Lake Superior looms large over Michigan's Upper Peninsula offering plenty of opportunities for nautical exploration "Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world," according to Pure Michigan Lake Superior borders Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the south along with the nearby states of Wisconsin and Minnesota to the west Lake Superior has an average depth of about 500 feet, and a maximum depth of 1,332 feet, according to the Great Lakes Commission. How wide is Lake Superior?Lake Superior's maximum width is 160 miles, Lake Superior Circle Tour notes. How long is Lake Superior?Lake Superior is 350 miles long at maximum While the Great Lakes Commission says Lake Superior is the coldest of the Great Lakes, temperatures change. Lake Superior is experiencing a warming trend, marking it among the fastest-warming lakes worldwide, according to GLISA a collaborative between Michigan State University and University of Michigan supported by NOAA Temperature observations across the lake on May 5 range as low as 37 degrees Fahrenheit The lake has a reputation for being so cold that bacteria can't grow in body, so instead of floating, corpses sink and, as the Gordon Lightfoot song suggests, the lake never gives up its dead Lake Superior's dozens of lighthouses include more than 30 in Michigan, Pure Michigan said. There are seven in Minnesota and seven in Wisconsin, according to Lake Superior Circle Tour. In Canada, there are 32, Lake Superior Magazine reported The Benjamin Noble disappeared on Lake Superior during a severe storm on April 27, 1914, according to the Minnesota Historical Society Isle Royale National Park among the nation's least-visited national parks is a remote island in the middle of Lake Superior "Wolves and moose, the wild north woods forest, ever-changing weather and a cool climate, and the crystal clear waters and rugged shoreline of Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park," Pure Michigan says What is the origin of the name Lake Superior?French settlers named the lake Le Lac Superior meaning the upper lake More: November's gales are famous on the Great Lakes. These wrecks show spring can be deadly The lake's Ojibwe name is Kitchigami, meaning great lake, the National Park Service said Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com As the race thundered into the homestretch, it became a thrilling head-to-head battle between Reagan County and Tioga. Both squads were nearly even coming off the curve, but Reagan County's anchor leg, Nick Franklin, proved to be the difference-maker Franklin pulled Reagan County ahead and across the line first who clocked an impressive 41.94 for second place Ropesville Ropes rounded out the podium with a strong 42.28 for third Notably, defending state champions Refugio a program that had claimed three straight titles faced a rebuilding year after graduating several key athletes The depth and competitiveness of the 2A field were on full display highlighting the emergence of new stars and the shifting power dynamics among the state's top small-school sprinters Minnesota is into the 3rd wild turkey hunting season this spring.  Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.  He says final numbers for season 1 showed just a 75 bird difference as opposed to last season.  The second season showed a harvest number of 3,649 which was nearly identical to the 2nd season last spring Last year set a new record for the spring turkey hunt with 16,714  birds shot.  Schmitt says he shot his turkey Sunday morning.  He says evidence of turkey hunting success is all over social media.  Schmitt expects turkey hunting success to continue through the remaining seasons.  We're in season C through May 6.  Season D is May 7-13 Season E is May 14-20 and Season F is May 21-31 We're just over a week away from the walleye fishing opener in Minnesota.  Schmitt says the forecast calls for warmer than normal conditions for the opener on May 10.  He says that is less than ideal.  Schmitt suggests fishing early and late in the day for the best chance for success.  He says if you are looking for walleye go to known walleye lakes.  In the local area that would include Koronis Clearwater and the Chain of Lakes.  Schmitt says if catching walleye is a struggle the panfish bite is picking up as water temperatures in Central Minnesota have moved above 50 degrees Schmitt plans to fish Leech Lake in northern Minnesota near Walker on the opener.  He plans to look in shallow water with a jig and minnow.  Schmitt says bait supplies are good across the state.  He says you should be able to find all sorts of minnows and leaches are also in good supply If you'd like to listen to my conversation with Glen Schmitt Minnesota is into the 3rd wild turkey hunting season this spring. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says final numbers for season 1 showed just a 75 bird difference as opposed to last season.\nRead More Minnesota is into the 3rd wild turkey hunting season this spring.  Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.  He says final numbers for season 1 showed just a 75 bird difference as opposed to last season.  The second season showed a harvest number of 3,649 BIG LAKE — A review hearing has been set for the beginning of July for a Big Lake man authorities say brutally beat and killed his mother in 2020 Jordahl is charged with one count of premeditated first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder His trial was originally set for September 2020 but it was delayed because the court found Jordahl not mentally competent to stand trial under Rule 20.02 There are two reasons Rule 20.02 is used: A defendant cannot assist in their own defense or they do not understand that what they did was wrong Jordahl was found competent to stand trial the Sherburne County Attorney’s Office filed a request that Jordahl be brought from Minnesota Security Hospital in St for a pretrial hearing and all subsequent hearings related to his criminal charges Jordahl’s next review hearing is scheduled for July 9 a man called law enforcement and reported finding his son had killed his mother at their house at 1840 Golf St Johnson’s body was found