Walz to End State Mask Mandate Following New Federal Guidance

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ending the state mask mandate, an announcement that followed new federal recommendations on face coverings. Walz said he would sign...

Over 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Thursday

The state reported 1,011 new COVID-19 cases today along with 19 new deaths, three of which occurred in the Lakeland viewing area: a Beltrami County resident between 75-79...

Itasca County Still Experiencing High COVID-19 Case Numbers

Itasca County Public Health will be hosting clinics offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine on Monday, May 17, 10:30-2:00 at Kiesler Wellness...

Bemidji Police Give Update on Wednesday Shooting

Bemidji police officials now say approximately 21 shots were fired at a man in a vehicle in Bemidji yesterday. The incident happened just after six last night in the area...

Trial Postponed for Three Former Officers Charged in George Floyd’s Death

The August trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd has been postponed. A Minnesota judge delayed the case until next March...

Judge Rejects Move to Invalidate Leases for Proposed Twin Metals Mine

A federal judge has rejected a second attempt by opponents of the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota to invalidate the mineral rights...

Lamplighter Community Theatre in Staples Ready to Reopen

The Lamplighter Community Theatre in Staples is ready to open its doors to the public. Back in November, the theater was preparing to present “The Last Five...

Golden Apple: Lowell Elementary Teacher Awarded Brainerd “Teacher of the Year”

Erin Karlgaard, third grade teacher from Lowell Elementary in Brainerd, has won the Brainerd Public Schools’ “Teacher of the Year” award. The students...

Anglers Can Prevent Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

The approaching fishing season comes with a reminder from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic...

Updated CDC Guidance States Fully Vaccinated People Can Go Without Mask

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully...