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2-3 Local Area Events

4 Residential Services

6 Benton County History

7-8 Benton County Communities

9 Morrison County History

10-12 Morrison County Communities

14-15 Parks & Recreation

16-17 Local Area Attractions

18-19 Minnesota Hunting Seasons

20-21 DNR License Centers

22 Minnesota Fishing Seasons

30 Local Trails

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Recycle as much as you can. Even simple everyday things, such as plas-

tic bottles and aluminum cans, can make a huge difference.

Switch your incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent

ones. Save money and energy.Bring your own reusable shop-ping bags with you to the super-

market or the mall.Donate your unwanted cloth-ing to a local charity. Eyeglasses,

household items, electronics and even ve-hicles can be accepted.

Recycle your used ink and toner cartridges. Most office supply stores

accept used cartridges.Recycle your used batteries. This prevents poisonous mercury from

seeping into our water supplies and soil. Switch to rechargeable ones.

Switch to unbleached toilet paper, paper towels and coffee

filters. Avoiding bleached products can help preserve our water supply and soil.

Unplug any unused appliances. Your cellphone charger uses electric-

ity, even when your phone isn’t charging - es-pecially if you are not going to be home.

Bring your own lunch. You’ll avoid using non-recyclable styrofoam to-

go containers and unnecessary throw-away packaging.

Start a compost bin in your yard. There are even ones that you can

store under your kitchen sink.Be crafty. Let old items be an in-spiration for a craft project and re-

purpose old items. Punch holes in tin cans to make candle luminaries or use empty yogurt containers to organize nuts an bolts.

Have a green-cleaning product party. Invite your friends over to

make enough vinegar-based homemade cleaners to share.

Run your washer/dryer/dish-washer after 5pm. This is when less

electricity is being used, especially in larger cities. In air-conditioned summer months this can help prevent blackouts.

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Local Area EventsJANUARYFamous Fish Fry | RoyaltonMN Flying Aces Junior Hockey | Little FallsGovernor’s Cup Ski Race | Little FallsCandlelight Ski, Walk & Snowshoe |Little FallsFishing Derby & Raffle | Little FallsGingerbread Arts & Crafts Show | St. CloudFestival of Lights | St. Cloud

FEBRUARYYouth Choir Festival | St. CloudCamp & Travel Expo | St. CloudFarm Show | St. CloudSt Cloud Boat Show

MARCHDowntown Art Crawl | St. CloudJose Cole Circus | Sauk RapidsLittle Falls Senior High Arts Show | Little FallsKiwanis Club Fish Fry | Little FallsMorrison County Dairy Banquet | Little FallsSoup & Chili Cook-Off | Little FallsCentral MN Wellness Expo | St. CloudMove the Mall Walk for Volunteerism | St. Cloud

APRILHeartland Symphony Orchestra | Little FallsParty for the Arts | Little FallsHome, Garden & Leisure Show | Little FallsEarth Day Celebration | Little FallsFashion Show & Luncheon | Little FallsSmelt Fry | St. CloudGingerbread Arts & Crafts Show | St. CloudEarth Day 1/2 Marathon | St. CloudFreedom Flight Fundraiser | St. CloudMississippi Music Fest | St. CloudGarage Sale Days | Pierz

MAYMay Day | Little FallsWomen’s League Kick-Off & BBQ | Little FallsRipley Rock N Run Family Event | Little FallsWorld’s Largest Garage Sale | St. CloudChange A Life Fundraiser | St. CloudFifties Car Hop Theme | St. CloudTaste of St. CloudApple Duathlon | SartellPrinceton Swap Meet & Car Show | Princeton

JUNEFoley Fun DaysRelay for Life | FoleyCity Wide Garage Sales | FoleyMedallion Hunt | FoleyFoley Grand ParadeFamily Fun Day | Little FallsDandee Lions Waffle Breakfast | Little FallsLittle Falls Dam FestivalAlzheimer’s Ride for the Mind | Little FallsCity Wide Garage Sales | RiceSportsman’s Club Fishing Contest | RoyaltonDowntown Art Crawl | St. CloudGranite City Days | St. CloudHome Tour & Wine Tasting | St. CloudLiberty Bank Block Party | St. CloudSummerFest | SartellRapids River Days | Sauk RapidsRum River Festival | Princeton

JULYGilman DaysHalf Way Jam | RoyaltonSidewalk Sale & Crazy Days | St. CloudWhat’s up Weekend | St. CloudFireworks | St. CloudFreedom Fest | Pierz

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AUGUSTHistorical Homes Tour | Little FallsMorrison County Fair | Little FallsRice Family Fun DayPlatte River Days | RoyaltonRock N’ Block Party | SartellBenton County Fair | Sauk RapidsSt. Cloud Antique Auto ClubArmy Aviation Open House | St. CloudCrazy Day | PierzOktoberfest | Pierz