in a basement bedroom with "obvious facial trauma," according to court records Law enforcement said that Jordahl admitted he punched stabbed and bit Johnson upon entering her bedroom the night of July 22 Jordahl faces 40 years in prison per murder charge I spoke to Tad Hoeschen from the St. Coud Police Department on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, about some concerns regarding the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry. In regard to a recent post, that website, FamilyWatchdog.com did not have completely accurate information Tad told me that Minnesota has had a registry for quite some time Cloud case back in the 90s that was the catalyst that created the registry—a murder case where the Predator should have been followed and watched more closely The St Cloud Crisis Intervention team takes this registry very seriously and they monitor all of the people who have to register People also need to know that the registry includes other crimes like stalking there are four different levels of registry ranking from 'Unlevel' to 'Level 3' Level 1 offenders are the least likely to re-offend and daycares and schools are automatically notified if they request that information These are the offenders who are the mostly likely to re-offend Media release as sent out as soon as possible if someone at this level is released there was a website called www.familywatchdog.com that is put out NOT-so-Accurate information regarding offenders "So we don't want individuals being targeted for something that they didn't do The criminal justice system is there for a reason and we want to make sure that there is due process and due diligence," Tad Hoeschen Tad informed me that monitoring is done on those listed on the registry when they are released Not all information that you see on the internet is accurate Some of the information in this case was correct regarding the Level 3 But information on others was NOT."There's enough for us to worry about in this world right now and there's no need to be worrying about something that isn't true,' said Tad Hoeschen How do you make sure you are getting accurate information You can go to a number of credible sites like: If you would like to listen to the full interview Are online sources like FamilyWatchdog.com misleading the public?\nRead More I spoke to Tad Hoeschen from the St. Coud Police Department on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, about some concerns regarding the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry. In regard to a recent post, that website, FamilyWatchdog.com , which may have had good intent, did not have completely accurate information. Tad told me that Minnesota has had a registry for quite some time. There was a St. Cloud case back in the 90s that was the catalyst that created the registry—a murder case where the Predator should have been followed and watched more closely. The St Cloud Crisis Intervention team takes this registry very seriously, and they monitor all of the people who have to register. People also need to know that the registry includes other crimes like stalking, indecent exposure, and not just sex offenders. Media release as sent out as soon as possible if someone at this level is released. Recently, there was a website called www.familywatchdog.com that is put out NOT-so-Accurate information regarding offenders. "So we don't want individuals being targeted for something that they didn't do. The criminal justice system is there for a reason, and we want to make sure that there is due process and due diligence," Tad Hoeschen. Tad informed me that monitoring is done on those listed on the registry when they are released, to make sure they are compliant. If they are not, then SCPD presses charges against them. The main takeaway is this. Not all information that you see on the internet is accurate. Some of the information in this case was correct regarding the Level 3, which is public knowledge. But information on others was NOT."There's enough for us to worry about in this world right now, and there's no need to be worrying about something that isn't true,' said Tad Hoeschen. How do you make sure you are getting accurate information? You can go to a number of credible sites like: If you would like to listen to the full interview, click on the PLAY button below. - Number of tornadoes: 3\n- Maximum tornado scale: EF2 (111-135 mph)\n- Maximum tornado length: 9.6 miles\n- Maximum tornado width: 400 feet\n- Estimated property damage: None\n- Estimated deaths: None The state’s “Big 10″ account for nearly half of the annual harvest. In Minnesota, big lakes mean big fish, and lots of them. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the state’s 10 largest inland lakes feature a combined surface area of 825,000 acres and produce about 40% of Minnesota’s annual walleye harvest. These lakes — and their walleyes — also account for the bulk of the approximately $2.4 billion spent each year on fishing in Minnesota. So important are these waterways that the DNR assigns a fisheries specialist to each. And every fall, the agency gauges each lake’s productivity so bag limits and other restrictions can be adjusted, if necessary. Going fishing on the opener or later this summer? These lake profiles might get you hooked on Minnesota’s “Big 10.” Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson joined the Star Tribune in 1993 after serving in the same position at the St. Paul Pioneer Press for 13 years. His column topics vary widely, and include canoeing, fishing, hunting, adventure travel and conservation of the environment. Outdoor Activities The state’s “Big 10″ account for nearly half of the annual harvest These three cousins were dropped in the middle of the Denali backcountry with nothing to do but explore Columnist Dennis Anderson and outdoors writer Tony Kennedy will be answering your questions about Minnesota’s largest opening day Your request has been blocked by our security system due to potential security concerns Please contact us for assistance Kelly; and mother and father-in law Norris and Esther Gunderson. Don is survived by his wife of 64 years and Kristy (Tom); grandchildren Ashley (Riley) and Beauden; brother Dennis (Beth); nieces and had a way of looking at things that sometimes made us chuckle He was a gun enthusiast and excelled at sighting them He could fix and build anything mechanical A Celebration of Life service will be held in Don’s honor at 1PM with visitation from 11AM until time of service on Saturday at Big Lake Township’s Townhall and Lions Park Arrangements entrusted to Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel ~ Monticello. 