Archive for Sep. 12 2018
Gene Dillon Elementary School Honors Namesake In Dedication Ceremony
After years of hard work, Bemidji finally has its newest elementary school. Today, students, staff, family members and friends took the time to dedicate the Gene Dillon Elementary School building…
Read MoreBemidji Opens Fourth Fire Station
After years of planning, the Bemidji Fire Department has expanded north. Leasing an 1800 square foot garage, the department has spread out its resources to provide more effective coverage fro…
Read MorePark Rapids Football Restoring the Roar
Last season, the Park Rapids football team went winless, losing all nine games they played. This year, a new coaching staff and a new attitude have already shown results, as…
Read MoreGood Food, Good Life, 365 – Super Simple Supper
Super Simple Supper 16-ounce package gnocchi 1 ripe avocado 2 to 3 tablespoons store-bought pesto 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup cooked chickpeas 1 pound cherry tomatoes, cut in…
Read More20 for 20: Red Lake Walleye Returns (2006)
To celebrate our 20th anniversary of Lakeland News, we’re taking a look back at some of the memorable local stories we’ve covered over the years. We’re calling it 20 For…
Read MoreBrainerd Girls Tennis Off to a Perfect Start
The girls Brainerd tennis team is serving up success in 2018. The Warriors are 12-0, but the wins and losses are not really on the team’s mind. “We don’t focus…
Read MoreBear Saved by the “Jaws of Life”
ROSEAU, Minn. (AP) — Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to help free a black bear whose head was stuck in a milk can in northern Minnesota. Conservation…
Read MoreHunger Action Month Encourages People To Take Action Against Food Insecurity
September is Hunger Action Month, and people across the country are encouraged to take action against hunger and spread the message about the issue of food insecurity that so many…
Read MoreBrainerd School District Moves Forward With Blueprint 181 Plans
The Brainerd School District has taken an important step in the Blueprint 181 building process with the approval of the first round of schematic design plans during a meeting Monday…
Read MoreRepresentatives Gather For Carnegie Restoration Kickoff
With construction expected to begin later this week, representatives from the Friends of the Carnegie, the City of Bemidji, Widseth Smith Nolting architects, Bradbury Stamm Construction, and many construction and…
Read MoreOne Dead In Drowning After Car Accident In Grand Rapids
Jacob Duffney, 24, of Aitkin was found dead after a vehicle was submerged in Crystal Lake in Grand Rapids early Wednesday morning. According to the Itasca County Sheriff’s Department, at…
Read MoreTwo People Sent To Hospital After Crash In Royalton
Two people were sent to the hospital yesterday after a two-car crash in Royalton. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office got the call at 12:17 in the afternoon. Their office received…
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