A stroke can change a life in an instant. In the minutes after symptoms begin, quick action can help protect the brain, reduce long-term disability and save a life,...

Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s OfficeJohn G Swanda, 55, Indianapolis, IN: date of offense 3/17/26. Count one: Hands free law. Disposition: Convicted. Fees: $140.John...

The Lake of the Woods County Historical Society is making preparations to open the County Museum for the season later this month. Prior to opening, we will be hosting some...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Those of us who are the most “aware” of mental health are those that have either experienced mental health conditions ourselves or...

Asthma Awareness Week serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and managing asthma, a chronic condition that affects millions of people of all ages. The...

The Community Action Network is a robust state and local force that helps empower hardworking families to achieve economic independence rather than...

May is Mental Health Month, and the Lake of the Woods Area Suicide Awareness & Prevention Committee and CHI LakeWood Health Center’s Senior Life Solutions program are...

Poetry and Printmaking was presented at the Baudette Public Library on April 21, 2026.This was made possible by a grant by the Minnesota Arts and...

April showers bring May flowers. And, showers sometimes bring beautiful rainbows. Jody Hasbargen-Tessier captured this beautiful rainbow near...

Local veterans and community members are invited to gather for coffee and conversation on Monday, May 4, when the Warroad American Legion Auxiliary hosts a Veterans’ Coffee...

A corridor improvement project on Highway 197 in Bemidji will begin on Monday, May 4, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motorists should plan for...

For many charitably inclined investors, donating appreciated securities has long been one of the most tax‑efficient ways to support the causes they...

     As we get older, our worlds can grow quieter.      Daily routines change after retirement. Social circles become smaller. Friends and loved ones may move away or pass...

Happy 250th Birthday, America! The Home Arts Department at Lake of the Woods Fair would like you to help us celebrate the 250th anniversary of  America.  We thought we...

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. It is a global event focused on protecting the environment and raising awareness about issues such as climate change,...