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ST. PAUL, MINN. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will

host a free youth fishing derby Aug. 14 for youngsters age 14 and younger at

its Crosslake Recreation Area in Crosslake, Minn.



Participants must be at the main office by 8:30 a.m. to register. There will

be educational programs at

9 a.m. followed by fishing at 10 a.m.



The children must be present for the duration of the educational programs and

have an adult present to participate.



All fishing must be done from shore and within park boundaries. Participants

need to bring their own sunscreen and a fishing pole. Local merchants will

provide the prizes and soda pop.



[[In-content Ad]]The fishing derby will be held rain or shine. For more information, please

contact the park at (218) 692-2025.



The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, serves the American

public in the areas of environmental enhancement, navigation, flood damage

reduction, water and wetlands regulation, recreation sites and disaster

response. It contributes around $175 million to the five-state district

economy. The more than 638 employees work at more than 40 sites in five

upper-Midwest states. For more information, see www.mvp.usace.army.mil.

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