PassportArchive for Jul. 13 2016
Aitkin County Narrowly Avoids Mississippi Flooding Scare
The city of Aitkin can now breathe a sigh of relief. The Mississippi River, which was predicted to crest around 17 feet this morning, actually crested a few feet below…
Read MorePokémon Go Takes Over Bemidji
They are everywhere. Not just Pokémon, but Pokémon Go players – on foot, on their bikes or in their cars – all staring at their phones trying to catch ’em all. After…
Read MoreSouthern ATV Trail Grand Opening
A new ATV trail celebrated its grand opening. The new Crow Wing County Southern Loop ATV trail is a recreation connector trail that was established to provide access to multiple…
Read MoreBemidji McDonald’s Celebrates A Bittersweet Birthday
For forty years the Bemidji McDonald’s restaurant has been a staple in the community. Today marked that special birthday and why it is a bittersweet celebration as McDonald’s retires its…
Read MoreGood Food, Good Life, 365 – Summer Tuna Avocado Salad
Summer Tuna Avocado Salad Fresh greens of choice 1 (5-ounce) can white albacore tuna 1/2 of an avocado, chopped 1/4 cup finely diced radish 1/4 cup minced chives fresh lime…
Read MoreBaby Alligator Found Roaming Bike Trail Near Brainerd
It’s not everyday you see an alligator roaming the bike trails in Lakeland Country. Daniel Fundingsland found the gator in the video above, while biking on the Paul Bunyan State…
Read MoreArea Officers Remind Pokémon Go Players on Safety
How far would you travel to catch ’em all? With the Pokémon Go craze taking over Bemidji and surrounding cities, local authorities are reminding players to stay alert and be…
Read MoreBemidji Man Charged With Robbery
A Bemidji man accused of assaulting a woman before robbing her has been charged in Beltrami County Courthouse. Gerome James Winkler, 25, was charged with one count of simple robbery. His…
Read MoreBemidji Woman Accused of Assault With Beer Bottle Charged
A Bemidji woman, who was captured on video hitting another woman with a glass beer bottle, has been charged in court Tuesday. Onawa Winona Dunn, 41, was charged with second-degree assault…
Read MoreMississippi Music Concert Moved Indoors Tonight
Due to expected rainfall, Bemidji’s first summer concert series, Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront will be held indoors at Brigid’s Pub tonight. Tonight’s headliner is The Social Animals, a country-rock…
Read MoreMille Lacs Band Swears In Chief Executive and Leaders
New leaders were sworn in to Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tuesday in a ceremony. Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin, District I Representative Sandra Blake and Nay Ah Shing School Board…
Read MoreSevere Weather and Flood Warning Continues
The National Weather Service reports scattered thunderstorms will spread across the Northland this afternoon and overnight. These storms will contain strong winds to 40 mph and periods of heavy rain. Ongoing flooding…
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