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August 12, 2025

Jean-Paul Tessier, Jody Hasbargen-Tessier, Pat and Jane LaValla pose for a photo after closing on the sale of North Border Realty. photo submitted.

North Border Realty Under New Ownership

Pat and Jane LaValla have sold North Border Realty of Baudette to Jean-Paul Tessier and Jody Hasbargen-Tessier. The sale was finalized on August 1,...

Warriors and Walleyes. photo by Rollin Bergman

Fallen Marine Honored: Warriors and Walleyes Event Celebrates 10th...

January 29, 1991, is a date that is seared in the minds of many people. On that day, Carol Bentzlin lost her husband of just 13 months. Barbara...

Baudette on Alert: Inmate's Escape Sparks Day-Long Manhunt and Chase

An inmate at the Lake of the Woods County Jail caused quite a stir and eventually a perilous situation when he walked away from the jail while on a break to smoke a...

Zippel Bay State Park to Host Archery in the Park, Perseid Meteor...

August 12, 2025

Zippel Bay State Park will be the host to two special events on Saturday, August 16. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., there will be Archery in the ParkMeet at the Big...

Employee Theft at Baudette Dollar General: Felony Charges Filed

August 12, 2025

Michelle Andrea Grenstiner, an employee at the Dollar General store in Baudette, has been charged with a felony charge of theft, according to court records. The complaint,...

CHI LakeWood Health Re-Opens Cardiac Rehab Program, Welcomes New...

August 12, 2025

CHI LakeWood Health is thrilled to announce the re-opening of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, effective immediately. After a temporary hiatus due to staffing...

Harry's House

Lake of the Woods Connection

Obituary forJanet F. (Classon) Mart, 81

August 14, 2025

The Story of Jan Janet F. (Classon) Mart arrived on this earth on 5/23/1944 in Fairmont, MN. Jan was the second of three children (always the...

Mable Caroline Nordlof, 93

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mable Caroline Nordlof, who passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 93. Mable was born...

Sherry Kay Paulseth, 79

Sherry Kay PaulsethAugust 20, 1945 – July 25, 2025Sherry Kay Paulseth, of Williams, Minnesota, peacefully went home to be with her Heavenly Father...

School Forest Storybook Trail Updated

August 12, 2025

The Storybook Trail has been updated by Mrs. Krause with a new book all about insects.She's also left a couple of identification cards for you to...

S.T.E.A.M Room at Lake of the Woods Schools in Need of Donations

August 12, 2025

S.T.E.A.M stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. A few years ago this space was created by Mrs. Krause and Mrs. Nylander for all elementary students to...

August 12, 2025

Huge LOW Humane Society garage sale at LOW Fairgrounds Friday, August 22nd, from 4-7, and Saturday, August 23rd, from 9-1. Sunday August 24th is ½ price from 9-1. There...

Community Focus

North Country Health Nuggets: Child and Teen Check ups

August 12, 2025

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) is a benefit for children in Minnesota who are eligible for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). These checkups are part of your child’s...

Ladyslipper Quilt Guild Plans Upcoming Events

August 12, 2025

The Lake of the Woods Ladyslipper Quilt Guild held its monthly meeting on Monday, August 4th. Our agenda was full!We have several upcoming events...

August is “Make-a-Will Month”

August 12, 2025

There are many things to consider when constructing one’s will, and one of the most important aspects to think about is who to leave assets to -...

August 12, 2025

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Wed, Aug 13 – Lasagna, veggies, fruit/dessertThu, Aug 14 – Fish, rice veggies, fruit/dessertFri, Aug 15 –...

Salute 2024

The Happy House

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

August 12, 2025

20 Years Ago (2005) Chris Dillman succeeded in biking to Brainerd, MN, averaging 16 miles per day and raising $700 for his Relay for Life team. Greg...

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

August 12, 2025

10 Years Ago (2015)Birchdale’s 24th annual North American Sturgeon Championship was scheduled for Saturday, August 15, out of the landing at Nelson Park in Birchdale.The...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

20 Years Ago (2005) County board members contributed to the cause for bringing in doctors to LakeWood Health Center and Altru Clinic, as it was stated, “What could...

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

August 14, 2025

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICELAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT / PLANNING COMMISSIONThere will be a Lake of the Woods County Board of Adjustment/Planning Commission...

Lake of the Woods County Board Agenda

August 11, 2025

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS206 8th Ave SE, Suite 234Baudette, MN ...

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report by Joe Henry Lake of the Woods...

August 12, 2025

On the South End – Big Traverse BayWalleye fishing is on fire this week, with the deep mud basin holding huge numbers of fish. Reports from anglers...

History: Rainy Lake House #95

August 12, 2025

North of Chicago, the Tanner Family heard from some Indians coming from the opposite direction that the swampy portage between the Chicago and Illinois was “very difficult”...

Lake of the Woods County Historical Society

August 12, 2025

Bix Caron, born in 1903 near Marshall, MN, was a well-known figure in Lake of the Woods County for many years. He worked as a mechanic in his youth, and along the way...

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