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Printed Paper Online

2023 Lake of the Woods Indus Graduation Book now available online!

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Abigail Sopkowiak

4-H Project Days are a hit

4-H Project Days are an opportunity for our youth to get “hands-on” instruction in a variety of project areas with the goals of increasing...

DNR Invites Public Comment on Red Lake WMA Master Plan Update

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on the draft update of the Red Lake Wildlife Management Area's (WMA) master plan. The plan will guide...

Kurt Hans Klicker, 65

Kurt Hans Klicker, 65 of Aitkin, passed away on May 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born November 3, 1957, at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune,...

Lorrie Ann O'Connell, 69

Lorrie Ann O’Connell passed away on May 4, 2023, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN. She was 69 years old. Lorrie was born January...

A funeral service for Douglas B. Nosan of Baudette, MN, will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Lake of the Woods Community Arena....

Lake of the Woods County Centennial

LakeWood Health

More than 50 kids participate in Spring Track Club; Summer Run Club...

More than 50 elementary students participated in Track Club this spring. The Varsity track athletes coached the kids in various events, including...

Indus School Spring Concert

The Indus School Spring Concert was held on Monday, May 15, and it was a spectacular evening of songs, music, and fun. There was a Quilt Show and...

Lake of The Woods Students of the month for May

Sarah Eck, Grade 10 Sarah has been chosen to be the Lake of the Woods Senior High “Student of the Month” for May 2023 Sarah’s...

Community Focus

Back Home Days planning meeting set

There will be a Williams Back Home Days planning meeting on Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Catholic church. We hope to see you there, everyone is welcome.

photo of the Lakes Gas building from the Historical Society's collection.

Lake of The Woods Historical Society

We opened for the 2023 season last week and are looking forward to a busy summer. The Lake of the Woods Distilling Company hosted our second trivia...

From left, Brad Abbey, Annika Abbey, Cherie Abbey and Steve Abbey. (Photo courtesy of The Furniture Gallery)

Faces of Business: The Furniture Gallery

Business name: The Furniture Gallery, aka "The Northernmost Hidden Gem" Owners: Steve and Cherie Abbey Co/owners/management: Brad and Annika...

Eric Olson - 1918 and Kathryn “Katie” Wetherby 1916

These two young people, so much in love, got engaged to be married in 1917. But then Eric got called up for Army duty in 1918 and sent to France...

Looking back from the files of the Northern Light Region

10 Years Ago (2013) Cyril Sorrels, known by everyone as Cy, passed away peacefully in the hospital on May 7, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. Cyril was born June 3,...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

20 Years Ago (2003) The Koochiching County Board was looking into the possibility of bringing a casino to the area. No location had yet been announced. Florian...

Lake of the Woods County Court Report

Lake of The Woods County Sheriff’s Office Kaleb Charles Cook, 20, Baudette, MN: date of offense 03/26/23. Count one: Minor consumption. Disposition: Convicted. Fees:...

Lake of the Woods County Court Report

MN Department of Natural Resources Michael Jeffrey Sorensen, 31, Saint Cloud, MN: date of offense 02/01/19. Count one: Controlled substance crime in the 5th degree –...

Lake of the Woods School Board Agenda

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390 May 22, 2023 Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 PM ITV Room Board Meeting Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of...

The Lake of the Woods Baseball team posed for a team photo after their 13-3 win over Walker Hackensack Ackley on May 16. That win brought their record to 12 wins-1 loss. photo submitted

Back row: Coach Brouse, Ronan Ivall, Cale Zemke, Waylon Johnson, Cole Cook Landen Maki, Wyatt Shaw, Charlie Eck and Coach Frericks.
Middle row: Manager Kenna Sinnighe, Zach Brouse, Ken Meikle, Manager Ava Davidson
Bottom row: Grady Ivall, Brady Olson

Lake of the Woods Bears Team 2023

Track/field teams at Kramer Invite in Roseau

The Lake of the Woods/Indus/Rainy River girls and boys track/field teams competed in the Roseau Lion’s /A.J. Kramer Invitational Track & Field Meet, at Roseau High...

LWHS baseball enjoy another unbeaten week

Now sitting in the catbird seat at 13-2 overall on the season, the Lake of the Woods baseball boys are coming off another winning week. On Monday, May 15, the Bears'...

Education Plus Spring 2023

Brink Center Baudette Open 11 am-1230 pm Meals are open to all ages! Call one day ahead, 634-1633, for reservations $5 - $8.40 suggested donation 60 & over (Under...

Roosevelt News: "...attend a Memorial Day program..."

Happy 50th anniversary to Dave and Jean Kleven on May 26th. Have a very special and wonderful day. Celebrating birthdays this week are Eva Pearson and Ron Tveit on the...

John Tanner # 90

After waiting for clothes to made for his children John left St. Louis and traveled by Birch Bark Canoe to Cape Guirardeau, Missouri in possession of a letter from ...

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