763-295-2918 Image: dan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Vehicle/ engine replacement program to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions Learn more about Missouri’s air permits and how to apply Search our interactive map of hazardous waste facilities Learn more about Missouri’s hazardous and solid waste permits and how to apply Search our interactive map of scrap tire processing facilities and solid waste landfills and processing facilities Learn how or where to get rid of specific waste Training and information for drinking water and wastewater system operators Learn more about Missouri’s water permits and how to apply Learn more about the quality of Missouri’s drinking water Learn more about the health of Missouri’s groundwater Install conservation practices to conserve soil and improve water quality Learn more about Missouri’s land and geology permits and how to apply Explore our interactive tool for locating springs GIS spatial data and geographic content provided by the Missouri Geological Survey Energy-efficient improvements for Missouri’s low income households How you can benefit from Home Energy Certification How you can make your home more energy efficient and save money Learn more about our various low-interest loans grants and reimbursement programs for energy efficiency projects Searching for a Missouri state park or historic site has never been easier apparel - bring a piece of MoStateParks into your everyday life We host hundreds of special events throughout the year - find an event near you Learn more about Missouri's environmental permits and how to apply Learn more about our grants and low interest loans rules and actions on public notice and provide your input Discuss specific environmental issues with department staff through forums, workgroups JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 14, 2025 – Beginning this spring, the campground at Big Lake State Park will offer 28 campsites with sewer, water and 50-amp electrical service. 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More information on the statewide revenue bond projects is available at mostateparks.com/revenue-bonds Missouri State Parks will accept reservations for the renovated campsites beginning Monday Reservations can be made by contacting the Reservation Call Center at 877-422-6766 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or by visiting icampmo1.usedirect.com/MSPWeb/ Big Lake State Park is located at 204 Lake Shore Drive in Craig please contact Big Lake State Park at 660-771-6341 For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Click here to Save a Life The Missouri Department of Natural Resources does not endorse of any websites or related materials provided outside of this website The department bears no responsibility for any damages arising from using these websites or related materials The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' (the "Department") website can be translated into many different languages using Google™ Translate, a third-party service that provides automated computer translations of webpages. 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If you are having accessibility or usability issues with our website, please fill out an Accessibility Issue form a Skagit County Superior Court judge issued a mistrial for a Big Lake woman accused of second-degree murder is accused of shooting and killing 32-year-old Kamran Cohee in February 2021 after a disagreement over the possible theft of a political sign in Conijn’s front yard Judge Laura Riquelme noted the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in the case leading her to declare a mistrial What happens next is up to the Skagit County Prosecutor’s office and Conijn’s attorney A plea agreement can be reached or the prosecutor can try the case again in front of a different jury Brandon Platter, senior deputy prosecuting attorney, told the Skagit Valley Herald that if he and Conijn’s attorney cannot come to an agreement Conijn was arrested by Skagit County Sheriff’s Office Deputies on Feb shots being fired and someone lying dead in the driveway at a Big Lake residence they found Cohee’s body in the driveway and Conijn and her husband exited the residence The incident started after the driver of a vehicle pulled over into the Conijns’ driveway told deputies he believed the driver was attempting to steal a “Loren Culp for Governor” sign a former gubernatorial candidate who challenged former Gov He went to confront the driver and a fight ensued The driver told deputies that he had intended to let some air out of his tires before he was confronted by John Conijn The driver said Conijn had called for his wife to get a gun John Conijn said he was chased back into the house and that Cohee and the driver were beating on the door with a wheelbarrow Angela Conijn then exited the house with a firearm and shot toward the end of the driveway where the vehicle was located Cohee was in between the house and the vehicle The Skagit County Coroner ruled Cohee was shot in the head At Conijn’s first court appearance, her attorney argued the shooting was in self-defense, according to King 5 The self-defense claim was argued in trial with Conijn’s attorney going so far as to ensure that Cohee was not referred to as a victim during the prosecutor’s arguments Annie Todd is CDN’s criminal justice/enterprise reporter; reach her at annietodd@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext Email newstips@cascadiadaily.