Archive for Jan. 2 2017
Area Food Shelf New Intake Policy Affects Volunteers, Clients
The process for receiving necessities from one area food shelf will be a little bit easier this year. The Hubbard County Food Shelf has updated its intake process by eliminating…
Read MoreNew Year And New Body Equals New Resolution
The treadmill, the elliptical and the bikes don’t have to be your enemy as the start of the New Year brings new weight loss goals for many. Members at Anytime…
Read MoreMeet The First Baby Born in 2017 In Crow Wing County
Shakyra Johnson wasn’t expecting to bring in the New Year in the hospital. But that’s exactly what happened when she suddenly went into labor a week early. Born 7 pounds,…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: N.Y.E. Bash
For one night, kids get to run the show! For three years the Bemidji Jaycees have made the Gym Bin in Bemidji party central – but for kids, not for…
Read MoreAffinity Plus Month of Giving Finishes with Nearly $22,000
St. Paul, MN – According to a press release from Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, Affinity Plus’ five-week Month of Giving finished Dec. 31 with nearly $22,000 in contributions from…
Read MoreTrees Along Highway 71 And Highway 27 To Be Cleared This Month
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, motorists traveling on Highway 71 and Highway 27 in Long Prairie may encounter periodic lane closures and flaggers, as a tree clearing project…
Read MoreATV Crash on Icy Conditions
Itasca, MN – A Blaine man driving his Honda ATV westbound across Highway 38 was struck by another vehicle last Thursday and suffers from serious injuries. According to the Minnesota…
Read MoreThird Suspect Arrested After U.S. Bank Stadium Protest
According to the Associated Press, police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in…
Read More$10,000 In Damages At Garrison Concourse
Garrison, MN – A truck allegedly went off Highway 69 and crashed into Christmas decorations at the Garrison Concourse Friday night, where the famous Walleye statue sits overlooking Mille Lacs…
Read MoreBrainerd Public Library to Host Gardening Class
Brainerd, MN – The Brainerd Public Library will host “An Invitation to the Garden: Creating the Perfect Setting for Outdoor Entertaining” presented by Jennifer Knutson, University of Minnesota Extension Master…
Read MoreCar Runs Off Road Due to Icy Conditions
Beltrami County – A Becide man was driving southbound on Highway 71 when he lost control on slippery roads Saturday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Deane Watkins, 76,…
Read MoreFirst Fire Of 2017 Causes $40,000 In Damages
Bemidji, MN – The Bemidji Fire Department responded to its first fire of 2017 at 4:54 a.m. Sunday on New Year’s Day. Bemidji firefighters arrived on scene at the 1200…
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