PassportArchive for Jul. 13 2021
Residents Evacuated as Firefighters Battle Wildfire Northwest of Bemidji
A large wildfire near Bemidji forced some area residents to evacuate today, but all have been allowed to return to their homes, and firefighters have kept the blaze contained at…
Read MoreMPCA Investigates Release of Drilling Fluid at Line 3 Site Near Palisade
Drilling work at an Enbridge Line 3 construction site near Palisade has been shut down while the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency investigates what it is terming as the inadvertent release…
Read MoreLow-Income Housing Project Proposed in Downtown Brainerd
A low-income housing project in downtown Brainerd could replace the old Thrifty White Pharmacy building located at 805 Laurel Street. Preliminary plans were presented to the Brainerd City Council, who…
Read MoreBemidji State University Hosting Sneak Peek for Upcoming School Year
Now that Bemidji State University will welcome back students this fall with mostly in-person classes, the college will be hosting a “welcome back” sneak peek of what students can expect…
Read MoreLocal Artist Painting Murals at Crow Wing County Fairgrounds
This year, the Crow Wing County Fair looked to add more color to their stage as they reached out to the public for help. “A really great opportunity for a…
Read MoreCorps of Engineers to Hear Ideas to Enhance Mississippi River Headwaters Environment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting two open houses to get ideas and seek public comments on plans to enhance the environment at its six…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Log Rolling Taught at BSU Outdoor Program Center
Summer is a great time to try something new. Bemidji Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Bemidji State University Outdoor Program Center to offer unique classes this summer, including…
Read MoreBemidji Fire Department Raises Over $3,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association
This year at the Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival Grand Parade on Sunday, July 4, the Bemidji Fire Department marched with boots in hand and raised $3,351.06 for the Muscular Dystrophy…
Read MoreJudge Won’t Change ‘Trauma’ Wording in Chauvin Memo
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota judge who oversaw the trial of Derek Chauvin is denying prosecutors’ request to rewrite his sentencing order as it relates to the four girls who saw George Floyd’s…
Read MoreUPDATE: Driver of Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Wadena County Identified
UPDATE: The driver who died after crashing his motorcycle in Wadena County has been identified as Dylan Mcconnell of Marshall, MI. Original Story: A 25-year-old-man is dead after crashing his…
Read MoreMnDOT Announces New Pedestrian Safety Campaign
Reducing fatalities among people walking and improving safety for all travelers is the focus of a new statewide pedestrian safety campaign released by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The theme…
Read MoreBSU Men’s Hockey Looks to Continue Winning Ways in 2021-22
Originally aired July 12, 2021 on Lakeland News
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