Joint Planning Board Experiencing Budget Issues

The Greater Bemidji Joint Planning Board is a unique organization that provides planning and zoning services for the City of Bemidji, Northern Township and Bemidji...

BSU, NTC Campuses To Benefit From Proposed Bonding Bill

Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College could receive over twenty six million dollars in funding through a state bonding bill. Governor Mark Dayton made...

CLC Hosts Luncheon To Plan Bridges Career Exploration Day

For several high school students, the next step after graduation is to attend college. While choosing a major or field of study might be hard for some, Central Lakes...

Golden Apple: Reading Buddies Unite With Books

It’s time for books, buddies and bonding. The cafeteria at Nevis Elementary was full of students and their reading buddies coming together with books. Volunteers from...

Dr. Jesse Grant Named Interim Dean Of Students At Bemidji State University

According to a press release from Bemidji State University, Dr. Jesse Grant has joined Bemidji State University as interim dean of students. Grant will have leadership...

Brainerd Volleyball Will Have New Coach In 2017

The Brainerd Volleyball team will have a new head coach beginning next season. After nine years as head coach, Jared Diem’s contract as coach was terminated...

Gov. Dayton Proposes Plans To Reduce Child Care Cost

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing big tax credits to reduce child care costs, give low-income families more money and decrease farmers’ property...

New Judge Assigned To Case Of Minnesota Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Philando Castile

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A new judge has been assigned to the case of the Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile. Ramsey County District Court Judge...

Tip Helps Track Down Man Charged With Sexual Assault

PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. (AP) — Police in central Minnesota recently turned to the public for help in tracking down a former nursing home employee charged with sexually...

Republicans Unveil 2017 Health Care Emergency Aid And Access Act

According to a press release from the MN Senate Republicans, republican leaders held a press conference Thursday to unveil the details of the 2017 Health Care Emergency...

United Way Of Bemidji Area Seeks Applications For Local Non-Profit Human Service Agencies

The United Way of Bemidji Area is seeking applications from local non-profit human service agencies for its Venture Grant program. The Venture Grant Program awards up to...

Minneapolis Loses A Macy’s Store

A shopping landmark in downtown Minneapolis is closing. Macy’s Inc. said Wednesday it is selling the store, ending more than a century of department store retailing...