Archive for Sep. 14 2016
Veteran’s Widow Receives New Garage
A Vietnam veteran’s widow and her family will no longer have to park their family’s vehicle outside. All thanks to a grant program, a family that was in need got…
Read MoreUnited Way Annual Chili Cook-Off
It certainly was the battle of the beans today at the annual United Way superhero-themed chili cook-off. And among forty two competitors it seemed that everyone had their own opinion…
Read MoreSpry Guy: Bemidji Forward Spry Explodes In To BHS Record Books
Coming in to his senior season, Bemidji Forward Leo Spry had some lofty goals for himself. He already broke the career scoring record, with his 55th career goal last week…
Read MorePark Rapids Woman Accused Of Assaulting, Threatening Boyfriend With Gun
A Park Rapids woman was arrested after her boyfriend accused her of assault, and threatened to shoot him with a gun. Crystal Lynn Grant, 38, is charged with felony counts of…
Read MoreBemidji Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Crashing Into Patrol Car Twice
A Bemidji man was arrested after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Hubbard County, then ramming his vehicle into a Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office patrol car. Kevin Earl Victor…
Read MoreBaxter Man Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Arson
A 28-year-old Baxter man was sentenced to six years in prison for setting a garage on fire two months ago in northeast Brainerd, the Brainerd Dispatch reports. On Sept. 2,…
Read MorePaul Bunyan Statue Gets A Makeover
Bemidji’s Paul Bunyan statue is looking a little underdressed this week. His usual attire of red plaid shirt and blue jeans are now off, and he now stands in top-to-toe grey with…
Read MoreSanford Center Brings In New Executive Director
A new executive director has been named for Bemidji’s Sanford Center. Jeff Kossow, who has worked at event centers in the region, has started his new role Monday, Sept. 19, a…
Read MoreBeltrami, Clearwater Counties Seek State Aid For Wind Damage
Staff from Department of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management division (DPS-HSEM) will visit Beltrami and Clearwater counties over the next two days to assess wind storm damages that…
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