Summer Scene 2022 - May/June

Summer Scene

‘22

MAY/JUNE 2022

CELEBRATING

50 YEARS!

FREE! FISHING TIPS PROTECTING LOONS

FISH RECIPES

and much more!

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(Contributed/Steve Maanum of Park Rapids)

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A PUBLICATION OF THE PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

Visitors to the Heartland Lakes area soon learn it’s the land of 10,000 things to do. To find out the latest local news and upcoming events, turn to the Park Rapids Enterprise, an award-winning newspaper published every Wednesday and Saturday. We offer year-round subscriptions for Minnesotans and out-of-state visitors. For more information, call 218-732-3364.

Our office is located at 1011 1st. St. E., Suite 6, Park Rapids, Minn. You can find us online at www.parkrapidsenterprise. com, Instagram or our Facebook page. © 2022 Park Rapids Enterprise This publication is the sole property of the Park Rapids Enterprise. No portion of it may be reproduced without the express, written consent of the Park Rapids Enterprise.

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Note: Events are subject to change. Always check with the organizer before making plans. All events listed are in Park Rapids unless otherwise noted.

MAY 3: Hubbard County Historical Museum opens 5: Nemeth Art Center opens 7: Youth art workshop and awards ceremony, Nemeth Art Center 8: Community Band spring concert 21: Sculpture Trail opens 28: Farmers Market opens

JUNE 9: Noon Hour Concert, Calvary Lutheran Church, Park Rapids 11: Yunior Rebollar artist reception, Nemeth Art Center 12: Nevis Sites ‘N Bites 16: Noon Hour Concert, Calvary Lutheran Church 16: 2nd Street Stage 18: Author Fest at American Legion 19: Dorset Boardwalk Art Fest 23: 2nd Street Stage 24-26: Akeley Paul Bunyan Days 25: Water Ski Show, Halvorson Beach, Nevis 30: Noon Hour Concert, Calvary Lutheran Church

13-17: Hubbard County Fair, Shell Prairie Agricultural Association 16: Water Ski Show, Halvorson Beach, Nevis 21: 2nd Street Stage 22-23: Nevis Muskie Days 28: 2nd Street Stage 28-29: Crazy Days, Park Rapids 29-Aug. 6: Northern Light Opera Company, “Hello, Dolly!”

AUGUST 4: 2nd Street Stage 5-7: All School Reunion 5-7: Antique Tractor & Engine Club Field Days 6: Taste of Dorset 6: Water Ski Show, Halvorson Beach, Nevis 11: Water Wars on Main Avenue 11: 2nd Street Stage 12-13: Northern Nights Run to the Rapids classic car show 13: Northwoods Triathlon, Nevis 13: Legends and Logging Days/Backyard BBQ Challenge 18: 2nd Street Stage

30: 2nd Street Stage

19-20: Summer Fest at Hubbard County Fairgrounds

JULY

20-21: Art Fair at the Winery, Forestedge Winery, Laporte

1-3: PRCA Xtreme Bulls and Broncs, Park Rapids 4: Firecracker Footrace, Heartland Park

27: Veterans Tribute Program, Howard Maninga’s home, Ponsford

4: Fourth of July parade

SEPTEMBER

4: Community Band prefireworks concert

24-25: Art Leap 2022

4: Rotary Fourth of July fireworks

OCTOBER

7: 2nd Street Stage 8: Dana Schutz-Ryan Johnson artist reception, Nemeth Art Center 8: Ginny Sims artist reception, Nemeth Art Center 9: Nevis Bands & BBQ 14: 2nd Street Stage

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Welcome

1-31: Shoptoberfest 31: Trick or Treat Park Rapids

NOVEMBER 24: 8th Annual Turkey Trot 5K 25: Community Tree Lighting and Yuletide Sampler

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Welcome to the beautiful northwoods The Heartland Lakes area teems with the sights and sounds of the great Minnesota northwoods.

Enjoy our towns and its people while surrounded by pristine lakes and tall pine forests.

This region offers a variety of opportunities – from scenic retreats and outdoor sports to rich cultural experiences, shopping, dining and entertainment.

Jump into the water for swimming, tubing, water skiing or fishing.

Bike the famous Heartland Trail for a day of historic sights and healthy recreation.

Explore the scenic North Country Trail.

Play a game of disc golf, tennis or softball or have a picnic at one of the city or county parks. Golfers needn’t go far to find top-rated courses within a short drive in any direction.

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With more than 400 lakes, thousands of miles of trails and a wildlife refuge, the Heartland Lakes area is also a gateway to Itasca State Park, home of the Mississippi River headwaters.

Local art galleries and museums celebrate the history and artistic talent of our communities.

Park Rapids and surrounding towns host many summer festivals with parades, music, kids games and more.

From life on the lakes to exercise on the trails, shopping the unique stores or just kicking back with a good book beneath the Norway pines, the Heartland Lakes area offers it all.

Flip through this issue of Summer Scene and you’ll find what you are looking for in lake and pine country. We just know that you’ll enjoy your stay.

