The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners, at their October 28th meeting, gave Emergency Manager Jill Hasbargen Olson the go-ahead to apply for a $175,000...

At their October 27th meeting, the Lake of the Woods School Board unanimously approved the school’s participation in the Minnesota School Sealants Program.  In this...

In early November each year, the Northern Light Region staff produces two special sections to highlight upcoming events. Both are included in this...

Roseau County officials have charged Danielle Elizabeth Stewart, 39, and Theodore Charles Stewart, 41, both of Roosevelt, with Negligent Storage of Firearms – Loaded – That...

Wabanica Lutheran Church is pleased to announce that six local organizations have been chosen to receive proceeds from the 2025 Wabanica Church...

A special election has been scheduled for Independent School District No. ​ 390 (Lake of the Woods School), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. ​ The election...

The deteriorating condition of the old school building in Williams has been an issue for decades, and residents are not happy with the lack of...

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. local daylight time, clocks will be turned back one hour to 1 a.m. local standard time. This marks the end...

A man died on Lake of the Woods after an incident that was reported via a 911 call received on October 18, 2025, at 3:41 p.m., according to a press release issued by...

The Williams City Council held a meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Williams City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Lundsten at 6:00 p.m. All council...

At their October 14th meeting, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners heard a request from Sheriff Gary Fish for a work session between the County Board the...

The Youth Deer Hunt was held this past weekend, October 16-19 and was quite productive for a number of youth in Lake of the Woods County. The...

MN Department of Natural ResourcesNoah Bradley Amundson, 25, Baudette, MN: date of offense 10/4/25. Count one: Fishing with extra line. Disposition: Convicted. Fees:...

The Baudette City Council addressed its contract for law enforcement services with Lake of the Woods County at its September 25, 2025, work session. The present contract...

MN Department of Natural ResourcesJeffery Alan Bickford, 54, Champlin, MN: date of offense 9/27/25. Count one: Migratory birds – violate federal regs – must specify in...