The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Monday, Jan. 19. This Free Park Day is one of...

The holidays are over and sometimes it seems like everything has come to a standstill.  Minnesota winters are long and cold.  It’s a chore to get out of the house and...

The Lake of the Woods School pool is excited to introduce a dedicated Senior Fitness Swim Time designed just for our senior community to stay active, healthy, and moving in...

Dear EditorPlease accept this THANK YOU to all the local organizations, businesses, churches and generous community members that donated money and/or gifts to the Santa...

The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Dance for All with Sophia McLaughlin. All are welcome to this contemporary dance class. Using...

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month.  Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye...

Internet safety is a concern in today’s digital world, as online risks continue to grow and change with advancing technology.  Many people know someone who has gotten into...

Minnesota's minimum-wage rate will be adjusted for inflation Jan. 1, 2026, to $11.41 an hour for all employers in the state. The 90-day training wage for workers under age...

  As another year comes to a close, many of us take time to reflect. What went well? What would we like to improve? A new year offers a fresh opportunity to focus on our...

Impaired driving risks rise sharply during the holiday season due to a combination of social, emotional, and environmental factors.  Increased celebrations, alcohol and...

Border Bank would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all the talented kids who participated in this year’s Holiday Coloring Contest. We were...

Area Babies born in 2025 will be featured in a January edition of the Northern Light Region.To include a baby in your life born in 2025, please send a photo, date of birth,...

As respiratory disease activity increases, health officials recommend vaccinationExperts recommend all eligible people get their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines.With an...

It is with heavy hearts that the Lake of the Woods Drifters family mourns the passing of someone truly remarkable. Todd Barnes wasn’t just a groomer operator, trail...