Storified by Michael Olson · Mon, May 13 2013 04:39:46

28" walleye #walleye #openingweekend #river #hog instagram.com/p/ZOSjrsSgm1/ · Wade aamodt

Norm Haukos catching sunset walleye from shore in a 30-acre farm-country pond in Big Stone County. #NotNorthWoods pic.twitter.com/oaKGlfd77d · Dave Orrick

First walleye of the season. Monster 7". #mnopener #fishing instagram.com/p/ZNt5PnhwuA/ · Tony Barlow

Lake of the Woods: 3:33 No fish; 3:36 3 Walleye. #fishingopener w/ @mikey072 & @ryksd pic.twitter.com/7M5OUn8c2l · Doron Clark

27 inch walleye pic.twitter.com/1pNMrL6GeX · Nathan Sikorski

Well, well, well..hello there #walleye pic.twitter.com/5GKFi7xxxb · Ryan Canfield

May 11, ice on Vermilion for the walleye opener. instagram.com/p/ZLp8MDnpq4/ · Rob

Bobber down! #walleye pic.twitter.com/C0zb1pxSDa · Bill Hornung

I spy Wanda the Walleye. She survived the #FishingOpener!! pic.twitter.com/AZFhZWDG5F · Reese Ling

Ice covered much of Southwestern Minnesota and South Dakota as a large multi-day winter storm plowed through the Midwest.

Storified by Michael Olson · Wed, Apr 10 2013 09:34:48

@Earth_Pics ice storm in South Dakota. In April none the less. pic.twitter.com/O2RD5HxatC · Nick P

Winter storm slams Worthington. mprne.ws/jW3Vd

— Minnesota Today · Wed, Apr 10 2013 09:21:05

Approximately 90% percent of the city of Worthington is without power and 911 is starting to receive calls for help with sheltering.

— Minnesota HSEM · Wed, Apr 10 2013 07:10:00

RT @shawncable: Downtown Sioux Falls. Not good. #sdwx #ice twitpic.com/ci5yfv · KSFY News

Sioux Falls ice storm #siouxfalls #icestorm #iceicebaby pic.twitter.com/yQyJN5qCDH · Taylor Klinke

This weather is like Jurassic Park. The only difference is we're running from trees and ice not dinosaurs. #sdspring pic.twitter.com/XNyVKYdfgf · Emily Maurer

April showers bring ice rain. #notmayflowers pic.twitter.com/zojZtQ8mVf · mace walgrave

Ice storm = trees splitting in half. pic.twitter.com/BJ4AZxTKPO · Hans Hoeg

Ice pic.twitter.com/ZjrQQ3jlU5 · Kari Gusso

My poor little apple tree didn't make it through the ice storm. pic.twitter.com/7sbuw0Cmaf · Janna Farley

Storified by Michael Olson · Fri, Feb 15 2013 06:49:53

Slow commute, but dang is it pretty out there. Underneath it all I do love winter. (Not to say I couldn't go for a beach right now...) #focusingonlife #instamuse #ssevolve #minnesota · alisonbents

After days of below zero temps Minnesotans embraced warmer weather and a fresh coat of snow.

Storified by Michael Olson · Mon, Jan 28 2013 06:04:16

#mn #snow http://pic.twitter.com/UnHBKvjq · REE

First new snow in a long time & decent temps=first to the sledding hill! #blazingtrail http://pic.twitter.com/oUa2Ce2V · Todd DeMerit

Snow on the trees. Snow on the ground. No snow on walkways. Thanks, Auggie Grounds Crew! http://pic.twitter.com/XTaSdJB1 · Augsburg College

I see snow! (On the way to Minneapolis) http://pic.twitter.com/SWSBKDRa · Audun Utengen

Beautiful winter morning. 31 degrees and fresh snow. #chooseyourattitude http://pic.twitter.com/jIZjmOr2 · Meri Jo Tepe

Good morning! Buenos Dias! A Limpiar la Nieve! Snow Shoveling! That is why we love Minnesota! Que tengan un lindo Dia http://pic.twitter.com/WGb7e3u4 · Gustavo Rosso

Nothing like a nice fresh layer of snow on the ground #winter #minneSNOWta http://pic.twitter.com/8IR2BfjV · Erik Kringen

RT @froggylow: Qs footprint in the snow fack http://pic.twitter.com/nktHHhgM · QZQzuentinWatts

Pushing that snow #minnesnowta http://pic.twitter.com/UI3r8Is9 · Derek

Yep just got the morning paper jammed in the snow plow #sodumb #why http://pic.twitter.com/bgKLYoiK · Nathan Hicken

Snow sculpture at Minnesota State Fairgrounds http://pic.twitter.com/btz77Jih · Jeff Reisdorfer

Minne-snow-ta it is. http://pic.twitter.com/zIf7ewbt · Michael L. Treat

Minnesotans chimed in as the proceedings of President Obama's second Inauguration unfolded in Washington.

Storified by Michael Olson · Mon, Jan 21 2013 11:07:34

Beautiful, classy and stylish power couple! #inaug2013 #inauguration #obama #dc · ART

Our view thanks to our great friends #inaug2013 · jmalenard

"While these truths may be self evident, they have never been self executing."#inaug2013

— Emily Hinds · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:09:29

"...we possess all the qualities that this world without boundaries demands: youth and drive; diversity and openness..." YES. #inaug2013

— Nance Lee · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:18:52

I #hope these next four years can bring #change to our #debt policies. We need to move #forward and put politics aside. #USA #Inaug2013

— Johanna Conrad · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:29:39

"...lasting peace does not require perpetual war." #inaug2013

— Katie Dalager · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:02:07

YAY! YAY! RT @NARAL We are looking forward to four more years with #prochoice president! Our statement on #inaug2013: http://bit.ly/11LJXbE

— NARAL Pro-Choice MN · Mon, Jan 21 2013 09:45:07

Amazing to see President Obama be sworn in for his second term. Thanks to all who came out on this cold day! #Inaug2013 http://pic.twitter.com/yCx8WdDZ · Betty McCollum

Great @maddow quote: "Measure of our civic ambition to have our national anthem difficult to sing." #inaug2013 #msnbc

— Christina Jackson · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:27:38

Pic of the 1st openly bisexual member of Congress at #inaug2013. Today is so great. RT @kyrstensinema Inauguration! http://pic.twitter.com/LAmwyasO · eryn

I'm proud to have @BarackObama as my President. #inaug2013

— Sydney Glup · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:27:37

Inauguration Day. #ProudAmerican #inaug2013

— Jen Fox · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:21:12

When was the last time a Minnesota item on an Inauguration menu? #inaug2013

— F. Quick · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:19:46

RT @kierstenyoung: Say what you want about President Obama, he is an amazing speaker. #inaug2013 #Inauguration

— Callie T · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:12:29

New Road trip: Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall--who's in? #inaug2013 #ontheshouldersofheroes

— Julie Tilsen · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:06:42

I'm excited to see what Obama will do in his second term #POTUS #inaug2013

— Cully Powers · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:10:25

Cornel West comments on how Obama takes the oath on MLK's Bible: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96d_CzrfxsM #MLK #inaug2013

— krlx radio · Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:19:21

#picstitch #Beyoncé singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the #inaug2013 Jan 21.2013 #USA #Barack #obama · Mike Adams

Constitutional amendments defining marriage and adding photo identification requirements among some of the matters to be decided by Minnesotans on Tuesday November 6th.

Storified by Michael Olson · Sat, Nov 03 2012 11:32:58

Rick Nolan firing up the people of Duluth. "We will protect Medicare and Social Security!" http://pic.twitter.com/svKrfdQ7 · Minnesota DFL Party

Stopped in Wadena earlier today to chat with folks ready to GOTV for Team Cravaack. #mncd8 #mn08 http://pic.twitter.com/oRagmAZc · Chip Cravaack

With the #VoteNo X2 crew over I-35W at 40th St. Winning the honk vote! Thanks to @CamilleGage1 for organizing!! http://pic.twitter.com/HRJ7wVhi · Scott Dibble

HELLO KITTY FOR PRESIDENT 2012! Remember to vote this Tuesday november 6th! http://twitpic.com/b9rne0 · Sanrio MOA

.@hboothtobin is literally moving an undecided voter to a no vote right. now. Got em! #senditback #VoteNo http://pic.twitter.com/peIaD9lR · Jane Booth-Tobin

#MN06 candidates Bachmann/Graves in @dailycircuit studio before this hour's debate: http://twitpic.com/b9f11c · Tom Weber

St. Cloud is ready to re-elect Sen. @amyklobuchar, send Jim Graves to Congress & help DFL win back majorities! #goDFL http://pic.twitter.com/v3xsxy0a · Minnesota DFL Party

Bachmann arrives to cheers. And jeers from Graves camp http://pic.twitter.com/INIjDAWW · Megan Boldt

Graves' supporters bring these Bachmann signs to 1st #mn06 debate http://pic.twitter.com/u6t9PNOc · Martiga Lohn

Go Tim!! MT @MN4allfamilies: GOP Rep. Tim Kelly is with us in Moorhead for the 1st stop of Day 2 of MN #VoteNO Tour! http://pic.twitter.com/NTaIw9mM · Sarah Strong-Belisle

Newspapers who have urged Minnesotans to #VoteNo - 10. Newspapers who have urged Minnesotans to #VoteYes - ZERO http://pic.twitter.com/I0Z5pQTz · Kate Brickman

