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Winners of the big prizes: Danika Lucek - Corn Hole Boards, Andy Higgins - Blu tooth End Table, Bryce Hasbargen - Dorm Chair (donated by : Furniture Gallery), Emma Broberg - Milwaukee Tool Pack (donated by: Caliber Plumbing), Yeti Cooler and Dorm Chair, Lily Solar - Blue Tooth End Table and $500 cash. Photo by Janice Nelson

Post Prom Event held April 25 in Baudette

The Lake of the Woods Women of Today held a very successful Post Prom Event on Saturday, April 25, in Baudette, according Janice Nelson of the Lake...

Philip Daniel in Concert at RiverPlace: A Captivating Evening of...

Cinematic. Colorful. Captivating. Warroad RiverPlace welcomes pianist and composer Philip Daniel on Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. for a performance...

National Day of Prayer is May 7

The National Day of Prayer has great significance for us, as a nation, as it enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of...

LakeWood Health Center Responds to “At-Risk” Designation in...

LakeWood Health Center in Baudette has been identified as one of seven hospitals in Minnesota considered at increased risk of closure or service reductions, according to a...

Red Flag Warning issued for Roseau County

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 29 counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota effective today, April 23, due to...

Northwest Minnesota Road Projects to Impact Area Travel This Summer

Motorists in Lake of the Woods County can expect delays and detours as they travel around the region this construction season as the Minnesota...

Kindergarten students getting their pots ready for seeds.
Photo by Camille Massaro

Spring Planting: Williams Garden Club helps students plant seeds

The Williams Garden Club visited the kindergarten and first grade classrooms last week to teach the students about planting. Each student was...

Burning Restrictions in Effect in Lake of the Woods County Amid...

Residents of Lake of the Woods County are now under open burning restrictions as dry, warm conditions increase wildfire danger across northern...

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners: County Approves...

At their April 14th meeting, the LOW County Board of Commissioners approved a $450/month two-year renewable agreement with local contractor Eugene Mollberg for an office...

Williams City Council reviews audit findings and takes action on...

The Williams City Council met Monday, April 13, 2026, at Williams City Hall. Mayor C. Lundsten called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., and the council adjourned at 6:40 p.m....

A screenshot from the video posted by Troseth to Facebook of the ring.

Lost Class Ring Found by First-Time Metal Detector User

A class ring lost years ago is making its way back to its owner, Nolan Lapos, thanks to an unexpected find and a little help from social...

Joyce Washburn takes a selfie at the filming of "Small Town Girl".

Local drama coach, students appear in independent film “Small Town...

A Lake of the Woods High School drama coach and two local students, plus two family members, are credited with roles in the independent feature...

The Rainy River at the International Bridge was declared "open" on April 8 at 10:30 a.m.. photo by Michelle Dahl

Ice-Out Recorded on April 8 for Rainy River; Boat Activity Increases

The annual river watch is a spring occurrence in the Lake of the Woods area. Each year, anglers and area residents monitor updates from local...

A Lifetime in the Lanes: Nicholas Solar’s Journey to Bowling...

For Nicholas Solar, bowling has never been just a game. It’s been a family tradition, a long drive after school, a lesson in discipline—and now, a...

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Lake of the Woods County: Prepare...

Lake of the Woods County is participating in Severe Weather Awareness Week, which will take place from April 13 -17, 2026. This annual public...

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