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092 This summer season is perfect to cool off on a swim or splice the crystal-clear depths of one of the Great Lakes. The world's largest freshwater lake systems in North America encompass states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota There is a small town nearby for a refreshing escape in the area settled for centuries Poised on renowned bodies The two Grand Marais in different states are eight hours apart along the shore of Lake Superior which reveals the breadth of the world's largest freshwater body a mirror into an ancient soul and the surrounding UP forests Despite a tiny population of barely over 300 Pick from the popular Woodland Park Campground Between a scenic waterfall and miles of uncrowded beachfront it feels too good to be true to enjoy water sports or relax for days away The curving slice of West Bay coast lends a cozy feel Drop by the visitor and the quirky Pickle Barrel House Lake Superior Beach just juts into the lake where the modest Harbor of Refuge—Outer Lighthouse on the lake—gets a tough beating by the waves Inner Light is easily accessible and provides excellent views of the crescent-shaped harbor Not even halfway around to the western side of Lake Superior, this Marais is grand in comparison Still just a tiny harbor village that boasts a city status Minnesota's oldest art colony is one of the state's most beloved lakeside escapes or hunting with your own camera in scenic surroundings there are plenty of ways to get the most even on a short escape So park at Grand Marais Campground & Marina and find inspiration around every corner from local shops to bring treasure home to the Artist’s Point with an easel recreating sailboats and the lighthouse on this whale-tail-shaped platform into Lake Superior Named "America’s Coolest Small Town" by Budget Travel Magazine find your next great adventure along the Pincushion Mountain Trail System indulge in local hospitality and North Shore flavor dining al fresco Manistique is a Lake Michigan harborfront town at the mouth of the Manistique River on the Upper Peninsula The riverfront Old Manistique Water Tower houses a museum Check out the serene Lake Michigan Public Beach down the shore Thompson Rogers Roadside Park offers picnic tables and grills to unwind in good company Surrounded by state and national forest land the Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse is a bright red beacon tipping a boardwalk Stretch your legs at sunset and catch its blinking red eye at a distance upon the night's descent It is just 17 minutes inland around Indian Lake to one of the UP's most mystical places, the ancient Kitch-iti-kipi. Meaning "the Big Spring," the Ojibwa nicknamed it “Mirror of Heaven” and believed it had powers. Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring sure does swirling out clouds of sand and mesmerizing the onlookers with reflections of the sky and forest frigid waters host large brown trout and preserve a kaleidoscope of the spring’s flora Oscoda makes for quite a fisherman's escape or boating escapades at the mouth of the Au Sable River or get a rental for calm paddling on this North American canoeing river The beach bums enjoy pristine sands along the river and the Great Lake plus the inner Cedar Lake and Van Etten Lake spend a day along the trails in the sights and sounds of nature or catch a fish and fry it up at sunset along the beach at Three Mile Beach Park Hidden within the eastern part of the Huron-Manistee National Forests area falltime blush touches Oscoda particularly scenically The 14-foot-tall Lumberman's Monument and visitor center open through October with hands-on activities while the nearby aviation museum is a reminder of its diverse past is one of the state's smallest and most scenic towns With lush nature stark against the deep blue the view to the horizon is only a small part of the immense Lake Superior Visitors enjoy the shorefront trails to Sister Bay Beach From the sandy shores for swimming and paddleboarding Sister Bay Marina offers rentals and excursions plus in-town guides like Sister Bay Scenic Boat Tours Explore with a professional at the helm or show off your own skills you will get winded along the winding trails through secluded Unwind at a coffee shop or one of the popular restaurants like Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik plus Bay Shore Outfitters and Bargains Unlimited The radiance of the region extends into every season with vibrant fall colors embracing the bay then catch a summer concert and the sunset from the renowned Pebble Beach Joseph is a refreshing getaway from the city on the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the St The lush nature makes for grand escapades or a family camping trip along the crystal clear waters about halfway between Chicago and Grand Rapids Take in the blufftop views at the Lookout Park then stroll along the main street to the popular Silver Beach County Park The towering dunes to the west feature a pavilion overlooking the lake panorama The town boasts two iconic lighthouses and Tiscornia Park one of the most scenic spots in southwest Michigan the Whirlpool Compass Fountain at the county park is like a huge plaza/splash pad to cool off mid-browsing From kids museums to Silver Harbor Brewing Company there's something for everyone and a huge art scene at Krasl Art Center and Box Factory for the Arts At almost 10,000 in population, Sturgeon Bay is a world-renowned shipbuilding hub in the Door County Peninsula Get a glimpse at the maritime museum and a waterfront stroll along historic fishing tugs and container ships Sturgeon Bay packs historic shopping districts with galleries The area's distinct splendor is off-the-hook for land adventures like Whitefish Dunes State Park's shoreline trails over huge sand dunes into a thick forest Cave Point County Park features dramatic limestone cliffs Explore submerged caves and trails overlooking Lake Michigan or enjoy sailing or swimming in Green Bay's embrace The rich natural beauty and nautical heritage encompass year-round recreation and events—at the raceway and Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week in August Visit in the sensual spring season with daffodils and fruit-picking through the nearby orchards Potawatomi State Park packs over 1,200 acres of rolling woodland and sparkling bay for hikes Door County Peninsula