20 Years Ago (2005)            Seat belts saved the life of at least one person when a 2001 Chevrolet pickup driven by Jerry Pieper, 67, of Williams, was driven into the...

10 Years Ago (2015) Julie Quo, Geo Bee champ of Lake of the Woods School, was notified by the National Geographic Society that she was one of the semifinalists eligible to...

20 Years Ago (2005)            Karen Usiski, a Licensed Practical Nurse with LakeWood Care Center in Baudette, was named the Minnesota Health & Housing Alliance’s...

10 Years Ago (2015)A fire on February 19 at the home of Mike Sellen south of Clementson suffered smoke damage. The Baudette Fire Department was able to contain the fire....

20 Years Ago (2005)            A front-page feature on the BOSCH testing facility reported that about thirty local people were employed at the site to maintain the facility...

10 Years Ago (2015)The large tree behind Willie Walleye was slated to be cut down. Baudette City Superintendent Roger Schotl cited safety concerns when he presented the...

20 Years Ago (2005)            Not available this week. 30 Years Ago (1995)Agassiz leaders for the county were Ed and Kay Arneson. Lee and Pat Tisdale were chosen as the...

10 Years Ago (2015)Ashley Howdahl was appointed to a seat on the Williams City Council. She filled a position vacated by Mary Bohn the previous month. It was the first time...

 10 Years Ago (2015)The Northern Light Region was recognized among the top weekly newspapers at the Minnesota Newspaper Association annual convention. Rollin Bergman,...

20 Years Ago (2005)            Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. had awarded a $10,000 grant to Lake of the Woods School District for use in supporting the Enrichment Program...

10 Years Ago (2015) Mike Schulz, representing a board formed to build a new arena in Baudette, spoke to the Lake of the Woods School Board at their...

20 Years Ago (2005)            City crews were dealing with four main water breaks since the start of winter. City Superintendent George Taylor said there was about four...

10 Years Ago (2015)Local Lightning asked, “Are you happy with the outcome of Sunday’s NFL playoff games?”Nancy Craig: I didn’t watch them! Julie Neumiller: NO, I’m not...

20 Years Ago (2005)            Local Catholic parishes welcomed Father Emmanuel Sylvester. Father Emmanuel would serve four churches in the area.            Zach Lockner, a...

10 Years Ago (2015)Local Lightning asked, “How’s fishing?” Dale Bray: I hear it’s better than fair. Ken Johnston:I hear it’s good but I haven’t been out. Tom Hanson:...