PassportArchive for Jul. 15 2016
Brainerd Lakes Area Micropolitan Summit
A Brainerd Lakes Area Micropolitan Summit discussed the Brainerd Lakes Area way of life, market trends, real estate developments, and the state of economy in the area.
Read MoreJCPenney Reopens In Bemidji With New Attractions
After months of renovations hundreds turned out for the grand reopening of Bemidji’s JCPenney store at the Paul Bunyan Mall. Find out what was the one key attraction that brought everyone…
Read MoreIn Focus: Hackensack Hot Jazz Festival
Big city entertainment in a small Northwoods town – now that’s something you don’t see everyday. Hackensack, a small town of 313, came to life to the tunes of Benny…
Read MoreThe New CLC President Hara Charlier Is Getting Comfortable In Her New Position
Central Lakes College new president Hara Charlier has only been in her new position for a week; but she is already making her mark on campus. Part of her daily…
Read MoreWant More Lakeland News On Facebook? Here’s How
Recently Facebook announced that it would be changing it’s news feed, putting more emphasis on posts from family and friends and more tailored selections from news media outlets. This isn’t…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Highway 45 Construction Update
Highway 45 from County Road 117 (Thiesse Rd) to highway 210 (Washington Street) is transitioning to the final phase of construction. The detour signing and barricades will be removed the week of…
Read MoreEssar Steel Hires New CEO
After nine years leading Essar Steel Minnesota, the company has relieved CEO Madhu Vuppulluri and replaced him with Matthew Stock. According to a release from Essar Steel Minnesota, Stock has…
Read MoreNew Leadership For Beltrami County Republicans
With National Republican Convention next week, the local Republican Party held a special convention of their own last week where they elected Rich Siegert as its new chairman and also…
Read MoreArt In The Park Festival
The 49th Annual Art in the Park Festival hosted by the Watermark Art Center and Paul Bunyan Communications will be held this weekend in Library Park in downtown Bemidji. Artist…
Read MoreSpecial Session Back On The Table
Since the end of the 2016 legislative session, key state officials are still talking about a special session. Governor Mark Dayton and Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith plan to meet with…
Read MoreBemidji Goes Blue For Law Enforcement
Drive around Bemidji and you may notice a sea of blue. Blue ribbons have been popping up all over town. With the tragic events of last week regarding civilians and…
Read MoreKinn Requests Furlough To Visit Sick Mother
A Bemidji man charged with kidnapping a 5-year-old girl may not be granted a furlough by the request of the Beltrami County Jail. Last Saturday 32- year- old, Jacob William…
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