763 COVID-19 Cases, 9 Deaths Reported in MN on Thursday

An additional 763 positive COVID-19 cases were reported by the Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday, along with 9 new deaths. The 763 cases came from a total of...

Long-Term Care Facilities Work Toward Bringing in Families as Essential Caregivers

Long-term care facilities have had to change their practices due to COVID-19, including a lot less interactions with family members. But now at some long-term care...

Bridges of Hope Names Jana Shogren as Executive Director

Bridges of Hope in Brainerd has named Jana Shogen as their new executive director starting this August. Shogren previously served as the executive director of the group...

Baxter Resident Beats World Record For Stilt Skiing

Chris Dens, a Baxter dentist and a member of the Brainerd Ski Loons, has beaten a world record for stilt skiing after learning of the water sport from watching a video on...

United Way of Bemidji Area Hosting Virtual Fishing Tournament

The United Way of Bemidji Area is hosting its first fishing tournament with a twist – it will all take place virtually. The bass and walleye tournament is meant to...

Governor Walz Signs Police Accountability Act

Governor Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Police Accountability Act today, which aims to address systemic inequities in Minnesota’s criminal justice system. The Police...

Level 3 Predatory Offender Set to Be Released in Bemidji

A Level 3 predatory offender will be soon be released into the Bemidji area after having served his sentence. Tyler Michael Gabrelcik is to be released from prison on...

Gas Meter Surveys Taking Place in Outskirts of Bemidji

After investigating reports of suspicious activity, the Bemidji Police Department has found out that Business Technical Services has been contracted by Minnesota Energy...