Archive for May. 18 2020
No One Injured in Fire at Brainerd City Hall
A fire forced the evacuation of the historical Brainerd City Hall building today. No one was injured during the fire that was reported around 12:30 this afternoon. Firefighters spent over…
Read More“Lake Country Cares” to Promote Reopening Businesses Safely
Business and health care leaders from across the Brainerd Lakes Area came together today to announce the launching of a new initiative to reopen businesses in the area. The new…
Read MoreBemidji City Council Discusses Ways to Help Downtown Businesses
The Bemidji City Council discussed their plans today to help downtown businesses affected by the state shutdown as Gov. Walz’s stay-at-home order lightens. They considered various options for providing relief…
Read MoreRed Cross Holding Blood Drive in Itasca County
The American Red Cross has been hosting multiple blood drives across northern Minnesota to remind people that despite COVID-19, the need for blood is still constant. The American Red Cross…
Read MorePark Rapids Gets People Involved in the Census with a Billboard
Minnesota is currently the state with the highest response rate to the census with a current 69% response rate. But that figure is down from 10 years ago, and the…
Read MoreDisabled Veterans Group Traveling Along the Mississippi Makes Stop in Bemidji
A group to support disabled veterans is paddling through high tides and rivers on a journey through the Mississippi River as they made their way to Bemidji over the weekend.…
Read MoreIn Business: Rafferty’s Pizza Makes Adjustments to Keep Staff and Customers Safe
Rafferty’s Pizza in Brainerd continues to serve the community despite having to make a few adjustments to keep their staff and customers safe. The restaurant is known for its fresh…
Read MoreBrainerd High School Graduating Seniors Will Be Celebrated With a Car Parade
Brainerd High School is hosting a car parade to honor the class of 2020, despite all the roadblocks of COVID-19. Graduating seniors will also be recognized through a virtual commencement…
Read MoreRed Lake Nation Voting on Medical Marijuana This Wednesday
Members of the Red Lake Nation will be voting on a measure this Wednesday, May 20th that could result in allowing full legalization of medical marijuana within the nation. According…
Read MoreDivided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy
May 25 at 9pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy reveals ordinary people wrestling with what it…
Read More48 Dead from COVID-19 Over the Weekend in Minnesota
The death toll from COVID-19 stands at 731 today, an increase of 9 from yesterday. 48 deaths were reported over the weekend. 595 of the total deaths were cases that…
Read MoreBrainerd Business Leaders Holding Conference on Reopening the Area
Many of the business leaders in the Brainerd Lakes Area will be hosting an 11:30 a.m. press conference this morning to discuss the reopening of the area. According to Brainerd…
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