SEPTEMBERLittle Falls Arts & Craft FairLone Eagle Auto Car Show | Little FallsGarden Gala | Little FallsKids Day | Little FallsOld Creamery Arts & Craft Sale | RiceMarch of Dimes Fundraiser | St. CloudCMBA Fall Tour of Homes | St. CloudSt. Mary’s Cathedral Block Party | St. CloudDowntown Art Crawl | St. Cloud

OCTOBERFishing Museum Fall Garage Sale | Little FallsZoo Boo Trick or Treat | Little FallsCage of Terror | Little FallsEarly Halloween Party | St. Cloud

OCTOBER (CONTD)Gingerbread Arts & Crafts Show | St. CloudQuilt Show | St. CloudFireman’s Open House | Sauk RapidsTrick or Treating | Pierz

NOVEMBERHoliday Open House | Little FallsSanta Parade | Little FallsHoliday Boutique | Little FallsDowntown Art Crawl | St. CloudZonta Christmas House | St. CloudStorybook Christmas Bout ique | St. Cloud

DECEMBERChristmas 1918 at the Lindbergh’s |Little FallsCarousel of Crafts | Little FallsSanta Parade | Little FallsWinter Nights & Lights Parade | St. CloudGranite City Train Show | St. CloudSauk Rapids Holiday Parade of LightsChristmas Light Contest | Sauk RapidsChili & Hot Dog Feed | Sauk RapidsSt Nick Night | Pierz

*Events are subject to change

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Residential ServicesBENTON COUNTYAdministration...................................................................................................(320) 968-5001Assessor.....................................................................................................................968-5019Attorney.....................................................................................................................968-5175Auditor/Treasurer......................................................................................................968-5006Corrections................................................................................................................968-5192Court Administration..................................................................................................968-5205Development.............................................................................................................968-5065Emergency Management...........................................................................................968-8105Extension Service........................................................................................................968-5077Human Services..........................................................................................................968-5087Parks & Recreation......................................................................................................968-5065Public Works...............................................................................................................968-5051Recorder...................................................................................................................968-5037Sheriff...................................................................................................................968-7201Veterans Services........................................................................................................968-5044

MORRISON COUNTYAdministration..................................................................................................(320) 632-0295Assessor.....................................................................................................................632-0101Attorney....................................................................................................................632-0190Auditor......................................................................................................................632-0132Corrections...............................................................................................................632-0304County Commissioners................................................................................................632-2491Court Administration..................................................................................................632-0327Extension Service........................................................................................................632-0161Information Technology..............................................................................................632-0830Planning & Zoning......................................................................................................632-0170Public Health..............................................................................................................632-6664Public Works...............................................................................................................632-0121Recorder...................................................................................................................632-0146Sheriff........................................................................................................................632-9233Social Services............................................................................................................632-2951Treasurer....................................................................................................................632-0151Veterans Services........................................................................................................632-0290

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Benton County Communities

FOLEY (COUNTY SEAT)Named after John Foley, one of the community’s founders and railroad developer, Foley be-gan as a railway village. Upon completion of the Great Northern Railway, the area began to grow and a post office was built in 1883. Early businesses included creameries, grain eleva-tors, general stores, pickle factory and lumber yards. In 1902 the county seat was moved from Sauk Rapids to Foley where it currently remains. Today Foley is home to approximately 2,371 residents.

GILMANLocated in Alberta Township, Gilman was settled in the 1880s. A post office was established in 1885 by George Pappenfus. A general store, creamery, saloon and cheese factory followed and Gilman was incorporated in 1959. Today Gilman is home to approximately 199 residents.

RICESettled in 1877, Rice is named after local hotel owner George T. Rice. Located near the Little Rock River, Rice began to grow as the railroad arrived. A post office was built in 1878 and the community was known for a period as Rices, the name was officially changed back to Rice in 1889. Today Rice is home to approximately 1,459 residents.

CITIES:FOLEY (COUNTY SEAT) - pop. 2,371GILMAN - pop. 199RICE - pop. 1,459 ROYALTON - pop. 966SARTELL - pop. 14,444SAUK RAPIDS - pop. 11,956ST. CLOUD - pop. 67,136

TOWNSHIPS:ALBERTA - pop. 135 GILMANTON - pop. 807GLENDORADO - pop. 849GRAHAM - pop. 645GRANITE LEDGE - pop. 749LANGOLA - pop. 981 MAYHEW LAKE - pop. 867MAYWOOD - pop. 906MINDEN - pop. 1,895SAUK RAPIDS - pop. 579ST. GEORGE - pop. 974WATAB - pop. 2,912*Populations are approximate.


