Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) – Baudette Reduces Law Enforcement Hours to Cut 2026 Costs The City of Baudette will see fewer law enforcement patrol hours next year under a new agreement with Lake of the Woods County. City officials say the move will save money but will also reduce police coverage. The deal was… Continue reading Baudette Cuts Police Coverage to Save Costs – LOW County
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Lake of the Woods Boating Death Ruled Accident
Lake of the Woods County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have ruled an October boating death on Lake of the Woods an accidental drowning. The incident claimed the life of Brian Herridge, 69, of Minneapolis. Lorie Bryngelson, 69, of Colorado, survived the capsizing and was treated for exposure. According to Lake of the Woods County Sheriff… Continue reading Lake of the Woods Boating Death Ruled Accident
Baudette May Cut Law Enforcement Budget In Half
Baudette May Cut Law Enforcement Budget In Half BAUDETTE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — The City of Baudette is weighing a major change to its law enforcement funding, with city leaders considering a proposal to cut their contract with the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Department by 50%. The discussion follows growing frustration over service levels and tightening… Continue reading Baudette May Cut Law Enforcement Budget In Half
Baudette Rejects PETA Proposal for Mermaid Statue
Baudette, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — City officials in Baudette have delivered a firm “no” to PETA’s proposal to install an anti-fishing mermaid statue near the community’s iconic Willie Walleye statue. The national animal rights organization wrote to Mayor Dylan Hari last week, requesting space in Willie Walleye Park for the sculpture, which was intended to counter… Continue reading Baudette Rejects PETA Proposal for Mermaid Statue
Lake of the Woods: PETA Pushes Mermaid Statue
Lake of the Woods ( trfnews.i234.me ) – PETA is challenging Minnesota’s largest tourism draw, fishing, with a symbolic proposal in Lake of the Woods County. The group has requested that the city of Baudette add a mermaid statue to Willie Walleye Park. The statue would stand alongside the existing Willie Walleye, which PETA argues promotes fishing.… Continue reading Lake of the Woods: PETA Pushes Mermaid Statue
Baudette Dollar General Worker Charged in $5K Theft
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Baudette woman is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say she admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from her employer, Dollar General. According to Lake of the Woods County District Court records, 23-year-old Michelle Andrea Grenstiner has been charged with felony theft. The case involves allegations… Continue reading Baudette Dollar General Worker Charged in $5K Theft
JULY 4TH BLOODBATH: BAUDETTE MAN CHARGED IN VICIOUS ATTACK THAT DISLOCATED VICTIM’S SHOULDER | trfnews.i234.me
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) – A violent July 4th brawl in downtown Baudette has resulted in felony charges against Alexander James Zagone, 25, of Roseau, MN. He is now facing 3rd-degree assault for allegedly punching a man in the head and causing a dislocated shoulder, as well as a misdemeanor charge for fleeing… Continue reading JULY 4TH BLOODBATH: BAUDETTE MAN CHARGED IN VICIOUS ATTACK THAT DISLOCATED VICTIM’S SHOULDER | trfnews.i234.me
JULY 4TH ASSAULT CHAOS IN BAUDETTE: MAN THROWS BEER BOTTLES, RUNS FROM COPS AFTER VIOLENT BRAWL | trfnews.i234.me
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) – A chaotic July 4th night in Baudette ended with Hunter Stuart McFarlane, 24, of Roseau, MN, facing felony assault charges after allegedly throwing beer bottles at bystanders and assaulting a man, dislocating his shoulder. Authorities say the incident occurred after the local fireworks show when deputies responded to… Continue reading JULY 4TH ASSAULT CHAOS IN BAUDETTE: MAN THROWS BEER BOTTLES, RUNS FROM COPS AFTER VIOLENT BRAWL | trfnews.i234.me
Baudette Man Charged With Felony After Threatening to “Bring This to Your Doorstep” | trfnews.i234.me
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Baudette man has been charged with felony threats of violence following an alarming series of text messages allegedly sent to a female victim on July 11, 2025. According to court documents, Paul Devin Rose sent the woman a message that read, in part: “I am going to… Continue reading Baudette Man Charged With Felony After Threatening to “Bring This to Your Doorstep” | trfnews.i234.me
LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY: Wild 4th of July Brawl in Downtown Baudette Leads to Felony Assault Charges | trfnews.i234.me
Baudette, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A wild Fourth of July scene unfolded in downtown Baudette, leaving a man injured and two suspects jailed on felony assault charges. According to court documents, Hunter McFarlane of Roseau and Alexander Zagone of Grand Forks are accused of initiating a violent altercation with a male victim. The fight ended with… Continue reading LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY: Wild 4th of July Brawl in Downtown Baudette Leads to Felony Assault Charges | trfnews.i234.me