Itasca County Says Finish Line for Pandemic in Sight, But Patience Still Needed

Itasca County health professionals say the finish line is in sight for the COVID-19 pandemic, but they are still asking for diligence and patience in the coming weeks....

Brainerd Area Restaurant, Bar, and Brewery Owners Respond to Reopening

Governor Walz announced on Wednesday, Jan. 6 that bars, restaurants, and breweries could open the following Monday, Jan. 11 at 50 percent capacity, with no more than 150...

Bemidji Middle and High Schools to Potentially Return to Hybrid Learning Model

ISD 31 leaders will be meeting with the Northwest Minnesota Regional COVID Support Team next Tuesday to seek permission for the school district to bring back middle and...

Audrey Thayer First Native American Woman Elected to Bemidji City Council

On Monday, the Bemidji City Council officially welcomed new mayor Jorge Prince and first-time council member Audrey Thayer. Thayer is the first Native American woman to...

Golden Apple: Crosby-Ironton School District Welcoming Students Back to the Classroom

Not only will students return to the classrooms next week, but a change in grading policy is helping students in the Crosby-Ironton School District return as well. After...

Greater Bemidji Providing COVID-19 Relief Grants to Local Businesses

Beltrami County has been awarded $908,000 which will provide grants to local businesses and non-profits impacted by the pandemic. Greater Bemidji is administering these...

44 New COVID-19 Related Deaths, 2,004 New Cases Reported Thursday

Today, Minnesota reported 44 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 2,004 new coronavirus cases. The deaths included three people from the Lakeland viewing area: One...

BSU Men’s Hockey Excited for Opportunity vs. Red-Hot Falcons

Originally aired January 6, 2021 on Lakeland News

BSU Men’s Basketball’s Thompson, Kone Making Impact for Team

Originally aired January 6, 2021 on Lakeland News