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Lily Lake closes to swimming this year

By Avery Cropp on May 8, 2013 at 12:20 pm

The Stillwater City Council unanimously agreed to close Lily Lake beach to swimming this season, but the lake will remain …
 
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Better security comes at a cost

By Erik Sandin on May 8, 2013 at 12:05 pm

Panel identifies areas where county can boost safety Although Washington County has well-developed security measures at the Government Center and …
 
Gazette file photo Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Todd Streeter hosts "ChamberChat" from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays on KLBB-AM 1220. Streeter said the program features businesses and organizations making a difference in the St. Croix Valley.

Chamber seeks economic check-up

By Avery Cropp on May 8, 2013 at 11:54 am

Streeter officers ‘Downtown Inc.’ plan to council Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Todd Streeter presented an update and sought help …
 
U.S. District Judge John R. Tunheim speaks about the Kennedy Assassination during Thursday’s Law Day event at the Lowell Inn. Tunheim was chairman of the U.S. Assassination Records Review Board that examined records related to JFK’s 1963 shooting death. (Gazette staff photo by Avery Cropp)

In the interest of history

By Avery Cropp on May 3, 2013 at 11:54 am

Tunheim reviews JFK death at Law Day event The November 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy remains one of …
 
Saturday is forecast to be wet and unseasonably cold when walleye, sauger and northern pike season opens on the rising St. Croix River. In other words, the perfect weather for anglers to try their luck catching walleyes and other fish. In fact, the big concern among many with the St. Croix River has been this week’s rise in the river level that approached the 83-foot mark that brings automatic no-wake rules on the river. “We’re on the borderline of wake or no wake. We’re still watching that,” said Matt Wiseman of Matt’s Lucky Bait & Tackle in Lakeland. But Joel Stiras, fisheries specialist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, does not think the St. Croix River will reach the no-wake mark by Saturday. “I was looking at the most recent forecast and it doesn’t look like it’s going to make it,” he said. “It looks like it’s not going to make (83 feet).” The St. Croix River was at 82.24 feet at 6:15 a.m. today, according to the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen. That is less than one foot from the 83-foot no wake level. However, the NWS forecasts the St. Croix to reach 82.5 feet by Saturday before slowly receding. And while many people are complaining about the cold spring, Stiras said anglers might find the cool conditions perfect for catching walleyes that have not moved into shallow water to spawn. “They may have better luck this year with the late ice out,” he said. “Spawning is late this year. These fish might be more active. They might be more willing to bite.” Stiras reminds anglers that six walleyes is the creel limit on Minnesota and Wisconsin border waters and there is a size restriction on walleyes. “There is a 15-inch minimum size limit for walleye. There is no size limit for sauger,” he said. Wiseman said anglers fishing the St. Croix River since ice out are catching some fish species currently in season. “If you can get to crappies, they’re biting good. You just have to get to them,” he said. But other fish, such as catfish, have been slow to bite, Wiseman added. One problem anglers might experience is finding some live baits such as leeches, Wiseman said. “We have a tough time getting leeches,” he noted. Despite that problem, Wiseman is excited about his shop’s first St. Croix River fishing opener since he opened the store in April. He plans to remain open 24 hours today through Sunday to take advantage of the 12:01 a.m. Saturday walleye opener on the river. And with a weekend forecast calling for showers, but a warmer day Sunday, Wiseman expects he will be busy selling bait and other supplies to anglers anxious to fish the St. Croix River for walleyes one week before walleye season opens on Minnesota lakes. “If the weather holds out, it looks like a great weekend,” he said. Contact Erik Sandin at erik.sandin@ecm-inc.com The fishing season for walleyes, sauger and northern pike opens at 12:01 a.m. Saturday on the St. Croix River. The walleye limit is six fish 15 inches or longer. There is no size limit on sauger. Visit www.dnr.state.mn.us or http://dnr.wi.gov for information about license fees and regulations

Cool, wet St. Croix walleye opener forecast Saturday

By Erik Sandin on May 3, 2013 at 11:47 am

Late spring could mean delayed spawn, active bite for anglers Saturday is forecast to be wet and unseasonably cold when …
 
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‘Memories of Lake Elmo’

By Avery Cropp on May 2, 2013 at 11:37 am

Book on city’s colorful history hits shelves LAKE ELMO — A book bringing the personal side of Lake Elmo history …
 
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Laager gets new assignment

By Avery Cropp on May 2, 2013 at 11:28 am

SAHS principal to advance curriculum part of strategic plan Stillwater Area High School principal Dr. Ryan Laager will serve Independent …
 
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Housley helps ISD 834 levy effort

By Avery Cropp on May 2, 2013 at 11:26 am

The tax bill passed by the Minnesota Senate earlier this week could have a very big local impact. Independent School …
 
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Poverty simulation offers enlightening experience

By Avery Cropp on May 1, 2013 at 11:28 am

An enlightening experience greeted those who participated in Community Thread’s “Spend a Day in Their Shoes” poverty simulation Tuesday. The …
 
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Off-duty deputy wounded

By The Stillwater Gazette on May 1, 2013 at 11:23 am

Commander shot while scouting hunting site near Somerset area BY AVERY CROPP AND ERIK SANDIN SOMERSET TOWNSHIP, Wis. — A …
 

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