Governor's Fishing Opener

The Governor's Fishing opener is taking place in the Mankato area this week. The event consists of more than just the Governor fishing. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON.

Fishing season is officially underway in Minnesota.

It's time to load up the boat and hit the open water for the fishing opener in Minnesota.

The Governors Fishing Opener in Minnesota is Saturday, May 15th.

Here's a warm thought for Minnesotans shivering in the cold and snow _ the annual Governor's Fishing Opener is only three months away.

The 71st Governors Fishing Opener will be in the Willmar Lakes area next year,

Gov. Mark Dayton caught a 3-pound, 17-and-a-half-inch bass during the annual Governor's Fishing Opener. The Democratic governor shared a pontoon boat with Republican legislative leaders on Saturday. They went out on the Mississippi River in St. Cloud.

The St. Cloud Area is adding to the storied tradition of the Minnesota Governors Fishing Opener.

If you're heading to the Opener by George Community Picnic Friday, you can avoid parking headaches by taking the free shuttle.

It's an exciting weekend full of fun and activities throughout Central Minnesota this weekend. You can enjoy the Governors Fishing Opener with some fun activities, relive the Summer of Love with Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks, head to Sauk Rapids for the Learned Ladies performance, catch the Thrillbillies rocking the stage at Rollie's and enjoy the music of the Eagles at the Paramount Theatre. Read more in The Weekender!

We know St. Cloud is hosting the 70th annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener this weekend, but the event actually took a while for it to become what it is today.

Plans for the 70th annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener continue to take shape. Events will get underway on Thursday, May 11th with a golf outing and the "Taste of Downtown St. Cloud".