Archive for Jul. 2 2020
13 Deaths From COVID-19 Reported in MN Thursday
Minnesota health officials announced 13 new deaths from COVID-19 on Thursday, the most since June 19th. The number of cases also rose today from 426 on Wednesday to 500 Thursday.…
Read MoreWalz Asking For Federal Aid to Help Rebuild After Unrest
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is asking the federal government to help rebuild communities that sustained damage during the protests over the killing of George Floyd. Walz says the unrest resulted…
Read MoreBrainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce Urging Community Safety
Every year, the Fourth of July brings in a crucial influx of revenue for many of the businesses in the Brainerd Lakes region. However, this year’s holiday weekend will look…
Read More2020 Lakes Jam Music Festival Canceled Amid COVID-19
This year’s Lakes Jam music festival, which is normally held at the Brainerd International Raceway, has been canceled this year. The announcement came this week after the festival was initially…
Read MoreParking Enforcement in Downtown Bemidji to Begin Again
As businesses in downtown Bemidji prepare for summer months, parking in the area is about to be enforced more carefully. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, much of the downtown closed…
Read MoreAuthorities Asking Public Not to Drink and Drive Over 4th of July Weekend
The 4th of July weekend is a celebration of fun with family and friends across the country, but all too often, this weekend’s festivities become one of the deadliest on…
Read MoreBemidji Hosts Trial Run for Drive-In Theater
The Beltrami County Fair may be canceled this year, but there is still summer fun to be had at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds. Starting this month, drive-in movies will be…
Read MoreFishing Tips: Crank Baits
A popular bait to use for a variety of fish is the crank bait. In this week’s Fishing Tips, Ray and Mandy show us some different kinds of crank baits…
Read More42nd Annual PRCA Park Rapids Rodeo Unable To Go On This Year
In a normal year, the PRCA Rodeo in Park Rapids, which is the largest rodeo in the state, would be taking place this weekend. Unfortunately, this year has been anything…
Read MoreMan Dies After Structure Fire In Brainerd
A Brainerd man has died in a trailer home fire early Thursday morning. On Thursday, July 2nd, just after 5:00 a.m., the Brainerd Fire Department responded to a report of…
Read MoreBemidji City Council Member Elected to League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors
Bemidji City Councilor Ron Johnson has been elected as 2nd Vice President of League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors. In their annual business meeting, held remotely, on June 25th,…
Read MoreMnDOT Warns Independence Day Holiday Motorists to Expect Delays During Peak Travel Times
The Minnesota Department of Transportation warns that motorists should plan their Fourth of July travel routes, know where they will encounter work zones or roads closed due to recent heavy…
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