Auto Tour at the Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge is Open

Auto Tour at the Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge is Open

The Auto Tour at the Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge (located just south of Ortonville on Hwy 7/75) is open and already drawing people anxious to get out and enjoy our great weather!  Earlier in the day, you’ll see

Walleye History Made at Artie’s Bait & Tackle

Walleye History Made at Artie’s Bait & Tackle

History was made tonight on Big Stone Lake as Paul Ell of Big Lake, MN brought in the largest walleye ever weighed on the certified scale at Artie’s Bait & Tackle and former Bud’s Bait in the last 20 years!  The walleye tipped the scale 

Fishing the Midwest – Video – Big Stone Lake

Fishing the Midwest – Video – Big Stone Lake

Check out the TV episode featuring Big Stone Lake!  

Big Stone Lake to be featured on Fishing the Midwest Television!

Big Stone Lake to be featured on Fishing the Midwest Television!

The award-winning Fishing the Midwest Television series announced today that the show’s episode airing the weekend of January 24 and 25 will feature Big Stone Lake.  The episode will show spring walleye fishing and then conclude with an ice fishing segment featuring the lake’s jumbo 

KDIO 1350 AM – “In the Kitchen” with Julie Program

KDIO 1350 AM – “In the Kitchen” with Julie Program

Have you listened in on the monthly “In the Kitchen with Julie” program on KDIO!? Julie Danielson with OAHS brings in tasters of the recipes – and talks nutrition. Great program! Link to today’s recipes: Recipes December 2014 In the Kitchen with Julie Follow KDIO on 

Grooming the Snowmobile Trails

Grooming the Snowmobile Trails

The Big Stone Lake Sno Riders are getting ready for the season!  Make sure to “like” their Facebook page and stay up with the latest in snowmobiling in Big Stone County!  Link:  Big Stone Lake Sno Riders  

Ortonville Photos

Ortonville Photos

Thanks to Mary Taffe for sharing! She walks every day and captures beautiful shots throughout Ortonville. She has provided (and will continue) some of her photos to be used on the MNbump site & social media. We plan to keep them in a library for blog 

Sturgeon re-introduced to Big Stone Lake

Sturgeon re-introduced to Big Stone Lake

The DNR has released Lake Sturgeon in Big Stone Lake.  Check out the KDIO News Story: