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“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime”—Author Unknown

Believe it or not, the Kids Fishing Contest in Hackensack, Minnesota, is in its 14th season. Every Tuesday from now through August 24, kids will gather at Birch Lake, near the city park. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., kids can fish for prizes and participate in minnow races and a casting contest. There's also free sodas and hot dogs.

"Artists of Cass County" are on display through September in the Middle Ground Gallery at the Five Wings Arts Council office in Staples. The Five Wings Arts Council is one of eleven regional arts councils in Minnesota. It serves as a granting organization and supports the work of artists in Cass, Crow Wing, Wadena, Morrison, and Todd Counties.

Impress your friends and improve your short game at the same time. Building a putting green in your yard may be simpler than you think.

A quick surf of the Internet will turn up more advice and how-tos than you can possibly use.
• iHowd.com gives you complete instructions in five easy steps.

We all know that jogging is a healthy pursuit. Mix in a little "friendly competition" and you've created an event that's both physically and socially engaging. That's what you've got with the Nisswa Firecracker Run—an event designed to offer a fun, energizing way to spend a summer holiday Saturday in one of Lake Country's most beautiful settings.

Lake Country's natural summer beauty and warm weather are tailor-made for camping. So gather the family and spend a few days in the great outdoors.

Take advantage of summer's bounty by visiting one of Lake Country's many "U-Pick" farms. Fresh food is healthy food—and it doesn't get much fresher than if you pick it yourself!

Can kids have fun learning about science, technology, and life in general? Yes, if they become Junior Master Gardeners! A pilot project conducted last year proved that when youth get involved with gardening, they can increase their knowledge and skills while becoming interested in the horticulture industry.

Brush up your pet—and your photographic skills—and snap a photo of your pet "puttin' on the Ritz." It's time once again for the annual pet photo contest sponsored by the Headwaters Animal Shelter in Park Rapids.

The cities of Brainerd and Crosslake are celebrating Lake Country blossoms and gardens, and you can be part of it.