Archive for Apr. 7 2016
U.S. Senator Al Franken’s Staff met with Rural Education Leaders in Staples
Meeting with rural educators across the state has put into perspective the challenges rural communities face among ensuring students access to high quality education. One reoccurring issue schools face in…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Class Launches Giant Balloon
Bemidji Middle School students spent weeks preparing for the big moment. Groups spent time coming up with ideas for what would be best to send into the air with a…
Read MoreBemidji Baseball Has High Hopes For Upcoming Season
With that being said, Bemidji Baseball head coach Mike Fogelson and his team believe it’s possible. Bemidji will rely on a core of returning starters, including Fitzgerald and sophomore Otto…
Read MoreJaylani Hussein Discusses The Rise of Islamophobia
The phenomenon surrounding Islamophobia has been around for years. However, recent turns in political events have magnified the issue. Somali American civil rights leader Jaylani Hussein gave some insight on…
Read MoreJackson Elected Leech Lake Tribal Chairperson; Fairbanks Reelected District III Rep
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwa held its election last Tuesday, according to a story in the Bemidji Pioneer. Faron Jackson Sr., defeated incumbent Carri Jones and five other challengers, to…
Read MoreLive Bait Will Be Allowed on Mille Lacs Lake Starting With Opener
DNR works with local advisory committee to reconsider live-bait restriction All Mille Lacs Lake anglers will be able to fish with live bait when the season opens Saturday, May 14. “This…
Read MoreSevere Weather Awareness Week Set for April 11 to 15
The week of April 11th-15th, 2016 is designated as Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week to allow all Minnesotans an opportunity to refresh their awareness and response to severe summer weather…
Read MoreUPDATED: Cancelled – Comedian Ralphie May Posts Video on YouTube in Response to Controversy
BEMIDJI, MINN. — The Netflix Unruly Tour featuring comedian Ralphie May set for Saturday, April 9, has been cancelled, according to a statement from the Sanford Center’s director of sales…
Read MoreOne-Vehicle Accident Near Little Falls Injures One
Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reported that on April 7, 2016 at approximately 8:44 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one-vehicle accident on 213th Street, in Ripley Township,…
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