by Penny Mio
editor

The Baudette Loran-C station officially went on air on April 15, 1980 and it is set to go off air on February 8, 2010. It officially ends the military connection to Baudette that started with the Air Force Base from 1957 to 1978 and the Coast Guard station from 1979 to 2010.
Planning for the station began in the early 1970s when the Great Lakes Loran was forming.
LORAN stands for LOng RAnge Navigation.

Join us in welcoming Lake of the Woods County’s New Year’s baby Thaddeaus Kai Olson! Arriving Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at 2:20 p.m., Thaddeaus Kai was born to Derek and Jill Olson of Baudette, Minnesota.

Looking for a fun night out with your friends? Plan to attend the Winter Gala event on February 20 at the Moose Lodge in Baudette. This great event features a Steak and Shrimp dinner, theater, silent auction, and all while supporting the community ambulance transporter project.

by Penny Mio
editor

Law enforcement and rescue personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash Thursday, Jan. 28 just after 1 p.m. The crash was south of Baudette on Highway 72 and involved a 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and a 2005 International Conventional delivery truck. Both vehicles were traveling southbound when the truck began to slow down due to stopped traffic ahead. The TrailBlazer was unable to slow down until it was too late on the icy roads and the vehicle crashed into the back of the truck.