Benton County History

Originally home to Chippewa and Sioux Indians, Benton County was first settled in 1848 by David Gilman who established a trading post. Benton County was named after Thomas Hart Benton, a Missouri senator who assisted with the Homestead Act. Settlement grew along the Mississippi River as it was a prime means of transportation of goods and excellent source of power. Towns and townships were organized and Benton County continued to grow. Be-tween 1856 and 1859 the county seat was moved from Sauk Rapids to Watab, and back to Sauk Rapids. Sauk Rapids remained the county seat until 1901 when voters moved it to Foley, today’s county seat. Early industry in Benton County included agriculture and dairy farming, lumbering, logging, granite mining and manufacturing. As timber and granite resources were exhausted, agriculture and manufacturing have become recent industry staples. Today Benton County is home to approximately 40,193 residents.


Morrison County History

Once home to Sioux and Chippewa Indians, Morrison County was settled in the mid 1800s. The area was first settled by fur traders and missionaries until loggers arrived, building a dam at the present site of Little Falls in 1849. Fort Ripley was then constructed and develop-ment of the county continued. Officially established in 1856, Morrison County was named after fur traders and explorers William and Allen Morrison. Settlement grew along the riverbanks and more dams were built to power lumber mills. As a result, cities and townships were es-tablished near dam sites and Little Falls was voted as the county seat. Early industry included agriculture and dairy farming, lumbering, logging, manufacturing and paper manufacturing. Today Morrison County is home to approximately 32,883 residents.

ROYALTONR. D. McKinney arrived to present day Royalton in 1853 and was the area’s first settler. Located in Benton and Morrison counties, the community was recognized as Langola. As the railroad arrived, the station was called Royalton. With the establishment of the post office in 1878, the community took the name Royalton. Today Royalton is home to approximately 966 residents. SARTELLSartell was once known as the “Third Rapids,” named by a French fur trader. In 1854 Joseph B. Sartell arrived to the area and opened a flour mill on the Watab River. In the 1880s, along with his brothers, Joseph B. Sartell opened the Sartell Lumber Company. In 1907, Sartell was incor-porated and named after its founder. Today Sartell is home to approximately 14,444 residents.

SAUK RAPIDSNamed after the Mississippi rapids, Sauk Rapids was originally known as Washington. In 1854 the community was organized and platted. As the Great Northern Railroad arrived, Sauk Rap-ids grew quickly and businesses such as flour mills, general stores, a brewery, hotels and news-paper offices were established. Sauk Rapids was selected as the county seat until 1902 when it was moved to Foley. Today Sauk Rapids is home to approximately 11,956 residents.

ST. CLOUD Once a way station on the Red River Trails, St. Cloud developed from three separate settlements and unified to offset hardship. The city was incorporated in 1856 and is named after the Pari-sian suburb, Saint Cloud, by John Wilson. Since the 1880s, granite quarries have operated in St. Cloud, deeming the area “Granite City.” Located in both Benton and Stearns County. Today St. Cloud is home to approximately 67,136 residents.


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Morrison County Communities

FLENSBURGNamed after a seaport in Denmark, Flensburg was platted in 1890 by Olaf and Dagmar Searle. Upon arrival of the Little Falls and Dakota Railroad in 1882, the community began to grow. A post office was established in 1892 and Flensburg was incorporated in 1911 as a village. Today Flensburg is home to approximately 217 residents.

LITTLE FALLS (COUNTY SEAT)Little Falls was first settled in 1848 by fur traders and the community is one of Minnesota’s old-est cities. Settlers were attracted to the river and dams were built to utilize power. As a result, Little Falls quickly grew and it was incorporated as a village in 1879, as a city in 1890 and then voted as Morrison’s county seat. Little Falls is also Charles A. Lindbergh’s childhood home that is now a historic site. Today Little Falls is home to approximately 8,067 residents.

MOTLEYNamed after the railroad station established by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company in 1874, Motley was organized in 1885. The community was platted in 1870 and a post office was built in 1873. Motley was incorporated as a village in 1905 and the community continued to grow. Today Motley is home to approximately 640 residents.

PIERZPierz was established in 1869 and named after Father Francis Xavier Pierz, a missionary. In 1892 the community was incorporated and settlers were attracted to the fertile land. Pierz became an agricultural community and lumber, manufacturing and creamery industries fol-lowed. Today Pierz is home to approximately 1,366 residents.

RANDALLLocated in Darling Township, Randall was named after John H. Randall, a railroad developer. A post office was established in 1889 and the community was platted in 1980. Randall was incorporated in 1900 and the community began to thrive. Today Randall is home to approxi-mately 628 residents.

SOBIESKIOnce known as Ledoux and later Swan River, Sobieski was incorporated in 1915. Located in Swan River Township, Sobieski was named after the Polish Prince Sobieski. Today Sobieski is home to approximately 180 residents.


CITIES:BOWLUS - pop. 238BUCKMAN - pop. 229ELMDALE - pop. 98FLENSBURG - pop. 217GENOLA - pop. 79HARDING - pop. 108HILLMAN - pop. 32LASTRUP - pop. 86LITTLE FALLS (COUNTY SEAT) - pop. 8,067MOTLEY - pop. 640PIERZ - pop. 1,366ROYALTON - pop. 966RANDALL - pop. 628SOBIESKI - pop. 180SWANVILLE - pop. 338UPSALA - pop. 393

TOWNSHIPS:AGRAM - pop. 548BELLE PRAIRIE - pop. 1,216BELLEVUE - pop. 1,163BUCKMAN - pop. 799BUH - pop. 619CULDRUM - pop. 549CUSHING - pop. 716

DARLING - pop. 633ELMDALE - pop. 927GRANITE - pop. 539GREEN PRAIRIE - pop. 646HILLMAN - pop. 212LAKIN - pop. 457LEIGH - pop. 237LITTLE FALLS - pop. 1,606MORRILL - pop. 698MOTLEY - pop. 219MOUNT MORRIS - pop. 129PARKER - pop. 526PIERZ - pop. 536PIKE CREEK - pop. 952PLATTE - pop. 373PULASKI - pop. 353RAIL PRAIRIE - pop. 143RICHARDSON - pop. 491RIPLEY - pop. 754ROSING - pop. 148SCANDIA VALLEY - pop. 1,204SWAN RIVER - pop. 795SWANVILLE - pop. 577TWO RIVERS - pop. 609*Populations are approximate.

BOWLUSAttracted to the rich farmland, settlers arrived to the Bowlus area in the mid 1800s. Located in Two Rivers Township near the Mississippi River, the community was platted in 1907 by the Tri-State Land Company and a post office was established. Bowlus was incorporated in 1910 as a village and the community continued to grow. Today Bowlus is home to approximately 238 residents.

BUCKMANIn 1872 the first settler arrived, Clarence B. Buckman, who was a lumberman and farmer. Buck-man served as a senator and congressman between 1881 and 1907, and the community is named in his honor. In 1903 Buckman was incorporated and a post office was established by Edward S. Arnold. Today Buckman is home to approximately 229 residents.




SWANVILLEIn 1892 Swanville was organized and named by John Williams, Jr. after the railway station and nearby Swan River. Once a booming lumber town, Swanville was incorporated in 1893. Its first post office was called Culdrum. Today Swanville is home to approximately 338 residents.

UPSALASettled in the 1870s by Danish and Swedish immigrants, Upsala was first recognized as Swed-back’s Settlement. The community was renamed after a city in Sweden and agriculture domi-nated early industry. Butter making led to the development of the area and a general store, blacksmith shops and other businesses soon followed. Today Upsala is home to approximately 393 residents.


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MORRISON COUNTYBELLE PRAIRIE COUNTY PARKRiverwood Dr. | Little FallsLocated near the Mississippi River, Belle Prairie County Park features a picnic shelter, boat launch, playground equipment and observation areas.

CHARLES A. LINDBERGH STATE PARKLindbergh Dr. S | Little FallsLocated near the Mississippi River, the Charles A. Lind-bergh State Park features hiking and cross-country ski trails, campground, picnic shelter, stone water tower and the historic home of Charles A. Lindbergh.

PIKE CREEK/MISSISSIPPI BOAT LANDINGLindbergh Dr. S | Little FallsLocated near the junction of the Mississippi River and Pike Creek, the Pike Creek Boat Landing provides ac-cess to the river and features a fishing pier.

PINEHURST COUNTY PARKCounty Rd. 204 & County Rd. 5 | Scandia ValleyLocated near Lake Alexander, Pinehurst County Park features a swimming beach, lake access, picnic areas and observation areas.

SOO LINE RECREATIONAL TRAIL - WESTHwy. 10 | HillmanThe Soo Line Recreational Trail - West is open season-ally for hiking, biking and skating from April 1-October 1. From December 1-March 1 the Soo Line Recreation-al Trail - West is open for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

SOO LINE RECREATIONAL TRAIL - EASTHwy. 10 | HillmanThe Soo Line Recreational Trail - East is open season-ally for hiking, biking, skating, horseback riding and all-terrain vehicles from April 1-October 1. From De-cember 1-March 1 the Soo Line Recreational Trail - East is open for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

SULLIVAN LAKE COUNTY PARKCounty Rd. 272 | Scandia Valley Township Located near Sullivan Lake, Sullivan Lake County Park features a swimming beach, lake access, picnic areas and observation areas.

For reservations and rates at the Charles A. Lindbergh State Park, call (320) 616-2525. Morrison County Parks are open seasonally from sunrise-10PM. No motorized vehicles are al-lowed beyond parking areas unless posted. Open burning, campfires, alcohol and firearms are prohibited. All pets are required to be leashed at all times.


