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Did Columbus Land In Winona, Minnesota?

Posted on June 16, 2010 by little joe

Some people may think I am old enough to have been ON the Nina or Pinta when it ran into Plymouth Rock, but I really missed that trip by a few years. However Fulton’s Folly somehow rings a bell. Regardless, … Continue reading →

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Ely, Minnesota Is Cool !!!

Posted on May 26, 2010 by little joe

I look at Ely, Minnesota as my “Northern Exposure” experience. A look down mainstreet gives me the feeling that a moose could emerge from a side street at any time or a black bear might saunter down a sidewalk searching … Continue reading →

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Minn. Governor & Lt. Governor Fishing Hosts Announced

Posted on May 4, 2010 by little joe

  Two professional fishing guides have been selected to host Governor Tim Pawlenty and Lt. Governor Carol Molnau on Lake Kabetogama for the 2010 Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 15. Tim Watson will fish with Governor Pawlenty, and Frank House … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Nature Photographer Top Shooter

Posted on April 26, 2010 by little joe

Minnesota nature photographer Jim Brandenburg has 4 images included in Top Forty Nature Photographs in the history of photography. Minnesota claims three overall ! The exercise of selecting the Top Forty Nature Photographs of all time is both an honor … Continue reading →

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The TALL SHIPS Return To Duluth

Posted on April 8, 2010 by little joe

Here is a unique opportunity to release the "pirate" in your spirit.  Position your "eye patch" and head for Duluth this July…   The Roald Amundson of Germany Ticket sales for Tall Ships® Duluth 2010 will be available online on Friday April … Continue reading →

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Looking For “Toothy” Monsters In Minnesota

Posted on January 7, 2010 by little joe

Minnesota is making Muskie more available.   In response to growing interest in muskellunge fishing, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is considering the stocking of muskie in five new waters starting in the fall of 2011. Proposed for … Continue reading →

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Minnesota’s Split Rock Lighthouse Turns 100

Posted on December 28, 2009 by little joe

Many times when people hear or think of the North Shore of Lake Superior their minds quickly recall the eerie lyrics of the song of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Many ships have fallen victim to vicious "Nor-easters’" on the … Continue reading →

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You Can Make The Holidays…Holidays

Posted on November 12, 2009 by little joe

Minnesota’s “miracle of seasons” offers residents and visitors a plethora of experiences at any given moment. There are always things to do, new places to visit or favorite spots to re-visit. In-doors or out-doors, Minnesota is a state that millions … Continue reading →

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A Senior Moment

Posted on October 23, 2009 by little joe

I guess because of my years trodding this planet I have accumulated a plethora ( I really like using the word "plethora" ) of observations that lead me to make comments.  Most recently my senior memory started acting up and I … Continue reading →

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Is That A Deer In Your Headlights?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by little joe

As Minnesota’s 1.2 million white-tailed deer population begins mating season and becomes more active, the Minnesota departments of Public Safety (DPS) and Natural Resources (DNR) urge motorist to drive at safe speeds and pay attention. Deer movement peaks after sundown … Continue reading →

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