Light Up The Night
There was excitement in the air Thursday evening around Karlstad. CEO and founder Glen Brazier and his Mattracks team were continuing to celebrate their companies 30th year anniversary. Complete with fireworks and the lighting of their new signage on the buildings around town. Friends gathered at the Eagles to watch everything “light up.” Mr. Brazier said “Karlstad has been a great community to be expanding in.” He wanted to make sure to include the whole community to celebrate and to enjoy the upgrades together. “The future looks bright for all of us.” Said Mr. Brazier
Search for missing man continues on Rainy River
Shawna Wendler, Reporter
The search continues for Roger Tupper who has been missing since Monday November, 4th. Roger was dropped off at Kuttes Landing on Monday, Nov 4, on the Rainy River wearing a Black Fleece hoodie, blue jeans, gray sneakers, a black leather vest, and a backpack. The OPP and Koochiching County Sheriff’s office have both participated in search efforts, targeting areas between Indus/Emo and the Y near International Falls. Roger's kayak was located about 300 yards downstream from Kuttes on the Canadian side of the river. His dog was found about 109 ft downstream to the west of the kayak on the Canadian side. Other recovered items include his black jacket, wallet, and phone. On Sunday, November 10, a volunteer search was conducted and further items were recovered, including his backpack and a broken oar. On Monday, November 11, dive teams from US Coast Guard out of Duluth and St. Louis County Rescue and Recovery were expected to join in the search efforts. It is believed that Roger is in the River, so anglers and area residents along both sides are asked to be on the lookout. It is possible, though, that he was stranded and took shelter somewhere, so those along the area are asked to check sheds and other outbuildings. Those with any information are asked to call local law enforcement or (218)-283-4416.
Frost Fest will usher in the holiday season on November 23
Shawna Wendler, Reporter
Several area organizations have once again teamed up to bring the community a full day of fun to help usher in the holiday season. Events will take place on Saturday, November 23 and the day promises to provide something for everyone and to fill your heart with the joy that the holidays bring. HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA The day kicks off with the annual Holiday Extravaganza, sponsored by Lake of the Woods Community Education. The events will take place at Lake of the Woods School Commons and Gymnasium. You will find dozens of craft and merchandise vendors open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, be sure to take in the Scholastic Book Fair during the same hours. Concessions will be available from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Lady Slipper Quilt Guild will have a Bed Turning demonstration at 11 a.m. The Just 4 Kix Dancers will take the stage beginning at 1 p.m. Lake of the Woods Women of Today will host Turkey Bingo in the Media Room at 1:30 p.m. Rounding out the action at the school will be visits with Santa Claus beginning at 2 p.m. During that time, the Girl Scouts will also be offering kids’ crafts. FREE MOVIE Everyone is welcome to take in a free movie at the Grand Theater starting at 3 p.m. The 1985 classic, “The Goonies,” will be the feature. The movie is open to all as space allows. Concessions will be available for sale. The free movie is sponsored by the Lake of the Woods Prevention Coalition. COMMUNITY DINNER A delicious lasagna dinner will be served from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the American Legion Clubrooms. The dinner is sponsored by Hugo’s Lake of the Woods Foods and CHI LakeWood Health. Cost is a free will offering with all proceeds going to the Baudette Community Foundation’s 2024 Capital Campaign. The menu will also include breadsticks, lettuce salad and desserts. In addition to the dinner, the Baudette Community Foundation will hold its annual Gift Certificate Wall Fundraiser. Numbered envelopes will be available for sale for $20 each. Each envelope will contain at least one $20 Gift Certificate or card to a local business, but it could contain a total of $40, $60, $80, or even $100 worth of certificates or cards. The fundraiser will continue until sold out. All proceeds will go to the group’s Capital Campaign. LIGHT PARADE The 2nd Annual Lynn Furbish Holiday Light Parade will travel up Main Avenue beginning at 5:15 p.m. The parade will start at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and travel north along Main Avenue to the Grand Theater. Lighted floats, vehicles, marchers and more will be sure to get your in the holiday spirit. The parade will feature a special guest from the North Pole, too. For more information, or to register, call Mike Hovde at 218-434-0273 or Laurie Baade at 218-395-2132. TREE LIGHTING The downtown Christmas Tree will be lit immediately following the parade. The tree will be located at the Hugo’s Lake of the Woods Foods parking lot on Main Avenue. This year’s tree lighting is sponsored by the City of Baudette. FIREWORKS Capping off the day will be a spectacular fireworks display over Baudette Bay. It is scheduled to start at 7:15 p.m. with best viewing from Willie Walleye Park. The fireworks are sponsored by the Baudette Fireworks Committee. MORE SEASONAL FUN “Christmas Lane” will be lit on November 23 and remain so throughout the holiday season. The lane can be found at Timber Mill Park and is sponsored by the City of Baudette. It will feature several light displays sponsored by area businesses, organizations, and individuals. If you are interested in setting up and sponsoring a display, call the city office at 218-634-1850. There will be a series of FREE MOVIES at the Grand Theater on the first three Saturdays in December. All the features will start at 2 p.m. and will be open to all at no charge while space allows. Concessions will be available for sale. The featured films will be “Fred Claus,” sponsored by the Baudette Rotary Club on December 7. On December 14, “The Nativity Story” will be sponsored by Custom Autobody and Repair. Finishing up the series on December 21 will be “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” sponsored by Lake of the Woods Women of Today.