Archive for May. 28 2020
Brainerd Residents Protest in the Wake of George Floyd’s Death
A peaceful protest in the wake of George Floyd’s death was held in Brainerd today, coming after the second day of ongoing protests in Minneapolis that have quickly turned violent.…
Read MoreBemidji Community Food Shelf Accepting Public Donations
The Bemidji Community Food Shelf is now accepting public donations again from the community starting next Monday. Due to the pandemic, the food shelf stopped taking donations and changed their…
Read MoreUnited Way Hosts Informational Caravan Around Lake Bemidji
While the world has been socially distancing, the United Way of Bemidji Area has gotten creative about how to bring everyone together while staying physically apart. As the United Way…
Read MoreBI-CAP Helping Youth to Get Back on Track
A non-profit organization that helps youth earn their high school diploma and/or G.E.D. is hosting a four-day orientation to help those who need to get back on track in their…
Read MoreBrainerd Rotary Club Hard at Work on Park Cleanup
The Brainerd Rotary Club was hard at work today repairing and cleaning their scenic park. The project included repairing the Clemson Leveler at the beaver dam, removing significant downed trees…
Read MoreGrants Available For Locally Owned Brainerd Businesses
The Brainerd Economic Development Authority has created a small business relief grant fund for locally owned businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To be considered for eligibility, businesses must be…
Read MoreTwo-Vehicle Accident Involving ATV Near Pierz
A two-vehicle accident occurred when a teen driver pulled his ATV out in front of a vehicle at the intersection of 153rd Street about six miles east of Pierz. The…
Read MoreGrand Casino Announces Plans to Reopen on June 1
Grand Casino will reopen both Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley on Monday, June 1st at 9 a.m. “The sudden shifts that we have experienced in such a…
Read MoreBemidji City Council To Discuss Plans For Outdoor Seating
The Bemidji City Council will conduct a special meeting tomorrow, May 29th, that will discuss plans for outdoor seating for restaurants and liquor establishments. Restaurants are able to take the…
Read MoreLinda Ronstadt: Live in Hollywood
June 4 at 7pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. Celebrate the superstar in an electrifying 1980 concert filmed at the height of…
Read MoreNew One-Day High Death Toll from COVID-19 in Minnesota
There have been 35 deaths from COVID-19 in Minnesota since yesterday, bringing the total deaths to 967. This a new one-day high for deaths. Of those, 81%, or 787 deaths,…
Read MoreCoronavirus Outbreak Worsening in Todd County
Todd County has seen a jump in the amount of coronavirus cases over the past two weeks. The number of confirmed cases in the County has reached 296 as of…
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