Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener » Story Ideas http://www.mngovernorsopener.com Information about the annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:33:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Waconia to Host International 2012 Kona North American Windsurfing Championship http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/waconia-to-host-international-2012-kona-north-american-windsurfing-championship/ http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/waconia-to-host-international-2012-kona-north-american-windsurfing-championship/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:34:17 +0000 James Riemermann http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/?p=1462 Windsurfers from Minnesota have long known that Lake Waconia is a great place to practice their passion. But now, the secret is out. Lake Waconia has been selected to host some of the best windsurfers in the world August 24-26, 2012.

The International Kona North American Windsurfing Championship is considered the “Super Bowl” of windsurfing. The event will feature over 80 of the top competitive windsurfers from Minnesota and around the world. It is the first major windsurfing championship in over 20 years in the Twin Cities.

Press kits will be available in May with interview contacts, story ideas, sailor bios, and photos. Updates will be added in July and August. Contact: Tim Browne, 952 594-5395, or tim@browne2marketing.com

]]> http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/waconia-to-host-international-2012-kona-north-american-windsurfing-championship/feed/ 0 Sister Saturday: A Waconia Fishing Opener Tradition http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/sister-saturday-a-waconia-fishing-opener-tradition/ http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/sister-saturday-a-waconia-fishing-opener-tradition/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:26:25 +0000 James Riemermann http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/?p=1459 During this year’s fishing opener, Waconia will host its 8th annual “Walleye Widow Weekend” known as Sister Saturday.

The fishing opener leaves many women with a weekend to themselves as the men go after the lunkers. During Sister Saturday, the businesses in Waconia will help those women make the most of their weekend with great shopping, a fashion show, pink boas and swag bags galore.

Contact: Kellie Sites, president, Waconia Chamber of Commerce 952-442-5812 www.destinationwaconia.org

]]> http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/sister-saturday-a-waconia-fishing-opener-tradition/feed/ 0 Premier Free Sledding Hill Draws Visitors to Waconia Area http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/premier-free-sledding-hill-draws-visitors-to-waconia-area/ http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/premier-free-sledding-hill-draws-visitors-to-waconia-area/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:24:43 +0000 James Riemermann http://www.mngovernorsopener.com/?p=1457 What can you do with 16,000 truckloads and 200,000 cubic yards of surplus soil? Well, add a little snow, and you’ve got one of the wildest hills sledders have ever seen!

When Highway 5 was re-routed, Carver County did something unique. Instead of simply dumping excess soil and fill, they used it to create family fun for the residents of Carver County.

Located just east of Waconia, the sledding hill has two runs. From an 80 foot elevation, sledders traverse a fast, undulating hill that is not for the faint of heart. You cannot truly appreciate it until you experience it!

Contact: Marty Walsh, parks director, Carver County Parks  952-466-5250  Martin Walsh mwalsh@co.carver.mn.us    www.co.carver.mn.us/parks

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