Archive for Dec. 9 2020
Over 11,000 Acres of Land to be Returned to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
On December 3rd, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed S.199, the Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Act. The bill was sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Rep. Betty…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Case Growth and Hospitalization Levels Remain a Concern
Minnesota health officials say they’re grateful that the spread of the coronavirus appears to have stabilized in recent days, but cautioned Wednesday that case growth and hospitalization levels remain worryingly…
Read MoreWalz Calls for Special Session to Pass COVID-19 Relief Package
Gov. Tim Walz formally called a special session of the MN Legislature for Monday to pass a relief package for businesses and workers affected by the four-week “pause” he ordered…
Read MoreHolly Days Bingo is Back to Help Support Crosslake Businesses
Throughout the region, communities are stressing how important shopping locally is for small businesses. One thing the Chamber of Commerce in Crosslake does to provide support is hold their annual…
Read MorePaul Bunyan’s Christmas Tree Lights Up Bemidji
Paul Bunyan’s Christmas Tree is the centerpiece of Bemidji’s First City of Lights display. The view from inside the tree is nothing short of magical, as the over-30,000 lights shine…
Read MoreGood Food, Good Life, 365 – No Bake Chocolate Cookies
No-Bake Chocolate Cookies 1/3 cup coconut oil 2 Tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup almond milk 1/3 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned…
Read MoreReport of Armed Robbery at Park Rapids Store
There has been a report of an armed robbery at a Park Rapids store on Wednesday. According to police radio traffic, a male suspect reportedly pulled a gun on a…
Read More“Buy Local Give Local” Bemidji Event Raises $2,500 for Community Organizations
Harmony Co-op in Bemidji has announced the recipients of their annual Buy Local-Give Local shopping event. This year, they partnered with Bemidji Community Theater and Bemidji Community Food Shelf. To…
Read MoreNew Pedestrian Crosswalk Signal on Highway 169 in Vineland
A new pedestrian crosswalk signal near Grand Casino Mille Lacs is now operational. The four-lane segment is located on Highway 169 in Vineland north of Ataage Road. The signal system…
Read MoreOver 80 New COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported on Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 4,539 new cases and 82 COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday. Nine of the deaths came from residents in the Lakeland viewing area: One in…
Read MoreNOVA: Apollo’s Daring Mission
December 16 at 9 pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. Apollo astronauts and engineers tell the inside story of Apollo 8, the…
Read MoreBSU Men’s and Women’s Hockey Ready to Get Back to Games
Originally aired December 8, 2020
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