Archive for Aug. 21 2020
BSU Outdoor Program Center Open Houses Planned
The Bemidji State University Outdoor Program Center Boathouse will be hosting open houses this weekend on August 22nd and 23rd from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. They will offer free…
Read MoreBemidji Boys Soccer Coach Awarded For Excellence
Rick Toward, Bemidji high school teacher and head coach of the Lumberjack boys soccer program, was honored earlier this week with the WEM Outstanding Educator Award. Toward was one of…
Read MoreIn Focus: Regional Cultural Center Presents “One Word” Exhibit
The Regional Cultural Center in New York Mills put out a call to area artists to participate in their most recent exhibit titled “One Word.” The timely display represents human…
Read MoreCRMC Accredited as Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center recently achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. This achievement means that CRMC has met nationally and internationally recognized standards as far as…
Read More15 Minnesotans Contract COVID-19 After Being Exposed at Sturgis Rally
15 Minnesota residents have contracted the novel coronavirus after being exposed during the 10-day Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota that ended on Sunday – and Minnesota health officials are…
Read MoreCuyuna Area Connections to Host Virtual Mental Health Presentation
Cuyuna Area Connections is partnering with Crow Wing County and Wellness in the Woods to provide a virtual mental health presentation to the elderly community and caregivers. The presentation will…
Read MoreOver 800 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Minnesota on Friday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 835 new coronavirus cases and eight new deaths from the virus today. The 835 new cases came from 18,815 tests for a case positivity…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Impacts Minnesota’s Unemployment Rate
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell to 7.7% in July from 8.6% a month earlier, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development said Thursday, but cautioned…
Read MoreFiring Line with Margaret Hoover
August 28 at 9pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show…
Read MorePequot Lakes Schools to Begin Fall Semester in Hybrid Learning Model
The Pequot Lakes School Board voted unanimously on Monday night to start the fall semester in a “hybrid” learning model. Grades K through 6 will attend classes in-person every day,…
Read MoreItasca County Reminding Schools of Health and Safety Expectations in Classrooms
Itasca County Health and Human Services has announced health and safety protocols that school officials must take to slow the spread of COVID-19 moving into the school year. Itasca County…
Read MoreWomen’s Firearms Group in Bemidji Holding 2nd Annual August Academy this Weekend
August is National Shooting Sports Month, which is one of the reasons why the Bemidji chapter of The Well Armed Woman wanted to co-host the event this month. Events will…
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