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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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
Boats Collide on Lake of the Woods, No Injuries
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities responded to reports of a two-boat collision near Rocky Point Resort on Lake of the Woods around 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13. According to initial radio traffic, one boat went over the top of another. Crews from Arnison’s Rocky Point launched immediately to assist those involved. Dispatch… Continue reading Boats Collide on Lake of the Woods, No Injuries
Lake of the Woods Co.: Kids Safe After Boat Capsize
Lake of the Woods County, near Warroad ( trfnews.i234.me ) – Two young people are safe after a boat capsized at Swift Ditch on Labor Day evening. The incident was reported just before 7:00 p.m., east of Warroad. Early radio traffic indicated children were under an overturned boat. Later updates confirmed there were two youths involved… Continue reading Lake of the Woods Co.: Kids Safe After Boat Capsize
Lake of the Woods: Boat Capsizes at Swift Ditch
Lake of the Woods County ( trfnews.i234.me ) – Emergency crews are responding to a reported boat capsizing at Swift Ditch east of Warroad. Initial scanner traffic at 6:57 p.m. Monday reported children were under the vessel. Their conditions are not known at this time. No official injury report has been released. The location involves water… Continue reading Lake of the Woods: Boat Capsizes at Swift Ditch
Kuwaiti National Arrested in Minnesota for Visa Overstay and False U.S. Citizenship Claim
Lake of the Woods County (trfnews.i234.me) A Kuwaiti national has been arrested in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, after allegedly overstaying his visa and falsely asserting U.S. citizenship. The arrest was carried out by agents from the U.S. Border Patrol’s Warroad Station in collaboration with the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities… Continue reading Kuwaiti National Arrested in Minnesota for Visa Overstay and False U.S. Citizenship Claim
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Now Responsible for Cleanup of Old Williams School Site in Lake of the Woods County
Lake of the Woods County, MN – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has now been tasked with cleaning up and maintaining the old Williams School site in Far Northern Minnesota, according to a recent legislative decision discussed at the February 11, 2025, Lake of the Woods County Commissioners meeting. Key Developments 📍 Location: Old… Continue reading Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Now Responsible for Cleanup of Old Williams School Site in Lake of the Woods County
Employee Injured in Lake of the Woods Sleepers Outbuilding Explosion in Lake of the Woods County
LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—An employee of Lake of the Woods Sleepers in Lake of the Woods County was injured after an explosion occurred in a 10 by 20-foot outbuilding used as a restroom. The individual suffered burns to the hand and was transported to Baudette Hospital. The injuries are not life-threatening. No other… Continue reading Employee Injured in Lake of the Woods Sleepers Outbuilding Explosion in Lake of the Woods County
Update: Employee Injured in Lake of the Woods Sleepers Explosion in Lake of the Woods County
LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On Friday morning in Lake of the Woods County, an employee of Lake of the Woods Sleepers was injured due to an explosion in an outbuilding. The incident occurred when the employee attempted to light the pilot on a furnace, resulting in burns to his hands and face. He was… Continue reading Update: Employee Injured in Lake of the Woods Sleepers Explosion in Lake of the Woods County