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February 18, 2025

Baudette Council accepts bid to remove asbestos from Pioneer Home

February 18, 2025

At their February 10th meeting, the Baudette City Council accepted a bid from Mavo Systems to remove asbestos from the abandoned Pioneer Nursing Home. The asbestos, which...

International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB)...

February 18, 2025

The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB) Water Levels Committee (Committee) will host a virtual pre-spring information session on Tuesday, March...

Williams City Council decides against supporting Shore Barrier...

February 18, 2025

The Williams City Council held a discussion on the Lake of the Woods Southern Shore Barrier Islands Erosion Investigation report presented to them at their February 10...

Helen M. Mord, 81

February 17, 2025

A Memorial Service for Helen M. Mord of Baudette, MN, will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Baudette....

Jack Norman Howdahl, 79

February 17, 2025

A Memorial Service for Jack N. Howdahl will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Helgeson Funeral Chapel in Baudette, MN....

photos by Bobby Jo Castle

School News: School Forest Event Success

February 18, 2025

The School Forest Ski and Snowshoe Night was a Success.Last Wednesday was the annual School Forest ski and snowshoe night. Despite being very...

Lake of the Woods School Menus

February 18, 2025

Breakfast:Wednesday, Feb 19 – Pancakes, fruit, juice, milkThursday, Feb 20 – Breakfast bites, fruit, juice, milkFriday, Feb 21 – Mini Cinni, fruit, juice, milkMonday, Feb...

Lake of the Woods School 3rd-5th Music Concert

February 18, 2025

A wonderful concert last week from our 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students. The theme of the concert was all about Making a Difference. The students...

February 10, 2025

For Sale: 97 Artic Cat ZR 580 EFI Seat needs reupholstering, 4,700 miles asking $600. Please call 218-395-0792 for more information.

Community Focus

Local Lighting Question of the Week: The Big Game

February 18, 2025

The Northern Light Region asks a Local Lightning question on our Facebook page each week. This week’s question on February 10th was: What was your...

Livestock Producer Workshop is February 26

February 18, 2025

Livestock Producer WorkshopA Livestock Producer Workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 26th from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the VFW in Baudette, MN. This workshop will...

Ralph Lewis with the Board Chair Steve Earley

Ralph Lewis presented with a certificate of recognition for 50...

February 18, 2025

The Koochiching County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting was held on February 13, 2025. Ralph Lewis was presented with a certificate of...

February 18, 2025

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Please call 218-634-1633Please note that if the school is closed due to bad weather, we will be closed too.Wed, Feb 19 - Chicken...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

February 18, 2025

20 Years Ago (2005) A front-page feature on the BOSCH testing facility reported that about thirty local people were employed at the site to maintain the facility...

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

February 18, 2025

10 Years Ago (2015)The large tree behind Willie Walleye was slated to be cut down. Baudette City Superintendent Roger Schotl cited safety concerns when he presented the...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

February 11, 2025

20 Years Ago (2005) Not available this week. 30 Years Ago (1995)Agassiz leaders for the county were Ed and Kay Arneson. Lee and Pat Tisdale were chosen as the...

Salute 2024

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners Proceedings

February 17, 2025

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS January 28, 2025 pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10the...

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners Agenda

February 10, 2025

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS206 8th Ave SE, Suite 234Baudette, MN 56623Phone:...

February 18, 2025

Women's Speedball Bowling LeagueWeek 18Standings:Pin Pals- 15 wins, 9 lossesLegion Legends- 14 wins, 10 lossesThe Crazy Splitz- 10 wins, 14 lossesLakewood- 9 wins, 15...

Front row: Adaline Poppitz, JoJo Olson, Nora Johnson, Molly Pierson, Makayla Bossoletti, Kit Patton, Mandi Block, Melody Solar and River Nylander
Back row: Aria Ivall, Ellie Yeo Forsyth, Madison Peterson, Aunika Nylander, Thea Shinninghe, Lily Solar, Keira Ferrier, Brooke Andersen, Katie Quo, Katelyn Peterson and Lacie Ferrier

Lake of the Woods Skating Club show is Sunday

February 18, 2025

The Lake of the Woods Skating Club will be having their annual show on Sunday, February 23, at 5 p.m.. The theme is Movie Night and entrance to...

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

February 18, 2025

On the South Shore... Ice fishing remains strong across Big Traverse Bay, with resorts and outfitters reporting great action on walleyes and...

February 18, 2025

The Northern Light Region uses Generative AI to streamline our writing, organizing, inspiration, and creative processes. Our editor thoroughly fact-checks and edits all...

History: Rainy Lake House #71

February 18, 2025

The Major Stephen Long led the Expedition. He was amazed with the amount of exposed bedrock and the number of Falls and Rapids on the Winnipeg River and the Lake...

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