Minnesota Department of Transportation

 A detour on Highway 11 west of Warroad was lifted late Wednesday, Aug. 25. Traffic can now pass through the construction zone, however motorists are cautioned to slow down for flagging operations as paving and clean-up work begins.
Crews replaced two culverts below the roadbed to add stability and as a preventative maintenance measure against erosion.

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by Penny Mio
editor

After what Northwest Angle Islands resident Dick Gross called more than 13 months, the issue of district zoning on the islands failed to move forward.
County board chairman Ed Arnesen said after five meetings at the Angle and in Baudette, he had heard enough discussion about zoning for Oak Island or other islands. He called for a motion to begin the zoning process but no commissioner made that motion, so no action was taken.

by Penny Mio
editor

You may soon see visible signs of progress at the historic Baudette Depot. A lot has been going on behind the scenes with grant writing, planning and design, but tangible changes are on the way.
Monday, Aug. 23 the Depot Preservation Alliance hosted an open house presentation with Venture Exhibits owners Allen Noska and Carnita Tuomela. They have been working under Minnesota Historical Society and Region 2 Arts Council grants to plan and research the historic transportation and settlement exhibit that will be inside the depot.

Attached with this article is a PDF of the fall sports schedules for Lake of the Woods High School. Feel free to download the file and we will put the varsity games on our community calendar.

Watch for Bears sports coverage each week in The Baudette Region. 

by Penny Mio
editor

Election filings closed Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. for positions in the City of Baudette, City of Williams and ISD #390.
In Baudette, two have filed for one two-year mayoral term. On the council, three have filed for two four-year seats. One has filed for one two-year seat.
In Williams, there is one candidate for each open seat; mayor and three trustee seats.

by Penny Mio
editor

NASCAR fans in northwestern Minnesota have the opportunity to hear stories from the Earnhardt family Labor Day weekend. John Earnhardt, a member of the famous racing family will give a series of talks first in the Karlstad area, then in Baudette over the long weekend.

by Penny Mio
editor

This fall marks the centennial of the 1910 fire that swept through the county, reducing it to ash.
The Lake of the Woods Historical Society will be releasing a new book on the fire featuring 25 first-hand fire accounts, about 100 photos and newspaper coverage from around the state.
In addition, there will be three days of events, all tying in to the fire.