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Water Hemlock: Native but dangerous

This seemingly innocent white flower can actually be very dangerous. While it might not look like it, this is a poisonous plant that can be...

Take Control of Your Heart Health: Onsite Screenings coming to CHI...

CHI LakeWood Health is partnering with Sanford Health to offer convenient and affordable heart and vascular screenings right here in Baudette. Sanford Health will offer...

Two arrested following disturbance on July 4 in Baudette

A night meant for celebration turned chaotic in Baudette as two men were arrested following a series of violent incidents that unfolded after the city’s annual fireworks...

Lake of the Woods County Court Report

Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s OfficeJacob Charles Lehman, 34, Baudette, MN: date of offense 9/15/24. Count one: DWI in the 4th degree. Disposition: Convicted. Fees:...

Pictured, representatives of ANI Pharmaceuticals present members of the Baudette Community Foundation Board of Directors with a $6,500 check. Pictured are left to right, Laurie Baade, BCF Secretary; Mike Hovde, BCF President; Tim Nordlof, ANI Pharmaceuticals Senior Director of Operations; and Brett Nylander, ANI Pharmaceuticals Manager of Operations.

ANI donation pushes Capital Campaign for Grand Theater past its goal

The Baudette Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and owner and operator of the Grand Theater, is excited to announce that it...

Pictured left to right are: Keith Block, Julie Berggren, Marie Cochran, Jill Hasbargen Olson and Sheriff Gary Fish

Children’s Bundles donated to local emergency personnel

The Lake of the Woods Ladyslipper Quilt Guild recently donated 24 Children’s Bundles to local law enforcement and emergency personnel. The bundles...

photo by Cole Nelson

Old Tower Park renovations completed by volunteers

The Old Tower Park renovation has been completed in Northeast Baudette. Throughout the past year, a group of volunteers has planned, fundraised,...

Kneeling: Terri Laffin Beaudry, Teresa Sutherland Knutson, Ron Tveit, Linda McGuire. LaMere

Standing L to R: Kurt Knutson, Gene Rebarchek, Desta Carlson Krueger,
Brenda Miekle Dorow, Bev Johnson Olson, Peggy Lund Moyer, Karen Berggren Wimpfheimer, Gale Stierlen Johnson, Clare Olson Carpenter, David Jewell
Missing ... Also in attendance but not in the photo were Mark Erickson and Connie Buegler. photo submitted by Ron Tveit

Williams High School Class of 1970

The Williams High School Class of 1970 held its 55th Class Reunion during Back Home Days in Williams earlier this month.

Council Member Gary VanDeHey resigns from Williams City Council

Council Member Gary VanDeHey announced his resignation from the Williams City Council during the meeting held on Monday, July 16, at 6 p.m. VanDeHey is stepping down as he...

Children enjoy a Born Learning Trail. A new trail will be installed in Baudette's Timber Mill Park in August.

Born Learning Trail is coming to Baudette; Volunteers needed in...

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s first-ever Born Learning Trail is coming to Baudette on August 7th, and 30 volunteers are needed...

Tyson McKeever won the Firecracker 5k with a time of 17:47:27 on July 4, 2025. CHI LakeWood Health sponsored the race. photo by Almaz Schiro

Firecracker 5K kicks off Baudette 4th of July activities

We’re thrilled to share that we exceeded last year’s participation numbers, and we couldn’t be more excited! A huge thank you to all the amazing...

Christy Bergman's was awarded the Yard of the Month banner in Williams for the month of July. Pat Lane's yard was named most improved.

Williams Yard of the Month

Limited cover crop funding available from SWCD

There is currently funding available for planting cover crops in Lake of the Woods County. Cover crops can help suppress weed competition, break up soil compaction, and...

Sopkowiak Family

Sopkowiaks named Lake of the Woods County's 2025 Farm Family of the...

The Farm Family Recognition Program honors one farm family in each county throughout Minnesota for their significant contributions to the...

Some of the damage at the Lake of the Woods County Landfill north of Graceton.

Fire at Lake of the Woods County Landfill causes significant damage

On Saturday, June 28th, a fire broke out at the Lake of the Woods County Landfill north of Graceton, causing extensive damage to the facility. The...

The Happy House

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