is nationally famous for its unrivaled beauty and ideal location for holidays and escapes Two Door County gems are the secluded Sister Bay and the magnificent landscapes surrounding the shipbuilding hub of Sturgeon Bay From marinas and lighthouses to local beaches, these towns of under 10,000 are tiny, quirky, and therefore, overlooked by the mainstream tourists. Each oasis in the water-engulfed region is an atypical escape to avoid floods of visitors and experience the Great Lakes region on a personal level photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com If you're looking for "I Spys," dating or LTRs Tags: , , , 2025 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Big Lake for Brenda Salmonson Chaplain James Neppl will officiate and burial will be at the Spruce Hill Cemetery in Miltona Visitation will be from 4-8PM on Tuesday at the funeral home in Big Lake 1954 in Alexandria to Leonard & Amanda (Larson) Hanson She married Jerald Dean Salmonson on January 21 Brenda worked as a supervisor at Minnesota Rubber Company for many years spending time with her family and grandkids In her earlier days she liked to go on motorcycle rides with Jerry and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Memorial services will be at 7 PM Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Big Lake for Brenda Salmonson, 70, of Big Lake who died Friday, April 25, 2025 at United Hospital in St. Paul.\nRead More Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Big Lake is a city of 11,686 located in Sherburne County along Highway 10 just east of Becker and west of Elk River.  Big Lake was originally called Humboldt until 1867.  It features two prominent lakes with Big Lake and Mitchell Lake in the city limits Big Lake is a city of 11,686 located in Sherburne County along Highway 10 just east of Becker and west of Elk River. Big Lake was originally called Humboldt until 1867. It features two prominent lakes with Big Lake and Mitchell Lake in the city limits.\nRead More Alaska State Troopers say an argument involving alleged members of rival gangs escalated to gunfire overnight Friday at a bonfire party in Big Lake Ravensmoon Rupp, 20, was charged with three counts of first-degree and second-degree assault in the confrontation, as well as tampering with physical evidence. Troopers said in an online dispatch that Palmer and Wasilla police also responded to the incident According to a charging document against Rupp troopers first received reports of the West Susitna Drive shooting shortly after midnight Saturday who was in critical condition with gunshot wounds to his shoulders and left thigh Another man and a woman were each shot at least once The critically wounded man told troopers that a man he believed to be Rupp shot him from the back seat of a passing Nissan Altima He said another partygoer had told him people there were going to “rough up” Rupp for allegedly assaulting women Other people who were at the party told troopers that Rupp was associated with the Bloods gang and had been known to carry firearms He and his friends reportedly had a rivalry with the critically injured victim The partygoer who mentioned “roughing up” Rupp told troopers that he thought the confrontation would involve a fistfight between the two groups That witness said he told Rupp not to hit women as Rupp got into the Altima’s back seat That’s when Rupp allegedly opened fire from the vehicle The driver of the Altima told troopers she heard shooting but didn’t know where it was coming from She said she crashed the car soon after leaving the party and another driver took its occupants to a Timberline Drive home Troopers found the crashed Altima with bullet damage in one window’s trim and a 9mm cartridge inside where they detained Rupp and took him to the Mat-Su trooper post “Ravensmoon requested an attorney before an interview could be conducted with him,” troopers said Rupp’s bail was set at $70,000 during an initial court appearance Sunday He remained in custody Monday at the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility on the waters of Lake Champlain that straddles the border of New York and Vermont angler Roy Gangloff landed the fish of a lifetime: a massive northern-strain largemouth bass weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces — the largest bass an experienced biologist has seen on the massive lake in nearly three decades Gangloff, an avid multi-species angler, has spent a lifetime fishing the dynamic, 120-mile-long, 278,480-acre lake that stretches north to south along the state border. His previous personal best largemouth from Champlain weighed a respectable 6 pounds 12 ounces. Fish of this size are rare in northern latitudes where short growing seasons and harsh winters slow their growth compared to their southern counterparts While a 7-pound bass might be common in warmer states it represents decades of survival and growth I was out fishing that day with my friend Shawn P a Vermont fisheries biologist and passionate angler I first met Good in 2022 while filming a YouTube series and he quickly proved himself to be one of “us” — a fisherman first His passion for fishing led to a career in biology and I’ve come to admire the hard work biologists like him do behind the scenes to support our fisheries “Champlain is known to be an incredibly prolific and productive fishery — one of the best in the country,” Good said “But the 40 miles of lake south of the bridge to New York in Addison “The adjacent low-lying farmland and fertile soils of the Champlain Valley make this end of the lake the polar opposite of what you see up north catching a few 3- to 5-pound Champlain bass on the new Biwaa 6-inch Kapsiz HD swimbaits We met up with him to help document the catch and the Bubba scale confirmed the weight: 7 pounds 13 ounces; the fish measured 22.5 inches long with an 18-inch girth Gangloff had been throwing a lipless crankbait — likely an original 1/2-ounce Rat-L-Trap in Chartreuse Shiner — in shallow water in a small bay in the southern portion of the lake It was the biggest largemouth bass Good had seen in his 28-year career He collected a spine sample for aging back at the lab Of the tens of thousands of bass he’s handled on Champlain this was the closest he’s seen to the elusive 8-pound mark.  