CaptainMusky wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Matt Moen wrote:</div>
Regardless, it failed and set them back. How many other franchises were giving fringe all stars 10 year deals? The Wilds ownership have mismanaged the draft and free agency and that’s why they can’t get out of a first round series.

They were 13 year contracts, but I digress. Again, there isnt a GM in the league back then that wouldnt have done it. So since you arent close to the WIld or NHL for that matter, the deals didnt set them back UNTIL the NHL punished them after the fact. “Fringe all stars”? Please. Regardless that is all water under the bridge at this point. The ownership has proven time and time again that they are willing to do what it takes. You cannot just buy championships. Lots of things happen over the course of the season and the wild have been ravaged by injuries the last couple years and havent seemed to managed the leveraging LTIR like some others have cough cough Vegas and Tampa to name a couple. The Wild have work to do this off season which I am confident they will do. If they can keep KK97 happy and re-sign him to a blockbuster deal along with the other key pieces they have and bring in some needs at other spots then this team will be poised for a long run and a legit chance at a championship soon.

I agree with this. If the wild can keep some key pieces, I expect them to make a deep run into the playoffs. Next year is our year!?!?

The Frost won the cup last year. Not all MN sports teams are cursed…

Sam Menard wrote:

Was going to fish this weekend but unfortunately had a funeral to go to. Maybe next year.

BTW, the chopper flying around was in response to Trumps claims (and resulting tariffs) that fentanyl and migrants are pouring out of Canada into the US.

There was choppers flying both sides of the river….

To the ones that say people using FFS are basically “catching” have you ever actually used it?

It’s NOT that easy. You would be extremely surprised how many fish don’t bite let alone even interact with a bait.

buckybadger wrote:

I couldn’t care less about how each tournament (for any species) handles FFS. Using it in an efficent way where you aren’t wasting time is just as much a skill as casting or retreiving a lure is. They’re both skills…just completely different ones. It’s up to those tournaments to define what angler skills they want to award with a trophy/payout/etc.

My only issue relates to bag limits. Those limits are set in-place, and if the MNDNR believes that they are assigned in a way that the system can safely handle MORE anglers taking their full bag limit as technology advances…then so be it. If there’s doubt about whether or not a system can handle the increased success (more anglers taking their full bag limit) then changes need to be made.

I don’t think enforcing different regulations on a case by case basis whether or not a particular angler has the technology in their boat is very practical for COs.

^^^THIS^^^^^ Your limits your limit. If they feel like FFS could damage a fishery, change the limit. There is zero chance any new laws would/could be enforced. Hell, the MNDNR can’t keep up with the 456 page rule book we have now.

ThunderLund78 wrote:

My boy and his friends are going to the STA v CDH game tonight. We have no affiliation with either school nor live anywhere close to them, but they’re going to get in on the electric atmosphere and watch some super-competitive hockey. Stillwater v Hill Murray is the real barnburner, though!

Glad to see were getting very few returning schools to the big show this year. It’s going to be a REALLY fun tournament.

KSTP App streams the games

Dutchboy wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>tswoboda wrote:</div>
The burbs have taken over AA and it’s not turning back. Enjoy the A tournament for what it is. Look at Andover… wasn’t even a school in the 90s and now they’re perennial state contenders out of one of two “Northern” sections. They were in my section in high school, but we never played them because they were in the play in game every year. And I remember having no clue whatsoever where Andover was. 15 years later they’re double state champs in boys and girls.

It’s funny you mention Andover. I was there little over a week ago for a district squirt tournament. It was held at the community center, they had 2 rinks, pool and who knows what all else under one roof. I recall thinking I wonder what this buiding costs. One thing about hockey…the associations will spend whatever they need to too try and compete.

Andover’s facility is top notch buts its not all ice arena. Its connected with a YMCA. Pool, Gyms, exercise facility, offices. It was spendy but for community health I bet its a cheap price to pay keeping people healthy and in shape over healthcare costs.

Can we all agree that the All Star Game can be replaced by this? it’s 100x more entertaining to watch. To be completely honest, I think its better than the Stanely cup finals. Especially if they add in Russia.

Josh Butler wrote:

How did their plastic tail fins work on the jigging rap?

Hoping for a review before I order some.

Thanks

To be honest. They weren’t great. They aren’t the same size and didn’t dart like normal. I junked everything.

Jon Jordan wrote:

They go back where they came from. The DNR pond on Warner road. About a 1/4 mile towards DT St Paul from Hwy 61 going west. Right side of the road. That fenced in pond.

-J.

Crazy, i’ve driven passed that pond a million times and never knew it had fish in it!

Forks still holding? Are they going to be an issue with no run off?

Was the bite good at both birchdale and frontier?

Chanhassen is going to be tough to beat Not gonna lie, I’m gonna miss Lou calling the games.

tmyboy2001 wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>MX1825 wrote:</div>
Are you planning the ATV’s inline or SxS when transporting? If inline will the Otter be behind or beside the ATV’s?

Planning inline. Hoping the Otter will go behind the last ATV across the trailer. If not, I’ll have to try something else because 16′ in length is my max.

That’ll be tight if not impossible.

Don Meier wrote:

Pack of wolves moved in on us . Stepped outside and heard them howling for a good 10 minutes . 9 of them verified . I started packing my 45 Colt , i have seen a deer yet !

