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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...

School News: Band Concert is April 29

The Lake of the Woods School Music Department will be performing their spring band concert on Wednesday, April 29th, at 7 p.m., in the school auditorium. All bands will be...

Lake of the Woods School Menus

Breakfast:Wednesday, April 22 – Blueberry waffle, fruit, juice, milkThursday, April 23 – Peaches and cream, waffle dunkers, fruit, juice, milkFriday, April 24 – Oatmeal,...

Photo by Doris Knutson

School News: STUDS lock In held

On the evening of April 10, over 40 Lake of the Woods students, plus advisors and chaperones, came together for Lock-In: The Remix — an event...

HUGE! 8 Party Garage Sale

— Roosevelt —HUGE! 8 Party Garage Sale Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 69439 Kirkwood Drive Roosevelt, MN. Apple Computers, ALL sizes Mens and Womens Clothing...

Spring Sale! 1st Congregational Church, North Main, Baudette (in the alley)Saturday, April 25th ~ 9:00 am - Noon Stop in and take a look!

Community Focus

Mental Health Moments: Reducing Stigma

As we get older, our worlds can grow quieter. Daily routines change after retirement. Social circles become smaller. Friends and loved ones may move away or pass...

Home Arts at the Lake of the Woods County Fair to celebrate 250th...

Happy 250th Birthday, America! The Home Arts Department at Lake of the Woods Fair would like you to help us celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. We thought we...

North Country Health: Earth Day is a Time to Act and Appreciate...

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. It is a global event focused on protecting the environment and raising awareness about issues such as climate change,...

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, April, 22 – Salmon...

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, April 15 – Swedish...

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region....

10 Years Ago (2016)The body of Keith Ayers was recovered on April 19, nearly seven months after he went missing during a boating accident, marking closure for family and...

Looking Back from the files of the Baudette Region

20 Years Ago (2006) Part ten of eighteen of the series featuring the 100th Anniversary of Baudette told about the early realtors and builders in the area who...

Looking Back from the files of the Northern Light Region

10 Years Ago (2016)A front page story featured the journey of Samantha Kalk, an 11-year-old in the Lake of the Woods sixth grade. On March 7th of 2016, she collapsed in gym...

Lake of the Woods School Board Agenda

Lake of the Woods School ISD #390April 27, 2026 @ 6:45 PMBoard of Education Meeting - ITV Room Board Meeting AgendaCall to OrderPledge of AllegianceApproval of AgendaBoard...

Lake of the Woods County Board Commissioners Meeting Proceedings

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS March 24, 2026pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10 the published material is...

Lake of the Woods County Board Agenda

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS206 8th Ave SE, Suite 234Baudette, MN ...

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Walleye League 4/15/26 Semi finalsNED and Blue Balls advance to finals. Good luck! High Scratch Games:Josh Hofschulte 246, 221Allen Cauble ...

Lake of the Woods Varsity Bears Secure Season-Opening Win

The Lake of the Woods Varsity Bears began their baseball season with a 16-8 victory over Northome/Kelliher in an away game on Thursday. The Bears recorded 16 hits and 14...

WEEK 20 - March 31, 2026TEAM STANDINGS. W. LAlley Cats 28.5. 11.5 Odd Balls ...

Happy birthday to a special nephew, Ken Wilmer, on April 24th. Have a great day. Happy birthday to a very special granddaughter, Tiffany Runnel,s on April 30th. We were...

Toward A More Perfect Union: Rural Minnesota is going to lead the...

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

Ask a Trooper: Rearview Mirrors

Question: I have a question for you. We are looking at renting a moving truck and I noticed it doesn’t have a rearview mirror since the back in blocked by the box of the...

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