He estimates the fish to be between 15 and 20 years old — an incredible age in a region where largemouths rarely reach double digits in weight If you haven’t made the trip to this special corner of the United States to fish Lake Champlain Those of you who live nearby are fortunate — and you should know that one of your own is working hard to ensure these experiences continue for generations to come But these traits make the south lake one of the best places for a true giant,” Good said “There’s endless habitat — from channel drops and vast expanses of shallow vegetation like bulrushes “This habitat supports an enormous forage base of perch And while we rarely see fish like this coming out of Champlain Roy’s fish really shows off what the lake is capable of producing.  “The potential and possibility are always there — it’s just such a huge lake with literally millions of places for them to be and hide.” congratulations to Roy Gangloff on a true fish of a lifetime and thank you for sharing the moment with us And hats off to Shawn Good for his decades of dedication to managing one of the top 10 bass fisheries in the world.  Oliver Ngy is a self-taught angler from Southern California He learned the values of commitment and dedication at an early age and has since become a familiar face in the bass scene He's renowned for catching monster fish of many species with a specialty in double-digit largemouth and 5-plus-pound smallmouth bass The best online fishing resource to learn and stay current on the latest fishing gear — Big Lake Humane Society in Muskegon is losing all of its water after a well completely broke down this weekend they have no clean water for the roughly 75 dogs and cats in their care While they raise the funds to replace their well the nonprofit is also in need of a temporary supply of the bare necessities all living creatures need food and water,” said Shelter Manager for Big Lake Humane Society Velvet Lyght “We found out that there was a leak in one of the pumps because the snow was melting when it was 2 degrees out Snow doesn't melt when it's 2 degrees out in Michigan.” Lyght explains that the shelter has two water pumps One pump was discovered to not be working at all The other pump was running continuously on the same circuit “It was also discovered that this tank has been completely full of silt and water for who knows how long which was causing the pumps to overheat and overcompensate because they always continuously ran on the same surface circuit “The water is welling up through all of the dirt and sand And it's also that dirt and sand is getting into the water main line making it so that the water is contaminated,” Lyght said The temporary fix is staff and nearby community filling up containers of water from their own faucets “We’re able to get some water in solely for the purpose of cleaning and laundry,” Lyght said drinkable water that we can give our animals every day,” Lyght said Big Lake Humane Society says it will cost roughly $12,000 The shelter is accepting donations to reach their goal they are asking nearby residents to drop off water to the shelter To donate, click here. Follow FOX 17: Facebook - X (formerly Twitter) - Instagram - YouTube BIG LAKE — Gaje Germundson led the Brainerd Warriors with five goals as they lost their season-opener to the Big Lake Hornets 11-10 Thursday Brainerd’s Jack Liebel scored two goals while Neven Blum Cooper Katzenberger and Tate Ouim added one goal apiece Eli DeRosier recorded seven saves in net for Brainerd were each charged in Sherburne County court with first- third- and fifth-degree controlled substance crimes and storing methamphetamine paraphernalia in the presence of children.  Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office An investigation by the Sherburne County Drug Task Force alerted law enforcement to drug-related activities at the home, according to the sheriff’s office. A search warrant was executed Tuesday at their home on the 18900 block of Helen Way. Investigators found what was described as a "clandestine laboratory" in the attached garage.  The criminal complaint provided a detailed description of the lab: "The laboratory included permanently installed venting and fans to direct air into the attic, heat plates, lights, tubing, laboratory glassware, air purifying respirator masks and large amounts of liquid and sludge material in five gallon buckets was present. Immediately upon entry into the garage there was a heavy chemical odor emanating from the garage." The lab is suspected of facilitating the manufacturing of dimethyltryptamine, a hallucinogenic drug. Investigators also seized 68 pounds of suspected liquid DMT and 61 grams of suspected powder DMT, as well as 19 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of cocaine, and 21 grams of psilocybin mushrooms. Methamphetamine, mushrooms and other drug paraphernalia was found throughout the home, with the charging document noting that all of it was within reach of their two children.  Bail for both Kevin Schwietz and Kelsey Schwietz was set at $1 million.  but may gave been missing for 'some time prior.' a screening of the movie Sight and Sound says is the best movie ever made saying he'd killed the mother of his child allegedly produced and sold 3-D printed machine gun conversion device which allow guns to operate fully automatically Grzywinski was charged with two counts of threats of violence in district court Thursday The accident reportedly took place at roughly 11:15 p.m near the intersection of Highway 10 and 165th Avenue in Becker Township of Big Lake was pronounced dead at the scene of Minneapolis was taken to Monticello Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries SCSU looks to sell athletic field: Want to own a piece of St. Cloud State University? Now you can A Minnesota State Patrol report alleges the "Sherburne County Sheriff's Office was attempting to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation (and) the motorcycle crashed into (Laramore's) 2004 Chevrolet Silverado." The motorcycle was a 2024 Suzuki GSX1300 Sport A Minnesota State