Have had wolves for ten years at our place. deer population is dismal. We quit shooting does 9 years ago in order to help the population. I’ve had the same 5 deer on my trail camera for the last three months.

The only way I see anything changing is if more people’s pets start getting killed down by the metro..As sad as that is to say..

Mike W wrote:

Figured this was going to be about the s it show going on with the NWT right now.

What happened with the NWT?

Ripjiggen wrote:

MPR is doing a fine job pouring gas on the fire too.
On my way home tonight they played an audio clip of a women from some organization (I honestly don’t remember which one). She said in a distressed and dramatic voice that the guy was murdered and that “Black people aren’t safe in Minnesota!!!”

My personal opinion is that resisting arrest and dragging police down a freeway is hazardous to your health.

Maybe even to white people??

There is this sweet new invention on all trucks. Most cars too, but it is an arrow on the dash that points left or right. Should find it right around the radio or if you have a real sweet truck it might be on your steering wheel. If you push it. Wait for it…..It changes the channel. Push it again and it changes the channel again.
Hold it down and it gets all sorts of crazy on you.

Vehicles have this sweet new thing too. When police pull you over, put the car on P and leave it there….

Slabtown wrote:

Common shiner. Luxilus cornutus

Yup. fish will eat them but they die super easy.

biggill wrote:

C rated tires are rare but if you can get them for a 1/2 ton I’d get them if I’m hauling heavier stuff or going off road. E is way overkill on 1/2 ton.

But then again, this is IDO. Bigger is always best.

Why are E rated tires overkill?

Bearcat89 wrote:

Just buy a blue Jackson metal wheelbarrow. Use them every day of the week. Hauling concrete and other heavy things. This is the first time I think I 100 percent disagree with grouse. Never go 2 wheels and buy a Jackson. They do not tear or rust easily. I use them daily for the last 15 years.

100% agree. Ask any concrete guy. They beat the living urine out of wheelbarrows and every single one of them will tell you the same.

Dallas know we can’t score on the PP so why not take penalty’s…

stout93 wrote:

So what’s the fascination of going out at midnight?

Tradition? Can’t wait to get on the walleyes?

I could see when a guy is in his 20’s, maybe in his 30’s.

But when you’re 40, 50 years old and you still need to go out at midnight?

I don’t get it…I’d be wrecked for the next 2 days, if not more and it would totally ruin my weekend..

I can tell you’ve never hit a good corking walleye bite on Mille lacs at midnight.

JoeMX1825 wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>CaptainMusky wrote:</div>
He never stuck his leg out that’s not a major. Fitting they now call a cross check against the wild but never against Dallas.

he also didnt pull it back at all… TNT guys going to break it down between periods

So players need to move their legs out of the way of other players now? That makes no sense. He didn’t extend the leg. Not a five.

biggill wrote:

Hate to say it but Dallas looks terrible. Wild look good but if you watch Dallas they look sluggish. It’s should really be 5-1.

The physical play is making a huge difference.

That’s the key. Play physical the entire game. Wild win.

rumriverrunner wrote:

I’ve got an opportunity to buy a 36V Vantage at a great price…but does it make sense on my boat? I’ve got a Terrova up front with spot lock as well.

I’ve typically only seen Vantages on tillers but if it can come in handy on my boat Id like to hear your thoughts.

save that money for engine replacement…

A good way to shoot yourself in the foot for any sponsorship opportunities IMO. The tech companies are in the driver seat for the tournament world.

buckybadger wrote:

Run, before it’s too late!

…just kidding

Beyond the SVB situation, more banks took some pretty heavy loses in trading today. I’m not someone who thinks banks aren’t safe, but now with crooked politicians from both sides of the aisle giving assurances even more people will be nervous. The best thing they could’ve done is NOT bring it up.

As always, the government (taxpayers) will bail everyone out….

Fishing59 wrote:

Gummie I agree also they should do that to Nanne. I know he has done it for years but enough is enough. They have to put Nanne out to pasture!!!

No freaking way. Nanne is an icon. I’ll really miss him announcing these games when he’s gone.

The girls start tomorrow I believe. Man has girls hockey come a long ways since its origination.

Nodakk wrote:

Just got done recently building our new home and GC’ing the project myself. We went with a floating slab single level with a 8/12 vaulted ceiling in the kitchen/living area. We always wanted a wall of windows with a view of the lake.

Take time planning and think about everything 3 times lol. Crazy how many times we changed our minds on something and how many things we would already of wanted to do differently.

One big factor to the design would be if you are planning on using year round. If your doing a floating slab, you’ll be installing infloor and running it all winter to keep frost away. I am in the plumbing/HVAC industry and you can PM me system questions. We went with an infloor system with central air, also an Aprilaire and ERV. Total comfort and humidity control. Also did a side arm tank from the boiler to heat our hot water. Much more efficient than a water heater.

Other things I would definitely surrounding our hobbies that we incorporated. Tall sidewalls in the garage, tallest garage doors you need (if you plan on another wheelhouse), 18’ wide double door, insulated and heated with infloor, garage walls and ceiling lined with pole barn tin, floor drain, ceiling fans in the garage, 30 amp RV outlet, hot water spigot with hose reel, and a utility sink in the garage.

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