May 2024

Carp in the Knife River

Large carp were spotted in the Knife River by several residents in the 1970’s and ‘80’s.Excerpt from the April 2024 Knife River Heritage & Cultural Center newsletter, by Paul Von GoertzOne might wonder what large carp, an ugly and oily freshwater fish, would be doing in a designated steelhead river like the Knife.

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Minnesota moms: Join the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge

Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge Saturday, May 11, through Sunday, May 12, during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend, when all Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the Student Angler Organization and Women Anglers of Minnesota to host the challenge.To participate in the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge, moms simply need to join the Facebook group called “Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge 2024” and post one photo of each fish they catch.All participants who submit one or more fish photos will have their name entered in a random drawing for prizes provided by the Student Angler Organization and their partners, including gift cards for SCHEELS and Lund.

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Masked Fan Speaks

Photo finish Derby, Stanley Cup news, and more…Last Saturday the 150th Run for the Roses aka The Kentucky Derby was held and to say it was an exciting race would be a vast understatement.

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Local Circle of Parents support group there for parenting struggles

Most parents need support at one time or another, and many parents struggle for years with behavioral and mental difficulties with their beloved children.In the Two Harbors area, “Circle of Parents,” a national non-profit agency, has an active group which re-started a year ago after a pandemic break.Brenda Caya, a clinical therapist and former parent who along with Wendi Eliason facilitates the group, stresses the group’s openness to discussing whatever comes up.“It is all about what the parents need,” Caya said.Circle of Parents and Family Wise support the training of parents and professionals who volunteer to facilitate the groups.

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