Anglers preparing for Minnesota Fishing Opener

Whether it’s at the Governor’s Fishing Opener or your favorite lake, the weather is cooperating.  

“We’re loving it, I mean the weather is fantastic,” exclaims Josh Stevenson, owner of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle in Oakdale. “So, it’s pretty obvious why to go outside. There’s no excuse to not go fishing.”

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says as of Thursday, 317,411 people bought Minnesota fishing licenses, a 10% increase over last year.

“Fishing alone is a $4.4 billion industry in Minnesota,” says DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. “So, it’s big business...