Extravaganza a "Go"

The annual Brainerd Jaycees Fishing Extravaganza, which attracts more than 10 thousand anglers, is a go for Saturday. 

Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl measured 18-22 inches of ice on Hole in the Day Bay on Gull Lake.  And, while he says there is no such thing as safe ice, he describes the sheet as "good ice." 

Among those on the ice Saturday will be Governor Mark Dayton.  Sheriff Dahl tells KLKS News, having the state's Chief Executive in the mix creates some challenges.  The State Patrol is in charge of the Governor's security, and Sheriff's deputies will assist.

Those wishing to avoid the congestion on Highway 371 Saturday may want to use County Road 77 to the west and County Road 4 to the east.

Proceeds from the event are distributed to many charities, including Camp Confidence.