Enbridge Gives Update on Line 3 Construction

Enbridge Energy said construction on the new Line 3 is approximately 50% done. The company says they’re happy with the progress they have completed, but they also...

Chauvin Sentencing Moved to June 25, Lawmakers OK Funding for Security Costs

The sentencing date for convicted murderer Derek Chauvin has been moved to June 25. Last week, a jury found the former Minneapolis police officer guilty in the 2020...

Nearly Half of Beltrami County Vaccinated Against COVID-19

49% of Beltrami County has been vaccinated. Of the 65-and-older population, 85% have been vaccinated. Vaccination appointments are now open to the general public. The...

GigaZone Gaming Championship Winners Announced

For the last three weekends, Paul Bunyan Communications hosted their annual GigaZone Gaming Championship. The event has grown since it started in 2016 to have over 4,000...

Northwoods Adventure: Crow Wing County To Launch Road Cleanup App

A new roadside cleanup app is set to be released to help connect residents in Crow Wing County to clean up ditches along county roads. Similar to the “Where’s...

More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday

The state reported 1,088 COVID-19 cases today. There were 12 newly reported deaths, one of which was in the Lakeland viewing area: A Clearwater County resident between...

Sanford Health to Host Park Rapids Vaccine Blitz

Sanford Health will be hosting a one-day COVID-19 vaccine blitz from 11 AM to4 PM on Monday, May 3 at the Sanford Park Rapids Clinic—110 Seventh St. W, Park Rapids, MN...

Bemidji Police Investigate Bomb Threat Made to Bemidji Area Schools

The Bemidji Police Department and other agencies have investigated a bomb threat that was made to Bemidji Area Schools Tuesday morning. According to the Bemidji Police...

Arrest Made in Backus After Drug Investigation

A man has been arrested after investigators conducted a search warrant in Backus. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, on April 26 investigators and...