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10 FUN THINGS

1. Grab grub at Nevis Sites N’ Bites Nevis will host this year’s Sites N’ Bites on Sunday, June 12. The event showcases food from local restaurants along with work by local artists and crafters. Musicians will also be performing.

2. Admire creativity at Dorset Boardwalk Art Festival Dorset’s annual Boardwalk Art Festival celebrates Minnesota creativity. This family-friendly outdoor event takes place along the popular boardwalk, which is lined with artists, craftspeople and authors. Join the street fair on Sunday, June 19.

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Days festival is planned for the weekend of Friday through Sunday, June 24-26. Most festival events will take place at Paul’s Patio in the center of town where many people stop each year to take their picture with the town’s statue of the famed lumberjack. Audrey’s Purple Plaid Run will be held Saturday morning to raise funds to help local cancer patients. A treasure hunt will be held at Paul’s Patio Saturday morning. The festival will also feature a kids’ fishing contest, parades, a dance and more. Go to akeleychamber.com for more information closer to the event.

4. Rock out on Main Street Bring a lawn chair to Main Street, downtown Park Rapids and enjoy free, outdoor concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays from June 16 through Aug. 18. The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association hosts the live 6

concerts, featuring regional bands, a beer garden and family activities.

More details can be found on page XX.

5. Sculpture Trail Sculptures created by Minnesota artists dot downtown Park Rapids and Red Bridge Park. Stroll along the trail to enjoy a dozen new sculptures. All artworks remain in place for a year and are available for sale.

6. Watch ski team antics The Park Rapids Water Ski Team is holding free, family-friendly shows this summer at Halvorson Beach in Nevis. Shows start at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25, July 16 and Aug. 6.

7. Ride the waves Boating is one of the best ways to enjoy the Heartland Lakes Area.

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TO DO in May & June

Hubbard County are popular for pontooning, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and water sports.

8. Biking, hiking Hubbard County’s beautiful natural resources provide the scenery, while numerous trails offer outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to explore year ‘round.

The Heartland Trail is a 49-mile, multiple-use trail, open to non-motorized use.

The Paul Bunyan Trail is 115 miles long, extending from Crow Wing State Park to Lake Bemidji State Park. It’s the longest of Minnesota’s state trails and the longest continuously paved rail-trail in the country.

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through forested hills and valleys interspersed with rivers, lakes, and numerous wetlands. Maps, events and suggested hikes are available at www. northcountrytrail.org

9. Ride the countryside Hubbard County is an ATV enthusiast’s playground. There are miles of ATV and OHV trails around.

The Martineau Recreational Trails are found in the Paul Bunyan State Forest, near Akeley. These trails are made up of multiple loops, providing miles of incredibly fun, single-track Off-Highway Motorcycle trails including tight, wooded technical trails for more experienced riders, and miles of smooth trails for beginners.

Located on a combination of state forest roads and trails in northern Minnesota, the Round River Drive Trail showcases the diverse terrain of the Paul Bunyan State Forest. Miles 7

of trails twist and turn while climbing in elevation and narrowing past moraines and potholes.

The Forest Riders Trail in the Smoky Hills and Two Inlets State Forest is a 100-mile, scenic ride through Becker and Hubbard counties, on terrain ranging from rolling and hilly to level and smooth.

10. Fire it up If you haven’t done it already this summer, now’s the time – light up that backyard fire pit, take a seat, pop open a cold beverage and roast some marshmallows with your family, friends and neighbors. Or roam away from home and enjoy the sight, sound and smell of a campfire. There are plenty of state forests and resort campgrounds – plus Itasca State Park – where you can pitch a tent and get a campfire going.

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Keys to finding fish in May

BY ISAIAH HAHN

choices, sizes, profiles, specific actions and scents when it comes to panfish plastics on the market today. Believe it or not, these life-like plastics can often outperform live bait.

The springtime, and specifically the month of May, is a great time of year to bring young kids or people of any age without much fishing experience out on the lake to enjoy one of the best panfish bites of the year.

For the Enterprise

May is one of my favorite months of the entire year to fish.

First, there is the sense of the changing of the seasons from ice to open water. This changing of the guard for Mother Nature usually happens well before the month of May, but it seems official with FISH all the hype and the anticipation that comes with SAVVY the Minnesota fishing opener.

WALLEYE TIPS Even for me, as an adult angler and fishing guide who gets to spend hundreds of hours on the water The walleye is king for most Minnesota anglers. each season, it is still like Christmas morning. The opener is The key to finding walleyes in the month of May is knowlike a holiday that has so much rich tradition and holds so ing or having an idea of their spawning locations. These many memories for me and my entire family, as I am sure it locations can vary from lake to lake, but overall tend to be on some form of shallow water gravel and/or rock rubble. does for many other anglers throughout the state.

