Archive for Jun. 1 2020
Protest in Honor of George Floyd Held in Bemidji
A protest took place over the weekend in Bemidji in response to the death of George Floyd, echoing larger protests centered in Minneapolis. The protest began at 2 PM at…
Read MoreMN Medical Examiner, Independent Autopsy Say George Floyd’s Death Was a Homicide
A Minneapolis medical examiner has classified George Floyd’s death as a homicide, saying his heart stopped as police restrained him and compressed his neck. This comes the same day that…
Read MoreBlackduck Mayor Resigns After Sharing Controversial Meme About Protestors
Rudy Patch, the mayor of Blackduck, has resigned after sharing a controversial meme on his Facebook page over the weekend. Patch announced his resignation today. The meme he shared showed…
Read MoreCrossFit Glow in Baxter Hoping to Reopen Soon
Gyms and fitness centers are still closed due to the orders set forward by the state of Minnesota. Brad Hamilton has more on how a local CrossFit owner is hoping…
Read MoreIn Business: Northwoods Inspection Looking Out For Home Buyers
A new Bemidji business is providing home inspections for home buyers in northern Minnesota. Northwoods Inspection is a newer business a owned by Tony Kerr. Some of the things that…
Read MoreBeltrami County Sheriff Addresses Rumors and Misinformation About Threats in Bemidji
Beltrami County Sheriff Ernie Beitel says law enforcement received threats related to burning Bemidji down on Saturday. Beitel says those threats were credible, and multiple dumpsters filled with gas accelerants…
Read MoreOver 1,000 Dead From COVID-19 in Minnesota
With many Minnesotans choosing to protest this weekend, cases of COVID-19 are expected to rise dramatically in the coming days. There have been 54 new deaths from COVID-19 in Minnesota…
Read MoreChange Your Brain, Heal Your Mind with Daniel Amen
June 8 at 7pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. Dr. Daniel Amen outlines six practical steps to make one feel happier, sharper…
Read MoreTwo Separate Cass County Crashes End With Deaths
Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch has reported two separate car crashes this weekend resulted in fatalities. The first crash took place Friday afternoon on State Highway 64 at Mile Marker…
Read More15th Annual Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival Canceled
The 2020 Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival scheduled for July 29th through August 1st has been canceled due to COVID-19. The festival is a tradition and started in 2006. The…
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