Lake Bemidji State Park Closes Trail After Owl Attacks Three-Year-Old Girl

A three-year-old girl was walking with her family on a trail at Lake Bemidji State Park when an owl suddenly attacked, causing minor scratches on her head. “She had...

Bemidji Says Farewell To Citizens Patrol

It was business as usual at Monday’s Bemidji City Council meeting, but then came the announcement that a long standing tradition of volunteer service would come to...

Junior Achievement Program Will Start Back Up In Brainerd Lakes Area

Over 200 volunteers head to classrooms across the area in an effort to connect the students with their community. Jane Patrick is one of those volunteers who has touched...

BSU Soccer Aims To Repeat Success From Last Season

Coming off a 14-win campaign and the school’s fourth semifinal appearance in the conference tournament, the Beavers women’s soccer team carries high...

Northwoods Adventure: Dean Makey School Forest Expansion

We’re nearing the beginning of the school year, and students at Forestview Middle School in Baxter will notice a difference in the Dean Makey School Forest as a recent...

Republican State Sen. David Osmek Announces Bid For Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota State Sen. David Osmek is the latest Republican to announce a run for governor in 2018. Osmek launched his campaign Tuesday after months...

Eurasian Watermilfoil Reported in Hubbard County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed Hubbard County’s first case of eurasian watermilfoil, in Big Axe Lake near Emmaville. DNR invasive species...

Popular Trail Closed After Owl Attacks Reported

After reports of being attacked by a bird, officials at Lake Bemidji State Park have closed a popular trail. A sign posted near the Rocky Point Trail says that two...

Bjerknes Hearing Postponed For A Second Time

For a second time, a hearing for former Bemidji Middle School Assistant Principal, Brandon Bjerknes (34), has been postponed. Bjerknes is charged with federal sex crimes...