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27th Annual Take a Kid Fishing Event is June 18

The Lake of the Woods Chapter of Take A Kid Fishing will host its 27th annual event on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Sportsman’s Lodge on Lake of the Woods. The event aims...

As recreational boating season kicks off, a reminder to make safety...

Anglers have been a common sight on waterways across Minnesota, but lakes and rivers are about to become much busier as the summer season ramps up. “Everyone who uses the...

County Board schedules work session scheduled to review county...

At their May 27th commissioners meeting, after the Auditor/Treasurer’s presentation of claims, an agenda item to review the county’s policy on revenue and expenditures...

Obituary for Ina Adele Nesmoe, age 93

This world lost a precious woman when Ina Adele Nesmoe passed away at Lakewood Health Center in Baudette, MN on May 20, 2025. She lived to the age...

Obituary forMary (Battles) Friesner, age 88

Mary (Battles) Friesner joined family in heaven when she passed May 29, 2025 at the Warroad Senior Living Center at the age of 88.Mary was raised...

Obituary for Louise Josephine (Siracuse) Menk, age 94

Louise Josephine (Siracuse) Menk, born to Joseph and Lena (Pictaggi) Siracuse on September 8, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois.She spent her first 21...

Salute 2024

Making clay pots. Photo by Jeni Krause

5th Graders visit Manitou Mounds

During the final weeks of 5th grade, Mrs. Nylander's and Mrs. Krause's class took a field trip to the Manitou Mounds, also known as...

Kindergarten and Smokey Bear. Photo by Camille Massaro

DNR visits Lake of the Woods School

Lake of the Woods School would like to thank Kevin Dorow for organizing an afternoon where students could come and explore some DNR equipment,...

Lake of the Woods School Honor Roll Quarter 4 School Year 2024-2025

A Honor Roll | GRADE 6 | Lacie Ferrier | Owen Fuller | Lillian HasbargenAnnika Mattison | Aunika Nylander | Kit PattonQuinnley Roth | Danika Sandahl | Denary ThompsonCinnia...

HUGE Downsizing Sale Friday, June 6 – 1-5 pm Saturday, June 7 – 9 am – 1 pm ½ price at noon at the Moose Lodge. Ice auger, women’s golf clubs, wood cabinet, TVs, shop vac,...

Community Focus

Scout Troop 62 attends Spring Camporee at Camp Nushka on Cass Lake

Local Scout Troop 62 participated in a Pioneering weekend at Camp Nushka with the Northern Lights Council, Northern Lakes District, and Voyageurs...

Speaking of Faith

My heart is heavy. I just got a phone call and was informed that a girlfriend just had a death in her family. In February, he went to a men's retreat and had emotional...

26th Annual ALS Walk/Run is July 19

The annual Roseau ALS Walk/Run is scheduled for July 19 at 8 a.m. in Roseau City Park. This year, we are celebrating the 26th anniversary of this event. The races start...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Wed, June 4 – Chicken noodle soup, egg salad sandwich, fruit/dessertThu, June 5 – Biscuits and gravy,...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Please note that if the school is closed due to bad weather we will be closed too.Wed, May 28 – Cheesy...

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

10 Years Ago (2015)The Baudette-Lake of the Woods Chamber of Commerce had a full day of fun for the entire family at Willie Walleye Day scheduled for Saturday, June 6, in...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

20 Years Ago (2005) There were 63 students receiving diplomas from L/W High School. Co-valedictorians were Peter Christensen and Chris Heinrich. Salutatorian was...

Harry's House

Lake of the Wood School Board Minutes

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390 ...

Lake of the Woods County Board Commissioners Proceedings

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS May 13, 2025 pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10 ...

Lake of the Woods School Board Special Meeting

Special School Board MeetingDate: June 10, 2025Time: 5:00 PM Location: District OfficePurpose: Review and discussion of school district budgets for FY2025 and...

Lake of the Woods Bears Sub Section Track Results

The Bears Track and Field teams traveled to Bagley on Thursday, May 22, to participate in the Subsection 8A East Track and Field Championships. It...

Kaylee Pieper will head to State Competition for 100 meter hurdles. Photo by Katie Pieper

Bears host Section 8A championship, Kaylee Pieper earns trip to State

The Bears qualifiers for the Section 8A Track and Field Championships competed on their home track last week. The Bears were the host of the...

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

The bite continues to be red-hot on Lake of the Woods, with walleyes and saugers providing plenty of action across many areas! Whether you're...

History: Rainy Lake House #85

John Tanner was asked by the leaders of the Hudson Bay contingent to lead their men to the Red River to hunt Buffalo, as their winter provisions were...

Ask a Trooper: 100 Deadliest Days

Question: I caught part of the news the other night and heard something about the 100 deadliest days. Can you get me more information on that? Answer: I certainly can....

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