Northwoods Fun Spring 2018 - Volume 1 Issue 2
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Issue 2 /// Spring 2018
Tax Hungry Lawmakers Attack Fisherman MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If you are not a big ice angler, you have been missing out on fishing a frozen lake in the lap of luxury. Today’s portable ice fishing shelters are things of pure beauty and comfort.
And until this season, there was no need to license them because they are towed off the lakes when not in use and therefore, and are not considered a permanent shelter by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
However, the 2017 Legislature changed the law to now include wheeled shelters under and requiring them to be licensed.
At Clearwater’s Outlet Recreation, Ice Castle-brand wheeled fishing shelters are flying off the lot.
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“This is not your grandpa’s ice fishing house anymore. It’s not that shack out there,” said Joe Erickson of Outlet Recreation. “It’s not just a fish house anymore. It’s a camper, it’s a hunting shack, it’s everything the family wants, not just necessarily only the ice fisher.”
It is like the literal cabin on wheels, with all the comforts of land.
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“The electric bed allows for it to stay out of the way,” Erickson said.
Power-assisted bunk beds, TVs and fireplaces, kitchens and cedar-paneled Johns.
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But a recent law change now requires the once “portable” shelters be licensed like any other ice house — creating more revenue for the state.
Weighing a couple of tons, they will need ample ice thickness to safely tow onto the lake. “It’s the joys of being on the ice, seeing the fish come up the hole,” said an ice angler Logan Klinzman.
So for now, guys like Klinzman will still tug a sled until his newly “licensed” luxury castle becomes his winter retreat.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources redefines portable shelters
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as ones that fold up, collapse or can be disassembled for transport on and off a lake.
Anonymous Members Launch Website Aimed at Helping Veterans A nonprofit, dedicated to helping veterans, is launching amid the excitement of the Big Game. Veterans Anonymous is a nonprofit from the people behind Anonymous, the group known for revealing government corruption and social injustice. From Thursday, February 1 to Sunday, February 4, the group will use a trio of drones and live feed cameras, in and around the festivities, to bring attention to the exploitation of our nation's heroes. There are approximately 44,000 nonprofits claiming to serve veterans, but many only make the process of finding support more difficult. Many also aim to profit off of veterans. Veterans Anonymous is using its background in technology to create a centralized place where veterans can find the information and resources they need. At VA.org, veterans will be able to access a community of support, a database of credible nonprofits, free listings of veteran-owned businesses and the tools to engage in the political process. The launch of VA.org coincides with the launch of drones over the Twin Cities. The drones give anyone, anywhere a bird's eye view of the festivities leading up to the Big Game. Five cameras will take you over and into the biggest events, like the Bold North Zip Line, some of the hottest parties and U.S. Bank Stadium right before Sunday's game. The live feeds will feature ice fishing, snowmobile stunts and music performances by J.Lo, X Ambassadors and more. It can all be watched at SwoopLive.com sponsored by VA.org. Leading this charge is long-time activist Gregg Housh, who in 2008 played a critical role in launching global protests under the Anonymous banner. "I have a unique set of skills developed over a decade. Now, I am leveraging those skills against one of the most critical and complex problems of our day. Veterans Anonymous uses technical solutions to ensure our veterans are not preyed on and are able to live the lives they deserve."
2018 Auto Show Presented by Super America The 45th Annual Twin Cities Auto Show presented by SuperAmericaŽ will roll into the Minneapolis Convention Center March 10 – 18, 2018. The event, which is one of the top 15 auto shows in the country, is produced by the Greater Metropolitan Automobile Dealers Association of Minnesota, Inc. (GMADA). The Twin Cities Auto Show will showcase approximately 600 vehicles from 36 domestic and imported brands. This year's display will be the largest in years featuring an estimated $21 million in new vehicles and exhibits. Minnesota sells new trucks by a 3-1 margin to new sedans. This year's show will highlight this unique attraction to the truck market. A new indoor track called the Mitsubishi Minnesota Mile will make its world premiere at the annual Minnesota Show. It is an indoor test track based on our state's two seasons: winter and road construction. Guests will get to experience a Mitsubishi on potholes, icy roads, and travel through a maze of cones. Sitting on the opposite end of the show floor is the ever-popular trail rated ride, Camp Jeep. The 30,000 square-foot Camp Jeep display is an interactive, off-road experience that features "Jeep Mountain" and several obstacles. In addition, one of the Show entryways is called the "Ram Entrance" and features a collection of 2019 Dodge Rams. "Minnesotans love their trucks," stated GMADA President Scott Lambert. "The Show is a reflection of what the Midwest is looking for in a vehicle." The "Car of the Show" is the 2019 INFINITI QX50, a luxury mid-size crossover with worldfirst technologies, standout design and enhanced interior space, on an entirely new platform. Another highlight of the Show will be the new Acceleration Alley featuring two Hurst Heritage performance vehicles built by GSS Supercars and the Lexus LC 500 Black Panther (used in the movie of the same name). The Twin Cities Auto Show is produced by the Greater Metropolitan Automobile Dealers Association of Minnesota, Inc. (GMADA) The GMADA is an organization of 130 new car and truck franchised dealers in the Greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area. The 2018 GMADA Chair is Jeff Lupient, the GMADA President is Scott Lambert and the Auto Show Director is Mary Velline.
eXmarl Launches MN Gophers Edition Mower As a proud sponsor of Minnesota Athletics, Exmark is offering fans a way to get mowing done more quickly and easily while showing their school pride in the process. Exmark's Game Changer sales event kicks off March 1 and will run through May 31, 2018. According to Exmark Senior Marketing Manager, John Cloutier, the groundbreaking partnership with the University of Minnesota gives Gophers fans the opportunity to enjoy more of their weekends.
"As college sports fans ourselves, we know all too well the challenges of getting yard work done in time for the game," said Cloutier. "Now, Gophers fans can spend less time mowing and more time doing the things they truly love."
When Minnesota fans purchase select Radius or Lazer Z zero-turn mowers, they can purchase an upgrade to a limited edition, University of Minnesota Gophers comfort seat. Not only does the seat show their fandom, but the full suspension system is also a dramatic improvement in comfort versus non-suspension designs.
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