Some Ice fishermen in Minnesota and South Dakota leave their trash, pet droppings, and human waste all over the lake ice when they are done fishing. That needs to stop.
Fall is a great time of year to be on the water for outdoor recreation, the key is to take the potential cold water dangers seriously so you're prepared for accidents.
According to the Minnesota DNR, Governor Tim Walz proudly will cast a line into Madison Lake near Mankato, Minnesota as this long-time tradition continues.