Archive for Feb. 1 2021
MN House Democrats Push to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Minnesota House Democrats have launched a push to legalize recreational marijuana and expunge most minor cannabis convictions. Democratic House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler framed the issue at a news conference…
Read MoreBrainerd Chamber Promoting Businesses with February Campaign
The Downtown Window Walk, Winterfest, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade are synonymous with the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce. These events are put on to help local businesses every…
Read MoreExtra Year of Eligibility Creates Unique Recruiting Year for BSU Football
There hasn’t been much talk about the Bemidji State football team as of late. That’ll change on Wednesday when BSU introduces its 2021 recruiting class on National Signing Day. With…
Read MoreBSU Students Kick Off Black History Month
Black History Month is a month dedicated to honoring and celebrating the contributions that African Americans have made for our country. For this reason, the Black Student Union at Bemidji…
Read MoreWinners Announced for 31st Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza
It was not the normally packed crowd on Hole-in-the-Day Bay on Gull Lake, but the Ice Fishing Extravaganza has come and gone and the Brainerd Jaycess have been verifying fish…
Read MoreIn Business: Fosston Business Selling a New Kind of Kitty Litter
It all started when Chad Blaser of Fosston noticed barn cats getting into feeding bunks meant for sheep. This gave Chad the idea to start a company that takes an…
Read MoreMinnesota Expands Vaccine Supply for Seniors and Educators
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More than 35,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine will be reserved this week for Minnesotans aged 65 and older after the state received a boost in supplies…
Read MoreSnowmobile Accident in Morrison County
A 24-year-old snowmobile driver had to be transported to the hospital over the weekend after a snowmobile accident in Morrison County. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office stated that on Jan.…
Read MoreOver 700 Newly Reported COVID-19 Cases Reported on Monday
The state today reported 727 new COVID-19 cases along with two new deaths, none of which were in the Lakeland viewing area. The total of two is the lowest single-day…
Read MoreIndependent Lens: Women in Blue
February 8 at 9 pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. With the national conversation around police reform still resonating, Women in Blue…
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