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Thousands of trout released in in area

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently undertaken an initiative to stock trout in various water bodies across the region, according...

Two year contract offered to superintendent candidate

At a special meeting on May 8, 2025, the Lake of the Woods School Board unanimously agreed to offer a two-year contract to legally qualified and licensed Superintendent...

Potential State Record Sturgeon caught in Sportsman's Lodge tournament

The Annual Sturgeon Tournament hosted by Sportsman’s Lodge on Lake of the Woods may have produced a state record sturgeon. Once again, this...

Sharon Anderson, 81

Sharon Lee (Yakel) Anderson, 81, of Lincoln, NE, passed away at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln on Thursday, May 8, 2025, after a cardiac...

Rona' Anderson, 82

Rona’ Marie Cook Anderson passed away on February 22, 2025 at her home in Alexandria, Minnesota. Rona’ Marie Cook (Ronny) was born on January 31,...

Elmerna (Mern) Buegler, age 82

Elmerna (Mern) Buegler, 82

Elmerna Louise BueglerAugust 10, 1942 - February 20, 2025Elmerna (Mern) Buegler, 82, of Baudette, MN, passed away on February 20, 2025, at the...

Harry's House

Photo by Erik Tange

Lake of the Woods School Choir Concert

The Lake of the Woods music department had their last Choir concert and awards night on Wednesday, May 7. Participating were the 6th grade choir,...

Brant Baron, grade 12

Lake of the Woods Students of the Month

Brant has been chosen to be the Lake of the Woods Senior High“Student of the Month” for April 2025Brant’s Extracurricular Activities &...

Thank you Deputy Duick for being at the pool last week to talk to our kindergarten-5th grade students about water safety. It is a great refresher as we head into the summer months.
- Lisa Olson, School Reporter

Elementary students learn about water safety

Community Focus

Lake of the Woods County Court Report

Lake of The Woods County Sheriff’s OfficeIda Nell Cook, 73, Baudette, MN: date of offense 4/11/25. Count one: Traffic regulation – driver entering/crossing roadway from...

Warroad All-School Reunion set for July 3

The Warroad All School Reunion committee would like to announce that tickets for this year’s July 3rd reunion are available and information can be found on the Warroad All...

Child Care Aware Northwest Celebrates Provider Appreciation Day® on...

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership with Child Care Aware Northwest will join community organizations across the country in observing Provider Appreciation Day® on May...

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 14 – BBQ ribs,...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

10 Years Ago (2005) The Baudette City Council voted unanimously to donate $5,000 to the skate park project for phase two of construction. Progress...

Finnish lumberjack, 90, a resident of Northern Minnesota Pioneers’ Home. Spooner, Minnesota. Photographer John Vachon, September 1939. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA/OWI Collection LC-USF34-060323.

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

10 Years Ago (2015)The Williams Volunteer Fire Department was called to a mobile home fire near Long Point north of Williams around noon on...

Seed stored at cooperative seed exchange. Williams, Minnesota. Photographer John Vachon, September 1939. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA/OWI Collection LC-USF34-060212.

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

10 Years Ago (2015)Favorable, though not ideal, conditions were expected for anglers when fishing begins for walleye and northerns on Saturday, May...

Lake of the Woods School Food Bids

REQUEST FOR BIDS - FOODBids Accepted Until: June 13, 2025 @ 4:00 PM All Bids Opened & Reviewed: June 16, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - District Office Lake of the Woods School...

Lake of the Woods School Board Meeting Agenda

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390May 19, 2025 @ 7:00 PMBoard of Education Meeting - ITV Room Board Meeting Agenda Call to OrderPledge of AllegianceApproval of AgendaBoard...

Lake of the Wood School Board Minutes

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390 ...

The Happy House

Salute 2024

Bears Track and Field team posts excellent results at recent meets

The Bears Track and Field teams had a busy big week this last week. Tuesday, May 6, they headed to Walker for the True Team Championships. Many...

Andrew Kraft with Walleyes, Ken-Mar-Ke Resort

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

On the South Shore... An excellent MN Fishing Opener on the south shore of Lake of the Woods. Some hot walleye action with most anglers finding...

From the mind of Auffenauger Cheesebee: Of Cheesebees and Chevettes

Chevettes were produced by General Motors from 1976 through 1987. For Detroit Iron they were small, used relatively little gas, and they were cheap. Cheap enough that a...

Mental Health Moments: Find Mental Health Support

When your mental health is a concern, it’s important to find the help that is right for you. Where you go for help will depend on what is happening within your life. Often...

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