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...

Essentia 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...

DNR’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...

In 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...

Fewer 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...

Walz 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...

Essentia 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...

62 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...

Two 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...