LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY
STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKEN Remembering Leon Wilson, an old deer hunter
On a sunny afternoon in November 2009, Herald photo chief John Stennes and I had the pleasure of spending a few hours with Leon Wilson. Just shy of his 101st birthday, Wilson was the oldest license...
Posted on 7/25/12 at 7:00 AM
Anonymous call leads to fishing bust on Rainy River in Minnesota 
Three anglers have been charged in connection with alleged over-limit fishing violations encountered last month on the Rainy River in Lake of the Woods County, the Department of Natural Resources reported.
By Herald Staff Report , June 05, 2012
Wadena, Minn., semi driver avoids deer, crashes east of Baudette
A report by the Minnesota State Patrol said Brent A. McManigle, 33, was traveling west at 7:32 a.m. Tuesday in a 2010 Freightliner semi when he swerved to avoid hitting a deer on Minnesota Highway 11 east of Baudette.
By Herald Staff Report , February 15, 2012
Williams, Minn., residents ask state to scrutinize city finances
Twenty-four residents of Williams, Minn., have signed a petition asking the state auditor’s office to look into the finances of the city.
The petition asks for audits for 2008, 2009 and 2010. The audit’s cost would be paid by city residents. According to state statute, Williams needed 16 signees to submit the petition.
By Herald Staff Report , January 19, 2012
Series of cracks form on west side of Lake of the Woods
Authorities are recommending that ice anglers avoid the west side of Lake of the Woods unless they’re going out with a resort or someone who knows the conditions.
By Brad Dokken , December 22, 2011
SHARING THE HUNT
Deer camp in Lake of the Woods County puts focus on helping military veterans, disabled hunters enjoy hunting season
By Brad Dokken , November 20, 2011
Pending shutdown means scramble for Minnesota fishing licenses
Lake of the Woods resort owner who's also county commissioner says he hopes DNR officials use discretionThe layoff of some 40,000 state employees means the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources won’t be able to sell licenses either online or through its network of Electronic License System outlets across the state.
By Brad Dokken , June 30, 2011
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Census survey: Four of Minnesota's 8 poorest counties in northwest
Kittson County has least expensive homes in state, survey data showsThe figures released this week from this year's American Community Survey offer glimpses into how people live, down to census tracts. And there's a sharp rural-urban split in some categories.
By Chuck Haga , December 15, 2010
1 dead after car hits logging truck in NW Minnesota
A Roosevelt, Minn., man was killed early today when a car struck a logging truck in Lake of the Woods County.
By Herald Staff Report , July 29, 2010
2 Baudette men lose minnow licenses for 3 years
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says 69-year-old John D. Hult and 55-year-old Kim D. Barsness were convicted last week of violating regulations governing the sale of minnows.
By Associated Press , April 20, 2010
60 percent of Minnesotans mailed back census
The U.S. Census Bureau says 60 percent of Minnesota residents have returned their census forms as of Thursday, the soft deadline for mailing back the questionnaire.
By Associated Press , April 01, 2010
Teacher contract stalemate could cost Lake of the Woods $15,000
The Lake of the Woods School District hasn’t finalized a teacher contract for the current school year, a problem that could cost $15,000 if an agreement isn’t reached soon.
January 07, 2010
Failing Williams sewage plant threatens Lake of the Woods
A sewage treatment plant in Williams, Minn., near Lake of the Woods is failing and threatens to dump thousands of gallons of raw sewage into the big international lake.
By Dan Gunderson , November 04, 2009
Tip leads officers to 95 walleyes, 28 fish patties
A husband and wife from Roosevelt, Minn., have been charged with gross misdemeanor fishing violations in Lake of the Woods County after conservation officers seized 190 walleye fillets and 28 ground walleye patties.
By Brad Dokken , October 31, 2009
Two injured in Friday night crash
Two Minnesotans were injured Friday night after a car lost control on snow and slush and collided with a van in Lake of the Woods County, the Minnesota State Patrol reported.
October 31, 2009
Guns, booze, meds leads to arrest
His sister tried to stop him from driving home drunk from the bar but Eugene Skoglund of rural Roseau, Minn., pulled out a gun, demanded his keys back and left, according to witnesses. He's now in a psychiatric unit awaiting evaluation.
By Stephen J. Lee , August 19, 2009
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