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November 3, 2026

Baudette man charged with felony stalking

November 3, 2026

A 29-year-old Baudette man has been charged in Lake of the Woods County District Court with felony stalking after he allegedly watched a rural Lake of the Woods County home...

North Country Health Nuggets: Measles

November 3, 2026

Measles is more than a rash and fever. It is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious illness in both children and adults. Learning about measles and how...

ASK A TROOPER: Hand Signals

November 3, 2026

Question: With all these bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters can you please write about the important of hand signals and the law? Answer: I sure can. This is a great topic when...

Maury Walter Olson, 76

October 29, 2026

Born and raised in Baudette, MN, Maury enjoyed all a small rural town can offer. He loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, horses,...

Graduation Book 2026

Boys Varsity team, Girls Varsity team, and full Bears XC teams

Bears Place 6th in Section 8A, Youso goes on to State Competition

November 3, 2026

Ending the season on a high note, the Lake of the Woods boys varsity team took home a 6th-place finish at the Section 8A Championship meet in...

Lake of the Woods School Menus

November 3, 2026

Thursday, November 5: Breakfast: Bagel w/ cream cheese or jelly, fruit/juice/milk. Lunch: Orangechicken, fried brown rice, green beans, choice of fruit, milk.Friday,...

Mandi Block pies Mr. Sathre. Photo by Halle Abendroth.

School News: 11th grade pie in the face fundraiser

November 3, 2026

The 11th grade class held a fundraiser last Friday where students had the opportunity to pie a few volunteering teachers in the face! This year Mr....

October 26, 2026

AmericInn is looking for fun, energetic, dependable individuals to join our team!! Housekeeping, Front Desk, and Breakfast attendant. Positions are part-time and flexible....

Community Focus

Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be hosted by First...

November 3, 2026

The community Thanksgiving dinner will be hosted by the members of First Congregational Church Thursday, Nov. 26 from Noon to 1p.m. at the Brink Center in Baudette. The...

Baudette offers plenty of Halloween fun for all ages

November 3, 2026

Baudette was filled with Halloween activities for children and adults alike this year.Hugo’s handed out treats to young trick-or-treaters who...

Help Santa reach every home: Santa Anonymous lists due Nov. 16

November 3, 2026

The annual Santa Anonymous program is getting underway, and organizers are asking anyone interested in taking part to sign up soon.Lists must be mailed or dropped off at...

November 3, 2026

Senior MenusBrink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am–12:30 pm. Phone 218-634-1633.Thu, Nov 5 – Egg bake, tater tots, muffins, fruit/dessertFri, Nov 6 – Cook's choiceMon, Nov 9 –...

HOME COOKING: Crockpot Comfort for Deer Season from Amber’s Kitchen

November 3, 2026

Up here, the first weekend of November means one thing: deer season. Saturday is the firearms opener, and all across our area hunters are sighting in rifles, checking...

HOME COOKING: Spooky Snacks for Our Annual PreBoo Party

October 27, 2026

Halloween is a fun time of the year at our house. Rolly and I are busy planning our annual Halloween PreBoo party, and anyone who has been to one knows Rolly goes all out...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

November 3, 2026

20 Years Ago (2006) The search continued for Kory Kelly of Crookston lost in the Beltrami Island State Forest since October 16th. A golden retriever that...

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

November 3, 2026

10 Years Ago (2016)Lake of the Woods County voters turned out in large numbers for the November 8 general election, and high turnout slowed the counting. According to...

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

October 27, 2026

Looking Back10 Years Ago (2016)Firearms deer season was set to open Saturday, November 5, and run through Sunday, November 20. Area Wildlife Supervisor Scott Laudenslager...

Harry's House

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Lake of the Woods School Board minutes

November 2, 2026

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390 September 28, 2026 @ 6:45 PM - ITV Room Board of Education...

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS October 13, 2026

November 2, 2026

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the...

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390 Canvassing Meeting 11/12/2026 @...

November 2, 2026

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390Canvassing Meeting 11/12/2026 @ 5:30 PM - ITV Room Board Meeting AgendaCall to OrderPledge of AllegianceApproval of AgendaCanvassing Board...

A battle WON by the Lady Bears and coaches over the #5 Fosston Greyhounds. Photo by Lisa Olson.

School News: Volleyball Playoffs continue

November 3, 2026

The Lake of the Woods Volleyball team locked in the #4 seed in the Section 8A volleyball playoffs. The Bears hosted and swept Win-E-Mac on...

November 3, 2026

Team. W. LLake Family Dental. 8. 4Alley Cats. 7. 5Odd Balls. 5. 7Titan Roll Offs. 4. 8Hi Game:...

Isaiah Youso and Cooper Olson. Photo by Coach Sarah Pierson.

Bears earn All-Conference Honors

October 27, 2026

The Bears traveled to Thief River Falls for the Northwestern Minnesota Conference meet on Tuesday, October 13th. The golf course was easy to...

On My Mind: Leaf Aware

November 3, 2026

I’ll confess something. For most of my life, I’ve never given my leaves a second thought. They fall, they blow around, they settle wherever they please, and come spring, I...

November 3, 2026

Happy anniversary Hon. Wow! Sixty three years. Celebrating birthdays this week are Claudia McFarlane, Darnell Tveit, Anita Thorsteinson, and Ruby Fish. Wishing you all a...

History: Finlay’s River #27

November 3, 2026

Across the clearing from the Finlay Forks Store was a Radio Station and a small neat house occupied by the Operator and downstream was the camping spot of the Sikannis. ...

Speaking of Faith: Camels Are On The Horizon

October 27, 2026

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).The founder of Dubai, Sheik Rashid, was once asked about the future of his country. ...

Salute 2025

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