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Red Flag Warning issued for Roseau County

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 29 counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota effective today, April 23, due to...

Northwest Minnesota Road Projects to Impact Area Travel This Summer

Motorists in Lake of the Woods County can expect delays and detours as they travel around the region this construction season as the Minnesota...

Kindergarten students getting their pots ready for seeds.
Photo by Camille Massaro

Spring Planting: Williams Garden Club helps students plant seeds

The Williams Garden Club visited the kindergarten and first grade classrooms last week to teach the students about planting. Each student was...

Burning Restrictions in Effect in Lake of the Woods County Amid...

Residents of Lake of the Woods County are now under open burning restrictions as dry, warm conditions increase wildfire danger across northern...

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners: County Approves...

At their April 14th meeting, the LOW County Board of Commissioners approved a $450/month two-year renewable agreement with local contractor Eugene Mollberg for an office...

Williams City Council reviews audit findings and takes action on...

The Williams City Council met Monday, April 13, 2026, at Williams City Hall. Mayor C. Lundsten called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., and the council adjourned at 6:40 p.m....

A screenshot from the video posted by Troseth to Facebook of the ring.

Lost Class Ring Found by First-Time Metal Detector User

A class ring lost years ago is making its way back to its owner, Nolan Lapos, thanks to an unexpected find and a little help from social...

Joyce Washburn takes a selfie at the filming of "Small Town Girl".

Local drama coach, students appear in independent film “Small Town...

A Lake of the Woods High School drama coach and two local students, plus two family members, are credited with roles in the independent feature...

The Rainy River at the International Bridge was declared "open" on April 8 at 10:30 a.m.. photo by Michelle Dahl

Ice-Out Recorded on April 8 for Rainy River; Boat Activity Increases

The annual river watch is a spring occurrence in the Lake of the Woods area. Each year, anglers and area residents monitor updates from local...

A Lifetime in the Lanes: Nicholas Solar’s Journey to Bowling...

For Nicholas Solar, bowling has never been just a game. It’s been a family tradition, a long drive after school, a lesson in discipline—and now, a...

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Lake of the Woods County: Prepare...

Lake of the Woods County is participating in Severe Weather Awareness Week, which will take place from April 13 -17, 2026. This annual public...

Lake of the Woods County March 2026 Incident Report

Lake of the Woods County recorded 209 incidents in March 2026, covering medical emergencies, traffic-related issues, and public safety concerns. Medical and transport cases...

Ruby's Pantry ceases all operations

After more than 20 years of serving families with both food and hope, Ruby’s Pantry has made the difficult decision to permanently close...

Man charged with arson after allegedly burning his own truck, court...

A McIntosh man is scheduled to make his first appearance in Lake of the Woods County District Court on April 8, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., according to court records.Wade Robert...

Veterans invited to apply for Honor Flight of ND/MN

Veterans from the region who served up to 1975 are being invited to apply for an upcoming Honor Flight through Honor Flight of ND/MN. The...

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