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    Ask a Trooper: Entering The Freeway

    Question: The longer I’ve been driving, the more issues I see on the highway. I’m certain there...

    Ask a Trooper: Entering The Freeway
    Question: The longer I’ve been driving, the more issues I see on the highway. I’m certain there...
    Ava Haack and Kaylee Pieper hang up their newest school records for track and field events. Photo by  Micah Haack

    School News: Spring Sports to Begin

    Our students are beginning to start spring sports practices.Softball, golf, baseball, and track...

    School News: Spring Sports to Begin
    Our students are beginning to start spring sports practices.Softball, golf, baseball, and track...
    Dr. Annie Bracey with a black tern. Submittted photo

    Waterbirds: Pratical Water Wisdom free online p...

    Do you want to leave a legacy of clean water for future generations? If so, don’t miss Practical...

    Waterbirds: Pratical Water Wisdom free online p...
    Do you want to leave a legacy of clean water for future generations? If so, don’t miss Practical...
    Micah Haack

    A Special Treat: Students Enjoy Homemade Cinnam...

    A big shout-out to our head cook, Micah Haack, for making homemade cinnamon rolls for the student...

    A Special Treat: Students Enjoy Homemade Cinnam...
    A big shout-out to our head cook, Micah Haack, for making homemade cinnamon rolls for the student...
    Photo source: Lake of the Woods County Parcel Report website

    Cabin Fire Reported on Flag Island; No Injuries...

    A late-night cabin fire on Flag Island is under investigation after authorities responded to a...

    Cabin Fire Reported on Flag Island; No Injuries...
    A late-night cabin fire on Flag Island is under investigation after authorities responded to a...
    Elyse Jensen and Sean Ryan outside the Rex Hotel in Baudette on a recent visit to Baudette. photo source: Elyse Jensen

    A Vision to Bring the Rex Back: Historic Rex Ho...

    For decades, the Rex Hotel has been one of the most recognizable landmarks in downtown...

    A Vision to Bring the Rex Back: Historic Rex Ho...
    For decades, the Rex Hotel has been one of the most recognizable landmarks in downtown...

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

    Lake of the Woods ice fishing continues to deliver with outstanding conditions across the South...

    Lake of the Woods Fishing Report by Joe Henry L...
    Lake of the Woods ice fishing continues to deliver with outstanding conditions across the South...
    photo courtesy of Katie Hofschulte

    Candlelight Event Set for March 7 at Zippel Bay

    Zippel Bay State Park will host a Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Event on Saturday, March 7th, from...

    Candlelight Event Set for March 7 at Zippel Bay
    Zippel Bay State Park will host a Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Event on Saturday, March 7th, from...
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    Printed Paper Online
    March 10, 2026

