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Minnesota fishing history on view in Little Falls

Long before Minnesota was christened the Land of 10,000 Lakes, its inhabitants fished its plentiful waterways.
Its 5,400 game fish lakes and 15,000 miles of fishable streams and rivers make the state an angler's dream.
"I have so many good memories of fishing. I really enjoy it," Al Baert said. "I have grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they like to fish, too."
Baert, of Sartell, is a lifelong angler and the co-founder of the Minnesota Fishing Museum in Little Falls. He believes fishing is an important part of Minnesota's history. The thousands of anglers who headed out for this month's walleye opener would likely agree.
"It's a part of our heritage," Baert said.
In many Minnesota families, the fishing tradition has been lovingly handed down from one generation to the next. Favorite fishing stories become family folklore. Sweet spots are carefully guarded secrets.
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