Well ice out didn't make it on the lake the governor wanted to fish.
Some will try to fish around around the ice, but if the wind shifts, some boats might get stranded at best, crushed at worst.
We also have had more media coverage than we have seen since the last tornado.
This opener has been in the planning for over a year, right after the governor made the decision.
Looks like we got a 2 for one though this year, the North Dakota governor is here his year too, along with Mn State reps.
All the tourism is very much needed for the economy.
What I loved to see with all of this was the Walmart parking lot almost empty, but main street full to capacity!
Chris Shaffer, Frank Vascellaro interviewing Jason Durham, the local fishing guide.
The WCCO crew and some volunteers for the event.
One of the "Tents" setup for the event was a full city bock.
3M showing off their race car