Archive for Jun. 14 2016
Tour Itasca: Locals Appreciate Grand Rapids’ Offerings
The birthplace of Judy Garland and the Land of Oz are just one of many reasons tourists travel to Grand Rapids each year. And today, the community came out to learn that…
Read MoreFlyers Advance to State for First Time Since 1999
The Flyers baseball team is still letting their state bound reality sink in. After winning four straight in the section they aren’t done yet. They have their sights set on…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Bemidji Black Powder
Every year on the second weekend in June, individuals and families gather for an annual rendezvous, the unique aspect about this gathering is that everyone goes back in time.
Read MoreKnights of Columbus Walleye Classic Winners
Police Seek Help Following Hit-and-Run
Authorities are looking for help in locating the driver who struck and killed a 10-year-old girl last week in the Mille Lacs Lake area. Just before 8 p.m. on Friday,…
Read MoreBemidji Murder Trial Begins
A trial started this week involving a 26-year-old Bemidji man who has been charged with felony murder. Brian Keith Jourdain faces two counts of second-degree murder, one with and one…
Read MoreSt. Cloud State President Dies in Crash
A rollover accident on Monday afternoon claimed the life of St. Cloud State University’s President. According to a post on the school website, 69-year-old Earl H. Potter was traveling to…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Woman Pleads Guilty to Three Charges
A Grand Rapids woman appeared in court to face three charges this week. Thirty-year-old Melanie Lynn Pearson had been charged with only county of felony depriving another of custodial or…
Read MoreLawmakers Discuss Special Session Possibilities
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Discussions about a potential special session in Minnesota are taking place this week. A group of lawmakers met Tuesday to talk about a proposed $1…
Read MoreCanadian Restaurant Chain to Open in Minnesota
A Canadian restaurant chain will look to expand into Minnesota, according to a report from the Star Tribune. There are currently two Tim Horton’s restaurants in the state; one is…
Read MoreForest Service May Deny Mining Project Leases
The United States Forest Service says its officials may decide to deny the renewal of leases for a precious metal mining project in the Ely and Babbitt areas of Minnesota.…
Read MoreViral Video: Two Planes Land Together
Here’s something you don’t see every day: two commercial planes coming in to land at the exact same time. According to the publication Mirror, these two flights were headed for…
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