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Lifestyle

Promising outlook for 2004 fishing season

Minnesota's fishing season opens May 15 for walleye, northern pike and inland lake trout. The bass opener is May 29 for most of the state, and the muskie opener is June 5. Gov. Tim Pawlenty will celebrate the 56th annual Governor's Fishing Opener on Lake of the Woods, with headquarters at Sportsman's Lodge in Baudette.

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Gambling bills appear dead for session

The push to generate new state gambling revenues appears over for the year after a Senate committee Thursday night rejected or passed over the major casino initiatives. The Senate Taxes committee, however, did approve a plan calling for the governor to discuss an off-reservation casino with any of the state's 11 Indian communities that express an interest. But with only days left in the legislative session, that proposal seems certain to stall. And some tribal representatives are already suggesting it may be unworkable and unwelcome.

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Caesar's plan gets cool reception

Las Vegas-based Caesar's Entertainment has finally shown its Minnesota hand. After months of quiet lobbying, the company Tuesday made a public pitch to lawmakers for a new, private casino. Caesar's officials have their eyes on a site next to the Mall of America in Bloomington -- but legislators from that area are bristling at the idea of a major gambling venue in their backyard. The package is one of several gambling options that are making the rounds at the Capitol in the final week of the regular session.

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Your fish stories

As part of our salute to the opening of fishing season in Minnesota, we asked our audience to share their favorite fish story. Here is a sampling of those stories. We'll add more as they come in.

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Fishing for stories

Minnesota is home to more anglers and more fishing opportunities than just about any other place in the country. The Department of Natural Resources estimates 15,000 miles of cold and warm water streams and 5,493 fishable lakes are available to anglers. Minnesota also leads the nation in per capita sales of fishing licenses. Which means, we should have plenty of good fish stories. To mark the opening of the general fishing opener on May 15, we collected some good fish stories to share.

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Fishing facts and figures

Fishing facts and figures, courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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The Garden Guru offers springtime advice

Many Minnesota gardeners dive into pruning chores at this time of year. Not so fast, says Midmorning Garden Guru Deb Brown.

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Opening day for the Twins

The Minnesota Twins are aiming for a third straight division title, and they're confident another one can be had. Host Gary Eichten and his guest discuss the outlook for the Minnesota baseball team on the opening day of the season.

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The NRA on gun laws and crime

Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president of the National Rifle Association of America, speaking recently at the Commonwealth Club of California. He has written the best-seller "Guns, Crime and Freedom," and "Guns, Freedom and Terrorism," and he co-authored "Shooting Straight: Telling the Truth about Guns in America."

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Thinking spring with the Garden Guru

Houseplants are enjoying more hours of daylight and yards revealed by the spring thaw will soon be ready for planting. Is this the year you finally put in a garden? When is it time to uncover roses and perennials?

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