The Lake of the Woods Skating Club held its presentation of "Olympic Spirit" on Sunday, February 22nd.The opening theme was the Olympics. More...

When the final horn sounded at the 2026 Winter Olympics, hockey history wasn’t just made on the ice — it echoed all the way back to northern...

When the Olympic flame was lit in Sochi in 2014 and again in PyeongChang in 2018, billions of viewers around the world tuned in to watch the drama...

A Memorial Service for Kent E. Smith of Warroad, MN will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00PM at Warroad Union Congregational  Church....

Harvey Eugene Chapman, age 85, of Montgomery, MN, passed away peacefully in his favorite chair on his farm on February 16, 2026.The son of Arthur...

The Nicest Guy There Is By Deb BaronSweet and gracious, funny, patriotic, very helpful, organized, and the nicest guy there is are some of the...

Breakfast:Wednesday, Feb 25 – Oatmeal, mini muffin, fruit, juice, milkThursday, Feb 26 – Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice, milkFriday, Feb 27 – Mini cinni, fruit, juice,...

The Lake of the Woods second-grade students were given a very unique opportunity this winter. High school art teacher Mrs. Abendroth reached out to...

The Lake of the Woods PeeWee hockey teams would like to say thank you to our awesome community, who came out to their fundraiser dinner and packed...

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment, or EA, for a water and sewer system update...

BEMIDJI — State Representative Bidal Duran (R-Bemidji) announced today that he is seeking re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives, reaffirming his commitment...

2026 is a special year for the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota, as we will celebrate our 60th anniversary.In the past 60 years, we have grown...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Please note that if the school is closed due to bad weather, we will be closed too.Wed, Feb 25 – Egg bake,...

Brink Center BaudetteOpen 11 am-12:30 pmPlease call 218-634-1633Please note that if the school is closed due to bad weather, we will be closed too.Wed, Feb 18 - Chicken...

20 Years Ago (2006)            The Baudette City Council committed more than $41,000 to a trail project that would go from Willie Walleye to Peace Park.            A 1990...

10 Years Ago (2016)Marlo’s Ride snowmobile run was scheduled for March 5 to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.Lake of the Woods School Board members were...

20 Years Ago (2006)            Bryce Palm was the first-place winner in the spelling bee at L/W School. Second place winner was Katie Baggett.            Marvin and...

 Lake of the Woods School ISD #390February 23, 2026 @ 7:00 PMBoard of Education Meeting - ITV Room  Board Meeting AgendaCall to OrderPledge of AllegianceApproval of...

  COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS                                                               January 27, 2026pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10the published material is...

Williams City Council MeetingWilliams City HallMonday, February 9, 2026 -6:00 p.m.Call to OrderMayor C. Lundsten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.Pledge of...

Gotschaa SpeedballWeek 16 Standings:Lakewood: 15 wins, 5 lossesTIE: Legion Legends: 12 wins, 8 losses Crazy Splitz: 12 wins, 8 lossesHigh Scratch Series: Dawn Christianson:...

What are the benefits of youth sports for children? The Lake of the Woods Youth Hockey program aims to teach its athletes key qualities of...

Week 15Standings:Legion Legends: 12 wins, 4 lossesLakewood: 11 wins, 5 lossesCrazy Splitz: 8 wins, 8 lossesHigh Scratch Series: Dawn Christianson: 522High Scratch...

Lake of the Woods Fishing ReportLake of the Woods ice fishing continues to deliver with outstanding conditions across the South Shore, Rainy River,...

“Toward a more perfect union” acknowledges that bringing people together in our communitiesin  remains a work progress and requires continuing effort. This monthly column...

            The United States border West of Lake Superior was inhospitable to agricultural development and practically all a wilderness; it formed a natural barrier to an...