(KNSI) – The start of Minnesota’s tourism season will showcase the southern part of the state.
The 75th Annual Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will be in the Mankato area when Madison Lake hosts the event on May 12th and 13th.
Governor Tim Walz announced his hometown as the spot of the traditional opener on Monday. If reelected, he won’t have far to travel to the lake because it is only about 20 minutes east of the city. Walz’s presumed opponent Scott Jensen is from Sleepy Eye, also in southern Minnesota.
According to a release from the governor’s office, there are more than 150 lakes within a half hour of Mankato. There are also three state water trails and the region has more than 50 miles of paved walking and biking trails.
The annual Governor’s Fishing Opener has been held since 1948 to highlight the cultural and economic importance of the sport.
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