Archive for Apr. 23 2018
Judge Says Line 3 Replacement Should Follow Existing Route
An administrative law judge says Minnesota regulators should approve Enbridge Energy’s proposal for replacing its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline only if it follows the existing route rather than…
Read MorePaddles Up! Dragon Boat Festival Holds Information Party
It’s hard to imagine that in just a few months, Paul Bunyan Park in Bemidji will be the site of celebration for the 13th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival.…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Bemidji Teen Wins MN Youth Of The Year
“I’d say I’m a role model to some of these kids because I wanna show them how amazing you can be if you just put your mind to it,” says…
Read MoreBrainerd Family YMCA Holds Healthy Kids Day
Saturday was Healthy Kids Day as the YMCA in Brainerd had a free day of fun for kids throughout the community. “We’re doing it for the first time here at…
Read MoreNational Infant Immunization Week Promotes Benefits Of Vaccination
This week (April 21-28) is Infant Immunization Week, and it aims to promote the health benefits of being vaccinated. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, routine childhood…
Read MoreMonday Morning House Fire Under Investigation In Park Rapids
The occupants of a Park Rapids home are safe after a fire broke out early this morning. It happened at exactly 3:37. The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office received a call…
Read MoreAppeals Court Allows Necessity Defense In Pipeline Protest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals says four protesters can use an unusual “necessity defense” against criminal charges related to efforts to shut down two Enbridge Energy oil…
Read MoreLocal Bike Shop Participates In Free Bikes For Kids Organization
One local bicycle shop is taking part in a statewide movement to get kids outside and active, for Earth Day and all other days of the year. Touright in Little…
Read MoreDNR Crews Face Challenge To Get Ramps And Docks Ready By Fishing Opener
The lingering cold weather is delaying ice-out on Minnesota lakes and rivers, which could make it difficult for DNR crews to have the 1500 public water accesses it manages ready…
Read MoreJohn Persell Wins DFL Endorsement
Former House Representative John Persell won the endorsement of his party over the weekend to win back his old house seat. DFL delegates from Minnesota House District 5A gathered at…
Read MorePurses For Partners Raises Funds For Youth Mentoring
The 11th annual Purses for Partners fundraiser took place out at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa over the weekend. Nearly 150 women and girls attended the spring luncheon to raise…
Read MoreMinnesota Judge To Rule On Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 Project
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An administrative law judge faced a Monday deadline for recommending whether Minnesota regulators should approve Enbridge Energy’s proposal for replacing its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline…
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