Patrol report states it is unknown if the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet Hungry? Check these four restaurants: The House Food and Tap opens in St. Joseph Sibley's identifying details, such as age, vehicle, gender and hometown were initially listed as unknown by the Minnesota State Patrol An investigation into the accident is underway A Sherburne County Sheriff's Office spokesperson on Tuesday told the St Cloud Times the Minnesota State Patrol is handling the investigation The involved Sherburne County Sheriff's Office employee was not identified in the report Cloud Times reached out to Sheriff Joel Brott via email Tuesday morning and get a response As of early Wednesday afternoon, the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office has yet to release a statement on the accident on social media or in a press release Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St DULUTH — Spring is almost here and maritime watchers will soon see the familiar sight of ships on Lake Superior and the Duluth harbor More than 4,500 vessels and 80 million tons of cargo maneuver through the Soo Locks annually director of communications and marketing for the Duluth Seaway Port Authority Federal Dart set the record for earliest arrival The latest arrival of Duluth-Superior’s first saltie was Diana on May 7 There were 7,610 contest entries last year A 69-year-old Princeton man allegedly engaged in a high speed chase and crashed into a Sherburne County sheriff deputy's squad car Sunday evening The man was visiting the Getaway Bar in Big Lake prior to his encounter with authorities Those at the bar reportedly told authorities he touched a server's stomach and asked if she was pregnant Minnesota State Fair: The Turtles, Little Anthony among bands bringing ’60s pop hits to fair When the worker was picked up by her father a physical altercation allegedly took place Court records state the father went inside the bar to speak with the suspect The defendant allegedly hit the server's father in the face The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident at roughly 5:30 p.m a deputy saw the suspect driving his black Chevy pickup truck and followed the vehicle Court records state the suspect allegedly drove at 104 miles per hour while being pursued by law enforcement Shining on spotlight on young leaders: Help nominate 5 Under 40 professionals in St. Cloud area Eventually the suspect stopped his car at the intersection of 160th Avenue and 25th Street The Princeton man reportedly put his truck in reverse and hit the squad car The suspect then drove north on 160th Avenue with a deputy in pursuit the deputy was able to block the suspect's path before he hit the squad car again After threatening to use a stun gun on the suspect The man reportedly had a strong alcohol odor on him and told authorities he was accused of inappropriately touching someone at the bar St. Cloud homicides: Slaying rattles neighborhood, raises fears about safety in St. Cloud The man is facing four felony charges for second degree assault damaging a public safety vehicle and damage to property He is facing two misdemeanor charges for disorderly conduct and fighting as well as a gross misdemeanor impacted driving charge A 40-year-old woman was killed in a crash in Big Lake township Wednesday morning according to a news release from Minnesota State Patrol A 25-year-old Elk River man was driving a Ford Fusion west on Highway 10 and a 40-year-old Big Lake woman was driving a Nissan Altima across the highway around 7:40 a.m., according to the agency’s incident report The two vehicles crashed near the highway’s intersection with 172nd Street NW The State Patrol posted that Danielle Ellen Hayes died from her injuries The other driver had non-life-threatening injuries Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 See the Midwest author speak about his novel on Jan Boldt brings his background in environmental law and his MFA in Fiction from Augsburg University to his latest novel Praised as one of the best legal thrillers of the year by Kirkus Reviews the novel blends legal drama with timely climate themes and dynamic characters Boldt will be at Boswell Books on Jan his background in environmental law and more It is set in Wisconsin and the dramatic setting is a case involving coal shipping on Lake Superior But the characters and the character development are at the heart of it hopefully to tell a fun and intriguing story Cases mean different things to different people and that was part of what I did learn from hearing people’s concerns for 25 years across the state One of the things that good fiction can do is help give us an empathetic understanding of different types of people or just to life I think that is especially true in the environmental setting like this book addresses climate with the coal tie in We all have some responsibility when it comes to the climate crisis and everyone has a different approach to it so that was part of my thematic concerns were what makes people engage with important issues like the climate crisis but also with each other In both the personal and the public setting some people are more resilient and open to change and growth the case in my novel is one part of a much larger narrative where the characters other issues and concerns fit in he doesn’t want to get involved with the case His girlfriend is an environmental lawyer with strong convictions about fighting climate change she’s trying to get him involved as the story opens Then on the other side of the case is Courtney she’s a tough corporate attorney that represents the coal company who is a formal attorney whose fresh out of prison and trying to get his life together but he has a lot of relevant background knowledge about coal shipping and environmental law both sides are trying to get Earl involved as the story opens there’s this blending of the personal stories of each of the characters and then the personal issues and concerns that are reflected in this environmental case as well It’s really about the environment of the upper Midwest but there were some significant impacts of climate during that time here we had those fires from Canada in