PassportArchive for May. 8 2017
Justice For Macy: Bill To Increase Repeatedly Driving With Suspended License Penalties
In just a blink of an eye, a Nisswa car crash left a young mother and her four-year-old daughter critically injured and fighting for their lives. The driver of the…
Read MoreBemidji Rotary Club’s Blood Screening Benefits Community Playground
The Bemidji Rotary Club is an organization of local businesses and community members that do philanthropic work. The club hosted its third annual blood screening event at Sanford Bemidji. “This…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: A 5K For The Community
Dozens of runners and walkers hit the pavement of Bemidji’s trail system for the Schoolcraft Learning Community’s first grade crew Transportation 5K fun run & walk. What was unique about…
Read MoreBrainerd Water Boil Order Lifted After 27 Hours
The water boil order that was announced by the Brainerd Public Utilities on Sunday evening was lifted late Monday evening after 27 hours, shortly before 9:00 P.M. The order was…
Read MoreDry Weather Allows Farmers To Catch Up On Planting
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota farmers are taking advantage of good weather to catch up on their spring planting. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that 3.9 days were suitable…
Read MoreMeasles Outbreak Now To 48, Including Adults
The count of the measles outbreak has now been raised to 48 after more cases were discovered in the Hennepin County area, including two adults, according to the Minnesota Department…
Read MoreFire Danger High Today Across Central And Northern Minnesota
The National Weather Service is notifying citizens across central and northern Minnesota that the fire danger is considered “very high” and potentially “extreme,” due to dry weather conditions. The NWS…
Read MoreStatistics Show Minnesota Businesses Lack Diversity
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Statistics from the U.S. Census and Equal Opportunity Commission show racial and ethnic minorities are a growing portion of Minnesota’s workforce, yet are significantly underrepresented…
Read MoreFormer Viking Nate Burleson Headed To “NFL Today”
Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Nate Burleson was announced as a new addition to the talent on the CBS NFL pregame show, “The NFL Today.” Burleson will replace Bart Scott…
Read MoreMinnesota Lawmakers Close To Approving Teacher Licensing Changes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota legislators are close to approving major changes in the way the state licenses teachers. The Pioneer Press (http://bit.ly/2qSSDgC ) reports that proposed changes would…
Read MoreSix Injured In Crash In Thief River Falls
Six people were transported to the hospital on Sunday morning after an accident in Thief River Falls. Michael Groesbeck, 54, of Mason City, IA, was traveling southbound on Highway 71…
Read MoreMan Arrested For Using Counterfeit Bills In Garrison
A 31-year-old man is behind bars at the Crow Wing County Jail after attempting to use a counterfeit bill at a store in Garrison, then getting into a physical confrontation…
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