The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to extend brown trout catch and release regulation to the entire Vermillion River to provide regulation consistency. A meeting about this proposal will take place at Hastings City Hall on Oct. 4.

Input can be easily submitted using an online survey (open through Oct. 17).

For additional details or to comment directly on the proposal, contact the area fisheries office via phone, email or mail. Comments on proposals will be accepted through Oct. 31. Any changes would take effect spring of 2023.

Please contact Jon Hansen at jon.hansen@state.mn.us (link sends email) or 651-259-5239 if you have questions about input opportunities or to submit general input. Input may also be mailed to Fishing regulations/Jon Hansen, Box 20, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155.

Join us for an open house celebrating of the work of Minnesota Water Steward volunteers!

Newly certified Stewards, seasoned Stewards, program partners, and supporters are all welcome!

Come explore the capstone projects of graduating stewards, share your own projects, network with your fellow Stewards, and spend the evening in the good company of others working to improve the health of our waters. This is a fun and casual event with speakers, best management practice tours, and a food truck, all to celebrate Stewards and their efforts.

This event is free, but capacity is somewhat limited so please RSVP on the Freshwater website.