By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc.

BAUDETTE, Minn — The Baudette City Council spent a portion of this week’s meeting discussing the need to officially name a private drive within the city that’s home to several residents. Council staff discussed if having residents living on the private drive would require it to be a named street within city limits. Councilwoman Liz Weigel commented on how the council determined the status of that street name. 

State guidelines require it to have an official street name to help emergency responders, postal services and other agencies accurately locate those addresses.

Council members discussed the process moving forward, which includes selecting and approving a name before submitting it through the proper channels. Once a name is chosen, it will also need to be mapped and recorded with Lake of the Woods County so it can be officially recognized.

By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc.

WARROAD, Minn — A new exhibit at Warroad RiverPlace is bringing classic stories and fantasy to life through the work of local artist Holly Marie Crowther. “Folklore and Fairy Tales” is now open and runs through August 29th, featuring a collection of original paintings, illustrations, and hand-crafted needle-felted creations inspired by beloved fairy tales, folklore, and mythical characters. Among the featured works is Crowther’s first-place winning oil painting from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s annual art exhibition, which is now on display as part of the exhibit. Crowther says that award-winning piece holds a special place in the collection.

In addition to the award-winning painting, visitors will find a variety of imaginative works inspired by stories that have captivated generations. Crowther says those timeless tales—and a lifelong love of folklore and fantasy—played a major role in shaping the exhibit.

Admission to the exhibit is free, and Warroad RiverPlace is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Minnesota’s labor market shows that 13,200 jobs were added in June for a third straight month of growth, outpacing a flat national job market. The state unemployment rate held at 4.4%, above the national rate of 4.2%. Despite the gains, Minnesota’s labor force participation fell for the seventh consecutive month to 67%. 

Officials call it a mixed picture as inflation continues to outpace wage growth. The strongest job growth occurred in Educational and Health Services. For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development website at mn.gov/deed.