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ST. PAUL, MN (May 9, 2009) – Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today that Kabetogama Lake will be the site of 2010 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. The 62nd annual kickoff of the fishing season will be held May 14 and15, 2010. Governor Pawlenty made the announcement at this year’s event at White Bear Lake.

Kabetogama Lake is located in Northeast Minnesota and is one of four lakes that make up Voyageurs National Park. Situated near the U.S.-Canadian border, Kabetogama Lake has miles of pristine undeveloped shoreline and 25,000 acres of water.

“Kabetogama Lake is a choice location for the Opener with its great fishing and rich history of voyageurs and fur traders”, said John Edman, director of Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state agency that coordinates the event. “The Lake Kabetogama and Ash River Trail area provides a traditional family-owned resort community experience and showcases one of the gems of Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park .”

The event was last held in this area in 1982 with Governor Al Quie.

The Governor’s Fishing Opener has been a tradition in Minnesota since 1948. The event was designed to promote the development of Minnesota’s recreation industry. It also provides the host community with an opportunity to highlight local fishing and other recreational activities and attractions.