The 54th Annual Lake of the Woods Steam and Gas Show was held August 1st and 2nd, 2026. It is an annual event that showcases the steam and gas eras...

Lake of the Woods County Sheriff Gary Fish reports that a Baudette woman was found dead Friday afternoon after her vehicle was discovered abandoned at Clementson Rapids...

The candidate filing period for Minnesota's 2026 general election has closed, setting the fields for city council and school board races across Lake of the Woods County....

LThe Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its list of spring semester 2026 graduates. Students completed their degree requirements...

Baudette Garage saleFriday, August 7.   4-7 p.m.Saturday, August 8.  9–1Nelson’s- 1294 Aspen Trail nwLots of good stuff! Banquette, table, men’s suits , women’s clothing,...

Each year the local Sacred Heart Parish holds an annual picnic. It was held this past week and there was lots of food, fellowship and fun for...

Breastfeeding provides important health benefits for both babies and parents.  Human milk contains nutrients and antibodies babies need to support healthy growth,...

If you are an artist, culture bearer, writer, creator, or performer or if you know one who should be considered for a Fellowship award, contact...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Reminder: Friday meals are delivered with Thursday mealsWed, Aug 5 – Pancakes, sausage, fruit, dessertThu,...

There's a certain kind of relief that comes with a recipe that doesn't ask much of you. Between work, kids' activities, and everything else on the...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Reminder: Friday meals are delivered with Thursday mealsWed, July 29 – Sweet and sour chicken, rice,...

20 Years Ago (2006)            LakeWood Health Center announced the return of Dr. Robert Dayer, MD. Dr. Dayer and his wife, Megan, were excited to be back in Baudette and...

10 Years Ago (2016)Citizens submitted a petition asking the Williams City Council to place a question on the November ballot on whether the city should permanently close...

10 Years Ago (2016)The Lake of the Woods County Board heard from a standing-room-only crowd of residents debating whether to connect Birch Beach Drive and Sandy Shores...

  COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS                                                               July 14, 2026pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10  the published material is...

August carries a reputation as the "dog days" of summer, when the walleye bite on a lot of lakes slows to a crawl, Lake of the Woods is often...

Editor’s Note: We started this story in the July 29th edition of the Northern Light Region.Here is a bit of the family's history before we start the 2nd installment of the...

Happy 33rd anniversary to a very special couple, Kevin and Ronda Doyle on August 7th. Love you. Have an amazing day. Happy birthday to a very special granddaughter,...

         Samuel Black was described as a “Giant of a Man.” He was given the assignment to explore “The Mountains of the North.” There were practically no limits to the...