Walleyes will usually spawn on main lake shorelines or in rivers or creeks connected to lakes. Start deeper, on the VARIETY OF FISH nearest shoreline break, and continue to move shallow Besides the rich tradition, anticipation and child-like feel (sometimes as shallow as three feet of water) until you find of Christmas morning, the month of May offers some of the active walleyes. best fishing of the year for a variety of fish species. Crappies The most popular presentation for early season walleyes and sunfish are usually in the middle of the spawning rituis simply a jig and a minnow and for good reason – it works. als. They can be found in very shallow water and are often There are a ton of great walleye jigs on the market and fairly easy to target this time of year. specific jig weight to use may vary from 1/16 to 3/8 ounce, Shallow backwater bays with sheltered cover typically depending on the depth and the mood of the fish. provide the best locations for springtime crappie and sunfish locations. Specifically, shallow soft-mud bottom areas BAIT will hold the warmest water temperatures in the spring and As far as bait, shiner minnows are the ticket this time of these locations are where anglers are going to want to start year. However, due to high demand shiner minnows can their search. often be hard to find. When targeting early season walleyes, Water temperatures are key to focus on this time of year. fathead or rainbow minnows will often get the job done Any time water temperatures stabilize and maintain a conas well. sistent 50 degrees, you can expect to find crappies and sunOften overlooked walleye presentations in the month of fish roaming the shallows in good numbers.

May are using plastics (like ribbon tales and boot tail swimbaits), hair jigs, jerkbaits and crankbaits. Do not be afraid to SIMPLE AND FUN think outside the box and experiment with lure choice when Keep it simple and keep it fun when it comes to lure it comes to fishing for springtime walleyes. choice and presentation while targeting panfish this time of year.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Simply using a small 1/32-ounce plan jig or hair-jig tipped with your preferred live bait (wax worm or small piece of Walleye, northern pike and bass opener: nightcrawler) above a float will get the job done.

Saturday, May 14, 2022 Do not be afraid to experiment with tipping your panfish Muskellunge opener: Saturday, June 4, 2022 jigs with plastics instead of live bait. There are a ton of color

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Have a few lure choices tied up because one day a jig and minnow presentation may be the key and the next, a swimbait may be the ticket to putting more fish in the boat.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT BASS Finally, both smallmouth and largemouth bass can also be an absolute blast to target this time of year and are usually still in the middle of their spawning rituals. It is critical for anglers to treat these pre-spawn and spawning bass with care, so they are able to reproduce.

Please practice catch and release whenever you can for any fish species. Keep a few nice smaller eaters of your favorite fish species for the frying pan, and make sure to release those adult fish to spawn, reproduce, and fight another day for the next angler to enjoy.

Good luck out on the water, and I want to wish everyone a great and safe fishing season!

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Stop spread of AIS to preserve our pristine waters While out on the water this summer, boaters should think about their own practices and the impact that each individual can have on our lakes and rivers.

In order to preserve these valuable natural resources for future generations to enjoy, Hubbard County operates a comprehensive aquatic invasive species (AIS) program.

Boaters and public water users should use AIS best management practices and should expect to see watercraft inspectors at many public accesses across Hubbard County.

CLEAN, DRAIN, DISPOSE Public water users can cut down on the risk of spreading invasive species by simply remembering to clean, drain and dispose.

That means boaters must clean their watercraft of all aquatic plants, mud and prohibited invasive species; drain all water by lowering the motor, removing drain plugs and keeping them out during transport, and dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.

To keep live bait, a fisherman can drain the existing bait water and refill the container with bottled or tap water.

Remember, that it is the law.

KNOW THE LAW Boaters may not do the following: ► Transport watercraft without removing the drain plug. ► Arrive at lake access with drain plug in place. ► Transport aquatic plants, zebra mussels, or other prohibited species on any roadway. ► Launch a watercraft with prohibited species attached.

► Transport water from Minnesota lakes or rivers. ► Release bait into the water.

Boaters and public water users should use AIS best management practices and should expect to see watercraft inspectors at many public accesses across Hubbard County.

FREE DECONTAMINATION STATION In addition, decontamination is an important step in preventing the spread of AIS. If trailering a watercraft from a waterbody that is listed on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Infested Waters List, decontamination is a highly recommended protocol.

The decontamination process consists of three possible components: hand removal, hot water treatment and high-pressure treatment.

Organisms that are too small to see, such as young zebra mussels, can be killed by flushing with hot water ranging from 100 to 140 degrees.

As a courtesy to the public, the county operates a free decontamination station, located at 812 Henrietta Ave. S., Park Rapids. Typically, it’s available seven days a week 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment. Call 218-252-6738 ahead of time to make an appointment. The station is staffed by watercraft inspectors who have special training and certification from the DNR. A typical decontamination is pretty quick, usually about 15 minutes.

If you have questions about the Hubbard County AIS Program or have suspicion of a new AIS infestation, call the Hubbard County Environmental Services Department at 7323890 or stop in at 301 Court Ave., Park Rapids.

Zebra mussels are an aquatic invasive species that can cause problems on lakes by attaching to boat motors and boat hulls, docks, lifts, rocks and swimming areas.

They can also clog irrigation intakes and other pipes.

