Archive for May. 18 2021
Green Valley Bean Company Fire Still Under Investigation
A large fire that broke out at the Green Valley Bean Company just west of Park Rapids last night is still under investigation. No one was injured in the fire,…
Read MoreDefamation Case From Former Crosby Mayor Against Former Officers to Proceed
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has reversed the Crow Wing County District Court’s decision of a defamation lawsuit involving former Crosby mayor James Hunter. In August of 2019, Hunter lost…
Read MoreMN Legislature Approves Use of Federal Funds for Bemidji Veterans Home
State legislation authorizing the use of federal funds for operational costs at veterans homes planned in Bemidji and two other Minnesota cities received legislative approval Monday. House File 1952, which…
Read MoreMerger Talks End Between Essentia Health and CommonSpirit Health
Negotiations about a possible merger between Essentia Health and CommonSpirit Health have ended. The organizations signed a letter of intent in January 2021 to explore the possibility of CommonSpirit’s facilities…
Read MoreBrainerd Announces Names for Snow Removal Equipment
Earlier in the year, the city of Brainerd followed in the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s snowy footprints when asking the citizens of the city to name snow equipment. On Monday,…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: BSU’s Outdoor Program Center Opens for the Summer
The Outdoor Program Center at Bemidji State University has opened up for its busy summer season. It offers outdoor rentals on everything from helmets to sailboats for BSU students, but…
Read MoreGovernor Walz Announces Plan to Fund Summer Learning Programs
Governor Tim Walz has announced a plan to fund enhanced summer learning programs in Minnesota schools to help students recover from learning challenges due to COVID-19. The Governor will allocate…
Read MoreTwo Cass County Crashes Over the Weekend Result in Injuries
One crash involving a motorcycle and a second involving an ATV in Cass County resulted in serious, but non-life threatening injuries on Sunday. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office,…
Read More14 New COVID-19 Related Deaths, Over 500 New Cases Reported Monday
The state reported 519 new COVID-19 cases today along with 14 new deaths, one of which was in the Lakeland viewing area, a Cass Lake resident between the ages of…
Read MorePair of Three-Sport Athletes Win Brainerd “Athlete of the Year” Award
Originally aired May 17, 2021 on Lakeland News
Read MoreBemidji Track & Field Falls to Moorhead at Home
Originally aired May 17, 2021 on Lakeland News
Read MoreBemidji Boys Tennis Shuts Out Grand Rapids and St. Cloud Apollo
Originally aired May 17, 2021 on Lakeland News
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