Archive for Jan. 5 2017
Joint Planning Board Experiencing Budget Issues
The Greater Bemidji Joint Planning Board is a unique organization that provides planning and zoning services for the City of Bemidji, Northern Township and Bemidji Township. However in 2016 the J.P.B.…
Read MoreBSU, NTC Campuses To Benefit From Proposed Bonding Bill
Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College could receive over twenty six million dollars in funding through a state bonding bill. Governor Mark Dayton made the recommendation in the 2016…
Read MoreCLC Hosts Luncheon To Plan Bridges Career Exploration Day
For several high school students, the next step after graduation is to attend college. While choosing a major or field of study might be hard for some, Central Lakes College…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Reading Buddies Unite With Books
It’s time for books, buddies and bonding. The cafeteria at Nevis Elementary was full of students and their reading buddies coming together with books. Volunteers from around the community spent…
Read MoreDr. Jesse Grant Named Interim Dean Of Students At Bemidji State University
According to a press release from Bemidji State University, Dr. Jesse Grant has joined Bemidji State University as interim dean of students. Grant will have leadership responsibility that includes services for…
Read MoreBrainerd Volleyball Will Have New Coach In 2017
The Brainerd Volleyball team will have a new head coach beginning next season. After nine years as head coach, Jared Diem’s contract as coach was terminated following the Warriors’ 2016…
Read MoreGov. Dayton Proposes Plans To Reduce Child Care Cost
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing big tax credits to reduce child care costs, give low-income families more money and decrease farmers’ property taxes. Dayton’s proposal…
Read MoreNew Judge Assigned To Case Of Minnesota Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Philando Castile
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A new judge has been assigned to the case of the Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile. Ramsey County District Court Judge William…
Read MoreTip Helps Track Down Man Charged With Sexual Assault
PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. (AP) — Police in central Minnesota recently turned to the public for help in tracking down a former nursing home employee charged with sexually assaulting an elderly…
Read MoreRepublicans Unveil 2017 Health Care Emergency Aid And Access Act
According to a press release from the MN Senate Republicans, republican leaders held a press conference Thursday to unveil the details of the 2017 Health Care Emergency Aid and Access…
Read MoreUnited Way Of Bemidji Area Seeks Applications For Local Non-Profit Human Service Agencies
The United Way of Bemidji Area is seeking applications from local non-profit human service agencies for its Venture Grant program. The Venture Grant Program awards up to $2,500 to nonprofit…
Read MoreMinneapolis Loses A Macy’s Store
A shopping landmark in downtown Minneapolis is closing. Macy’s Inc. said Wednesday it is selling the store, ending more than a century of department store retailing in the heart of…
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