Parks & Recreation

BENTON COUNTY BEND IN THE RIVER REGIONAL PARK11231 River Rd. NE | RiceLocated on 289 acres near the Mississippi River, the Bend in the River Regional Park features picnic shel-ters, hiking and cross-country ski trails, wildlife blinds, historic farmhouse and observation areas.

BENTON BEACH30 125th St. NW | RiceLocated on 30 acres near Little Rock Lake, Benton Beach features a swimming beach, boat launch, campground, picnic shelters and a reservable confer-ence center.

MAYHEW LAKE PARK8996 30th Ave. NE | SartellLocated on 4.4 acres near Mayhew Lake, Mayhew Lake Park features picnic tables, lake access and a fishing pier.

ROSE ANNA BEACH9876 West Lake Court | RiceLocated on .6 acres near Little Rock Lake, Rose Anna Beach features a picnic table and lake access.

ST. REGIS PARK11409 West Lake Rd. | BentonLocated on .6 acres near Little Rock Lake, St. Regis Park features picnic tables and lake access.

For reservations at the Benton Beach Campground, call (320) 393-3420. Daily camping rates are $20 per campsite and $4 for each additional adult. Monthly and weekly rates are avail-able. Picnic shelter rates are $40-$60 daily with an additional damage deposit. Conference Center rates are $125-$600 with an additional damage deposit. Benton County Parks are open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset. No motorized vehicles are al-lowed beyond parking areas. Open burning, campfires, alcohol and firearms are prohibited. All pets are required to be leashed at all times.

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PINE GROVE ZOO & PRIMEVAL PARK1200 W Broadway | Little Falls | (320) 616-5595

PIONEER PLACE ON FIFTH THEATRE22 5th Ave. S | St. Cloud | (320) 203-1233

ST. CLOUD CIVIC CENTER10 4th Ave. S | St. Cloud | (320) 255-7272

ST. CLOUD RIVER BATS BASEBALL5001 Veterans Dr. | St. Cloud | (320) 240-9798

ST. CLOUD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA819 Germain St. W | St. Cloud | (320) 252-7276

ST. FRANCIS CONVENT & CAMPUS116 8th Ave. SE | Little Falls | (320) 632-0695

STS. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH10495 Golden Spike Rd. NE | Gilman I (320) 387-2255

SAND PRAIRIE EDUCATION AREAHwy. 10 | St. Cloud | (320) 255-4279

SPORTS AREA EAST1410 3rd Ave. S | Sauk Rapids | (320) 252-0508

SUMMERLAND FAMILY FUN PARKHwy. 23 E | St. Cloud | (320) 251-0940

WHITNEY SENIOR CENTER1527 Northway Dr. | St. Cloud | (320) 255-7245


Area AttractionsBENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM218 1st St. N | Sauk Rapids | (320) 253-9614

CAMP RIPLEY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER15000 Hwy. 115 | Little Falls | (320) 632-7296

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARY25 8th Ave. S | St. Cloud | (320) 251-1840

CHARLES A. LINDBERGH HISTORIC SITE1620 Lindbergh Dr. S | Little Falls | (320) 616-5421

CHARLES A. WEYERHAEUSER MUSEUM2151 South Lindbergh Dr. | Little Falls |(320) 632-4007

CRANE MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE19502 Iris Rd. | Little Falls | (320) 632-1575

GRANITE TRIO600 Germain St. W | St. Cloud | (320) 257-8600

GREAT RIVER ARTS122 1st St. SE | Little Falls | (320) 632-0960

HEARTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAP.O. Box 241 | Little Falls | (800) 826-1997

HERITAGE NATURE CENTER225 33rd Ave. S | St. Cloud | (320) 255-7255

LINDEN HILL HISTORICAL EVENT CENTER608 Highland Ave. | Little Falls | (320) 616-5580

MAC DOUGALL HOMESTEADCounty Rd. 23 | Royalton | (320) 632-4007

MAPLE ISLAND PARK & GARDENS1st St. SE | Little Falls | (320) 616-5500

MN AMATEUR BASEBALL HALL OF FAME1325 10th Ave. N | St. Cloud | (320) 252-8227

MN FISHING MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME304 W Broadway | Little Falls | (320) 616-2011

MN MILITARY MUSEUM15000 Hwy. 115 | Little Falls | (320) 632-7374

MN STATE VETERAN’S CEMETERY15000 Hwy. 115 | Little Falls | (320) 616-2527

MUNSINGER & CLEMENS GARDENS1515 Riverside Dr. SE | St. Cloud | (320) 255-7238

NATIONAL HOCKEY CENTER720 4th Ave. S | St. Cloud | (320) 255-3327

PARAMOUNT THEATRE & VISUAL ARTS CENTER 913 W St. Germain St. | St. Cloud | (320) 259-5463


