FARGO, N.D. — Shoppers, vendors and families are packing into Scheels Arena to catch up on the latest gear and pick up some new tricks before they hit the ice this season. “The latest and greatest products services like guides hotels, resorts, lots of activities we got Santa Claus here it’s been a really fun event.” Organizers of the show…
FARGO, N.D.- The chilly weather didn’t stop anglers from stopping by “Ice Fest” at Scheels and purchasing items for their next trip. Many have come to check out tackle and rods. “We got a full showroom of pop–up ice houses, we’ve also got some more permanent models again from outlet recreation. If you’re looking to fish out something more interesting,…
FARGO, N.D. — The warmer temperatures did not slow down kids from venturing out on Woodhaven Pond to go ice fishing. FM Walleyes and the Fargo Park District teamed up to host the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby. Kids under the age of 15 could try to catch perch, bluegill, or northern pike in order to win some prizes. Getting more…
CUSHING, MN — Crews have recovered the bodies of two neighbors who died while ice-fishing on a lake in central Minnesota. The men were reported missing Sunday evening after heading out on Fish Trap Lake north of Cushing. Responders first found the body of 69-year-old Wayne Vaverek of Cushing. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Divers…
FARGO, N.D. — As the water starts freezing up, ice anglers started to fill Scheels Arena on the first day of Fargo’s first Ice Fishing Show. Companies put out their latest ice–fishing products and even featured some demonstrations to teach people the sport. With the amount of people who venture onto the ice across the state, people in the sporting industry…
FARGO– This is the fifth year Scheels is hosting its Ice Fest, a premiere outdoor ice fishing event geared at getting you ready to hit the ice this winter. “Ice fishing has gotten to be so popular that the start of the season is so exciting for so many anglers,” Scheels event leader Caryn Olson said. “So, the buzz here…
FARGO, N.D. — On a very snowy Saturday, hundreds of kids and their parents set up shop on the frozen Woodhaven Pond. Digging into the water a pulling up some fish was part of the adventure. “Ice fishing is one of the great outdoor opportunities that we have in this country, especially in the great North where we can walk on…
KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks with Dave Wasness and Brenton Hell of the FM Walleyes about the Youth Ice Fishing Derby hosted by the Fargo Park District. The Derby will take place Saturday, February 24th at South Woodhaven Pond. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the event will kick off at 2 p.m. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In…
BRAINERD, Minn. — New details emerge in the investigation into alleged fraud at a Minnesota ice fishing competition. Officials with Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza are investigating whether three men from Ohio legitimately caught the fish when they say they did. Stephan Lyogky and his son, Ivan Lyogky, caught two of three northern pike that won prizes and came in…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — Crews rushed to West Silent Lake in Otter Tail County in the noon hour on a report of a man in the water. They found a 69-year-old man from Sauk Rapids clinging to the side of the ice. He broke through the ice while fishing. The man was taken to the hospital in Detroit…
