It’s classic midsummer on Lake of the Woods, and the fishing is living up to its world-class reputation. Right now, anglers are catching walleyes...

         In the Summer of 1818, John Tanner left Plantation Island in what was described as a small Birch Bark Canoe, bound for the States. he didn’t go straight south,...

 Happy birthday to a very special grandson, Levi Ravndalen, on July 13th. We were never so blessed as the day you were born. Love you. Have an amazing day. Happy birthday...

Continuing from the June 25th article on the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): A few more projects were completed in the Lake...

In 1965, my family moved from the suburbs of Chicago to Clearwater, Florida.  Suddenly, my tenth-grade slicked-back Chicago hair was no longer cool; the weather was always...

Question: I heard some talk about a new law of July 1st that allows motorcycles to drive through traffic. Can you explain this as a lot of my friends are talking but I...

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report — Fishing Remains Excellent!Fishing continues to be outstanding on Lake of the Woods. Whether you’re jigging,...

Happy birthday to a special brother, Rodney Sorrels, on July 4th. Have a great day. Happy 17th birthday to a very special great-grandson, Ryan Lee, on July 8th. We were...

Question: Can you write about airbags? I know you just wrote an article about it being best for kids to ride in the back seat. I know airbags are an issue for kids in the...

 John Tanner was Tomahawked directly atop the crown of his head; the assailant, White Bird, was an accomplice of his Mother-in-law, a man he had “tangled” with before. He...

Happy birthday to a special nephew, Brock Sargent, on July 1st. Have a great day. Happy birthday to a special great-nephew, Lincoln Grugal, on July 1st. Have a great...

In the Winter of 1817/18, John Tanner had harvested what was termed “a large number of Bison” that would leave his Family well provisioned.  Late in the season, his wife,...

Question: I heard something about kids needing to ride in the back seat if possible. What is the age on that?Answer: Back on August 1, 2024, there were new car seat...

     During July the morning sky hosts three bright planets, each following its own path.     As the month begins, Venus is a beacon low in the southeast. Our sister planet...

Continuing from last week’s article on the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), by 1936 government funding was leading the way...