Little progress has been made despite 40 years of cleanup on Leech Lake Reservation. Locals fear for the health of surrounding lakes and the Mississippi River downstream.

Taylor Spraungel is a busy man come spring. His favorite fish, lake run rainbow trout or steelhead, are busy running up Lake Superior tributaries. He guides for steelhead in spring and fall seasons.

Big Stone Lake State Park occupies prime lakefront property on the eastern shore. The park offers hiking trails that take you ...