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Wonderful ways to enjoy walleye LORIE SKARPNESS Park Rapids Enterprise

The walleye became Minnesota’s official state fish in 1965.

Walleyes are most at home in the large, clear, cool lakes of Minnesota’s northern forests.

Their eyes are sensitive to light, so they go to deep, dark waters during the day and move to shallow areas at night.

Minnesota’s record walleye weighed 17 pounds, 8 ounces.

Here are a few tasty walleye recipes to sample.

Hot Walleye Dip nelliebellie.com 3/4 lb. walleye or similar fish 1 small onion diced 2 Tbsp. butter 4 ounces softened cream cheese 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. paprika 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. hot sauce 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 cup parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter and add the chopped onion and walleye filet.

Cook for about 5 minutes or until the filet is done.Use a spatula to flake the fish and stir the onion and butter together. Set aside.

In a large bowl mix the cream cheese with the mayo and cheddar cheese. Add the hot sauce, chives, parsley, lemon juice, and paprika.

Stir well.

Press the cream cheese mixture into a pie pan or baking dish. Press the walleye flakes on to the top of the cream cheese, being sure to add the cooked onions. Top with the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbling.

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personally never been hooked past the barb, knock on wood.

I’ve been poked. I’ve bled, but I haven’t had a hook buried in me.”

His clients, however, have shared stories about being hooked, some while a live fish was on their line. Durham advised being aware of where your bait is, both while casting and while grabbing a fish.

“Be mindful of the situation you’re in,” Massure agreed.

“As you’re going to put your lure out there, make sure there is not someone directly beside you or in the path of that lure.

Always check behind you, because a lot of people get caught in the backswing.”

Durham also suggested using pliers to remove the hook from a fish, rather than grabbing with your hand while the lure is inside it.

“Always make sure that you have a heavy-duty cutter in the boat, like a small bolt cutter, that you can at least free the lure from your body,” he said, meaning to separate the hook from the lure. Manually removing a hook can lead to permanent damage, he said, if it’s buried in muscle or tendon.

“The best thing to do is take a pause in your fishing trip, go into the hospital and let the professionals take care of it,” Durham stressed, noting he only removes hooks in extreme cases where medical help is far away.

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What to do

if you get hooked

BY ROBIN FISH Park Rapids Enterprise

It’s one thing to get hooked on fishing.

It’s another thing to get hooked while fishing.

Feel free to do the one; try not to do the other.

It can happen while casting or while handling a fish with a lure in it.

“It honestly happens more often than you’d think it would,” said Wade Massure, Park Rapids area fisheries supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Dr. Peter Anagnostopoulos, medical director of emergency medicine at CHI St. Joseph’s Health in Park Rapids, said about 400-500 fish hook cases are seen each year in the hospital’s emergency room, mostly during the summer.

“For the vast majority, it involves their non-dominant hand,” said Anagnostopoulos. “This occurs when they are taking the hook out of the fish’s mouth and the fish starts to struggle, resulting in the other treble hooks catching their skin and setting the hook.”

Hook removal is straightforward in most cases, he said.

First, the affected area is injected with lidocaine to anesthetize the site, then the hook is retracted with a needle driver.

FISHING GUIDE’S STORY Jason Durham with Go Fish! Guide Service said most people who get hooked are using lures with two or three treble hooks on them.

“Now you’ve got up to nine hooking points on one lure,” he said. “There’s a lot more points that can penetrate the skin.”

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DNR GUY’S POINTERS Massure urged seeking immediate medical help if the hook is caught anywhere near a sensitive body part, like the eye.

“You don’t want to damage any nerves,” he said, “and heaven forbid you injure your eye.”

Nevertheless, he said, he has used two methods to remove a hook from a finger.

The first method, which he said is “not for the squeamish,” is to push the barb of the hook forward out of your finger, making a second hole. Then, use pliers or snips to cut the barb off before backing the hook out of your finger. “That way,” he said, “you won’t have that barb catch on anything.”

For his second method, Massure assumes the skin was torn as the hook went in, giving you “a little bit of wiggle room.

With that,” he said, “you can kind of apply pressure off the eye end of the hook, where your line is attached to the hook.

That will back the hook out and, basically, the barb is coming back through the area that it’s already entered.”

CAUTIONARY TALE Anagnostopoulos said one unfortunate person “took the prize” for the worst fish hook injury when they were riding in the bow seat of a fishing boat with a tackle box open on their lap.

“The captain of the boat thought it would be funny to jolt the accelerator of the boat, causing the tackle box to dump into the person’s lap,” he said. “A number of Rapalas, spoons, and lunkers fell out of the tackle box onto their lap, causing many of the hooks to go through their clothing and some piercing into the flesh.”

In all, six lures became embedded in their lap area, complicated by the tugs on their clothing with any movement.

“After about 25 grueling minutes, the final hook was removed and the person was freed from their torment,” said Anagnostopoulos. “The moral of the story is, don’t carry an open tackle box on your lap in a moving boat.”

