•Chatfield (Boys 4-11, 6-14. Girls 12-5, 15-7; 2nd in Three Rivers)
•Fillmore Central (Boys 4-13, 7-15. Girls 13-6, 16-7; 3rd in Three Rivers)
•Kingsland (Boys 10-5, 11-10; 5th in Three Rivers. Girls 11-6, 14-9; 5th in Th
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Root River Saloon on thin ice?
Fri, Feb 18th, 2011
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On Saturday February 5th, The Root River Saloon hosted its 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Contest at the Lanesboro Bass Pond in Lanesboro. Over 100 people turned out for the event. In what was an absolutely beautiful day, this writer got to see firsthand what ice fishing is all about. I must say, I loved it.
My first experience walking on frozen water started with wobbly legs and uneasiness as I took my first steps towards what I was sure was going to be a cold and embarrassing tumble. To my amazement, I only slipped once but didn't fall. As I walked to the holes that were drilled hours before any of the contestants showed up, I was thinking, I can't believe people enjoy doing this. Although it was warm by current standards, it was still cold; I told one of the fishermen, "At least the wind is not blowing." He responded, "You are not exactly dressed for the outdoors." Looking down, and then around, I realized he was right, most people were in boots, heavy coats, and hats. I was wearing my usual light jacket, tennis shoes, and a beanie.
I walked around awhile checking out all the people, mostly just learning the ins-and-outs of this kind of fishing. I love fishing in the spring and summer. I don't even like walking to my truck in the winter. Most of the people I talked to said this is their preferred way of fishing. As I was walking around, I found the person I was looking for, my mom. At about noon, she called and said, "You have to come see this, it's so cool." As I was walking towards her, she looked up smiling and exclaimed, "I caught a fish! I caught a fish!" My initial thought was, "Where did she get that little pole from?" We talked awhile and she gave me the pole. I put the line in the water. Instantly, I wasn't cold, bored, or unhappy. There was something about staring at that hole that completely relaxed me.
I have fished in the pond a time or two since I moved to Lanesboro, but I have never caught a fish bigger than my pinkie. Apparently, I have been using the wrong bait. I was on the lake about an hour, and although I didn't get an exact count I would guess I saw 15-20 northern pikes get pulled in. Mom and I didn't catch anything big. She said, "It's like sitting at a slot machine and everyone around you is winning." I laughed. The fish were quickly carried to a table measured and then released. It was awesome. Having only ever seen one northern before, I was shocked to see so many at once. Obviously the most caught fish were .....
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My first experience walking on frozen water started with wobbly legs and uneasiness as I took my first steps towards what I was sure was going to be a cold and embarrassing tumble. To my amazement, I only slipped once but didn't fall. As I walked to the holes that were drilled hours before any of the contestants showed up, I was thinking, I can't believe people enjoy doing this. Although it was warm by current standards, it was still cold; I told one of the fishermen, "At least the wind is not blowing." He responded, "You are not exactly dressed for the outdoors." Looking down, and then around, I realized he was right, most people were in boots, heavy coats, and hats. I was wearing my usual light jacket, tennis shoes, and a beanie.
I walked around awhile checking out all the people, mostly just learning the ins-and-outs of this kind of fishing. I love fishing in the spring and summer. I don't even like walking to my truck in the winter. Most of the people I talked to said this is their preferred way of fishing. As I was walking around, I found the person I was looking for, my mom. At about noon, she called and said, "You have to come see this, it's so cool." As I was walking towards her, she looked up smiling and exclaimed, "I caught a fish! I caught a fish!" My initial thought was, "Where did she get that little pole from?" We talked awhile and she gave me the pole. I put the line in the water. Instantly, I wasn't cold, bored, or unhappy. There was something about staring at that hole that completely relaxed me.
I have fished in the pond a time or two since I moved to Lanesboro, but I have never caught a fish bigger than my pinkie. Apparently, I have been using the wrong bait. I was on the lake about an hour, and although I didn't get an exact count I would guess I saw 15-20 northern pikes get pulled in. Mom and I didn't catch anything big. She said, "It's like sitting at a slot machine and everyone around you is winning." I laughed. The fish were quickly carried to a table measured and then released. It was awesome. Having only ever seen one northern before, I was shocked to see so many at once. Obviously the most caught fish were .....
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Curtis helps Smith; Falcons win
Fri, Feb 18th, 2011
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Posted in Sports
For the Mabel-Canton Cougars boy's team, offense has predominantly flowed through center Steve Smith. In many games, the Cougars could've used a recurrent deep threat to both give them another scorer and to loosen up things inside. Against Fillmore
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FC gals streak stopped, but by #8, Caledonia
Fri, Feb 18th, 2011
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One thing is for certain: the 1st place Caledonia girl's basketball squad is better than 2nd place Fillmore Central. The Falcons tried in vain to avenge a 30-point loss earlier in the season. They split the margin more than in half, but still fell 5
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Gopher gals rolling
Fri, Feb 18th, 2011
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The Chatfield gals rattled off their fifth straight victory, and 8 of 9, by dispensing with St. Charles. From the outset, it was all Gophers. They began the game 11-0. From there, the Saints could do very little to make it a contest. Seven was the n
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Hanson Hercules, Burros busted
Fri, Feb 18th, 2011
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Braden Hanson has been Lanesboro's most potent scorer this season. Through thirty minutes of action versus conference foe Houston, he was solid, but discreet with 10 points. With his team trailing 56-45, and with second place in the conference up fo
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Kram-beer me!
Fri, Feb 18th, 2011
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It was an ESPN commentator who coined the phrases, "Bartender, pour that man another beer" and "Bartender, give me all three of these" in referring to multiple made long-range shots. And thus, on back-to-back nights in Eyota, and then in Rushford, i
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Player Profile: Carter Brandt ranked third in state
Sat, Feb 12th, 2011
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Carter Brandt after GMLOK's wrestling match against Saint Charles. Unfortunately, his team was beaten, but Carter was not deterred. He won his match, and the team gave a good effort, so everyone was in good spirits
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Basketball records
Sat, Feb 12th, 2011
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•Chatfield (Boys 3-10, 5-13. Girls 10-5, 13-7; 3rd-Tie in Three Rivers)
•Fillmore Central (Boys 3-12, 4-14. Girls 13-4, 14-5; 2nd in Three Rivers)
•Kingsland (Boys 9-4, 9-9; 4th in Three Rivers. Girls 9-6, 12-9; 5th in Th .....
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•Fillmore Central (Boys 3-12, 4-14. Girls 13-4, 14-5; 2nd in Three Rivers)
•Kingsland (Boys 9-4, 9-9; 4th in Three Rivers. Girls 9-6, 12-9; 5th in Th .....
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