Anyone who has spent a summer on Lake of the Woods knows the sight: a thick greenish slime coating the water's surface, sometimes stretching for...

A line of severe storms moved through northwest Minnesota on July 6, bringing damaging wind, hail, multiple funnel clouds, and at least three...

There is no easy way to tell the people who support us that we need to charge them more. So we're going to do the next best thing — explain exactly why, and trust you to...

Despite temperatures topping 90 degrees, the annual Back Home Days Potluck went on as planned July 11 at the Williams City Park, according to Bill...

Williams held its annual Back Home Days celebration on July 11 at the city park, keeping alive a tradition that has continued every year since it...

A Fargo man is facing a felony charge and three additional driving-related charges after authorities alleged he led a Minnesota State Patrol trooper on a pursuit before...

The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office responded to 241 calls for service in June, according to the department’s monthly log. Most were routine — medical calls,...

 As families prepare for the upcoming school year, Border Bank is once again partnering with local communities to collect school supplies for students in need. The annual...

Residents interested in serving in local elected office will be able to file for city and school board positions beginning Tuesday, July 14.The filing period for the City...

Did I blink? We put so many hours into preparing for the Lake of the Woods County Fair, and then just like that, it is over. The members, with...

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 13 counties in northern Minnesota effective Sunday, July 13, from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. due to extreme fire...

Sheriff’s Office Logs 241 Calls in June, From Thefts to Two Bodies FoundBAUDETTEThe Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office responded to 241 calls for service in June,...

Baudette marked the nation’s 250th Independence Day in style, drawing crowds for three days of parades, food, music and fireworks July 3-5.The weekend kicked off Friday,...

 Mailing a letter is about to get more expensive. The price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp will rise 4 cents, from 78 cents to 82 cents, when...

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) has named 922 students to its President's List and 742 students to its Dean's List for the spring 2026...