Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area - Popular Minnesota Ski Resort


Daniel Reardon earned his BA in economics at the University of Minnesota and operates as a co-CEO of the Otto Bremer Trust. As such, his duties include managing the Otto Bremer Trust’s investments. Daniel Reardon enjoys skiing in his free time.

Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area, a popular Minnesota destination for winter sports enthusiasts, consists of nine runs, including two difficult, three medium, and four easy ones. It typically opens in mid-November and doesn’t close until mid-March. Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area also has the snowmaking equipment that is essential to ensuring a good experience on the slopes and that permits it to remain open for a longer period of time.

For beginners, this location offers skiing and snowboarding lessons, but requires reservations in advance, unlike many other ski areas. While Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area is small, it is still a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders alike, ensured in part by its proximity to the Twin Cities.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Trout Fishing Basics for Beginners in Minnesota



With a BA in economics from the University of Minnesota, Daniel Reardon serves as a co-CEO of the Otto Bremer Trust and member of the Board of Directors of the Bremer Financial Corporation, a financial services entity owned by Bremer employees and the Otto Bremer Trust. In his spare time, Daniel Reardon enjoys fishing.

For a trout fishing beginner, some basic tactics can yield a more successful fishing trip. There is no need for expensive tackle, boat and motor, pH meter, or depth locator. A spin-casting outfit, night crawlers, boots, and a box of hooks are sufficient for trout fishing in Minnesota.

Three species of trout can be found in the southeast Minnesota trout streams, including rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Nightcrawlers are the most efficient type of bait for trout. After hooking half of your nightcrawler on either end, approach the water quietly and cast upstream, allowing the nightcrawler to drift back downstream naturally. If the water is somehow disturbed, move on to another pool of water.

The Otto Bremer Trust’s Twin Cities Focus

With responsibilities including the oversight of investments and management of the trust as per its trust instrument, Daniel Reardon serv...