fishing opener

It's an event that's been happening in Minnesota for the past 75 years. But this year, one mysterious thing will be missing from the Governer's Fishing Opener.

If you're looking to get out on the water and wet a line during Minnesota's Fishing Opener, there's one thing that could throw a wrench in your plans this year.

Fishing season is officially underway in Minnesota.

At least Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz didn't get skunked.

Monday on Rochester's Good Morning we'll want to know how your fishing weekend went!  Call in with the story of your big catch, or the lunker that got away. 507 282-1234

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature's budget work is at a standstill.

Tower, MN (KROC-AM News) - They may not have made much progress on negotiating the state's next budget, but Governor Mark Dayton and the top Democrat and Republicans in the Minnesota legislature enjoyed a successful outing on Lake Vermilion for the 2015 fishing opener.

Undated (KROC-AM News) - Former Governor Tim Pawlenty will join Governor Mark Dayton this afternoon at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first campground at the new Lake Vermilion State Park in northeastern Minnesota. The new campground will feature accommodations for up to 250 people, along with electricity, showers and Wi-Fi.