Ruffed & spruce grouse09/19/20 - 01/03/21 Statewide

Sandhill crane09/19/20 - 10/25/20Northwest goose zone

Sharp-tailed grouse09/19/20 - 11/30/20 Northwest zone

Sharp-tailed grouse10/10/20 - 11/30/20 East-central zone

Snipe and rail09/01/20 - 11/02/20

Spring wild turkey04/15/20 - 04/21/20 A season - Statewide

Spring wild turkey04/15/20 - 05/31/20 Archery - Statewide

Spring wild turkey04/15/20 - 05/31/20 Youth - Statewide

Spring wild turkey04/22/20 - 04/28/20 B season - Statewide

Spring wild turkey04/29/20 - 05/05/20 C season - Statewide

Spring wild turkey05/06/20 - 05/12/20 D season - Statewide

Spring wild turkey05/13/20 - 05/19/20 E season - Statewide

Spring wild turkey05/20/20 - 05/31/20 F season - Statewide

Fall turkey10/03/20 - 11/01/20 Hunter selected permit area

Squirrel09/19/20 - 02/28/21 Statewide

Woodcock09/19/20 - 11/02/20 Statewide

Youth Waterfowl Hunt09/12/20 - 09/13/20 Statewide


Hunting SeasonsFor general information on firearm safety training call: 1 (888) 646-6367 or (651) 296-6157.

Contact the MN DNR for specific zone areas/dates:Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll Free: 1 (888) 665-4236.

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses by phone: 1 (888) 665-4236.

Bear09/01/20 - 10/18/20Permit areas and no - quota area

Beaver10/26/19 - 05/15/20North furbearer zone

Beaver11/02/19 - 05/15/20South furbearer zone

Canada geese 09/05/20 - 09/20/20Early season - Statewide

Crow 09/01/20 - 10/31/20First season - Statewide

Crow12/15/20 - 01/15/21 Second season - Statewide

Crow 03/01/20 - 03/31/20Third season - Statewide

Deer11/07/20 Season opener - Statewide

Deer09/19/20 - 12/31/20 Archery - Statewide

Deer11/07/20 - 11/15/20 Firearm (season A) - 200 and 300 series permit areas

Deer11/07/20 - 11/22/20 Firearm (season A) - 100 series permit areas

Deer11/21/20 - 11/29/20 Firearm (season B) - 300 series permit areas

Deer11/28/20 - 12/13/20 Muzzleloader - Statewide

Ducks09/26/20 - 11/24/20 Season 1 - North duck zone

Ducks09/26/20 - 10/04/20 Season 1 - Central duck zone

Ducks09/26/20 - 10/11/20 Season 1 - South duck zone

Ducks10/10/20 - 11/29/20 Season 2 - Central duck zone

Ducks10/17/20 - 12/06/20 Season 2 - South duck zone

Goose02/18/20 - 04/30/20 Spring light goose conservation action Statewide

Mourning dove09/01/20 - 11/29/20 Statewide

Pheasant10/10/20 - 01/03/21 Statewide

Prairie chicken09/26/20 - 10/04/20 Prairie chicken quota areas

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickersthrough the Electronic License System. Online: www.dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463

Or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Benton & Morrison Counties:

BOWLUSPSYCK’S SUPER MARKET 153 Main St. | Bowlus | (320) 584-5136

BUCKMANTRAILS EDGE FOOD & FUEL 9192 Hwy. 25 | Buckman | (320) 468-0055

MINI MART #99192 Hwy 25 | Buckman | (320) 468-0055

CUSHINGLINCOLN GAS AND BAIT 1042 320th St. | Cushing | (218) 575-3137

FOLEYFOLEY HARDWARE COMPANY190 Glen St. | Foley | (320) 968-7262

RAMEY STORE 5047 345th Ave. | Foley | (320) 355-9212

SPEEDWAY #4861181 Hwy. 23 W | Foley | (320) 818-1146

GILMANPOJO’S STORE 10279 Golden Spike Rd. NE | Gilman | (320) 387-2829

HILLMANBEAR TRAX STORE & HARDWARE 26485 370th Ave. | Hillman | (320) 277-3232

LITTLE FALLSBELLE PRAIRIE JUNCTION15237 183rd St. | Little Falls | (320) 632-5881

DA FISHIN HOLE402 W Broadway | Little Falls | (320) 631-0056

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #216 1301 1st Ave. NE | Little Falls | (320) 632-2637

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #398 1704 1st Ave. NE | Little Falls | (320) 632-2406

