frontenac pond

Pelicans proliferate on Pleasant Valley Lakelet, crane makes appearance

Apr 15, 2026

A great many pelicans were present on the southern portion of Pleasant Valley Lakelet (AKA Frontenac Pond) on April 10. Ben Threinen, who took this photo, said it’s the first time in about six years he’s seen such a large gathering on the pond. Back then they had congregated on the northern part of...

Beavers are helping, but Sportsman’s Club seeks permanent fix for Frontenac Pond

Oct 4, 2023

The Frontenac Sportsman’s Club is working to preserve Pleasant Valley Lakelet, popularly known as Frontenac Pond. The Frontenac Pond is a 90% Spring Feed Lake flowing into Wells Creek. Wells Creek then flows into the Mississippi River. Over the last 50 to 60 years Wells Creek has been depositing...

Great blue heron on Frontenac Pond

Apr 20, 2022

Lake City photographer Ben Threinen was watching for the return of pelicans on Frontenac Pond when he spotted this great blue heron.

Hundreds take to Frontenac Pond for fish and fun

Feb 16, 2022

The Frontenac Sportsman’s Club’s ice fishing contest on Saturday, Feb. 12, attracted hundreds of anglers and others for a chilly but eventful day on the ice of Frontenac Pond. The contest began at 1 p.m. and at 1:34 p.m. an announcement came over the loudspeaker that all of the 400 door prizes had...

Sheriff’s office: Unconscious man in vehicle just napping

Jan 26, 2022

Emergency services responded to a call on Frontenac Pond the morning of Jan. 21 of a male passed out in a running vehicle. According to the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office, one of the responding agencies, the person was just having a nap in the vehicle.

Pelicans visit area in droves on their spring migration

Apr 23, 2020

Just a few of the hundreds of pelicans on Frontenac Pond Sunday, according to Ben Threinen, who took this photo. He went back Monday and found only six were left. 

Hundreds turn out for modified fishing contest

Feb 12, 2020

About 200 anglers entered the Frontenac Sportsmans Club ice fishing contest in Frontenac Saturday. This year’s event was held in two locations after concerns led to a recommendation to keep cars and trucks off the ice. Money wheel, raffle drawings, egg toss, minnow eating, and other events took...

Pelicans on Frontenac pond

Apr 24, 2019

Lake City photographer Ben Threinen spotted many pelicans on Frontenac Pond late last week. Over the next few days the pelicans departed.

Ice fished

Feb 14, 2019

It was cold Saturday, Feb. 9, for the Frontenac Sportsmen Club ice fishing contest, but they fished anyway. Pictured are children’s ice fishing contest winners Isaac Kosek, (0.75 pound crappie), Caden Berg (0.35 pound crappie), and Lailah Drew (0.3 pound crappie). Adult results were: First place,...

On Frozen Pond: Frontenac holds annual ice fishing contest

Feb 14, 2018

Nearly 500 anglers participated in the annual Frontenac Ice Fishing Contest on Frontenac Pond Feb. 10.