Archive for Dec. 16 2020
Walz Updates COVID-19 Restrictions, All Elementary Schools Allowed to Reopen
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz updated Minnesotans today on COVID-19 restrictions in the state, with changes in some areas. The Governor says says the four-week pause for bars, restaurants, and breweries…
Read MoreSanford Health in Bemidji Plans to Begin COVID-19 Immunizations
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in northern Minnesota, and starting tomorrow it will be administered to the 15,000 Sanford Health frontline health care staff. Sanford Health received 970 vaccine doses…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccinations Underway on Red Lake Reservation
COVID-19 vaccinations are underway on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Today, five Red Lake Tribal Council members volunteered to be the first to receive the vaccine. Chairman Darrell Seki, Sr.,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Testing Center Opening at Central Lakes College in Brainerd
After announcing on December 3rd that all CLC campuses would close to the public for the rest of December, the Brainerd campus is opening up to provide a three-day COVID-19…
Read MoreBroken Water Main in Bemidji Now Repaired
Last night at the intersection of Highway 197 and Park Ave. W in Bemidji a water main broke, causing water to be temporarily shut off in the area. Around 12…
Read MoreBuena Vista Ski Area in Bemidji Ready to Open This Weekend
Buena Vista Ski Area in Bemidji is prepared to open this weekend with limitations. Not all hills will be open, and face coverings must be worn. No ski bags or…
Read MoreGood Food, Good Life, 365 – Apple Reindeer Treats
MN COVID-19 Business Relief Package Breakdown
The Minnesota Legislature recently passed a new $88 million relief package to help businesses impacted by COVID-19. According to a press release from Greater Bemidji, businesses who will receive some…
Read More92 New COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported on Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 2,279 new cases and 92 COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday. Eight of the deaths came from residents in the Lakeland viewing area: One in…
Read MoreNature: Snowbound: Animals of Winter
December 23 at 7 pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. The coldest and snowiest places on earth, such as the Arctic Circle…
Read MoreBemidji Area Pre-K and Elementary Students to Continue In-Person Learning Model
Pre-K and elementary students in the Bemidji Area School District will continue to learn face-to-face after the holiday break. According to a release, the number of Pre-K and elementary students…
Read MorePierz, Pequot Lakes Football Players Make Vikings All-State Team
Originally aired December 15, 2020 on Lakeland News
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