LITTLE FALLS FLEET SUPPLY 101 S 5th St. | Little Falls | (320) 632-9240

RIPLEY 1 STOP21586 Grouse Rd. | Little Falls | (320) 632-2899

SPEEDWAY #4609 100 Lindberg Dr. | Little Falls | (320) 632-3085

WALMART SUPERCENTER #1634 15091 18th St. NE | Little Falls | (320) 632-9268

MOTLEYBRICKS TRAVEL CENTER, LLC 265 W Hwy. 10 | Motley | (218) 316-7198

JORDAHL HARDWARE LLC117 Hwy. 10 S | Motley | (218) 352-6366

ORTONS MOTLEY HOLIDAY #3811 16 Hwy. 10 S | Motley | (218) 352-6756


DNR License Centers


PIERZHARDING BAR & GRILL 24382 Quest Rd. | Pierz | (320) 277-9511

REDS AUTO, INC. 104 1St Ave. N | Pierz | (320) 468-6478

SPEEDWAY #4395 14298 Hwy. 25 | Pierz | (320) 468-0158

RANDALLCASEY’S GENERAL STORE #3659 832 Superior St. | Randall | (320) 749-2223

OK TIRE & BAIT 100 Superior Ave. | Randall | (320) 749-2345

RICEHOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #348 435 E Main St. | Rice | (320) 393-4450

MINI MART #4 2378 Pine RD. NW | Rice | (320) 393-7500

MINI MART #10 1490 11th St. NW | Rice | (320) 393-2124

PINES EDGE GROCERY 1490 110th St. NW | Rice | (320) 393-2124

ROYALTONHOLIDAY STATIONSTORES #463208 US Hwy. 10 | Royalton | (320) 584-7402

SAUK RAPIDSCASEY’S GENERAL STORE #36431802 8th Ave. NW | Sauk Rapids | (320) 534-5362

FIRING LINE 3409 Mayhew Lake Rd. NE | Sauk Rapids | (320) 291-5315

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #4068 1715 2nd Ave. N | Sauk Rapids | (320) 255-7062 MIMBACH FLEET SUPPLY, INC. 3355 Quail Rd. NE | Sauk Rapids | (320) 252-1682

SPEEDWAY #4371502 N Benton Dr. | Sauk Rapids | (320) 251-3399

SWANVILLEKAMPS KORNER, INC. 105 Degraff Ave. | Swanville | (320) 547-2492

NILSON’S HARDWARE, RV & RENT IT CENTER 207 Degraff Ave. | Swanville | (320) 547-2241

UPSALALANGE OIL, INC. 130 N Main St. | Upsala | (320) 573-2100

UPSALA FARM STORE, INC. 211 S Main St. | Upsala | (320) 573-2216

Fishing seasons


OPENERSTrout opener04/18/20Statewide inland waters

Walleye, sauger & northern pike opener05/09/20Statewide inland waters

Muskellunge opener06/06/20Statewide inland waters

INLAND WATERS-GeneralFlathead catfish04/01/20 - 11/30/20Statewide inland waters

Largemouth bass05/23/20 - 02/28/21Statewide excluding northeastern Minnesota

Lake trout05/09/20 - 09/30/20Statewide inland waters

Lake sturgeon and shovelnose sturgeon06/16/20 - 04/14/21Statewide inland waters

Muskellunge06/06/20 - 11/30/20Statewide inland waters

Sturgeon - lake and shovelnose03/01/20 - 04/14/20Statewide inland waters

Smallmouth bass05/23/20 - 09/13/20 Statewide excluding northeastern Minnesota

Smallmouth bass catch-and-release09/14/20 - 02/28/21Statewide excluding northeastern Minnesota

Smallmouth and largemouth bass catch-and-release05/09/20 - 05/22/20Statewide excluding northeastern Minnesota

-Northeast* There are currently no event listings.

*Contact the MN DNR for specific zone informa-tion/dates by calling:1 (888) 646-6367 or go to www.dnr.state.mn.us


Follow these guidelines to help prevent andprepare for capsizing, swamping, or someonefalling overboard.• Make sure that you and your passengers are wearing life-jackets while the boat is moving. • Attach the ignition safety lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. • Don’t allow anyone to sit on the gun wale, bow, seat backs, motor cover, or areas not designed for seating. Also, don’t let anyone sit on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. • Don’t overload your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored on-board. • Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion. • In small boats, don’t allow anyone to lean beyond the gun-wale. • Turn boat at slow rates of speed. • Secure the anchor line to the bow, never to the stern. • Don’t risk operating water craft in rough conditions or bad weather.

(Other Than a Personal Watercraft)• For engines 25 horsepower or less:- Those under age 12 may operate withoutrestrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower through 75horsepower:- Those under age 12 must have someone 21 years of age or older on board within reach of the controls.

• For engines over 75 horsepower:- No children under age 12 may operate, even with an adult on board. - Other restrictions apply to boat operators 12 to 17 years old:- Operators from 12 to 17 years of age may operate engines of 25 horsepower or lower with no restrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower:- Operators 12 to 17 years of age must have: A watercraft operator’s permit, or someone age 21 years or older old on board within reach of the controls.

