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,...

Sanford 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....

COVID-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....

COVID-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...

Broken 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 businesses...

Buena 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 backpacks...

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,...

92 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...

Nature: 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 or Antarctica,...

Bemidji 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...

Pierz, Pequot Lakes Football Players Make Vikings All-State Team

Originally aired December 15, 2020 on Lakeland News