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Itasca State Park is jewel of Minnesota Minnesota’s oldest state park is 128 years old.

Itasca State Park was established on April 20, 1891 to preserve the old growth pine trees that were in danger of being logged.

More than half a million people visit Itasca State Park every year to see the giant pines and wade across the headwaters of the Mississippi River State Water Trail.

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HIGHLIGHTS AT ITASCA STATE PARK Itasca State Park naturalist Connie Cox said the park is alive with birdsong and wildflowers in May and June.

Some of the highlights for visitors are as follows: ► Song birds are returning. There are 20 species of warblers who pass through the park, some staying for the summer. One of the most colorful is the yellow-rumped warbler. Listen for the oven bird with its call that sounds like “teacher teacher.” Song and swamp sparrows are also back, along with darkeyed juncos, scarlet tanagers and indigo buntings. ► The best times for birding are just before sunrise until 11 a.m. and in the early evening when birds feed before roosting for the night.

Right after sunset, visitors may hear the great blue heron croaking, ducks coming in to rest for the evening. ► Ducks and geese may already be nesting, and soon young ducklings and goslings will be out on the water. ► The Mississippi headwaters area is a favorite spot for watching waterfowl. On cold mornings, insects are more active, hovering over the water’s surface. Watch for birds that are “hawking,” flying with their mouths open to catch insects. ► Another bird that can be found in the headwaters area is the northern parula.

“It sounds like the cartoon character Elmer Fudd,” Cox said. “That one sits on the top of spruce trees and is a beautiful blue, green and yellow with hints of red in its feathers. You have to use binoculars to see him, but you can hear him from quite a distance.” ► Pine forests, like the Schoolcraft Trail, are especially good for bird watching.

The Dr. Roberts Trail has a bog, pine and oak trees and a lake. That variety of forest

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“One of my favorites is the winter wren,” Cox said. “They love that swampy area down by the old timer’s cabin. It is a tiny brown bird with a tail that sticks up straight. Its call is like the flute call of the God Pan, very melodic.” ► Walleye fishing is especially popular in May through the first week of June, mainly on Lake Itasca. Elk Lake along Wilderness Drive is a premier muskie lake. Fishing licenses are available in the park.

Any Minnesota resident can fish any lake entirely in a state park without a fishing license. Go to the DNR website for more information.

At Itasca State Park, that includes Lake Ozawindib, Elk Lake, Mary Lake and Lake Itasca. ► Spring wildflowers abound in May and June.

May is when the large-flowered trillium blooms. These large white flowers are visible on the main park drive from Preacher’s Grove to Peace Pipe Vista and up to the campground office. The Brower Trail is the best spot for viewing. ► Biking on the bike trail or along Wilderness Drive is another way to see both wild flowers and birds.

“It’s a nice way to cover more ground while enjoying the beauty of the park,” Cox said.

Park Rapids is the undisputed Gateway to Itasca State Park and the south entrance is a 22-mile drive from Park Rapids north on Hwy. 71. The east entrance is only a couple miles farther north of the south entrance, and then another mile or so west on Hwy. 200 – you’ll find it easily at the junction of Hwy. 71 and Hwy. 200.

On the drive north from Park Rapids on Hwy. 71 visitors can find several quaint shops and recreation areas to stop at along the way. Also, some fabulous restaurants are located just off of Hwy. 71 that are sure to satisfy any appetite.

Itasca State Park encompasses Lake Itasca, the official source of the Mississippi River, and a scenic area of northern Minnesota that has remained relatively unchanged from its natural state.

Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Stand under towering pines at Preacher’s Grove. Visit the Itasca Indian Cemetery or Wegmann’s Cabin, landmarks of centuries gone by. Camp under the stars, or stay the night at the historic Douglas Lodge or cabins. Explore Wilderness Drive past the 2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary, one of Minnesota’s seven National Natural Landmarks.

But the main attraction will continue to be walking across the headwaters of the Mississippi River on stones at the mouth of Lake Itasca. But there are plenty of other activities to do at the park. Other outdoor activities include taking an excursion boat on Lake Itasca, exploring along Wilderness Drive, biking or hiking along more than 30 miles of designated trails, fishing in one of the many lakes, observing the wild flowers in season as well as birding.

Like the entire Park Rapids area, wildlife can be seen throughout the park.

For more information about the park events and schedules, call Itasca State Park headquarters at 218-699-7251, email itasca. statepark@state.mn.us or go to www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/ itasca/index.html.

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“The Minnesota State Parks book also highlights trails that are good for birding in all the state parks and what you might find along those trails,” she said.

The Minnesota State Parks website has downloadable bird checklists for each state park. It also lists the birds at the park by season and notes the likelihood of seeing that bird.

“We get calls from other parts of the country who are looking for other birds,” she said.

More information about the bird walk is available by contacting park naturalist Sandra Lichter at 218-699-7252 or sandra.d.lichter@state.mn.us.

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Dr. Ron Miller will lead an event “Take Flight: Spotting Spring Birds” from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4.