Cool lit piece RT @SNienow: Look what came in today's paper! http://yfrog.com/ob2khbfj #VoterID #PhotoID #sd32 #fb · Sam Larson

@RepSteveSimon on stage as #MPR's #VoterID debate starts. Check it out at http://mprne.ws/eTH8b. #MnLeg #StribPol http://pic.twitter.com/SlfQfHFd · Abou Amara

Graves arrives at debate http://pic.twitter.com/iXdwFGAD · Eric Roper

No question who's the correct vote on this portion of the ballot. Thanks for the freebie, MN! http://pic.twitter.com/fmJXouK0 · Erin O'Connor

Heavy and sustained thunder and lightning woke many in the Twin Cities early this morning. As people emerged from their homes downed trees were discovered in the storm's path.

Storified by Michael Olson · Tue, Jun 19 2012 06:42:18

The neighbors tree fell. http://twitpic.com/9y62lq · Big Man On Campus

Hey Der tree http://pic.twitter.com/IfTXIVe1 · Laura Lehrer

We lost our best tree :( http://pic.twitter.com/yYdVB9E4 · Ken Price

My tree... http://pic.twitter.com/ShK85UHK · Tristan Gerber

Jeff Gjersvik caught this great lightning strike on camera last night in Chaska! http://twitpic.com/9xzs60 · Laura Betker

Lightning behind clouds= awesome http://pic.twitter.com/LEKshRsz · Adam Voehl

@MinnesotaProbz Lightning storms that keep everyone awake... Because everyone is outside watching http://pic.twitter.com/IfwQGjVM · Natalie Lanners

An appeals court in Minnesota is allowing AT&T to build a 450-foot cell tower that will be visible from within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Storified by Michael Olson · Mon, Jun 18 2012 16:34:48

Court allows AT&T cell tower near BWCA

by Madeleine Baran, Minnesota Public Radio ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has decided to allow AT&T to build a 450-foot...

We suffered a setback today in the BWCAW cell tower lawsuit, but remain resolved to protect the wilderness. Statement: http://www.friends-bwca.org/2012/06/court-of-appeals-rules-in-favor-of-cell-tower-at-edge-of-bwcaw/

— Friends of the BWCAW · Mon, Jun 18 2012 12:01:13

WTH. Now the courts are allowing AT&T to put a giant flashing tower right next to the BWCA. Nothing says "wilderness" like blinking lights?

— Tony Yarusso · Mon, Jun 18 2012 12:02:00

Common sense & safety prevail / AT&T welcomes ruling on cellphone tower near BWCA | http://StarTribune.com http://www.startribune.com/local/159431235.html #mnleg

— Tom Steward · Mon, Jun 18 2012 12:09:18

Sky falling/sux 2B green: prayer vigil ahead for the BWCA viewscape? Appeals court rules on tower. http://v.gd/LLI7E1

— Terry Stone · Mon, Jun 18 2012 13:15:58

RT @aaronklemz: My take on the cell tower decision this morning | Appeals court reverses decision prohibiting mega-tower next to BWCA: http://left.mn/2012/06/appeals-court-reverses-decision-prohibiting-mega-tower-next-to-bwca/

— Friends of the BWCAW · Mon, Jun 18 2012 12:13:58

Absolutely not. Our quiet, untouched spaces are vanishing...this is disappointing.

— Jill Evenson Abenth · Mon, Jun 18 2012 09:45:37

Absolutely. If you don't want a cellphone don't bring one. If I get in trouble out there I want to be able to communicate.

— Rebecca Laplante · Mon, Jun 18 2012 09:50:58

As someone who wants to use his cell phone while *near* the BWCA, yes, this is great news.

— Brian Brown · Mon, Jun 18 2012 09:52:45

if you really must communicate while in the BW rent a SPOT or satellite phone. As to cell phone use near the BW, building more, smaller, non-intrusive towers would have worked just fine. I hardly think AT&T can't afford to do this, but they chose to spend money in the courts rather than working for a solution that would have benefited everyone.

— Edgewood Smith · Mon, Jun 18 2012 09:59:17

Since it will be on private land outside the BWCA, I agree with the ruling, it is a property rights issue.

— T.S. Bye · Mon, Jun 18 2012 10:10:30

This is very disappointing! We don't need so much "progress" What is wrong with areas without cell phones! As a person who lives up here next to the BWA I'm very saddened by their ruling!

— Jen Bushmaker · Mon, Jun 18 2012 10:13:04

Please remember that this tower is NOT for bwca visitors. It is for the residents in the area. We are not talking about building a tower ON BWCA land (or a McDonalds/bank like Jeff mentioned). Next, the city of Ely will be forced to turn off their lights after dark because they are ruining the BWCA experience because of light polution. Are you seeing the logic now?

