Recreation
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Camp Ripley archery hunt permits available Aug. 28
Hunters can purchase permits for the archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls starting at noon Friday, Aug. 28. Permits will remain on sale as long as they are available, or until Friday, Oct. 2. This year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will not hold a preference lottery for Camp Ripley archery…
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Kimball Rod and Gun Club First half trap results
League 1 River View Ranch 56 Schlauderaff Impl. 49 Guys from Hutch 43 Maine Prairie DU 31 League 2 Kimball Rod and Gun 45 Litchfield Bowl 39 Hendricks Sand/Gravel 37 Sears 33 Riverside Tavern 26 League 3 Fair Haven Angels 42 Norgren Builders 42 Litchfield Eagles 37 Serbus Ammo 33 Kuechle Underground 26 League 4…
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Call issued for art exhibits in Minnesota State Capitol Gallery
A citizen committee of the state has issued an open call for art exhibitions in the Minnesota Capitol. The Minnesota Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee is looking for Minnesota artists or organizations who would like to display their work in the Capitol’s gallery space, located on the third floor of the Minnesota State Capitol. Proposed…
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Free moonlight ski event at Quarry Park
Cross-country ski by moonlight and enjoy other activities during the Moonlight Ski event held in January at Stearns County’s Quarry Park, 1802 County Road 137 in Waite Park. The Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota and the Stearns County Park Department host the event from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3. The event includes: 4.2 miles…
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Powder Ridge now open for season
Powder Ridge Winter Recreation Area opened for the season this past weekend, Nov. 16-17. Daytime temperatures were in the 40s, and they’d been making plenty of snow for a good base. You can check conditions and daily schedules at their website at http://www.powderridge.com. Staff photo by Jean Doran Matua.
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Two county parks close for deer hunt
Rockville County Park & Nature Preserve and Spring Hill County Park will close temporarily to accommodate special deer hunting opportunities for people with physical disabilities. Both Stearns County parks are closed beginning Saturday, Nov. 9, and will remain closed through Sunday, Nov. 17. Spring Hill County Park will then close again for hunting from Nov.…
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Deer opener information and video resources available
Minnesota’s firearms deer season begins half an hour before sunrise Saturday, Nov. 9, and the Department of Natural Resources expects nearly half a million hunters to participate. Firearms deer season is one of several seasons for deer hunters. Archery deer season opened Sept. 14 and lasts through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Muzzleloader deer season is from…
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Deer hunts are taking place at many Minnesota state parks this fall
DNR advises park visitors to wear blaze orange or bright colors at parks that remain open during special hunts. Special hunts to prevent overpopulation of deer will take place this fall at several Minnesota state parks. Access to the parks will vary during these hunts. Some parks will remain open to all visitors, some will…
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MEGA movie night Oct. 25
“The Haunted Mansion” starring Eddie Murphy will be shown at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Eden Valley Community Center. Free movie, popcorn, and beverage. Sponsored by Eden Valley Citizens For Progress.
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Howl at the moon
Owls from the Raptor Center and night hike Saturday, Oct. 12 The University of Minnesota Raptor Center brings a live owl and a special appearance by an eagle to the Lake Maria State Park Trail Center at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. We’ll also have some arts and crafts projects, followed by a short hike…
