Cole McHigney of Brainerd was the overall winner during this year's Cass Lake Area/Palace Casino & Hotel Winter Fishing Challenge. McHigney caught a 2-pound, 13.8-ounce northern to capture the $2,000 first-place prize. More than 400 contestants participated in the Saturday event. In total, 52 place prizes were awarded. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Brainerd resident wins Cass Lake fishing tournament
Cole McHigney of Brainerd was the overall winner during this year's Cass Lake Area/Palace Casino & Hotel Winter Fishing Challenge. McHigney caught a 2-pound, 13.8-ounce northern to capture the $2,000 first-place prize. More than 400 contestan...

Two major donations were announced on Saturday during a Hockey Day Minnesota television broadcast on Bally Sports North from funds raised during Bemidji’s Hockey Day event that took place in 2019.
It was another perfect Sunday with clear skies and comfortable temperatures on Garfield Lake. Thirty-three racers and crews filled the pits, and the oval track was surrounded by hundreds of fans.
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