Sanford Center Work Group Discusses Hospitality Tax

The recently formed Sanford Center Work Group presented some of its findings and held a discussion Monday about how success should be defined at Bemidji’s Sanford...

Teachers Learn About ALICE Training In Real Scenarios

Horace May Elementary is one of several schools throughout the state that have implemented a new standard for active shootings. ALICE trainings serve as an alternative to...

Northwoods Adventure: Ice Fishing Extravaganza

While the annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is the world’s most charitable ice fishing event, there are several smaller stories within the event who...

MnDOT Extends Mowing, Baling Permit Application Period

Due to public concern regarding last fall’s mowing and baling permit announcement, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has extended the time frame for permit...

BSU, NTC President Releases Statement On Immigration Ban

Updated: January 31 at 3:40 PM Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College students were assured that the colleges will “continue to provide a safe,...

Tax Forms, Instructions Available At Brainerd Public Library

Free federal tax forms and instructions on how to file the forms are available in a limited amount at the Brainerd Public Library. The Internal Revenue Service has...

Senate Democrats Using Obscure Rule To Delay Confirmation Hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on developments in Congress (all times local): 1:25 p.m. Democrats are using an obscure Senate rule to delay the committee vote on attorney...

Appellate Court Upholds Pequot Lakes Man’s Arson Conviction

A Pequot Lakes man appealing his first-degree arson conviction has lost his case in the Minnesota State Court of Appeals. According to court records, Steven Hamilton...

Severance Pay For State Employees Under Scrutiny

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Republicans are weighing changes to severance for state workers after Gov. Mark Dayton was criticized for sizeable payouts to three...