Archive for May. 4 2021
Walker Man Charged, Accused of Driving SUV Over His Niece
A 28-year-old Walker man accused of driving his SUV over his one-year-old niece is now charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. According to court documents, Anthony J. Goose…
Read MoreChauvin Attorney Requests New Trial, Alleging Jury Misconduct
The defense attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has requested a new trial, saying the court abused its discretion on several points. Defense attorney…
Read MoreWalz to Announce Dialing Back of COVID-19 Restrictions Thursday
Governor Tim Walz says he’ll announced a dialing back of Minnesota’s coronavirus restrictions on Thursday. The Governor gave no details Tuesday about what changes he might order but indicated that…
Read MoreCass, Crow Wing Counties to Offer Mobile Vaccination Clinics for Businesses
For businesses with at least 10 employees interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, both Cass and Crow Wing County health officials are offering mobile vaccination clinics. “We are asking for…
Read MoreBrainerd City Council Confirms New Police Chief
First there was a new police chief, then there wasn’t. Then there were hopes of another, and he backed out. After a process that has lasted longer than a year,…
Read MoreWalz to Call on Minnesota Legislature to Pass Summer Learning Plan
The $150 million package will help students catch up on learning disruptions from the pandemic. It includes proposals for school- and community-based learning opportunities, field trips and hands-on learning, mental…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Minnesota DNR Brings Back “I Can!” Program
With warmer days approaching, a Minnesota program aims to teach the basics of a variety of popular outdoor favorites. Many Minnesotans have been familiar with the outdoors their whole lives,…
Read MoreBemidji State University to Host 2021 Commencement
Bemidji State University will host three in-person graduation ceremonies this Friday to celebrate the 2021 graduating students. The first ceremony will start at 9 AM honoring graduates from the College…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Available in Hubbard County
COVID-19 vaccine is readily available for Hubbard County, and CHI St. Joseph’s Health Community Health/Hubbard County Public Health continues to vaccinate community members. Anyone wanting to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination…
Read MoreNearly 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday
The state reported 998 new COVID-19 cases today along with 11 new deaths, none of which were in the Lakeland viewing area. Only one of the deaths came from a…
Read MoreMinnesota State Fair Announces New “Kickoff to Summer at the Fair” Event
The Minnesota State’s Fair’s five-day “Kickoff to Summer at the Fair” event is scheduled for the end of May. From May 27-31, the event will feature food, brews, live music…
Read MoreNevis Baseball Bests Blackduck on the Road
Originally aired May 3, 2021 on Lakeland News
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