Operating Watercraft

Who May Operate a Motorboat


Boating Safety


• at least one Coast Guard Approved Type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation de-vice that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed.

• All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible.

• Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat that is underway unless: in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed captain.

• Along with the above at least one approved Type 4 must be on board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immedi-ately available.

• A Coast Guard approved Type 5 device may be substituted for any other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same require-ments and is noted on the label.

• Anyone riding a jet ski or other Personal Water Craft must wear an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being towed by a water craft.

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• Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet as most serious injuries are to the head. • Be sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit snugly. • Keep your bike in good shape by checking and oiling your chain, making sure your brakes work properly and maintaining your tire pressure. • Always ride with both hands on the handlebars except when do-ing turn signals. • When leaving a driveway, curb or alleyway always stop and check for traffic in both directions. • Cross only at in-tersections. • Use the crosswalk to walk your bike across busy intersections and follow the traffic signals. • Never ride against traf-fic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. • Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid busy streets. • Don’t ride near parked cars as doors can open and cause accidents. • Obey all traffic signs and traffic lights. • When biking with friends, ride in a single file. • Always pass other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say “On your left!” to make your presence known. • Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traf-fic of your changing direction.

Be Aware of yourSurroundings

Drink lotsof Water!

Bicycle Hand Signals

Bicycle Safety


ATV Safety

• Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your chances of injury or death.• Slow down and don’t cut to the inside of the trail corners. It’s dangerous and il-legal. • If you snowmobile at night, don’t override your lights. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride off alone. • Drowning is one of the causes of many snow-mobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. • Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for oper-ating a snowmobile. • Use a full size helmet, goggles, or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and other debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmo-bile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If un-familiar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. • Know the weather forecast, especially the ice and snow conditions. • Be sure your snowmobile is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the months of use. • Familiarize yourself with the snow-mobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual that accompanies the snowmobile. • Do not pursue domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law enforcement officer.

NO TRESPASSING

PRIVATEPROPERTY

Snowmobile Safety Snowmobile Hand Signals

Please respect private

property and no trespassing signs. Stay on

trails. Exercise extreme caution on all lakes and streams. Obey all

state and local laws and ordinances. Do not operate snowmobiles/ATV’s on county roads or state highways.

KnowYourATV

Read the owner’s manualand know your vehicle thoroughly. • Check your vehicle before you ride. • Wear protec-tive equipment and clothing. • Don’t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. • Supervise young or inexperienced riders. • Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. • Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Drive at speeds that are appropriate to trail conditions. • Stay to the right on trails. • Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands • Know the weather forecast. • Make sure headlights and taillights work properly. • Maintain safe distances between other riders. • Reduce your speed when riding at night. • Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. • Young or beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course.



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Don’t like all the dirt in your fingernails while you work in the garden? Before you go out, run your fingernails across a bar of

soap and you’ll effectively seal the undersides of your nails so dirt cannot accumulate. Then, after you are all done gardening, use a toothpick or nailbrush to remove the soap and your nails will be sparkling clean.

Spray vegetable oil on your string trimmer to help prevent jamming or breaking (Treat before installing string in trimmer).


Make a convenient measuring tool out of a long handled garden tool by laying it on the ground next to a tape measure. Use a permanent marker to copy the inches and feet. Next time you are spacing plants you already have a dual-purpose measuring tool in your hand!

Write the names of your plants (with a permanent marker) on the flat parts of stones of any size and lay them in front of your plants for natural looking markers.

The next time you boil or steam vegetables, use the leftover water to water potted patio plants, and you’ll be suprised at how the plants grow with “vege-soup.”

You can use leftover tea and coffee grounds to help acidify the soil of acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, gardenias and blueberries. A light sprinkle of about 1/4 of an inch applied once a month will help keep the pH of the soil on the acidic side.

You can use chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which often attacks young seedlings quite suddenly. Just add some tea to the soil around the soil of seedlings once a week for healthy plant.

Here is a really quick way to dry out your herbs: Just lay a sheet of newspaper on the seat of your car, arrange the herbs in a single layer, then roll up the windows and shut the car doors. Your herbs will be dry in no time!

Use your blender to grind up egg shells. Just like a mother bird chews up worms for the baby birds making the food easier to digest, grinding eggshells makes it easy for your garden to absorb the calcium egg shells retain.

Animals (cats especially) seem to think all of the hard work you’ve put into your garden looks like a huge litter box. To keep them from pooping on your basil and other plants, strategically place a few plastic forks around your plants to deter them from destroying your fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables.


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Benton & Morrison Counties, MN · tors, general stores, pickle factory and lumber yards. In 1902 the county seat was moved from Sauk Rapids to Foley where it currently remains. Today