    Local News
    February 2026 Law Sheriff Department Activity in Lake of the Woods...
    March 10, 2026
    Lake of the Woods County saw 184 incidents in February 2026, according to the monthly blotter. These included medical calls, vehicle issues, law enforcement responses, and...
    Man Charged with Motor Vehicle Theft in Baudette ​
    March 10, 2026
    Allen Lee Moorhead, 56, of Baudette, Minnesota, has been charged with felony motor vehicle theft following an incident on October 22, 2025. The complaint was filed in Lake...
    Ava Haack and Kaylee Pieper hang up their newest school records for track and field events. Photo by  Micah Haack School News: Spring Sports to Begin
    March 10, 2026
    Our students are beginning to start spring sports practices.Softball, golf, baseball, and track athletes are eager for their seasons to start. You...
    Obituaries
    Aileen Helgeson, 78
    March 9, 2026
    Aileen Faith Helgeson passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, with her family and close friends by her side. Aileen was born on February 8, 1947, in...
    Margaret L. Phillippe, 76
    February 27, 2026
    A Memorial Service for Margaret L. Phillippe of Baudette, MN was held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Living Waters....
    Kent E. Smith, 73
    February 24, 2026
    A Memorial Service for Kent E. Smith of Warroad, MN, was held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Warroad Union Congregational  Church....
    The Happy House
    School News
    Lake of the Woods School Menus
    March 10, 2026
    Breakfast:Wednesday, Mar 11 – Mini cream cheese bagel, fruit, juice, milkThursday, Mar 12 – French toast stick, fruit, juice, milkFriday, Mar 13 – Ultimate breakfast round,...
    L/W Music Department to Host Band Concert
    March 3, 2026
    The Lake of the Woods School Music Department will be performing its next band concert on Thursday, March 12th, at 7 p.m., in the school auditorium. Performing will be the...
    Photos submitted by: Andreana Nylander, Savanna Slick, and Sarah Pierson. School News: 6th Grade Enjoys Ski Trip
    March 3, 2026
    The 6th-grade class held a pasta fundraiser a few weeks ago to raise money to take a class trip to Buena Vista Ski Area in Bemidji. The class...
    Community Focus
    Free Veterans' Breakfast to be held at the Phoenix
    March 10, 2026
    All area veterans are invited to attend a free breakfast at the Phoenix Restaurant in Warroad on Wednesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. The breakfast, hosted by the Warroad...
    NW Minnesota Soil and Water Quality Learning Exchange Planned
    March 10, 2026
    Farmers and community members in Northwest Minnesota have a new opportunity to learn about soil health and water quality. The Sustainable Farming Association, working with...
    Letter to the Editor: Tarrifs, Taxes and Self-Imposed Tyranny
    March 10, 2026
    There is a lot of hot air flying around about tariffs these days. A tariff is a price increase placed by government on an imported or exported good or service that is meant...
    Cooks Corner
    Senior Menus
    March 10, 2026
    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, Mar 11 – Chicken...
    Senior Menus
    March 3, 2026
    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, Mar 4 – Swedish...
    Looking Back
    Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region
    March 10, 2026
    20 Years Ago (2006)            Six L/W High School students addressed school and county board officials with their proposal to prohibit tobacco use on local park and...
    Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region
    March 10, 2026
    10 Years Ago (2016)March 1st marked the first annual Bantam team versus Lake of the Woods County Law Enforcement hockey game. The Law Enforcement team was made up of staff...
    photo courtesy of Katie Hofschulte Candlelight Event Set for March 7 at Zippel Bay
    March 3, 2026
    Zippel Bay State Park will host a Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Event on Saturday, March 7th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ​ The event will feature a...
    Public Notices
    Lake of the Woods County Board Commissioners Meeting Proceedings
    March 3, 2026
      COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS                                                               February 10, 2026                                                      pursuant to...
    Lake of the Woods School Board Minutes for January 26, 2026
    March 2, 2026
                                                                            Lake of the Woods School ISD #390                                                                   ...
    Lake of the Woods School Board Minutes for February 9, 2026
    March 2, 2026
                                                                            Lake of the Woods School ISD #390                                                                   ...
    Harry's House
    Sports
    Bowling Scores
    March 10, 2026
    Speedball StandingsWeek 18 Lakewood: 22 wins, 6 lossesCrazy Splitz: 17 wins, 11 lossesLegion Legends: 14 wins, 14 lossesHigh Scratch Series: Dawn Christianson: 479High...
    Columnist
    Roosevelt News
    March 10, 2026
    Happy birthday to a special sister, Rosanna Sorrels, on March 16th. Have an awesome day. Happy birthday to a very special granddaughter, Alexandra Lee, on March 18th. We...
    History: Rainy Lake House #121
    March 10, 2026
    At Rainy Lake House, Dr. McLoughlin finally took charge of John Tanner’s medical case, allowing him to convalesce there through the winter of 1823/24.  After a time, he was...
    Lake of the Woods Fishing Report by Joe Henry Lake of the Woods...
    March 3, 2026
    Lake of the Woods ice fishing continues to deliver with outstanding conditions across the South Shore, Rainy River, and Northwest Angle. Ice...
    Faith
    Faith: Happy Choice, Sad Choice..Our Choice
    March 10, 2026
    While our daughter and son-in-law were away for a week, my husband, Clay, and I cared for our granddaughters. Around the fifth day of their stay, we planned to take them to...
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