrest. The report says Goeller kneed an officer in the jaw after being taken to the ground. He made his first court appearance on Friday in Otter Tail County.
>>Stamp Out Hunger
(Undated) — Letter carriers across Minnesota are collecting donations today(Sat) for the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Branch 9 President Dave Rian says residents can leave non-perishable food items in bags by their mailboxes for pickup. Donations often include canned foods, rice, beans, peanut butter, fruit, and noodles. Rian says it’s often lower-income neighborhoods that donate the most food. Stamp Out Hunger is considered the nation’s largest single-day food drive.
