Archive for Jan. 18 2021
Sanford Health in Bemidji’s Next Steps in Vaccinations
While other areas in the state can start distributing vaccines to those 65 and older, Sanford Health in Bemidji is not quite at that phase yet. Helping to accelerate this…
Read MoreEssentia Health Preparing to Vaccinate the Public
As the completion of vaccinating those in phase 1A is almost complete, Essentia Health has released a plan to start vaccinating citizens 65 and older. “Our goal is to get…
Read MoreDNR’s New Critical Habitat Plate Features Minnesota Pollinators
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has unveiled a new license plate design featuring native pollinating animals, including a bee and butterflies. Commissioner Sarah Strommen revealed the newly designed plate…
Read MoreIn Business: The Dog House Inn Welcomes Furry Friends in Bemidji
One Bemidji couple turned their love for animals into a new business. For Janet and Brent Holbrook, their passion for animals has been a life-long interest. So after their friends…
Read MoreFewer Than 1,000 COVID-19 Cases Reported Monday
The state reported 980 COVID-19 related cases today along with 12 new deaths. There were no new deaths in the Lakeland viewing area. The new cases came from 21,483 tests…
Read MoreWalz Announces Vaccine Pilot Program to Begin Vaccinating More Minnesotans
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz announced a pilot program on Monday to vaccinate teachers, child care workers and individuals over 65 as the state aims to expand its coronavirus…
Read MoreEssentia Health Sports Center Streaming Local Sports
The Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd, Minnesota will now be streaming high school hockey, youth hockey, and figure skating. Governor Walz announced the reopening of the sports world when…
Read More62 Overdoses, 10 Deaths from Opioid Use Reported Since Dec. 1 in Northwestern MN
Since Dec. 1, law enforcement in northwestern Minnesota has responded to 62 opioid-related overdoses, with 10 of those overdoses resulting in fatalities. In a joint press release from the Red…
Read MoreTwo Rescued After UTV Falls Through Ice in Crosslake
Two people were assisted to shore after their UTV broke through the ice on Daggett Channel in Crosslake over the weekend. On Saturday, Jan. 16 at about 12:44 p.m., the…
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