Archive for Dec. 8 2020
Minnesota Lays Out Plans to Start COVID-19 Vaccinations
Gov. Tim Walz and state health officials say the first Minnesotans who will get the new coronavirus vaccine in the initial wave could get their shots as early as Christmas…
Read MoreEssentia Health Launches COVID-19 Regional Projections Dashboard
Essentia Health recently released a new way to track COVID-19 more regionally. Reporter Chris Burns has more on how everyone can use it, what it shows, and what it means.…
Read MoreBeltrami County Administrator Kay Mack Retires
Kay Mack, who has worked as county administrator in Beltrami County for nearly a decade and has had different positions within the county, is now retiring. Her first job for…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: JB Tree Farm in Pierz Sees Record Opening Weekend
Even a simple tradition like shopping for a Christmas tree has been affected by COVID-19. JB Tree Farm in Pierz has changed some things around to try and prevent the…
Read MoreBrainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza Announces Partnership with App
On Dec. 8 at around 2:30 p.m., the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza announced a partnership with FishDonkey on their Facebook page. The tournament will take place Saturday, January 30,…
Read MoreNational Loon Center Announces First Executive Director
The National Loon Center in Crosslake has announced their first executive director. Effective January 4, 2021, the Center will welcome Jon Mobeck to the position. Mobeck is a graduate of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 State Update, Walz to Discuss Vaccine Distribution Plans
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 3,080 new cases and 22 COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday. The new cases came from a total of 27,432 tests for a case positivity…
Read MoreElla Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams
December 15 at 7 pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. In collaboration with the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, the American Pops Orchestra…
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