Some anglers write off August as the "dog days" of summer when it comes to walleye fishing.  A common theme on many bodies of water are weeds, warm...

The International Bridge connects us with our neighbors to the North, and has done so since its opening on the 30th of July, 1960, 66 years ago nearly to the day. However,...

Happy anniversary to a very special couple, Nate and Jenna Leigh Wasvick on August 3rd. Love you. Have an amazing day. Happy 50th anniversary to Arlyn and Bobby Stewart on...

         The Iroquois were thought to be the first hunters and trappers in the Great Rivers country; they were over two thousand miles from their Homeland.  They were...

Question: I saw your recent article about the visually impaired and white canes. I don’t think a lot of people are aware of something similar for the hearing impaired. Can...

This year, August serves a smorgasbord of celestial delights in both the morning and evening skies.     In the west, Venus is still bright, though steadily sinking into the...

The Tour de France bicycle race, and the anniversary of my Date of Separation from active duty, happen this time every year.  And those events are an annual reminder of a...

Fishing has been very good on Lake of the Woods, and the numbers tell the story. Some years, anglers have to sift through small walleyes and...

Happy birthday to a very special great-granddaughter, Lauren Kay Daignault, on July 25th. We were never so blessed as the day you were born. Love you. Have a fun-filled...

            One of the most popular – and certainly one of the largest – artifacts on the museum floor is the antique printing press. A 1908 flatbed Lee Pony Press, it...

            The Pattersons awoke at Finlay Forks. It smelled pleasantly of Indian tanned Moose hide and moccasins, traps hung from the walls, all the tools and outfit of a...

Question: Hello, I live in "cabin country," and it never fails, during the summer months, with the influx of traffic, there are always arguments regarding traffic "laws" or...

The summer patterns continue with great success on Lake of the Woods. The hot weather has the walleyes fired up and eating, and coolers are being...

With the reopening of the Historical Society, the board and staff wanted to shine a spotlight on the efforts of the people responsible for this magnificent renovation. In...

Now that the Fourth of July celebration is over, it might be a good time to review a few recent events that shape us: 1) Pope Leo just received the MEDAL OF LIBERTY from...