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DMV will be short staffed Friday, May 9

The Lake of the Woods Auditor’s Office/DMV will be short-staffed in the afternoon on Friday, May 9th. We ask if you’re able, especially if you have long applications such...

Local community members and children enjoyed the circus

The Circus comes to Baudette

The circus was held at the Lake of the Woods International Arena on Monday, April 28. It was a fundraiser organized by a group of people who are...

The Reck family, owners and operators of Northdale Oil. Left to right: Brandi, Scott, Missy, Alayna, and Beau.

Northdale expands in Baudette and International Falls, Plans new...

Northdale Oil, a third-generation, family-owned business, has expanded its footprint in northern Minnesota with the acquisition of multiple fuel...

Merle Edward KnoxMay 4, 1944 – April 27, 2025]Age 80 | Abilene, TexasMerle Edward Knox, 80, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, surrounded by those...

Allen Robert Olson, 81

Robert Olson, 81

Allen Robert Olson, 81, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at CHI LakeWood Health in Baudette, MN. Allen was born to Edwin Erick Olson and...

Salute 2024

The Happy House

Student Council President Greta Block escorted by Senior Brant Baron

Lake of the Woods Prom Page 2025

Kindergarten students have their stuffed animals all fixed up thanks to the EMS crew! Photo by Camille Massaro

Kindergarteners take part in Teddy Bear Clinic

Ms. Kemen and Mrs. Massaro's kindergarten classes had the opportunity to go to the ambulance garage for the annual Teddy Bear Clinic. Lake of the...

Book Bag: Lake of the Woods School

Lake of the Woods School library has a wide variety of books for all ages and grades. We try to keep on top of the new publications of books and series that our students...

Community Focus

Tiny Kix Dancers, Pre-K

Just for Kix Spring Dance Recital

Sunday, April 26Photos by Michelle Delvecchio

National Day of Prayer was held at the Lighthouse in Baudette this year.

National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer was held on May 1, 2025, in Baudette. More than 30 people attended.

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...

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 7 – Chicken...

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, April 30 – Beef...

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...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

10 Years Ago (2005) County commissioners agreed to spend $150K to persuade Catholic Health Initiatives to open a record-keeping business in Baudette. ...

Lake of the Wood School Board Minutes

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390 ...

Lake of the Woods County Tax Forfeited Land Sale

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY TAX FORFEITED LAND SALE (IN-PERSON ONLY) (Pursuant to MN Statute 282.005) 1st Sale date: May 30, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ...

City of Baudette RESOLUTION 2025-04-02

CITY OF BAUDETTE RESOLUTION 2025-04-02 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF THE MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCESFRANCHISE ORDINANCE BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, on April...

Harry's House

Minnesota DNR photo

Northwest Region Fishing Outlook for 2025

Reminders for a great seasonWelcome to the 2025 fishing season! These fishing outlooks contain a wide range of fisheries information compiled in...

Pieper breaks L/W 100-meter hurdle record

Congratulations to sophomore Kaylee Pieper for breaking the L/W 100-meter hurdle record in Park Rapids on Tuesday. Kaylee has set the record at...

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

On the South Shore... Great news for this weekend's MN Fishing Opener as the ice has disappeared! There could be a few chunks this time of year...

Saturday Carp Swamp addition dedication

Two dozen people attended a public land dedication held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, across Highway 72 from the Coast Guard Loran Station. Three...

Ruby's Recipes for May

Ruby’s Pantry’s May distribution took place this past week. As always, it was held at the Lake of the Woods School Bus Garage, and as many have...

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