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

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...

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...

On July 15, 1938, a baby boy was brought into the world out in Highwood, Minnesota, a small community located in the Norris Camp area.  Ivan...

Marilyn Andrea Hartwig passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by family, in her home in Bemidji, MN.Her funeral was held on Monday,...

Kelly Gene Bothum, 70, of Baudette, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his home at Cyrus Resort on October 11, 2025, after a brief but courageous...

Thank you to the community members who attended Coffee and Conversations with the Superintendent on October 30 at New Moon Coffeehouse & Eatery. It was great to meet...

Breakfast:Wednesday, Nov 5 – Breakfast bites, fruit, juice, milkThursday, Nov 6 – Cereal, cheese stick, fruit, juice, milkFriday, Nov 7 – Biscuits and gravy, fruit, juice,...

The Lake of the Woods Elementary started a new Halloween tradition this year. All the classes met at the multipurpose gym and were given the...

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Lake of the Woods High School is seeking positive and growth minded applicants for a FULL TIME Custodian, 3pm-11:30pm shift.  Open Until Filled. For Details and to apply,...

This year’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be hosted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baudette at 104 1st Street SW.  Doors will be open from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.....

 National Bank of Commerce (NBC), the area’s largest locally owned, full-service community bank, is proud to announce its Community Champion recognition from the Minnesota...

Mark your calendars, because CHI LakeWood Health Clinic is offering FREE skin cancer screenings on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. This is a golden...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Wed, Nov 5 – Au gratin potatoes and ham, veggies, fruit/ dessert/ breadThu, Nov 6 – Swedish meatballs,...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Wed, Oct 29 – Ribs and sauerkraut, potatoes, veggies, fruit/dessertThu, Oct 30 – Tator tot hotdish,...

10 Years Ago (2015)Kyle Noble, 22, a lifelong resident of Baudette, died in an incident near the University of Minnesota campus in Duluth. Noble’s body was recovered in...

10 Years Ago (2015)Paul Marvin was named President of Marvin Windows and Doors effective Jan. 1, 2016, the company announced. Paul is a fourth-generation member of the...

20 Years Ago (2005)            Two Department of Natural Resources staff members met with county board members about the upcoming mineral lease sale. Lake of the Woods...

­­­­STATE OF MINNESOTA Ninth judicial district LAKE OF THE WOODS county District Court probate division Court File No. 39-PR-25-184 In re the Estate of NOTICE OF INFORMAL...

  COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS                                                                October 14, 2025pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10the published material is...

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390Canvassing Meeting 11/10/2025 @ 6:00 PM - ITV Room Board Meeting AgendaCall to OrderPledge of AllegianceApproval of AgendaCanvassing Board...

Walleye League 10/29/25 StandingsNED                                     7 - 1Adrian’s                              3 - 1Kenny Lanes                      5 - 3Blue Balls   ...

Freshman Vera Hinrichs finished out her first varsity season on the Bears Cross Country team with a record-breaking run at a tough course in Bagley...

Walleye League 10/22/25 StandingsAdrian’s                              3 - 1NED                                     3 - 1Kenny Lanes                      1 - 3Blue Balls   ...

On the South End…  A strong late-fall walleye and sauger bite continues across the south shore of Lake of the Woods. Fish are staged and hungry,...

Happy 62nd anniversary, hon. Love you! Celebrating birthdays this week are Claudia McFarlane, Darnell Tviet, Anita Thorsteinson, Ruby Fish, and Tausha Burton. Trust you...

Question: I have a concern and I hope you can bring some attention to this. Several times driving at dark I see people walking or jogging in the dark and wearing dark...

When I was little, there was a time when anti-abortion protesters decided to picket my church.  I didn’t understand the politics then, and, honestly, I still don’t know...