Archive for Feb. 25 2020
Upcoming 40th Annual Special Olympics Winter Carnival In Brainerd
The 40th Annual Special Olympics Winter Carnival is scheduled for Thursday, February 27th between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Confidence Learning Center on Sylvan Lake, west of Brainerd.…
Read MoreLocal Business Applications Open For 2020 Neilson Foundation Internships
Bemidji State University and the George W. Neilson Foundation are now accepting applications from employers in the Bemidji for a summer program that will offer financial incentives to bushiness who…
Read MoreGov. Tim Walz Announces Proposal to Prevent Farming Accidents
The Minnesota Governor is now calling for new state funding to improve farm safety. Earlier today, Gov. Tim Walz and and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced the proposal of $250,000…
Read MoreUPDATE: Over 100 Firefighters Work To Put Out Alexandria Fire
UPDATE: The fire was extinguished by mid-afternoon after destroying part of downtown Alexandria and forcing the evacuation of about two dozen residents. Original story follows: According to a press release…
Read MoreCass Lake-Bena Boys Basketball Bests W-H-A in Season Finale
BSU Men’s Hockey Beats Alaska Anchorage in 3-on-3 OT
BSU Men’s Basketball Gets Senior Day Win Over Minnesota Duluth
Body of 28-Year-Old Man Found Lying in the Snow in Crosby
DNR Adjusting Bans on Feeding Deer Due to Chronic Wasting Disease
Working Group Gives Recommendations on Reducing Officer-Involved Shootings
A Minnesota working group on reducing police-involved deadly force encounters is recommending that officers should get better training in de-escalation skills and in dealing with people experiencing mental health crises.…
Read MoreLeech Lake YouthBuild Collaborating With Cedar Sense
Leech Lake YouthBuild often works on projects that deal with construction and carpentry. This month, they’ve teamed up with local business Cedar Sense to build wooden American flags.
Read MoreStudents Speak Out at Bemidji Lumberjack Invitational Speech Competition
There were over 26 schools and 400-plus entrants that attended the 15th Annual Bemidji Lumberjack Invitational at Bemidji High School this past Saturday. This mid-season speech competition allows high school…
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