More than 40 outbreaks of norovirus — sometimes called "stomach flu" — have been reported to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) so far this December, almost twice the...

At the last regular Baudette City Council meeting for 2024, council members heard from City of Baudette City Resident Ken Cocker, who expressed his concerns for many area...

At their December 17th meeting, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners passed a county-wide Cannabis Ordinance. The county Planning Commission was in...

Our loving mother and wife, Merideth Ann Holmquist, 78, of Neche, ND and Baudette, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Bemidji, MN,...

 Rodney O. Dally passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 15, in Athol, Idaho, where he was living with his granddaughter, Jennifer. Services for Rodney will be held at...

Wallace William Beyer was born in South Dakota on May 17th, 1939, to William and Elda (Holler) Beyer.   Wally fought a battle with Leukemia for...

Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,016 degrees to 1,696 students at the end of the fall 2024 semester. Among the graduations were Baudette students  Laura...

Lake of the Woods Music Department presented a Choir Concert on Monday, December 16th, in the Lake of the Woods School Auditorium. Parents,...

Breakfast:NO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAKLunch:NO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAK

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Often the losses one endures as they age (loss of loved ones, independence, physical health or social isolation) can lead to feelings of loneliness, sadness, frustration,...

Recognizing the risks posed by extreme weather, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a grant opportunity to help eligible producers make their...

Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they can also hide dangerous pests. Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our...

Minnesota could save lives and Minnesotans could avoid an estimated 10,000 strokes per year through stroke prevention efforts, according to recently updated national stroke...

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, Dec 25, CLOSED MERRY...

20 Years Ago (2004)The DNR was to hold two open houses in January. They welcomed input on proposed motor vehicle use classification and forest road and trail designations...

10 Years Ago (2014)A ruling classified MN wolves as threatened after a federal judge’s decision to immediately reinstate the Endangered Species Act protections for gray...

20 Years Ago (2004)George and Doris Taylor were the winners of the Festival of Lights Lighting and Display contest.Glenn Reierson, 82, passed away on Nov. 23rd. In 1946,...

  COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS                                                                     November 26, 2024      pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10the published...

  CALL FOR BIDSLegal Publishing Sealed bids will be received by, County Auditor/Treasurer, Lake of the Woods County, through Friday, January 3, 2024; bids will be opened on...

                    2025 LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD MEETING DATESJanuaryTuesday, January 7 (Organizational Meeting)             9:00 a.m. Government Center,...

On the South Shore...  Ice fishing is in full swing across the south shore of Lake of the Woods, with resorts and outfitters reporting increasing...

With fresh snow in many parts of the state, anglers and others recreating on the ice must keep in mind that snow can hinder ice-making and cover up potentially dangerous...

Speedball Women's Bowling LeagueMonday, December 16, 2024Week 11Standings:Lakewood: 26 ½ Wins, 17 ½ LossesLegion Legends: 24 ½ Wins, 19 ½ LossesPin Pals: 20 Wins, 24...

Carla Hagen shared this story she wrote on December 12, 2011, with our NLR readersOn Friday, December 2, Ella and I load up her car, complete with a baby seat for Stefan,...

Happy birthday to a special cousin, Connie Robinson, on December 27th. Have a wonderful day. Happy birthday to a special great nephew, Brady Wilmer, on December 30th. Have...

With the holidays upon us, I wanted to share a message about distracted driving. Here is some information we recently shared on our Department of Public Safety blog.“It was...

Jesus’ birth was symbolic of the journey that he would take during his life’s ministry. In Luke 2:7, we read about Jesus’ birth, “And she gave birth to her firstborn son...