Northern Light Region

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October 27, 2026

Pictured are, from left, Karen White, president of Northwest Minnesota Foundation, and Jody Horntvedt, Extension Educator of University of Minnesota Extension at the NMF 40th anniversary event held September 30th in Bemidji. Submitted photo

Northwest Minnesota Foundation marks 40 years of community...

October 27, 2026

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation celebrated 40 years of working alongside the people and communities of Northwest Minnesota with an anniversary...

North Country Health Nuggets

October 27, 2026

Our lungs work hard every day, supplying our bodies with the oxygen we need to live, work, and play. Yet, we often take them for granted until breathing becomes...

Losing Medicare Advantage? Here’s what it really means: Lake of the...

October 27, 2026

Many Lake of the Woods County readers have contacted us worried that the government is “taking away” their Medicare. That isn’t what’s happening. Medicare itself isn’t...

Obituary: Glenn Evenstad, 91

October 19, 2026

Glenn Duane Evenstad, son of Sophie (Swanson) Evenstad and Ole Evenstad, was born May 25, 1935, in Baudette, MN, and passed away on October 8,...

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Lake of the Woods School Menus

October 27, 2026

Thursday, October 29: Breakfast: Homemade cinnamon streusel coffee cake, fruit/juice/milk.Lunch: Italian spaghetti, Caesar salad, WG garlic breadstick, choice of fruit,...

During their Physics and Government classes the juniors and seniors helped with moving wood chips into the new Hammock Garden. This opportunity to help with a community project in the School Forest will provide a common experience that Mr. Oleson and Mrs. Castle can use in their classrooms. Photo by Mrs. Castle

Hammock Garden taking shape.

October 27, 2026

Mrs. Castle taught her 8th grade class all about density last week with a hands on activity. In small groups the students needed to find the mass of different objects and then used a cylinder filled with water to determine how much it raised in volume. Photo by Lake of the Woods Yearbook Staff

Science: Learning about density

October 27, 2026

October 26, 2026

AmericInn is looking for fun, energetic, dependable individuals to join our team!! Housekeeping, Front Desk, and Breakfast attendant. Positions are part-time and flexible....

Community Focus

Skating Club to host ‘Scare Off Cancer’ Skate-a-Thon Oct. 31

October 27, 2026

The Lake of the Woods Skating Club invites the community to lace up their skates and put on their Halloween costumes for the “Scare Off Cancer” Skate-a-Thon, set for 1 to 2...

Call for Singers: Join the Community Choir for the Third Annual "A...

October 27, 2026

Warroad RiverPlace invites area singers to lift their voices and celebrate the holiday season at the third annual A RiverPlace Christmas. Featuring local musicians, a...

Claire Abel, 12, parents are Nick and Danielle Abel

Youth Deer Hunt 2026

October 27, 2026

As has become a tradition, we put out a request to our Facebook followers to submit a photo of their youth and their success in the annual...

HOME COOKING: Spooky Snacks for Our Annual PreBoo Party

October 27, 2026

Halloween is a fun time of the year at our house. Rolly and I are busy planning our annual Halloween PreBoo party, and anyone who has been to one knows Rolly goes all out...

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

October 27, 2026

Looking Back10 Years Ago (2016)Firearms deer season was set to open Saturday, November 5, and run through Sunday, November 20. Area Wildlife Supervisor Scott Laudenslager...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

October 27, 2026

20 Years Ago (2006) A search continued for a 38-year-old Crookston man missing for more than a week. Kory Kelly became lost in the Beltrami Island State...

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

October 27, 2026

10 Years Ago (2016)Williams voters were to decide four ballot questions on the future of the Williams Municipal Liquor Store, including whether the city should issue...

Graduation Book 2026

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS September 22, 2026

October 26, 2026

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS September 22, 2026pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10 the published material...

Isaiah Youso and Cooper Olson. Photo by Coach Sarah Pierson.

Bears earn All-Conference Honors

October 27, 2026

The Bears traveled to Thief River Falls for the Northwestern Minnesota Conference meet on Tuesday, October 13th. The golf course was easy to...

Varsity. Photo by Sandy Thompson.

Red Ribbon Week: “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Live Drug Free”

October 27, 2026

What a great night celebrating Red Ribbon Week! This year's theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Live Drug Free.”, was all about the positive...

The Running Bears teams and coaches

Running Bears Invitational

October 27, 2026

The Running Bears cross country teams ended the season with their home meet at the school. The kindergarten and first grade teams started the meet...

October 27, 2026

Happy birthday hon. Love you. Celebrating birthdays this week are Ken Pieper, Jim Johnson, Leslie Nickleson, Davis Zook, Cathy Pieper, Nancy Cole and Denise Haggen. Wishing...

Minnesota Starwatch for November 2026

October 27, 2026

Venus slips into the morning sky in the first week of November. Look near the east-southeastern horizon for the brilliant planet just before the sky starts to lighten. Try...

History: Finlay’s River #26

October 27, 2026

Paul Leland Haworth was an American Professor of history. He was traveling for pleasure, his guide was Joe Lavoie with lots of experience described as on the border of...

Speaking of Faith: Camels Are On The Horizon

October 27, 2026

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).The founder of Dubai, Sheik Rashid, was once asked about the future of his country. ...

20 He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.

Finding Faith: Turns out, there is need everywhere friends

October 20, 2026

MONTICELLO, Minn. -- To the unfamiliar, the scene might have passed as unremarkable.But as Shelley and I pulled into the gas station in this...

Salute 2025

Harry's House

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