Archive for May. 8 2020
Minnesota Bans Large In-Person High School and College Graduation Ceremonies
While most high schools and colleges around the world have already adapted to not having a traditional graduation for their 2020 graduating seniors, today, Minnesota has essentially banned large-scale high…
Read MoreBSU Holds Virtual Celebration For Class of 2020
More than 1,000 students received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Bemidji State University today with a Zoom virtual celebration. The festivities were open to all students, their families, and university…
Read MoreSanford Health Set to Resume Elective Surgeries
Hospitals around the country have been working their hardest to prepare for and handle coronavirus patients. In Minnesota, that has meant elective surgeries have been halted. For the last seven…
Read MoreItasca County Discusses Police Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
With 24 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Itasca County, officials have been meeting over Zoom to discuss themes related to the disease emerging in their community. The theme of today’s…
Read MoreMinnesota Dept. Of Human Services Launches Webpage For Mental Health Awareness Month
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has launched a webpage with a broad range of mental health resources for those struggling with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis. Mental…
Read MoreBrainerd Lakes Businesses Preparing For Pandemic Summer
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic can be felt throughout the entire nation’s economy. But for the Brainerd Lakes region, the summer months are crucial for their community’s economic well-being.…
Read More2020 Minnesota Fishing Opener Right Around the Corner
The 2020 Minnesota fishing opener is just hours away, and local fishing guides from three areas in the Lakeland viewing area told us where they think are the hot spots…
Read MoreOver 10,000 Cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota
There are 10,088 positive cases reported in Minnesota. Of those, 1,270 cases are health care workers. The number of positive cases has increased by 723 since yesterday. The number of…
Read MoreCrow Wing County to Hold Business Electronics Collection Event
The Crow Wing County Land Services Department will conduct a business electronics collection event on May 20th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Crow Wing County Landfill Site.…
Read MoreBSU to Host Virtual Celebration for Graduates
College graduation is a huge milestone for any student, representing the end of all the hard work they put in during their time in school. Schools this year have had…
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