Archive for Feb. 7 2017
Bemidji Jaycees Announce Changes For Water Carnival
Big things are coming this way for the Bemidji. The Bemidji Jaycees held a press conference to discuss changes for its 73rd annual Water Carnival. The festival is a six-day…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Winterfest Curling
Curling indoors is one thing, but outside on a frozen lake is another. This past weekend 28 teams competed for top honors in the 4th Annual Bemidji Winterfest curling competition. Curling…
Read MoreHead-On Crash In Deer Creek Township Kills Two
Two women are dead and a toddler is injured after a head-on crash on Highway 29 in Deer Creek Township on Sunday afternoon. Jessica Marie Lannes, 31, of Wadena, died…
Read MoreOne Dead In Itasca County Rollover Crash
One man is dead and a woman is injured after a rollover crash on Itasca County Road 28 in Itasca County on Saturday evening. Lorin Losh, 22, of Remer, died…
Read MoreCharges Pending in Counterfeit Money Scheme
Charges are pending against a Morrison County man for his alleged attempt to pass counterfeit money at local businesses, according to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office. Vincent Beaulieu, 31, of…
Read MoreGov. Mark Dayton To Undergo Surgery For Cancer Treatment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton says he’ll undergo surgery in early March to treat his prostate cancer. The Democratic governor revealed his diagnosis late last month, a…
Read MoreSenate Confirms Betsy DeVos As Education Secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed school choice activist Betsy DeVos as Education secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie. The Senate historian says it was the…
Read MoreNorthwest Minnesota Foundation Elects Two Additional Board Members
Michelle Paquin of Red Lake, Minnesota and Todd Beckel of Baudette, Minnesota were recently elected to the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) Board of Directors, according to a press release. Michelle…
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