Enter Itasca State Park at the south entrance, 23 miles north of Park Rapids on Hwy. 71, and meet at the Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center.

Both beginning birders and experts are welcome.

Miller will point out recently arrived birds as well as species passing through on their northward migration. He said Itasca’s unique habitat makes it an ideal birding location and a good spot to spy warblers, bright colorful birds that winter in places as far south as Peru.

“The park has lots of different habitats with an intersection of hardwood and pines, so it gets a variety of birds that are uncommon elsewhere,” he said.

“That tends to make for the best birding. The black backed woodpecker has also been seen at Itasca and that is as far south as they live.”

The birding program is designed to improve birding knowledge and create field skills through song recognition and have fun watching birds outdoors.

Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and bird field guide books.

Itasca State Park has a limited number of binoculars to lend. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and appropriate layers for the temperatures. Insect repellant and a hat are also recommended.

HELPFUL RESOURCES Park naturalist Connie Cox said the website allaboutbirds.org, developed by

A Scarlet Tanager is one of the colorful birds that can be seen at Itasca State Park. A bird walk with Dr. Ron Miller will be held June 4 to help both beginners and experts learn more about warblers and other birds that can be seen in spring.

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the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, includes pictures and information about where to look for birds, plus recordings of various bird songs and calls..

Coxs recommends two field guides

by Robert B. Janssen: “Birds of Minnesota State Parks” and the revised and expanded edition of “Birds in Minnesota.” These books were created with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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Hubbard County’s loons – and how you can help

BY SHANNON GEISEN Park Rapids Enterprise

Loons are protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. This law makes it illegal to capture or kill loons and to gather, possess, or harm their nests, eggs or feathers.

There are several programs in Hubbard County aimed at protecting loons.

While fishing or boating, do your part to safeguard our state’s treasured bird.

LOON RESTORATION The Minnesota Loon Restoration Project (MLRP) is targeting an eight-county area, which includes Hubbard, Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Clearwater, Itasca and Aitkin counties.

The two goals of MLRP are to reduce loon mortality and increase reproductive success.

Restoration activities split into three parts: ► protecting targeted lake shorelines to conserve loon breeding habitat; ► augmenting breeding habitat with artificial nesting platforms (ANPs); ► Promoting loon stewardship among lake associations.

LOON LIAISONS As part of the MLRP, 18 lake associations in Hubbard County have identified a “loon liaison” from their lake.

Each loon liaison is trained to take part in loon monitoring, then integrate loon conservation information into a loon management plan for their specific lake.

Sharon Natzel, president of the Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Associations, explained, “So for example, this winter, as ‘loon liaison’ for our Long Lake Area Association, I worked with the members of our lake association planning team and others on our lake, along with the MLRP team, on our first draft of our Long Lake Loon-Friendly Lake Management Plan.

Our first draft is being reviewed now by the federal partners with the MLRP.”

LOON WATCHERS In the Loon Water Survey, volunteers observe loons on their lake and report to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at the end of the season.

Volunteers provide information on nesting success, number of loons observed, interesting occurrences and problems that may negatively affect the loons.

2021 marked the 41st year of monitoring loons across Minnesota.

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Watercraft are a significant cause of loon mortality.

Loons frequently nest and rear their young in areas where boats move at higher speeds.

Be aware that loons may be nesting in the channel areas. If you see a nest, keep your distance. Loons may abandon their nests if people come too close.

Chicks hatch about the fourth week of June. They are not able to fly until they are more than two months old. They’re also unable to dive for safety as mature loons and other birds can.

Respect the wake zone and keep your boat wake low. Boat wakes can wash the eggs off the nest.

When in open water, continue to watch for loons and keep your distance. If possible, keep 150 feet away from loons.

Give more distance if the loon calls or shows other signs of distress, like when it “dances” on the water surface.

Never circle loons while jet skiing. This is harassment and is subject to a fine from DNR. When pulling tubers, skiers, or wakeboarders, do not circle loons, do not allow tubers or skiers to get close to loons and do not cut between and separate loon families.

USE LEAD-FREE FISHING TACKLE “Get the Lead Out” is an educational program to protect and restore the population of common loons in Minnesota by reducing their exposure to lead-based fishing tackle.

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Fun facts about our beloved state bird Park Rapids calls itself the “Loon Capital of the U.S.A.” According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota has more loons – roughly 12,000 – than any other state, except Alaska.

The Minnesota Legislature adopted the common loon as the state bird in 1961.

And nothing symbolizes the beauty of northern Minnesota more than the haunting call of the loon.

According to Itasca State Park naturalist Connie Cox, loons arrive in Minnesota as soon as there is open water.

Loons have evolved to spend their lives on the water, except when they are nesting. In particular, loons prefer to nest along undeveloped shorelines with emergent vegetation for cover.

This time of year, both the male and female take turns being on the nest, while the other loon patrolling nearby.

