Archive for Jun. 8 2020
BSU’s Black Student Union Hosts Peaceful Demonstration Against Police Brutality
Bemidji State University’s Black Student Union hosted a peaceful demonstration this past Saturday where students and community leaders shared their personal experiences and thoughts on police brutality while honoring George…
Read MoreBrainerd Community Members Show Opposition to White Supremacy with Protest
Members of the Brainerd Lakes community gathered for a peaceful demonstration Monday evening to show their opposition to white supremacy, police brutality, and race-based violence. The demonstration was led by…
Read MoreWHO: Asymptomatic COVID-19 Spread “Very Rare”
On Monday, the World Health Organization said the spread of COVID-19 by someone who is not showing symptoms appears to be very rare. The World Health Organization says government responses…
Read MoreNew Playground Plan Approved in Bemidji
The Bemidji City Council voted Monday to approve a new playground plan. The natural landscape-based playground is planned for North Country Park. The playground will feature nature-based elements like logs…
Read MoreBrainerd Community Theatre Hosting Livestreamed Play Next Week
Brainerd Community Theatre will be hosting its first ever virtual play next week. Due to restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, “A Long Trip” will be hosted at the…
Read MoreIn Business: StoneHouse Coffee and Roastery in Nisswa
StoneHouse Coffee and Roastery in Nisswa is a small-town family-run business that imports their coffee beans from all around the world. Owners Mike and Julie French have been in the…
Read MoreBemidji Community Food Shelf Receives Record Donations
Bemidji may be facing difficult challenges right now, but the community is not about to leave people behind where food is concerned. The Bemidji Community Food Shelf has seen an…
Read MoreMN COVID-19 Hospitalizations at Their Lowest Since May
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 338 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday and 11 new deaths. The 11 new deaths included seven people living in congregate care. Officials say…
Read MoreBail Set at $1 Million With Conditions For Former Officer Charged in George Floyd’s Death
A former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd’s death will remain in custody on $1.25 million bail without conditions or $1 million with conditions. Derek Chauvin…
Read MoreBemidji Area Church Musicians Opt For Virtual Concerts
The 33rd season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians will continue on Wednesday, June 17 at noon as a “virtual recital.” In this time…
Read MoreBrainerd Resident Airlifted to Hospital Following Motorcycle Accident
Crow Wing County Captain Joseph Meyer has released the details of motorcycle accident from over the weekend in Deerwood that resulted in an air flight to a Saint Cloud hospital.…
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