Baudette, Minnesota
Baudette is a city of 1,139 people in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota.
Why visit Baudette
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Baudette – Rainy River International Bridge, Grand Theatre, Baudette Depot and Lake of the Woods County Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average -5°F.
Weather in Baudette
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Baudette
Baudette is a city in and the county seat of Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 966. Baudette is known as the Walleye Capital of the World.
From the Wikipedia article Baudette, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Baudette – Rainy River International Bridge
Bridge · 0.5 mi
Bridge across the Rainy River, connecting Baudette, Minnesota and Rainy River, Ontario
Museums and landmarks2
Baudette Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Railway station in Baudette, Minnesota
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes11
Rosalie's Restaurant and Lounge
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
1229 Main Street West, Baudette
History
Baudette was incorporated in 1907. It was started by European Americans as a steamboat landing and lumber town with a sawmill, after the railroad was constructed through the area in 1901. It was named for Joseph Beaudette, a trapper of French-Canadian descent who had been in the area since the early 1880s. The post office at Baudette began in 1900, first called "Port Hyland", after postmaster Daniel Hyland. The name was changed to "Baudette" in 1901. Baudette had a station of the Minnesota and Manitoba Railroad, now absorbed by the Canadian National Railway.
Baudette was largely destroyed in the Baudette Fire of 1910, but was quickly rebuilt. Many of its people were saved by a train with boxcars sent across the river from Rainy River, Ontario, which pulled survivors to safety on the other side.
From the History section of Baudette, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare4
Thrifty White Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
111 North Main Avenue, Baudette
Map of Baudette
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°F | -5°F | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 24°F | -2°F | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 37°F | 13°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 29°F | 1.2 in |
| May | 66°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 34°F | 2.1 in |
| Nov | 36°F | 19°F | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 23°F | 4°F | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Baudette Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake of the Woods County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-07-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2009-04-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Baudette International Airport (BDE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Warroad 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Ponemah 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Littlefork 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Kelliher 53 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Roseau 54 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- International Falls 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Baudette MN, P199, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baudette Depot, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baudette-Rainy River Bridge, P199, CC BY-SA 3.0
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