The 77th Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener will head to Crosslake for the first time, the office of Governor Tim Walz announced on Thursday. The annual opener will take place on May 9–10, with ...

The event was designed to promote the development of Minnesota’s recreation industry, and in recent years, it has served as a kick-off celebration for the summer tourism season. The Crosslake ...

The event was designed to promote the development of Minnesota’s recreation industry, and in recent years, it has served as a kick-off celebration for the summer tourism season. The Crosslake ...

Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst, left, talks to Gov. Tim Walz outside of Manhattan Beach Lodge on May 9, 2025, during Governor's Fishing Opener events.

CROSSLAKE, Minn. — In its 77 years, the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener was never in Crosslake on the Whitefish Chain, specifically Cross Lake, until this year.

ST. PAUL — The 2025 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will take place in Crosslake. On Thursday, Jan. 2, the governor’s office announced that the 77th Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener ...