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Baudette on Alert: Inmate's Escape Sparks Day-Long Manhunt and Chase

An inmate at the Lake of the Woods County Jail caused quite a stir and eventually a perilous situation when he walked away from the jail while on a break to smoke a...

August 19, 2024

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Wed, Aug 21 – Chicken salad sandwich, 3 bean salad, pears, cookieThu, Aug 22 – Beef stew, green peas,...

Deceased Veterans Memorial Day Services Video

Each year, Juris Olozs presents a Deceased Veterans Memorial video he has put together to pay tribute to area veterans.Though he spends countless hours on it each year, the...

Correction to Fair photo credits

The beautiful photos from the Lake of the Woods County Fair were taken by Mary Boomgaarden. The photo credit was incorrect on the majority of the photos printed in last...

photo by Mary Boomgaarden

Baudette celebrates 4th of July in style

Despite some rain and a severe weather warning from the National Weather Service, the celebration of the 4th of July in Baudette went off nearly as...

Jaden Lemm from Stacy, Minnesota, and Scarlett Hommerding from Bemidji teamed up to host a Lemonade stand at the corner of Lake of the Woods County Road 2 and the road...

Daisy L. Westover, 87

Funeral Services for Daisy L. Westover of Baudette, MN, were held on June 30, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Birchdale Congregational Church in Birchdale,...

Richard Erickson, 63

Richard Erickson of Baudette passed away on June 23, 2025. A celebration of life was held on Thursday, July 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Helgeson's...

William “Bill” Mattison, 81

William “Bill” Melvin Mattison May 15, 1944-May 21, 2025 William “Bill” Melvin Mattison (81), a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

Andreana Nylander will be the elementary physical education teacher next year.
Above: Mrs. Nylander is taping lines and her daughter Aunika is painting the new pickleball courts at the school playground area.

Pickleball courts are ready for all community members to use

A huge shout-out to Mrs. Nylander, her daughter Aunika, and her mother, Mrs. Pieper (a former Lake of the Woods teacher), who donated their time to...

Lake of the Woods Class of 1985 Class Reunion. photo submitted by Candyce Sindelir

Lake of the Woods Class of 1985 Class Reunion

"We had the most memorable weekend," said Candynce Sindelir of the Lake of the Woods Class of 1985's 40th Class Reunion, held over the weekend in...

Community Focus

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...

Archery programs to be held at Zippel Bay State Park

SATURDAY: JULY 19 and AUGUST 16 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Archery in the Parks! Meet at the Big Beach. Hands-on instruction on shooting a bow and arrow from certified instructors...

North Country Health: July is Social Wellness Month

Social wellness is our ability to create and maintain healthy, supportive, and mutually respectful relationships. It’s feeling a sense of real connection and belonging,...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Wed, July 9 – Chicken salad sandwich, cucumber and tomato salad, fruit/dessertThu, July 10 – Scalloped...

The July 4th, 1914, celebration in Baudette. The photo features the Baudette Band in the parade float. photo from the Minnesota Digital Library and was provided to them by the Lake of the Woods County Historical Society.

Looking Back Photo

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

10 Years Ago (2015)One of the largest crowds in recent memory descended on Baudette Saturday for a spectacular Fourth of July celebration. Pilgrim Congregational United...

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

10 Years Ago (2015)A giant celebration was scheduled for Independence Day in Baudette. Williams was gearing up to host their 40th annual Back Home Days June 10-12 What...

The Happy House

Lake of the Woods School Board Minutes

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390 ...

Lake of the Woods School Board Minutes

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390 ...

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

It’s classic midsummer on Lake of the Woods, and the fishing is living up to its world-class reputation. Right now, anglers are catching walleyes...

Lake of the Woods County Historical Society: The WPA and CCC (Part 3)

Continuing from the June 25th article on the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): A few more projects were completed in the Lake...

History: Rainy Lake House #90

In the Summer of 1818, John Tanner left Plantation Island in what was described as a small Birch Bark Canoe, bound for the States. he didn’t go straight south,...

Speaking of Faith

One of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life is forgiveness. Forgiveness goes against the intuitive nature of humanity. We desire to get justice, perhaps even...

Speaking of Faith: The Hound of Heaven

C.S. Lewis often described God as The Hound of Heaven. By that definition, he meant that God doggedly pursued him and would not let go. Lewis came to faith in Jesus...

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