May 11-the Fishing Opener

It’s May 11, 2013, the day of the Governor’s Fishing Opener which is being held in the Park Rapids area this year. They are scrambling up north because many of the lakes haven’t lost their ice yet!I

I was on my way into Willmar and just had to go back and take this picture. This is a true sign of what our winter and spring have been all about – cols unpredictable weather. This gentleman is prepared for whatever the day gives him! Lets hope summer and nice temperatures are right around the corner!

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Signs of a long winter & cold spring