About Us

 

 The Battle Lake Review established in 1884

(USPS 818-000)

Proud to be the Hometown newspaper covering community news and events of Battle Lake, Clitherall, Vining, Underwood and surrounding areas including Battle Lake and Underwood School. We are known for all of our great photography and coverage. Newspaper also includes Ashby-Dalton Post covering community news and events of Ashby and Dalton and surrounding areas including Ashby School. 

  • Legal Publication Date: Every Wednesday
  • Location: 114 Lake Ave. N.
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 99, Battle Lake MN 56515-0099
  • Hours: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday 8 a.m.-12 noon/12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour Coffee breaks 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.); Wednesday 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. unless someone is available in office then regular hours. You can email or drop off in entry slot items
  • Telephone: 218-864-5952
  • Email: blreview@arvig.net for all submissions

  • Deadlines for News Releases and Advertising: Thursdays 3 p.m.
  • Inserts: Larry’s Foods (weekly); and JC’s Grocery (certain areas) plus others such as Mark’s Fleet Supply, Mark’s Home and More; and Dollar General

 

Meet The Staff …

  • Ed Pawlenty: Owner, Publisher, Ad Sales (since December 2012)
  • Janet Widness: Editor, Layout Designer, Photographer, Ad Sales (since September 1987)
    • Email: blreview@arvig.net

  • Barb Kraemer: Receptionist and Layout Designer (Part-time)
  • Jon Tamke: Master Commercial Printer (Past owner)
  • Photographers:
    • Greg Gerhart
    • Jerry Begley
    • Reba Gilliand
    • Dacis Stiles Bring
    • Tammie Olson

 

Where You Can Purchase The Review …

  • Ashby:
    • JC’s Grocery
    • T&B’s Short Stop
  • Battle Lake:
    • Battle Lake Review
    • Battle Lake Standard
    • Ben’s Bait
    • Larry’s Foods
    • Lakes Area Cooperative (Cenex)
    • Seip Drug
    • Shoreline Restaurant & Lanes
  • Clitherall:
    • Crossroads Gas Station
  •  Dalton:
    • Dalton Corner Store
    • JC’s General Store
  • Otter Tail Lake Area:
    • Corner Store
  • Underwood:
    • Under-Mart
    • Underwood Quik-Stop & Restaurant
  •  Vining:
    • Bigfoot Gas & Groceries

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