Archive for Jan. 11 2017
Pillager High School Student Dies In Tragic Car Crash
That was the Pillager high school principal explaining how they plan to heal after one of their students died in a tragic car crash Tuesday night. That student’s name was…
Read MoreProperty Owners Share Thoughts On Grant Valley Township Annexation
One of the outcomes from Monday night’s Bemidji City Council work session was the decision to seek an orderly annexation of four properties in Grant Valley Township north of Division…
Read MoreStaples-Motley Girls Basketball Looking To Continue Strong Start
Last year the Cardinals finished with a record of 14-12 and ended their season in the second round of sectionals. This year they’re 9-2 and are looking to extend their…
Read MoreGood Food, Good Life, 365 – Antioxidant Powered Baked Steel Cut Oats
Antioxidant-Powered Baked Steel Cut Oats 1 cup steel cut oats 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups milk (I like to use unsweetened almond milk)…
Read MoreFake IDs Are A Problem In Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) warns establishments to be on the lookout for fake IDs. Underage drinking has been a concern throughout the state especially near college campuses.…
Read MoreBicycling Has Health Benefits
Bicycling can save lives. Commuting in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area prevents 12 to 61 deaths per year, saving between $100 million and $500 million. Commuting on your bike lowers…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Arts and Culture Commission Announce Mayor’s Arts Award
The inaugural Mayor’s Arts Award will take place at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on April 20. The Grand Rapids Arts and Culture Commission will present the…
Read MoreMore Than 2,000 Arrests Made During DWI Enforcement Period
The extra DWI enforcement around Minnesota garnered 2,407 arrests for DWI compared to 2,502 DWI during last year’s holiday campaign from Nov. 23 – Dec. 30, according to the Minnesota…
Read MoreSolar Energy Capability Increases In Minnesota
Chisago County has more solar capacity than any other county in the state, according to Minnesota Public Radio. The state’s largest solar energy facility, the new North Star project is…
Read MoreCrash Leaves One Dead In Brainerd
One person is dead after a crash involving two vehicles. The accident occurred on Jan. 10 at 6:36 p.m. one mile west of County Road 1 in Sylvan Township in…
Read MoreBroadband Access Set To Expand With Grant
TDS Telecom in Cass and Crow Wing County is receiving one of 71 Greater Minnesota grants to expand broadband access from the Minnesota Employment and Economic Development. This will also…
Read MoreTwo Arrests Made In Business Burglaries
Two people were arrested and jailed on Jan. 9 in connection with the burglary of a flower shop in Deer River, according to Grand Rapids Police investigator, Kevin Ott. On…
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