 The President's budget proposal eliminates public media funding. Learn how you can help at lptv.org slash action. It may still be chilly outside, but it's time to slip on your golfing shoes and hit some balls to get ready for the upcoming golf season. Madden's driving range in Brainerd is the first driving range in the area to open its doors to those who are itching to get back out on the course. The driving range is part of Madden's resort and is located near Gull Lake. Now, while the cool weather doesn't always mean golf, the people at Madden say it's never too early to get ready and start practicing. Well, we normally try to get going right when the snow's gone out here. And, you know, the forecast isn't the greatest this weekend, but, you know, with the last couple of weeks was kind of teasing us and, you know, St. Cloud and Minneapolis had some stuff open. We just said, enough, enough, let's just get open and hit some balls. So now the course will stay open through the summer months until the end of October. And if you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.