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From his dock on Shingobee Lake, Dallas Hudson of Akeley watched this pair of loons at sunrise. (Contributed/ Dallas Hudson May 2021)

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Lead poisons loons when they swallow lead tackle that anglers lost. One lead sinker will kill a loon. One in five loons die a slow and painful death of lead poisoning from fishing tackle. ► Choose lead-free materials when shopping for fishing tackle.

Lead-free alternatives are available and perform as well as traditional tackle. ► Don’t throw old fishing gear into the water or shore. ► Properly dispose of unwanted lead tackle.

► Loons’ bones are thicker and heavier than the bones of many other birds. The extra weight helps loons stay underwater when they dive. It also makes it harder for them to fly. ► Loons sometimes dive 250 feet deep. ► They can swim 400 yards and stay underwater for up to five minutes to escape danger. ► Because their bodies are heavy relative to their wing size, loons need a 100- to 600-foot runway in order to take off from a lake. ► Loons can fly more than 75 miles per hour. ► The red in the loon’s eye helps it to see underwater. ► Scientists think loons can live for 30 years or more. ► An adult loon weighs between 8 and 12 pounds.

Nevis resident Steve Bolton captured this photo of a nesting loon on Lake Belle Taine.

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HISTORY HISTORY Originally five lakes connected by narrow channels, Long Lake got its current shape in 1885 when Joseph Delaney built a mill dam below its southern outlet. Or if you prefer the legend, the lake was formed by a drip from Paul Bunyan’s water barrel.

RECREATION RECREATION Classed as a recreational development lake, Long Lake is popular for fishing and water recreation.

It has 615 privately owned parcels along its shore.

FISHFISH SPECIES SPECIES Long Lake anglers enjoy good populations of walleye, northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass. Black crappie fishing is popular right after ice-out at the north end of the lake. Recent DNR surveys also found high numbers of white sucker, yellow bullhead and bowfin, and a few brown bullhead.

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AIS AIS Faucet snails, an aquatic invasive species, were found in Long Lake in 2017, and zebra mussels in 2020. To prevent the spread of AIS, remove aquatic plants and animals from watercraft and drain all water from your boat before leaving the lake.

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The lake also has a population of tullibee (a.k.a. cisco), an important forage fish for loons, especially during their fall migration. A cool, deep lake is needed for tullibee to thrive.

In a July 2019 count, Long Lake had 14 adult loons and six juvenile loons, as well as eagle, osprey and great blue heron nests.

2nd Street Stage kicks off June 16

Join the great community get-together’s 10th anniversary summer concert series, 2nd Street Stage, Thursday nights from June 16 through Aug. 18.

The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association hosts the free, outdoor concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. with bands, a beer garden and family activities downtown. Bring your own lawn chair.

The beer garden opens at 5 p.m. for a social hour while you find your spot, listen to the sound check and greet neighbors and friends. Support this great event by buying an official 2022 button and receive $2 off all beverages at the beer garden.

To see the complete summer line up, go to www.parkrapidsdowntown.com and follow us on Facebook.

June 16 - Farewell Milwaukee Farewell Milwaukee brought their Americana and folk rock music to 2nd Street Stage in 2016 and again in 2017.

Mainstays of the Minneapolis music scene since 2008, Farewell Milwaukee embraces the role their Midwestern towns have played in shaping them artistically, garnering fans through their authentic lyrics, lush vocal harmonies and an honest sincerity at live shows.

It is because of this, they have gathered accolades from local and national press, landed a song placement on major-network TV, opened for the Lumineers and are featured on compilations alongside Mumford & Sons, Adele and Amos Lee. Farewell Milwaukee recently released their 4th full-length album, FM, the product of successfully achieving the balance of furthering their artistic careers with a family life.

June 23 - Brotherhood of Birds Brotherhood of Birds (BoB) is a Twin Cities-based, progressive acoustic string band whose original compositions bring together traditional and modern

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bluegrass styles. BoB’s core lineup consists of brothers Willie Christianson on guitar and Cole Christianson on banjo, as well as Gavin Haskin on mandolin.

The group has a number of rotating local players including fiddlers Chris Forsberg, AJ Srubas and John Lane, multi instrumentalists Mike Hedding and David Robinson, along with upright players Matt Blake, Joe Barron and Joe Sheehan. The band’s tag team style line up makes every show unique while showcasing some of the premier players the Twin Cities have to offer in the genre. After releasing their debut EP, “Caged Vol. 1”, in January 2021, BoB released “Caged Vol. 2” in May 2021. In the first year since the birds hatched, they’ve had the opportunity to play at a handful of festivals and venues, such as Blue Ox Music Festival, First Avenue, The Cabooze, The Hook & Ladder and Shangri-La Music Festival.

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Remarkable artwork at Nemeth Art Center For more than 40 years, the Nemeth Art Center (NAC) has been providing exceptional art opportunities to the Park Rapids area.

Admission is free to the NAC galleries, which are open and free to the public on T ​ hursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May through September.

The NAC’s permanent collection of over 40 European paintings spans six centuries.

