Scott Goddard Sworn In As Crow Wing County Sheriff

There is officially a new sheriff in Crow Wing County. Sheriff Scott Goddard was sworn in to office during a pinning ceremony this evening in his hometown of Pequot...

Sourcewell To Hold 2020 Census Info Sessions

Sourcewell will be offering information sessions on the 2020 census at their headquarters in Staples. The information sessions will be held on January 17, either online...

7-1 Pine River-Backus Boys Basketball Team Is Just Getting Started

At 7-1, the Pine River-Backus boys basketball team is off to their best start since 2015. The Tigers only lost one senior from last year’s team, and this year, the team...

Several Minnesota Delegation Members To Donate Pay Amid Shutdown

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation said they will donate their pay to charity during the partial federal government...

Walz Signs 1st Executive Order, Forming Diversity Council

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed his first executive order, establishing a council on diversity, inclusion and equity. Walz told reporters...

Pierz High School To Hold Active Shooter Training Next Friday

School districts across America never think it will happen to them, but they have to stay prepared if an active shooter situation were to occur. Pierz will be training...

Beltrami County Elected Officials Take Oath Of Office

Beltrami County’s latest elected officials have been sworn into office. The ceremony was held in the Beltrami County boardroom and started off with an opening reception....

Sanford Center Opens New “Mother’s Room” For Breastfeeding

The Sanford Center in Bemidji is taking steps to make sure they’re a welcoming place for all. That’s why they’ve decided to become breastfeeding friendly. The Sanford...

Northwoods Adventure: Ice Fishing Season

Looking out over the wind swept frozen tundra, fish houses of all kinds and styles are beginning to form small cities on area lakes. With the heart of ice fishing season...