Archive for Mar. 23 2021
Final Juror for Chauvin Trial Chosen
A jury has been seated for the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for Monday. The final juror was chosen…
Read MoreMental Health Exam Ordered for Man Accused of Opening Fire at Buffalo Clinic
A judge has ordered a mental health exam for a Minnesota man accused of opening fire in a health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, killing one staff member and injuring four…
Read MoreBSU & NTC Outline Details of 2021 In-Person Graduation Ceremonies
As we first told you last week, Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College are now planning to host in-person graduation ceremonies for 2021 graduating students. While details are still…
Read MoreCentral Lakes College to Offer Associate Degree in Human Services
Starting in the fall, Central Lakes College will begin offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in human services. One of the reasons for the new degree is a recent…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Bemidji Eagle Scout’s Project Adding Bridges to City Park
North Country Park in Bemidji is in the middle of a series of upgrades. One Bemidji Boy Scout decided to create a project to help make the park more accessible…
Read MoreMinnesota Court of Appeals Hears Line 3 Arguments
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has heard arguments over Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 project in northern Minnesota, which opponents are calling unnecessary due to an eventual decline in the demand…
Read MoreLittle Falls Man Serving Life Sentences for Killing Teens Denied Appeal by U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up the appeal of a Little Falls man serving two life sentences for killing two teenage suspected burglars. Attorneys for Byron Smith…
Read More7 New COVID-19 Related Deaths, 870 New Cases Reported Tuesday
Minnesota today reported 870 new coronavirus cases. The state also reported seven new COVID-19 related deaths. The deaths included two people from the Lakeland viewing area: An Aitkin County resident…
Read MoreUPDATE: Bagley Police Department Locates Missing Woman
UPDATE: The Bagley Police Department has updated their Facebook post that states they have safely located Danielle Dressler. Original Story: The Bagley Police Department is asking for the public’s help…
Read MoreAmerican Experience: The Blinding of Isaac Woodard
March 30 at 8 pm — Tune in or stream with the PBS app and online at video.lptv.org. In 1946, Isaac Woodard, a Black army sergeant on his way home…
Read MoreCentral Lakes College Reveals Plan for the Fall Semester
Central Lakes College is planning on a “pre-pandemic” return for the fall semester with added flexibility and health and safety measures recommended by public health experts, according to a release.…
Read MoreIn Business: EkoMarkt Living Up to Its Name in Baxter
As Edgewood Dental owner Dr. Jeanni Foss flew over Greenland, and discovered horrible truths about how much ice was being lost there each year, she decided to make changes to…
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