Archive for Jul. 10 2017
Community Planting Helps Diversify Bemidji’s Landscape
“Our mission involves art, music and community and this is firmly in that camp of community, community building and improving our community,” said Headwaters School of Music and The Arts…
Read MoreChallengers Take On The Paul Bunyan Extreme Race
For some who live an active lifestyle, running a 5k might be an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday, but more intense athletes who enjoy a physical challenge might have…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Beltrami County Relay For Life
The atmosphere is comparable to a carnival, with booths, games, food, and a lot of walking. For over 20 years, the Beltrami County Relay For Life has been the Bemidji…
Read MoreBrandon Bjerknes Court Appearance Rescheduled
The former Bemidji Middle School assistant principal charged with federal sex crimes including child pornography did not appear in the Beltrami County Courthouse on July 10 as scheduled. Brandon Bjerknes’…
Read MoreBeltrami County Deputy Sheriff And Paramedic Couple Honored
Beltrami County Deputy Sheriff Jeff Roberts and his wife Linda were honored by the Wyoming Highway Patrol Association at a ceremony recently held at the Beltrami County Law Enforcement Center.…
Read MoreMan Arrested After Garrison Burglary
A 34-year-old man is in jail today after he unlawfully entered a home, stole items, and attempted to steal a car in Garrison on Sunday morning, according to a release…
Read MoreCarjacking Suspect Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In East-Central Minnesota
HARRIS, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say a carjacking suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting in east-central Minnesota and his young daughter who was in the car is safe. The…
Read MoreMinnesota May See End To Measles Outbreak This Month
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota health officials may call an end to the state’s measles outbreak if no new cases arise by the end of the month. Minnesota Public…
Read MoreFamed Mariucci Arena Changing Its Name
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota is renaming Mariucci Arena as part of a sponsorship deal with 3M. The university’s home of men’s hockey will officially be known as…
Read MoreNolan Gets Hearing On Bill To Push Through PolyMet Land Swap
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan gets a hearing this week on his bill to push through a land exchange needed for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern…
Read MoreBrainerd Woman Injured In Bemidji Crash
A 31-year-old woman was injured on Saturday afternoon after a car crash in Bemidji, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Martha Pink, 31, of Brainerd, was driving a 2010 Hyundai…
Read MoreMan Injured In Crash That Killed Two Horses
Two horses are dead after a car struck them in westbound lanes of Highway 210 in Hewitt late on Saturday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. David Schetnan, 66…
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