Bemidji Area Schools Receives Feedback on Money-Saving Efforts

Although Bemidji area schools are now out of session, the district is still working to solve their budget crisis, but they want feedback from the community first. The...

Preparations Underway for 13th Annual Minnesota Fishing Challenge

Final preparations are underway for the 13th annual Minnesota Fishing Challenge. The tournament is being held at Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake. 150 teams of two will...

Walk to D-Feet Hearing Loss Being Held in Bemidji

The annual walk is a way for participants to donate and raise awareness to support those with hearing loss. The walk is virtual this year, meaning anyone can walk...

CLC Performing Arts Ready to Start Summer Concert Season

Summer comes early this year as the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center looks to start their summer concert series next week. Their first event, Deuces Wild...

Roundhouse Brewery in Nisswa Adds Event Center & Kitchen

The COVID-19 shutdowns seemed to harm a lot of local businesses, but one local brewery used it to their advantage. Roundhouse Brewery in Nisswa took the time to remodel...

In Focus: Local Bemidji Band Debuts Show Inspired by the Cello

A Bemidji-based band is making their comeback into live performances with an original concert that features a one-of-a-kind instrument. At Rail River Folk School, the...

Bemidji to Enact Lawn Watering Restrictions

To help reduce peak water usage in areas on the city’s water system, Bemidji has enacted an odd/even sprinkling ban that starts Saturday, June 5 and goes until...

Authorities: Man Killed by Minnesota Deputies Had Fired Gun

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities said Friday that a man wanted on a weapons violation fired a gun before deputies fatally shot him in Minneapolis, a city on edg...

257 New COVID-19 Related Cases Reported Friday

The state reported 257 new coronavirus cases on Friday and eight new COVID-19 related deaths. One of the deaths came from a resident in the Lakeland viewing area: A...

Red Flag Warning Expanded Across Northern Minnesota

The National Weather Service has announced that a Red Flag Warning in the state will expand to Northwestern Minnesota counties. With extreme fire risk conditions across...