PassportArchive for Mar. 8 2021
Updated: Bemidji Reaches Settlement With 3M Regarding Chemicals in Water Supply
Update: We spoke with Nate Mathews, Bemidji City Manager, to hear his thoughts on the settlement. Original story follows: The city of Bemidji and 3M have reached a settlement regarding…
Read MoreBrainerd Demonstrators Demand Justice for George Floyd
People in Brainerd held a demonstration on Monday concerning George Floyd and the trial of ex-officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death. About 15…
Read MoreBaxter Pushes Back Vote on Roadway Improvement Project
A vote on a roughly $2.7 million project to update aging roadways in Baxter has been pushed back by the Baxter City Council. Multiple council members wanted to see if…
Read MoreStudy Shows Economic Impact of Arts Events and Groups in Bemidji
A study conducted in 2019 that looked at the economic effect of 28 different Bemidji arts events and organizations has found that the arts have had an impact of over…
Read MoreIn Business: Skeeter Stitch in Bemidji Sees Growth Over the Years
Skeeter Stitch, which has been in business for 24 years now, is a locally owned custom embroidery business providing custom designs for business, organizations, and much more. The business also…
Read MoreBemidji State University Plans for Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Bemidji State University has decided to host a virtual graduation ceremony for 2021 graduating students. A letter sent out to students on March 5 states that the ceremony will mostly…
Read MoreBemidji Community Food Shelf Participating in FoodShare March Campaign
The Bemidji Community Food Shelf is participating in a campaign called the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign. This helps food shelves get through the summer months by providing a partial match…
Read MoreMore Than 1 Million Minnesotans Have Received First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
[ST. PAUL, MN]- Governor Tim Walz has announced that more than one million Minnesotans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 61.7% of Minnesotans 65+. As of…
Read MoreIndependent Lens: My Country No More
March 15 at 9 pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. Following the rise and fall of the oil boom in North Dakota,…
Read MoreUnder 500 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Monday
The state reported 473 new COVID-19 cases today along with six new deaths, none of which were in the Lakeland viewing area. The new cases came from 36,485 tests for…
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