Archive for Sep. 30 2016
In Focus: Fosston Fiber Festival Preview
Knitting and crocheting are just some popular ways to weave a piece of clothing, but this weekend in Fosston, finger loop binding and the Scandinavian naalbinding are just some ancient…
Read MoreInvasive Species Confirmed In Cass Lake
The Forest Service announced today that it would close the Knutson Dam boat access ramp, campgrounds and parking area due to a starry stonewort infestation. The agency will keep the…
Read MoreBemidji Kohl’s Officially Opens
After Bemidji’s Kmart closed at the Paul Bunyan Mall in the fall of 2012, much of the space has sat empty until now. Today the 35,000 square foot Kohl’s store…
Read MoreMissing Motley Woman Found
In a statement from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Tom Burch reports that the subject of the missing person investigation, Alice Whim has been safely located and is no…
Read MoreWeekend Wrap Up: Things To Do Around Town Sept. 30- Oct. 2
Looking to get out of town or stay near by? There’s always something happening around the area and we have you covered for all the info you’ll need to make…
Read MoreCentral Lakes College Purchases Apartments
The Central Lakes College Foundation has closed on the purchase of The Pines Apartments. Thanks to a significant investment by the foundation Central Lakes College students will now have a…
Read MoreNew Labor Contract For Cliffs Natural Resources Steelworkers
A new labor agreement has steelworkers at Hibbing Taconite and United Taconite working again. Cliffs Natural Resources announced Thursday that employees represented by the United Steelworkers at Hibtac, Utac and…
Read MoreCampaign 2016: Upcoming Bemidji Candidate forums
With the campaign season in full swing many candidate forums are being held around the area. On October 5 and 6, The Citizens for an Informed Electorate will sponsor candidate…
Read MoreTim Hortons To Build In Brainerd
Tim Hortons will be coming to west Brainerd. Known for their coffee and dougnuts, the people of Brainerd will soon have another option for breakfast. Groundwork is currently underway for…
Read MoreArson Charges Filed Against Bemidji Man
A Bemidji man was charged Thursday with one count of first-degree arson. 33- year- old, Michael James Durant, was arrested Wednesday after a Beltrami County Sheriff’s deputy received a report…
Read MoreMN DNR To Auction Off 40 Parcels Of Land
In October and early November, 40 parcels of land will be auctioned off by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The properties range in unimproved recreational land and residential lakeshore…
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