Archive for May. 14 2021
Fishing Opener Brings Money to Small Businesses
With lakes to be muddied with boats and lines tight with fish, local businesses are ready to welcome back tourists in the Brainerd Lakes area. The fishing opener marks the…
Read MoreWith MN Mask Mandate Dropped, Health Officials Urge Vaccinations
Gov. Tim Walz officially dropped the state’s mask mandate today, and several cities in Minnesota followed suit. But health officials say the pandemic isn’t over yet. Bemidji City Manager Nate…
Read MoreApplication Process for Initiative Foundation’s “Initiators Fellowship” Fast Approaching
A unique opportunity through the Initiative Foundation will open soon. The “Initiators Fellowship” will award up to eight candidates with mentors, a stipend, and more. The program, which runs for…
Read MoreBemidji United Way Opens Nominations for Annual Someone Special Awards
United Way of Bemidji Area has opened up nominations for their annual Someone Special Award. The program honors volunteers in Bemidji community service organizations that are going above and beyond…
Read MoreLocal Guides Expect Great Opening Fishing Weekend
Local guides from around the Lake of the Woods, Grand Rapids, Brainerd, and Bemidji areas are optimistic that the fish will bite for the 2021 Fishing Opener.
Read MoreRepairs on Bemidji’s Paul Bunyan Statue to Begin Saturday
Repairs on Bemidji’s Paul Bunyan statue are scheduled to begin tomorrow. Jensen Conservation will work on restoring Paul. Work is expected to continue into next week. Meanwhile, the search continues…
Read MoreMinnesota House Votes to Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota House passed a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use after hours of debate Thursday night in a historic vote that marked the first time either…
Read MoreState Plans to Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Equity
The State of Minnesota is partnering with Minnesota health plans to improve COVID-19 vaccine equity and access. Starting next week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of…
Read MoreOver 1,300 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Friday
The state reported 1,306 new COVID-19 cases today along with nine new deaths, none of which were in the Lakeland viewing area. The new cases came from 36,823 tests for…
Read MoreBrainerd Baseball Takes The Loss to Willmar Cardinals
Originally Aired on Lakeland News on 5-13-21
Read MoreNevis Baseball Takes The Win From Blackduck Drakes
Originally Aired on Lakeland News on 5-13-21
Read MoreCass Lake-Bena Baseball Takes Loss to Northome/Kelliher
Originally Aired on Lakeland News on 5-13-21.
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