1,318 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 Deaths Reported Thursday in MN

The state reported eight new COVID-19 related deaths today along with 1,318 new coronavirus cases. One of the new cases came from the Lakeland viewing area, a Beltrami...

Beltrami County Considered in High Level Transmission Category for COVID-19

Beltrami County has been placed in the “high” level category of transmission of COVID-19. According to a release from Beltrami County Public Health, Beltrami...

Minnesota Hits 70% Mark for 1st Vaccinations for 16 and Up

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has reached the milestone of vaccinating 70% of its population age 16 and older with at least one dose against GOVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz...

Employee Shortage Impacts Brainerd Lakes Area Businesses

Following shutdowns, capacity limits, and other issues from the COVID-19 pandemic, an ongoing employee shortage has been affecting local Brainerd businesses over the past...

Sanford Health Taco Fest Raises Nearly $30,000 for Bemidji United Way

The 23rd annual Sanford Health Taco Fest held last week raised nearly $30,000 for the United Way of Bemidji Area. The event this year was sponsored by Lueken’s...

Sleeping Fawn Resort Prepares for 7th Annual Fawn’ Fun’ Fest

This weekend in Park Rapids, the Sleeping Fawn Resort will be hosting its annual fundraiser called the Fawn’ Fun’ Fest. This is the seventh year for the...

Starry Trek Seeks Volunteers to Search for Aquatic Invasive Species

A yearly search for the aquatic invasive species starry stonewort needs volunteers. Beltrami County Environmental Services has run the area’s search for the last 10...

Fishing Tips: Bobbers

In this week’s Fishing Tips, Ray and Mandy talk about some different tips and tricks to try out with bobbers.