Archive for Apr. 28 2021
MN Supreme Court Affirms Order Blocking PolyMet Mine Permit
The Minnesota Supreme Court has handed a victory to environmentalists in the long-running battle over the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine. The justices on Wednesday affirmed a lower court’s decision to…
Read MoreIndigenous and Environmental Leaders Urge President to Stop Line 3
Hours before President Joe Biden was scheduled to give his joint address to Congress, Indigenous leaders and climate activists had a phone call pleading to the president to stop the…
Read MoreBemidji Area Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Awards of Excellence
The 16th annual Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence will be held both in-person and virtually this year. The event recognizes and celebrates Bemidji area businesses for their…
Read MoreBeltrami County Environmental Services Seeks Lake Sampler Volunteers
Beltrami County is searching for volunteers to assist in collecting data on a few of the county’s 39 lakes. They need lake samplers for Andrusia, Pimushe, North and South Twin…
Read MoreBemidji State University Takes Part in Cross-Campus EcoChallenge
Bemidji State University students spent the last week taking part in a national challenge to keep their campus green. BSU was one of 14 Minnesota colleges and universities to take…
Read MorePierz Softball Off to Perfect 6-0 Start
In four of the first six games the Pierz softball team has played, they’ve scored double-digit runs. Led by nine seniors, the Pioneers are off to an undefeated 6-0 start.…
Read MoreFour Bemidji Locations Selected for Emergency Response Assistance
AmeriCorps is asking for five Bemidji area residents to apply for a summer-long program that will help in assisting the community due to COVID-19 related issues. Minnesota AmeriCorps Emergency Response…
Read MoreTime to Go Fast Again at Brainerd International Raceway
Drag racers throughout the state have their sights on this weekend, when they get to slide behind the wheel of their hot rod, jump on the gas and fly down…
Read MoreBrainerd Man Sentenced to Prison for Minneapolis Police Precinct Arson
A Brainerd man was sentenced to 48 months in prison for Arson which took place at the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct building. According to a release, on May 28,…
Read More22 New COVID-19 Related Deaths, 1,514 New Cases Reported Wednesday
The state today reported 22 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 1,514 new coronavirus cases. Two of the deaths were in the Lakeland viewing area: a Morrison County resident between…
Read MoreBemidji Boys Tennis Falls to Alexandria at Home
Originally aired April 27, 2021 on Lakeland News
Read MoreBrainerd Softball Defeats St. Cloud Tech in Doubleheader
Originally aired April 27, 2021 on Lakeland News
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