On the South Shore...  It’s mid-July, and the summer walleye patterns on Lake of the Woods are in full effect — and the fishing has been...

Happy 4th birthday to a very special great granddaughter, Lauren Daignault on July 25th. We were never so blessed as the day you were born. Love you. Have a fun-filled...

Many who live in Lake of the Woods County are busy making a living and do not have the time to give much attention to national politics, the stock market, or global...

Question: I was driving in the metro area the other day, and I witnessed a bus driving on the shoulder. Is this allowed?Answer: Transit buses and metro mobility buses are...

         John Tanner — safe with his family — was informed that his Brother Edward had traveled North towards the Red River, in seeking to find John. His direction went...

At their July 8th meeting, Court Recorder Susan Nye offered the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners a quick overview of who, in Minnesota, can legally perform...

 You’ve heard that the eyes are the window to the soul—but they’re also a window to your health. Healthy lifestyle choices like a balanced diet and physical activity not...

It was the summer of 1996, and our road was completely tore up and blocked off for widening, ditching, and paving.  For most of that summer, we had...

Question: Somebody was trying to tell me the other day that it’s ok to throw out their fruit peels along the highway, as they break down fairly quickly, and it shouldn’t be...

         Michigan Governor Lewis Cass learned enough about John Tanner to present the Press an account titled “A Captive Found”, which was dated August 2, 1818.  The...

Happy birthday to a special great-nephew, Bennett Wilmer, on July 18th, and to his mother, Katie Wilmer, on the 19th. I trust you will both have a great day. Happy birthday...

Watching the harrowing tragedy and loss of life because of the massive floods in central Texas reminded me that one can never be too prepared in an emergency. One...

As the county fair concludes, we at the Historical Society are pleased to say that our historical photography booth was a success, having made $55 and providing some fun...

It’s mid-July, and the fishing action on Lake of the Woods is nothing short of spectacular. From the Rainy River into Big Traverse Bay up to the NW...

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...