Archive for May. 12 2020
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Announces First Confirmed COVID-19 Case
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has announced its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The infected person has a known travel history with an infected family member. Officials are conducting…
Read MoreEssentia Health Pharmacies Offering Curbside Pickup
Essentia Health pharmacies are now offering curbside pickup to safely serve visitors. Each Essential Health location has created a designated area where staff members will bring refilled prescriptions out to…
Read MoreMosaic Planned For New Hagg-Sauer Hall at Bemidji State University
The Hagg-Sauer building at Bemidji State University was torn down this last year to be replaced with an improved version. The new building will feature an art installation that has…
Read MoreBemidji Parks & Recreation Offers Alternative to Summer Camp
For many young people, summer camp can be the highlight of their season. But with social distancing in mind, the future of summer camps for the Bemidji Parks & Recreation…
Read MoreSanford Bemidji Receives CPR Devices to Confront Cardiac Threat From COVID-19
The Sanford Bemidji Medical Center recently received seven LUCAS mechanical CPR devices donated by the Helmsley Charitable Trust to care for patients during the pandemic. On April 21st, the Leona…
Read MoreGreater Bemidji Starts Relief Fund to Support Local Businesses
Greater Bemidji has started a hometown business relief fund that will support Bemidji’s small and locally-owned businesses that have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Greater Bemidji recently received…
Read MoreItasca County Sees Its First COVID-19 Related Deaths
Itasca County has now seen its first COVID-19 related deaths for two Itasca County residents. Both residents were male, with one being in their 90s and the other in his…
Read MoreCounty Road 149 in Crow Wing County To Be Closed For Culvert Repair
Crow Wing County officials has announced the upcoming closure of County Road 149 on Tuesday, May 19th and Wednesday, May 20th for a culvert replacement. Work will take place approximately…
Read MoreWatermark Art Center Offering “Stay Home” Craft Kits
As part of the Spring “Makers” Series, Watermark Art Center in Bemidji has announced Stay Home Craft Kits & online tutorials for kids and families. Accompanied with access to video…
Read MoreMinnesota Department Of Health Pandemic Update For May 12th
Here are the latest facts and numbers for the state of Minnesota for Tuesday, May 12th: Total approximate number of completed tests: 120,834 Total positive: 12,494 Deaths: 614 Deaths among cases…
Read MoreMr. Tornado: American Experience
May 19 at 7pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. The remarkable story of the Ted Fujita, whose groundbreaking work in research and…
Read MoreBlue Ox Success Series Coming to Brainerd Lakes Area This Week
The Blue Ox Success Series is here to help businesses in the Brainerd Lakes Area. The Blue Ox Group’s mission statement explains what they do to help local businesses across…
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