Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, released the following statement ahead of the Fishing Opener on Saturday:
"The Fishing Opener is a great Minnesota tradition, and I'm thrilled that Otter Tail County can show off our great lakes and businesses as the hosts of this year's event. I hope that while Governor Walz is here that he takes the time to really listen to the concerns from businesses and families in Greater Minnesota who have been so deeply harmed by his arbitrary and poorly planned executive orders. They feel like they've been ignored and shut out over the past year and this is a chance for the Governor to hear what people think outside the Saint Paul bubble."