Archive for Aug. 6 2021
15th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival Starts in Bemidji
Today on the shores of Lake Bemidji, people gathered to watch the opening ceremonies and first races of the 15th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival. Teams came from all…
Read MoreLine 3 Pipeline Opponents File Suit for Rights of Wild Rice
OGEMA, Minn. (AP) — Opponents of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline that’s being replaced across northern Minnesota are taking a unique legal approach to try to halt construction —…
Read MoreMemorial Ride for Kaldyn’s Legacy to Set Out from Laporte
Kaldyn Eichberg was diagnosed with stage 3 brain cancer in May of 2015. After undergoing seven brain surgeries, MRIs, radiation, and much more, Kaldyn passed away two years later on…
Read MoreBeltrami County Historical Society Celebrates 125 Years of Bemidji
The Beltrami County Historical Society recently held an open house to celebrate the publication of three different books that depict the history of Bemidji in its 125 years, as well…
Read More50th Annual Leech Lake Regatta This Weekend in Walker
Organizers of the 50th annual Leech Lake Regatta are gearing up for a weekend of fun and boat races. The regatta is being hosted at the Shores of Leech Lake,…
Read MoreIn Focus: A Family’s Love Wins Crow Wing Co. Fair Talent Show
The Crow Wing County Fair awarded their pre-teen, teen, and open-talent show winners on Friday. While each participant brought the crowds to their feet, it was the connection between a…
Read MoreTrial for Ex-Officer Accused of Fatally Shooting Daunte Wright Moved Up One Week
The trial for the former police officer accused of fatally shooting Daunte Wright in Minnesota will start one week earlier than originally planned. That former officer’s trial is now slated…
Read MoreOver 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 New Deaths Reported Friday in MN
The state today reported six new COVID-19 related deaths along with 1,012 new coronavirus cases. None of the deaths came from the Lakeland viewing area. The new cases came from…
Read MoreUnited Way of Bemidji to Host Non-Profit Job Fair
On Monday, August 9, the United Way of Bemidji Area will host a Non-Profit Job and Volunteer Fair. The event, which will include on-site interviews, will be from 5-7 PM…
Read MoreDrivers Can Expect Detours on Highway 64 Near Akeley Starting Next Week
Starting early next week, commuters on Highway 64 north of Akeley will experience about a four-mile detour while crews install a larger box culvert at the 11th Crow Wing Lake.…
Read MoreWarroad Hockey’s Shaugabay Excited for Five Nations Tourney, Future at UMD
Originally aired August 5, 2021 on Lakeland News
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