Baudette, MN
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About Baudette
- • Pro hockey player T.J. Oshie was born in Warroad, near Baudette.
- • Lake of the Woods Ojibwe Tribal Nation culture has deep roots here.
- • The Red River Trails trading route greatly spurred Baudette's initial growth.
- • A giant bronze muskellunge statue welcomes visitors as the 'Walleye Capital'.
- • The Great Baudette Fire of 1910 nearly destroyed the entire town.
- • Named for French Canadian Joe Baudette, it was incorporated in 1909.
- • With about 1,000 residents, it's smaller than many Minnesota high schools.
- • Sitting at 1,076 feet, the air is crisp and clean near the Canadian border.
- • Tourism and outdoor recreation drive the local economy.
- • A calm, serene atmosphere embraces you with its friendly, small-town charm.
- • The closest pro team, the Minnesota Wild, once had a 100+ point season.
- • Lake of the Woods is renowned for its world-class walleye fishing tournaments.