April 2024

Rainy River

The Rainy River baseball and softball teams had a successful Monday when the Voyageur baseball team beat Central Lakes in a doubleheader 7-4 and then 13-6.The Voyageur softball team took on Mesabi winning a doubleheader 11-4 and then 10-3.The Rainy River baseball team also had a successful Sunday, when it was at Mesabi Range where it swept the Norse in back-to-back doubleheaders, 3-2, 13-7, 11-0, and 2-0.Baseball, home games• Apr 20 (Sat) 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

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Players, coach recognized

Basketball players at Minnesota North College Rainy River have been given places on All-Region teams.Destiny Piekarski, Minnesota North College Rainy River, has been selected to the NJCAA III All-Region 13 Team.Also named to the 2024 Division III All-Region 13 Basketball Teams on the mens side are the following from MNC Rainy River:• Bill Engel, Coach of the Year• Malik Siggers• Tyrecke Francois• Christian Pujals Selections for the NJCAA, or National Junior College Athletic Association, Division III All-Region teams are made by a committee.

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Seasonal draw

This past weekend’s open water walleye and lake sturgeon seasons on the Rainy River was one of the busiest in years, with more than 500 boats per day locally.The seasons in normal years offer some of the first open water fishing in the state, and the warm recent temperatures probably played a role as well.The walleye catch-and-release season on the Rainy River ended this past weekend.Lake sturgeon harvest season, with one fish per year, runs from April 24-May 7, and July 1-Sept.

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River activity

The lake sturgeon season drew anglers to the mouth of the Littlefork River Saturday. Rob Ecklund shared this photo. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign…

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