Outdoor News

The state government shutdown means the Department of Natural Resources won't be changing the walleye slot limit on Lake Mille Lacs this summer.

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There's at least one campground in the area that's not feeling the weight of the government shutdown. Two Rivers Campground and Tubing in Royalton is a privately owned and operated park with campsites along the Mississippi River that's seen an uptick in business since the shutdown.

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One of the hardest hit areas in last night's storm was Sauk Centre.

Straight-line winds damaged hundreds of homes and uprooted a number of trees.

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You might be aware of the giant fish starting to become more common in North American waterways. They're called Asian carp - they can weigh as much as 100 lbs, eat native plant and animal species, and leap great heights out of the water, creating the potential for harm to boaters and jet-skiers.

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Townsquare Media St. Cloud general manager David Engberg recently returned from a fishing trip to Flin Flon, Manitoba and part of Saskatachewan, too.  He won't say which secret lakes he was fishing, but it's easy to figure out

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The Minnesota National Guard is holding summer camps for kids at at different spots around Minnesota, and the spots are filling up fast.

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So, last week we brought you the story of Todd Foster and Scott Miller, two canoeists who decided to paddle the over 120 mile-long Sauk River. Here's part two - when WJON's Abby Faulkner joined them for a day.

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The city of St. Cloud wants you to know the new decorative fountain along Lake George is NOT a wading pool. The city has put signs around the fountain prohibiting such activity. St. Cloud Parks Director Scott Zlotnick says the fountain is just for viewing.

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A pair of canoers will paddle the 110 mile long Sauk River, starting at Lake Osakis and ending in St. Cloud, where it empties into the Mississippi. The trip will take 8 days, and Scott Miller and Todd Foster will make evening stops in riverside towns to host meet and greets and other activities.

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This weekend you can enjoy a sweet roll - and a bike ride to burn off the calories. The 12th Annual Caramel Roll Bicycle Ride is tomorrow.

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