This season opens with the work of Cuban-American artist Yunior Rebollar from May 5 to July 2. He and his family recently relocated to northern Minnesota, “and the Nemeth is excited to be the first to showcase his work regionally,” said Tessa Beck, Nemeth’s executive director.

Rebollar will show a new series of drawings and paintings on a variety

of surfaces, mainly rooted in graphic, technical portraiture. His work is concerned with, in his own words, “... closing gaps and building bridges to both real and futuristic representations of Blackness.”

Nemeth Art Center and Minneapolis College of Art and Design partnered for the Youth Art Show 2022.

High school students from around the region will be included in this juried show, on view in the galleries beginning May 5 until July 2.

The Nemeth Art Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

It is located upstairs in the historic Hubbard County Courthouse, located at 301 Court Ave. For more information about upcoming exhibits and membership privileges, visit www.nemethartcenter.org.

This acrylic on canvas is by Yunior Rebollar.

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Family-friendly fun at museums, library HUBBARD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM The beautiful Victorian building, located at 301 Court Ave., was originally built as a courthouse in 1900. It still retains its original tin ceiling, eight vaults and gilded lettering on office doors.

Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from May 1 through Sept.

30. More info at 732-5237, historicalmuseum@arvig.net or www.hubbardcountyhistory.org.

AKELEY PAUL BUNYAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM The Akeley Paul Bunyan Historical Museum is located on Main Street, immediately behind the large statue of Paul Bunyan. It opened in 1984 and contains an interesting collection of pictures and artifacts portraying the early Akeley history when the largest sawmill in the state was located here and the population was between 3,000 and MAY/JUNE 2022

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4,000. When volunteers are available, the museum is open daily from 1-4 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

ALL VETERANS MEMORIAL Dedicated in August 2003, the memorial is devoted to the memory of all veterans of all wars and branches of the service. Visitors will find granite monoliths commemorating past wars and a stone walkway and benches commemorating individual veterans. Construction has started on the All Veterans Memorial Interpretive and Educational Center. The lighted area is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The memorial is located on Hwy. 71 south, adjacent to the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

PARK RAPIDS AREA LIBRARY Whether a resident or a visitor, Park Rapids Area Library, a branch of Kitchigami Regional Library System, has something for you! Books, movies, and music for checkout are just the beginning. We also offer free wi-fi, public computers and internet, and comfortable spaces to play and read. For a small fee you can use our printers, copiers, and fax machine. Children (ages 2-18) can participate in the Summer Reading Program. This summer’s theme, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” will inspire the special events we offer. There is a weekly story time either in the library or at a local park for preschoolers and their adults, art and science activities for youth and teens, visiting musicians, magicians, and more! The library is located at 210 1st St West near the intersection of State Hwy 34 and Main Ave. For more information call (218) 732-4966, email parkrapids@krls.org, visit krls.org, or find the Park Rapids Area Library’s Facebook page.

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STOMPIN GROUNDS 26993 Hwy 64 Akeley, MN 56433 0 12 • • LODGE & CAMPING 218-652-2964 Steven & Connie Werner stompingroundslodge.com THE WILDS RESORT & CAMPGROUND Shell Lake Dan & Kellie Francis

45120 Maple Lane Osage, MN 56570 218-849-2051 • thewildsresort.com

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VAGABOND VILLAGE 23801 Green Pines Road 0 • • CAMPGROUND Park Rapids, MN 56470 Potato Lake • The Nelsons 218-732-5234 • vagabondvillage.com

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1009 1st St. East, Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-1471 • 1-800-258-6891 stays@prcmoninn.com • cmoninn.com

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1501 1st St. East, Park Rapids, MN 218-732-1234 • 1-800-634-3444 parkrapids.mn@americinn • americinn.com

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RIVERSIDE POINT RESORT Fish Hook River

700 Park Ave. North, Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-9711 • 1-800-733-9711 riversidepointresort.com

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WALLEYE RECIPES From Page 11

Crispy Baked Walleye allrecipes.com 2 eggs 1 Tbsp. water 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs 1/3 cup instant mashed potato flakes 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp. seasoned salt 4 (4-oz.) walleye filets Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Grease a baking sheet. Beat the eggs and water together in a bowl until smooth and set aside.

Combine the bread crumbs, potato flakes and Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl with the seasoned salt until evenly mixed. Dip the walleye filets into the beaten egg, then press into the bread crumb mixture. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Pan-Fried Walleye beyondthechickencoop.com 6 walleye filets PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE

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2 eggs 3/4 cups flour 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. paprika 4 Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil for frying Lightly beat eggs in a dish In another dish combine flour, bread crumbs and seasoning. Dip fish in egg and then in flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.

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pan and heat the pan over medium heat.

When the pan is hot, add 3 to 4 filets to the pan. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Add just enough filets so there is a bit of space between each filet.

Cook 3 minutes per side so each side is nicely browned. Remove fish from the pan and place on a baking sheet lined with a baking rack. Place cooked fish in a 250-degree oven while you cook remaining fish. Wipe out the pan and add additional oil. Repeat the process with the remaining fish.

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