Shop Owner Turned Mayor of Emily Gets Sidewalks Fixed Along Highway 6

When construction on Highway 6 was completed in 2018 in the city of Emily, some business owners reported issues with flooding. Now, after running for public office, the...

Bird Flu Spreading Across Minnesota, Impacting Poultry Farms

Highly pathogenic avian influenza was discovered in Minnesota earlier this year, and since then, bird flu has been spreading across the state, hitting poultry farms small...

Job Growth, Jail Project Costs Discussed at Beltrami Co. Work Session

Greater Bemidji and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office shared their annual reports Tuesday at the Beltrami County Board’s work session, giving updates on...

In Business: Amoore Bakery & Coffee to Open in Walker This Spring

The town of Walker will be welcoming a new bakery and café to main street hopefully this coming spring. April 1st, 2020 is when Amy Moore and her husband acquired the...

In Business: Location Lends Hand in Theme of Notch 8 in Brainerd

Although the Northern Pacific Center doesn’t see as many trains as it used to, it’s still home of a business running at full steam. A typical locomotive has eight...

In Business: Smokestack BBQ Supply Store Opens 2 Locations During Pandemic

When you’re quarantining and have nothing to do and nowhere to go, what do you do? For one Brainerd resident, it was simple: start a business. In this week’s In Business,...

Agreement Set on Short-Term Debt Limit Fix, Averting Crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday an agreement has been reached with Republicans to extend the government’s borrowing authority into...

Harbor Freight Tools to Open in Old Herberger’s Space in Bemidji

A tool store is planning to open in Bemidji and will bring between 25 to 30 new jobs to the community. Harbor Freight Tools announced today it will open a new store in...

Red Lake Nation: People Coming for Work Should Be Vaccinated

RED LAKE, Minn. (AP) — The Red Lake Nation in northern Minnesota is requiring all people who come to the reservation for work or other business purposes to be vaccinated...

Red Lake Nation Implementing New Vaccine and Testing Mandate

The Red Lake Nation is now implementing a new vaccine and testing mandate. On Tuesday, the Tribal Council passed a resolution that affects all persons who enter the Red...

Help Sought in Apprehending Suspect in Little Falls Burglary

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in apprehending a person suspected of burglarizing a business in Little Falls. The...

Employee Shortage Impacts Brainerd Lakes Area Businesses

Following shutdowns, capacity limits, and other issues from the COVID-19 pandemic, an ongoing employee shortage has been affecting local Brainerd businesses over the past...