The Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA) recognized Milo Ravndalen of Roosevelt with the Premier Seed Grower Award during its 123rd Annual...

Lake of the Woods County residents, community leaders, business owners, area agencies, and organizations now have an opportunity to share how severe weather events impact...

At their February 10th meeting, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners recognized Keith Grund as the 2025 County Employee of the Year....

The Nicest Guy There Is By Deb BaronSweet and gracious, funny, patriotic, very helpful, organized, and the nicest guy there is are some of the...

A Memorial Service for Brady Dunrud of Baudette, MN, will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 3 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Baudette,...

Bette Ann Noble was born June 25, 1941, at her family’s farm in New Germany, MN. She attended and graduated Valedictorian at Watertown, MN, High...

More than 1,900 University of North Dakota (UND) students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 fall semester Dean's List and...

Breakfast:Wednesday, Feb 18 – Fruit and yogurt parfait, fruit, juice, milkThursday, Feb 19 – Sausage biscuit, fruit, juice, milkFriday, Feb 20 – Muffin-yogurt, fruit,...

The Kindergarten classes had a fun field trip to Willie Walleye Hill last week to celebrate the Winter Olympics. 

BEMIDJI — State Representative Bidal Duran (R-Bemidji) announced today that he is seeking re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives, reaffirming his commitment...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including at Big Bog State Recreation Area on Saturday, February...

The Lake of the Woods School Forest Committee is hosting its Annual Ski and Snowshoe Night at the ALELA School Forest on Wednesday, February 25, from 4-6 p.m.   The...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Please note that if the school is closed due to bad weather, we will be closed too.Wed, Feb 18 - Chicken...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Please note that if the school is closed due to bad weather, we will be closed too.Wed, Feb 11 – Taco bake,...

20 Years Ago (2006)            Bryce Palm was the first-place winner in the spelling bee at L/W School. Second place winner was Katie Baggett.            Marvin and...

February 10, 201610 Years Ago (2016)The newspaper featured an artist’s depiction of a proposed new arena for the area. The Lake of the Woods International Arena was being...

20 Years Ago (2006)            Baudette Transfer was sold and renamed Lake of the Woods Transfer. New owners were Dale and Krisann Thortsen, Dana Byfuglien, and Dale...

  COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS                                                               January 27, 2026pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10the published material is...

Williams City Council MeetingWilliams City HallMonday, February 9, 2026 -6:00 p.m.Call to OrderMayor C. Lundsten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.Pledge of...

What are the benefits of youth sports for children? The Lake of the Woods Youth Hockey program aims to teach its athletes key qualities of...

Week 15Standings:Legion Legends: 12 wins, 4 lossesLakewood: 11 wins, 5 lossesCrazy Splitz: 8 wins, 8 lossesHigh Scratch Series: Dawn Christianson: 522High Scratch...

Week 14 Standings:Legion Legends: 9 wins, 3 lossesLakewood: 8 wins, 4 lossesCrazy Splitz: 7 wins, 5 lossesHigh Scratch Series: Dawn Christianson: 513High Scratch...

Lake of the Woods Fishing ReportLake of the Woods ice fishing continues to fire on all cylinders with outstanding conditions across the South...

Fifty years ago, in Morro Bay, California, a double-deck tour boat called Tiger’s Folly took patrons on cruises around the bay.  The Folly, as it...

Question: Hi Sgt Grabow, I took my driver’s training course many years ago.One thing I remember from my training is the steps that go into making a right-hand turn,...