— Chris Zigs Ellerbroek · Mon, Jun 18 2012 10:56:34

Thank goodness, now I can tweet about the untouched wilderness from my canoe. *sarcasm*

— Laurel Richmond · Mon, Jun 18 2012 12:25:47

goodbye cell phone service, hello nature #bwca

— Gabriella Fortuna · Mon, Jun 18 2012 12:23:54

Thank the Good Lord for the beauty of this scenery. Absolutely breathtaking. #BWCA http://pic.twitter.com/t3T2txJ0 · Chelsey Falzone

Walker foes launched a gubernatorial recall effort after the Republican governor diminished collective bargaining in the Badger State.

Storified by Michael Olson · Wed, Jun 06 2012 06:21:04

Urban and union strongholds went to Barrett, all else Walker country. http://bit.ly/NGoreQ #wirecall http://yfrog.com/obhrsqp · Michael Olson

Governor Walker at the victory rally http://pic.twitter.com/ijpH0iSD · Trevor Casterline

Tom Barrett, just after conceding to Scott Walker. Tribune's Scott Strazzante gets the picture. http://yfrog.com/j2eaitqj · ColonelTribune

Pandemonium as Walker is projected the winner. #WIrecall http://pic.twitter.com/2zBxsOVf · Bonnie Shelton

Walker crowd in Waukesha cheers early results http://twitpic.com/9t8ujx · John Croman

Celebrating Walker's WIN! #WIRECALL #WIRIGHT http://pic.twitter.com/xApUDZoY · Katie Johnson

Thank you Scott Walker for your leadership, courage, and commitment to your word. Congratulations #Wisconsin! http://twitpic.com/9t911g · Steve M. Albers

This perfectly describes this silly #WIrecall #Walker #HAHA http://twitpic.com/9t90wr · Drew TZ

Democrats may seek voting records in all 72 counties - JSOnline

The spokesman for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin said Tuesday that lawyers for the party had sent advisory open records requests to th...

Crowd at Waukesha County Expo Center in wild celebration. According to this crowd, Scott Walker has won. http://pic.twitter.com/SyOEx3Nx · WTDY News

Just got really quiet here at the capitol as Barrett supporters see MSNBC calls recall for Walker http://twitpic.com/9t949x · Phil Levin

Walker supporter on Capitol Square. #WIrecalls #wivote http://pic.twitter.com/pH5RX5Na · Meagan Wedgewood

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Report: Robocalls falsely telling petition signers they don't have to vote

You have to vote if you want to participate in today's election, even if you signed the petition to recall Gov. Scott Walker. The Governm...

President Barack Obama is in Minnesota Friday to speak at Honeywell and to raise money for his campaign.

Storified by Michael Olson · Fri, Jun 01 2012 12:47:56

RT @stribrooks: Obama arrives, congratulates MN on keeping the #Vikings. http://pic.twitter.com/3eZxE6pd · Minnesota AFL-CIO

President Barack Obama http://instagr.am/p/LVqeGtvvc3/ · Erik Springer

Obama: Hello, Golden Valley!

— Patrick Kessler · Fri, Jun 01 2012 10:17:35

Obama: We can't fully control what happens in rest of world. But we can control things at home, create jobs and grow economy.

— The UpTake · Fri, Jun 01 2012 10:23:31

Obama says Congress should pass his jobs plan. "There's no excuse for it," he said.

— tomscheck · Fri, Jun 01 2012 10:24:29

"Four more years," some in audience shout out. Obama: "We've got responsibilities that are bigger than an election."

— Jennifer Brooks · Fri, Jun 01 2012 10:24:54

Obama says Congress should have passed a bill that would have put construction workers back to work repairing roads, bridges and runways.

— tomscheck · Fri, Jun 01 2012 10:25:59

Obama says the nation's infrastructure needs fixing. "Remember that bridge here in Minnesota" he said referencing the I-35W bridge.

— tomscheck · Fri, Jun 01 2012 10:26:36

President Obama renews call for extension for clean energy tax credits. References Honeywell

— tomscheck · Fri, Jun 01 2012 10:28:44

Obama: Make it easier to refinance home mortgages.

— Patrick Kessler · Fri, Jun 01 2012 10:27:05

Obama: Long past time we starte encouraging companies to bring jobs back to MN. Calls on Congress to end tax breaks that move jobs overseas.

— Jennifer Brooks · Fri, Jun 01 2012 10:30:09

Obama: I believe that no one who fights for this country should ever have to fight for a job when they come home. (Wild applause.)

— Jennifer Brooks · Fri, Jun 01 2012 10:30:41

POTUS!!! #economy #Obama http://pic.twitter.com/ntkEKPsr · Dan Pollock