Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Fishing ReportSpring fishing at Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River continues to heat up with expanding open...

Happy birthday to a special nephew, Ken Wilmer, on April 24th. Have a great day. Happy birthday to a very special granddaughter, Tiffany Runnel,s on April 30th. We were...

“Toward a more perfect union” acknowledges bringing people together in our communities remains a work-in-progress and requires continuing effort. This monthly column...

Question: I have a question for you. We are looking at renting a moving truck and I noticed it doesn’t have a rearview mirror since the back in blocked by the box of the...

Human civilizations are like a bundle of rubber bands. Each band represents a person and they come in all different lengths, shades, and elasticities. Each band partakes in...

         Major Stephen Long retired from his successful Western Exploration afterwards turning to various Nation building endeavors in the settled part of the United States...

Spring fishing at Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River is in full swing with excellent access and multiple fisheries firing on all cylinders....

Question: We are starting to see a lot more fog with springtime. Can you provide some advice for driving in those types of conditions?Answer: This is a great topic. Here is...

Happy birthday to a very special grandson, Robert Runnels, on April 17th. We were never so blessed as the day you were born. Love you. Have an amazing day. Happy birthday...

         There was what was termed a “curious parallel” between Dr. McLoughlin's oldest son and John Tanner, both were separated from their parents' home and thrust into an...

When I worked at Marvins, I drove over Blueberry Hill twice a day and was relatively lucky.  My sole encounter with a deer cost me a six-dollar...

To the Editor:Minnesota deer hunters pay a hidden fifty-cent “wolf tax” on every license and antlerless permit. Minnesota Statutes § 97A.075, subdivision 1(c) is crystal...

The Rainy River walleye season is open through April 14th and fishing has been excellent.  With water temps at about 36.5 degrees, and a positive...

Spring is slowly arriving, and the focus at Lake of the Woods has shifted to open water fishing on the Rainy River. Ice fishing for the most part...

Happy birthday to a very special friend, Louise Schreiner, on April 14th. Have an amazing day. Celebrating birthdays this week are Sandy Fish, Dennis Barrie, Cara Hanson,...