Archive for Jun. 3 2021
Sen. Tina Smith Hosts Hearing on Native American Housing
In Minnesota, only 49% of Native households own their own home as compared to 76% of white households. Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota held a hearing to learn more about…
Read MoreBrainerd Parks and Rec Board Discusses City Parks Going Tobacco Free
Members of the Brainerd Parks and Recreation board are discussing whether city parks should go tobacco free. Currently, Brainerd’s policy states tobacco use is not allowed within 100 feet of…
Read MoreBemidji Area Schools Celebrate the Start of Summer Break
Teachers, students, faculty and parents have all had to adapt quickly with the new changes schools have faced this year. Despite challenges, teachers worked together to ensure students were educationally…
Read MoreCrow Wing County’s Roadside Cleanup App Now Available
A roadside cleanup app is now available for Crow Wing County residents. The “Pick A Mile” program is an easy-to-use app where residents can reserve a stretch of road to…
Read MoreJeff Hanks Selected as New Lakeland PBS President and CEO
As we’ve previously reported, there are leadership changes on the way at Lakeland PBS. Longtime president and CEO Bill Sanford is retiring later this month. We profiled Sanford’s career at…
Read MoreWith Hot Days on the Way, Doctors Say to Limit Time in Heat
With potential record highs 90s projected over the next couple of days, doctors are reminding people of the dangers of prolonged time spent outside. Doctors are saying lots of fluids…
Read MoreFishing Tips: Fishing Regulation Changes on Area Lakes
With summer now here, it’s that time of year again – time for Fishing Tips with two of the best in the business, Ray Gildow and Mandy Uhrich. In the…
Read MoreExtreme Heat Conditions Expected This Weekend
The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of expected extreme heat conditions this weekend. Northern Minnesota is known for harsh winters, but Beltrami County could experience some of…
Read MoreBemidji Parks and Recreation Kicks Off Summer 150k Challenge
The Bemidji Parks and Recreation department has started a new Summer Challenge to get out and move. It will be a virtual challenge that can be accomplished from any location…
Read MorePresident Biden Announces International COVID-19 Vaccine Sharing Plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will donate 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines to the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program, President Joe Biden announced Thursday as more Americans have…
Read MoreMore Than 200 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Thursday
The state reported 238 new coronavirus cases on Thursday and 10 new COVID-19 related deaths, none of which were in the Lakeland viewing area. The new cases came from 9,706…
Read MorePine River-Backus Baseball Holds on to Beat Nevis in Section 5A Quarterfinals
Originally aired June 2, 2021 on Lakeland News
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