Archive for Jun. 18 2021
Help Requested for Northwest Angle Businesses at U.S. Senate Hearing
Help was requested to support businesses in far northern Minnesota at a U.S. Senate hearing recently. Joe Henry, Lake of the Woods Tourism’s executive director, testified this week before the…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Baseball Falls to Mahtomedi at Class AAA State Championship
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawks fell to Mahtomedi 20-3 at the Class AAA State Championship at Target Field in Minneapolis on Friday, but Coach Bill Kinnunen said he was unbelievably proud…
Read MoreIn Focus: Headwaters Music & Arts Tuning Up for Fiddle Camp
Now that school is out, summer camps are in. For this week’s In Focus, we look at one music camp that will teach students the unique history of fiddle music…
Read More2021 Great American Think-Off Winner Announced
A social studies teacher from Columbia Heights High School has won this year’s Great American Think-Off. The annual philosophy contest takes place annually in New York Mills, and this was…
Read MoreFirefighters Battle Wildfire in Scenic State Park Near Bigfork
Last night, firefighters battled a wildfire in Scenic State Park near Bigfork. The 10-acre wildfire was burning in mature pine and brush in the remote northeast corner of the park…
Read MoreProject for Change Prepares for Juneteenth Celebration in Bemidji
June 19 has been recognized as a federal holiday, celebrating the emancipation of African Americans that had been enslaved. In Bemidji, Project for Change will be celebrating the day. This…
Read MoreMinnesota Counties With Low COVID-19 Vaccinations Show Higher Cases
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State health officials say a handful of Minnesota counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates have slightly higher cases of the coronavirus. Among the 10 counties with COVID-19…
Read More115 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Friday
The state reported four new COVID-19 related deaths and 115 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. One of the new deaths was in the Lakeland viewing area: A person in Todd…
Read MoreBusiness as Usual for Grand Rapids Baseball Ahead of State Title Game
Originally aired June 17, 2021 on Lakeland News
Read MoreLocal Athletes Take Top Spots at State 3200m Races
Originally aired June 17, 2021 on Lakeland News
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