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Record rundown: Anglers catch state record fish

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified nine new state record fish this spring.Of the nine records certified so far this spring, two have been in the...

photo submitted by Take a Kid Fishing committee

Take a Kid Fishing Event Hooks Another Generation of Anglers on...

Young anglers from across the region hit the water Saturday as Sportsman's Lodge hosted the 27th annual Take a Kid Fishing event on Lake of the...

It's Lake of the Woods County Fair Week

The Lake of the Woods County Fair returns to the fairgrounds this week, offering four days of livestock shows, family activities, entertainment, racing and community fun...

Barbara Lee Welberg, 82

Barbara Lee Stowell was born September 18th, 1943, in Baudette, MN, to Ammon and Pearl Stowell in rural Baudette, MN and grew up in the Baudette...

The Happy House

Local students earned Spring 2026 Dean's List honors at Northwest...

The students listed below have earned Dean's List honors at Northwest Technical College for the Spring 2026 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, NTC students...

Local students earned Spring 2026 President's Honor Roll at Bemidji...

The students listed below have earned President's Honor Roll at Bemidji State University for the Spring 2026 semester. To be eligible for the BSU President's Honor Roll,...

Local students earned Spring 2026 Deans' List honors at Bemidji...

The students listed below have earned Dean's List honors at Bemidji State University for the Spring 2026 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, BSU students must...

Community Focus

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

It was a great week of fishing on Lake of the Woods. Some walleyes are starting to transition to the mud, and one reason why may be the mayfly...

Lake of the Woods Historical Society: Indigenous Inhabitants of...

Given the focus on the upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations around America’s founding, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the indigenous...

Part of the crew at the Lakes Gas Open House in Baudette Friday. The event featured a meal, kids coloring contest, and door prizes.
Attendees were encouraged to "fill the boot" with money to help support the Baudette Fire Department. photo by Julie Bergman

Lakes Gas Open House

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Wed, June 24 – Turkey and pepper wraps, fruit, dessertThu, June 25 – Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, veggies,...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Wed, June 17 – Chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, veggies, dessertThu, June 18 – Biscuits and gravy, veggies,...

Looking Back From the files of the Northern Light Region

10 Years Ago (2016)Area communities prepared for Independence Day celebrations with a full slate of events planned in Baudette, Birchdale and Roosevelt. The Baudette-Lake...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

20 Years Ago (2006) For the first time since 1949, a resident of Baudette had been elected District Commander of the American Legion. John Bey was declared...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

20 Years Ago (2006) Lake of the Woods Nursing Service director, Kaye Stennes, was honored by the Lake of the Woods County Board for her years of service to the...

Lake of the Woods School Board Agenda

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390June 22, 2026 @ 6:45 PMBoard of Education Meeting - ITV Room Board Meeting AgendaCall to OrderPledge of AllegianceApproval of AgendaBoard...

City of Williams Meeting Minutes

Williams City Council MeetingWilliams City HallMonday, June 8, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.Call to OrderMayor C. Lundsten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.Pledge of...

Lake of the Woods County Board Commissioners Meeting Proceedings

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS May 26, 2026pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10 the published material is...

Graduation Book 2026

Happy birthday to a very special sister, Carla Smith, on June 26. Love you. Have an amazing day.Happy anniversary to a special couple, Connor and Taylor Pfeiffer, on June...

Mental Health Moments: Connecting With Nature

Nature is a natural stress buffer. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, can give your mood a boost. Building connections to nature for individuals,...

History: Finlay's River #8

They crawled up a steep bank and, at its crest, saw Twelve Foot Davis’s Trading Post. With his last bit of strength, Warburton Pike pushed open the door;...

Speaking of Faith: The Wide and Narrow Ways

I have often been asked the question: “Will there be more people in heaven or hell?” In Matthew 7:13,14, Jesus said in His Sermon on the Mount, “Enter through the narrow...

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