Archive for May. 2 2017
Herington’s Shoe Store Closing After 70 Years
“It’s really hard leaving this and our customers and our staff,” said Judy Herington, Herington’s Shoe Store Owner. Herington’s Shoe Store first opened its doors in 1947, and it’s been…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: TrekNorth Launches Mountain Bike Team
There is a draw to being outside in the elements, and for teenagers add a sense of competition to the mix: you have one of Minnesota’s fastest growing competitive high…
Read MorePlemel Elected To Bemidji City Council
Voters in Bemidji’s Ward 4 have selected Patrick Plemel to serve on the city council. Plemel topped former Bemidji Mayor Richard Lehmann in a special election Tuesday night. Plemel tallied…
Read MoreRed Lake Tribal Secretary Don Cook Dies At Age 74
Red Lake Tribal Secretary Donald “Don” Cook, Sr. has died. Officials from the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians say Cook died Monday evening May 1, 2017, in Fargo, ND…
Read MoreHill City Woman Dies In Aitkin County Rollover Crash
A Hill City woman was killed in a rollover car crash in Aitkin County on Monday morning. The driver has been identified by the Minnesota State Patrol as Lorene Kay…
Read MoreWoman Injured During Drive-By Shooting In Bemidji
A woman was injured during an early morning drive-by shooting in downtown Bemidji, near the post office. According to the Bemidji Police Department, the incident happened on the 500 block…
Read MoreGOP Staff Member Resigns After Racist Facebook Post
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The chairwoman of the Republican Party of Minnesota says the person responsible for a racist and derogatory Facebook post on a party website has resigned at her…
Read MoreCrosslake Man Dies From Residential Fire Injuries
A Crosslake man has died of complications after he was injured during a fire on his property. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the deceased as Frank Arvid…
Read MoreVeterans Home Funding Passes Another Hurdle
$10 million needed to build a veterans home in Bemidji is included within the State Government Finance Conference Committee Report, which will be sent to Government Dayton to potentially be…
Read MoreBad Weather Brings Bad News For Farmers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Cool temperatures and wet fields have cost Minnesota farmers more delays in planting. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that only 1.7 days were…
Read MoreAlexandria Girl Dies In Lake Drowning Incident
A 12-year-old Alexandria girl drowned in the Lake Cowdry and Lake Darling channel on Sunday. Law enforcement officials have identified her as JaLysa Anne Cook, a 7th grade student at…
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