Bemidji Celebrates Worldwide Day Of Play

Paul Bunyan Park in Bemidji turned into a large playground for the annual Worldwide Day of Play. “A day to celebrate screen-free play,” said Jamie Anderson,...

Community Spotlight: NASA Astronaut Speaks With Pine River-Backus Students

Students in one local school district got to speak to astronaut Mark Vande Hei via Skype and ask him questions about what it was like to be up in space. “The impact on...

Minnesota Duck Season Opens Saturday; Good Hunting Expected

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Officials are expecting duck hunting to be good when Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens a half-hour before sunrise Saturday. Steve...

Mission Township Fire Department Holds Open House

From fighting fires to welcoming the people, the Mission Township Fire Department opened its doors on Sunday to the community, allowing them to meet the people they serve...

Chris Wright Leaving Timberwolves/Lynx For Minnesota United FC

Chris Wright, Team President of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, is leaving the post to become the new team CEO of the MLS franchise Minnesota United FC. According to...

Nolan Presented With The Golden Triangle Award

U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan (D-MN) was awarded the Golden Triangle Award, the National Farmer’s Union’s highest legislative honor, for being a representative...

Leech Lake Bank Of Ojibwe Awarded Grant For Veterans Cemetery

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe was awarded a nearly $3.3 million grant for the construction of the Leech Lake Cemetery in Cass Lake, Minnesota, according to a press...

BSU Ranked Nationally For Student Work Study

Bemidji State University has been recognized as one of the nation’s leaders in the use of federal work-study funds to support its students. StudentLoans.net ranked...

Shots Fired During Home Invasion In Pine River Township

Cass County authorities are seeking a man suspected in a home invasion in rural Backus. According to Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch, a homeowner fired a gun at a white man...