Archive for Jan. 8 2021
Beltrami County Sees Big Drop in COVID-19 Cases
Beltrami County, like many counties in the state, has seen a big drop in COVID-19 cases recently, but health officials warn that people need to remain careful. Officials say Beltrami…
Read MoreFormer State Rep. John Ward Becomes New Baxter City Council Member
Being an elected official for John Ward is nothing new. He served as the mayor of Proctor, MN in the 1980s before moving to Brainerd and serving as the House…
Read MoreBrainerd City Council Votes Kelly Bevans in as New President
On Monday, Jan. 4, the Brainerd City Council voted 7-0 for Kelly Bevans to become the council’s new president. Bevans has previously been the president of the council twice before.…
Read MoreIn Focus: First City Dance Studio to Present Recorded “Nutcracker” Show
First City Dance Studio in Bemidji will be presenting “The Nutcracker Movie” for this year’s production. The studio has implemented new and safe ways for students to learn the material…
Read MoreFirst Responders, Emergency Workers Remembering Paramedic Who Died on the Job
First responders and emergency workers in Crosby and Onamia are remembering a paramedic who died on the job on Jan. 6. Toby Rowan of Emily worked as a paramedic for…
Read More48 New COVID-19 Related Deaths, 2,387 New Cases Reported Friday
Minnesota reported 48 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 2,387 new coronavirus cases today. The deaths included four people from the Lakeland viewing area: A Cass County resident between the…
Read MoreGovernor Walz Expected to Visit COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Early Friday morning, a release from Governor Walz’s press office said the governor would be visiting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic today, Friday, Jan. 8. Governor Walz is expected to arrive…
Read MoreBrainerd Woman Dead After Being Hit By Truck in Onamia
A 72-year-old Brainerd woman has died after being hit by a truck in a convenience store parking lot Thursday evening. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a pickup was traveling…
Read MoreCass County Receives Nearly $573,000 in COVID-19 Relief
According to the Cass County Board of Commissioners, the county received $572,888 in relief funding to be distributed throughout the county. County commissioners say priorities will be given to businesses…
Read MoreBSU Men’s Hockey Falls to Red-Hot Bowling Green
Originally aired January 7, 2021 on Lakeland News
Read MoreBSU Women’s Hockey Ready to Battle MSU for 2nd Time This Year
Originally aired January 7, 2021 on Lakeland News
Read MoreBemidji Boys Basketball Preps for Season Opener Next Week
Originally aired January 7, 2021 on Lakeland News
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