that summer of 2023 I really wanted to have that local flavor of these sort of bigger issues and down to the intimate level of the individual person and their connections and dynamics to really humanize the local but also the issues that we all face together that I wanted to have a hopeful story about climate There are so many that are set in a post-apocalyptic world and I know people enjoy both reading and writing those but I wanted a realistic take on it that was still hopeful There is a hopefulness about doing environmental work because people do care I would go to hearings around the state where there would be 200 people in a huge audience or more sometimes People would sit through these hearings because they cared about the places around our beautiful state Also there is intrigue and there is sort of inherent drama in most legal cases but also environmental cases in particular because of the various approaches that people bring to that situation but I have now written two novels and I have even more respect for people who have been authors over many years I did workshop it with a number of authors around the country It was striking how people of different backgrounds but often times they had similar reactions to my work as far as the characters that stood out for them and the narrative arc of the individual people I’m looking forward to moving on at least for a book or two I had a piece that I wrote about my late wife that went viral in HuffPost BuzzFeed and it made me realize how much people respond to and need stories that touch on love and grief and resilience in the face of that I also have a collection of stories that are all set in Wisconsin and they all touch base with Blue Lake I suspect that I will get back to these characters but I’m going to take a break for now from them particularly in environmental situations right now with respect to the climate we’ve also made tremendous progress in that area I think the effort to humanize individual choices I think that’s a contribution that I’m hoping to make around both environmental issues and the various approaches to life that people have and try to have empathy for each other and try to move forward together in some of these looming issues like the climate crisis A Big Lake man has been charged in connection to a shooting that killed a man who was in a car in Minneapolis in May Kinglewes Edward McCaleb VI is charged with second-degree murder. The victim, 26-year-old Joseph Milligan, was shot in the head on May 28 and died a few days later on May 31 Police initially said they responded to a shotspotter activation around 8 p.m where they found a man in a vehicle who was shot in the head Police noted another adult and two children were in the vehicle when he was shot they found a car in the middle of the street with shattered windows a bullet hole near the trunk and damage to the front passenger and driver’s side of the vehicle The document says that a woman in the passenger’s seat identified later as Milligan’s fiancé was holding his bleeding head and said that the shooter She initially told police that McCaleb was her brother but later clarified that he was her cousin The charges say that her two young children but a bystander took the little ones to a nearby address to keep them safe The one-year-one had blood splatter on her face and body The woman said that McCaleb was angry with her and Mulligan because she had given McCaleb a car registered to her that he was supposed to take over making payments on; however he was not paying and they asked for the vehicle back She told police McCaleb had broken out the windows in her home the Thursday prior and she believes McCaleb intentionally shot Mulligan “…he [Victim] look at [Defendant] in the eyes and [Defendant] let off a shot.” McCaleb is in custody and had his first appearance on Friday including setting bail or bond with conditions at $1 million His next court date is an omnibus hearing scheduled for Dec She worked as a Supervisor in Social Services for Milwaukee County until retirement She bled green and gold and if you offended her loyalty she had NO problem telling you to shut up She went to Paisley Park twice and attended every Prince concert in Milwaukee Judy is survived by her son Robert Kramer of Big Lake best "Regular" Grandma to 4 grandson's Zachary Judy is also survived by Anna Davis whom she considered one of her own and family Judy was accepted as family by her friends and became a bonus grandma to their children Judy spent the last 17 years living with her son Robert who was her best friend and caretaker She always told her friends " Bobby takes the best care of me." Visitation will be at 10am and funeral at 11am with food and fellowship to follow service at Waters Church Sartell In honor of Judy we are wearing her favorite color purple as Judy would of told you nothing Vikings thou just purple lol Judith (Judy) Meyers, 81 of Big Lake, MN died on Monday, April 7, 2025 suddenly at her home.\nRead More A significant lake effect snow event will impact the Great Lakes starting on Thanksgiving and continuing into the weekend Feet of snow may snarl post-Thanksgiving travel Parts of the Great Lakes region will be getting a lot of snow later this week into the weekend. The TemperatureRadar shows arctic air blasting across the Great Lakes starting tomorrow When you combine this cold air with unusually warm water temperatures in the Great Lakes a prolific lake effect snow event will set up The comparatively warm waters of the Great Lakes will provide plenty of instability for snow showers. The WeatherRadar shows snow showers starting on Thanksgiving and continuing into the holiday weekend which means the bands of lake effect snow will focus on western and northern Michigan northeastern Ohio and portions of western and northern New York Some of the biggest impacts will be felt from Erie where snow totals in excess of one foot are possible Similar totals are also possible from Syracuse to Watertown could see 6-12 inches of snow through the weekend Travel conditions can quickly deteriorate in a short amount of time as lake effect snow bands set up. Keep an eye on the WeatherRadar and prepare for travel delays