Archive for Aug. 25 2021
UPDATED: Bemidji School Board Votes in Favor of Mask Mandate
During a special session on Wednesday, the Bemidji School Board voted in favor of requiring masks for all students, staff, and visitors within school buildings regardless of vaccination status. They…
Read MoreBSU, NTC Indoor Mask Mandate Extended to October 1
The mask mandate for Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College is being extended to October 1. The indoor mask mandate will remain in place until Beltrami County’s COVID-19 transmission…
Read MoreLine 3 Opponents Rally at MN Capitol; Enbridge Says Pipeline Over 90% Done
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Protesters descended upon the Minnesota State Capitol to rally against Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline as the project nears completion. The rally is part…
Read MoreHelp Sought in Apprehending Suspect in Little Falls Burglary
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in apprehending a person suspected of burglarizing a business in Little Falls. The burglary happened at 4:30 AM at…
Read MoreJudge Rejects Bid to Allow Guns at Minnesota State Fair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge has rejected a request by a gun owners group for a temporary injunction to require the Minnesota State Fair to allow permit holders to carry…
Read MoreBSU’s American Indian Resource Center Hosts Annual Day of Welcome
Bemidji State University hosted their Annual Day of Welcome on Wednesday at the American Indian Resource Center. The event was a chance to greet students and staff as the new…
Read MoreOutdoor Market in Brainerd Showcases Locals’ Businesses
Every Tuesday throughout the summer, the Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition has held the “Here for Good” Market. The hope is that it brings people into Downtown Brainerd and gets them…
Read MoreMallory Weggemann Returns to Paralympics for 3rd Time with Eyes Set on Gold
Eagan, Minnesota resident and now three-time United States Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann is back on the national stage representing the United States. After the postponement of the games last year,…
Read MoreGood Food, Good Life, 365 – Roasted Tomato Tart with Creamy Ricotta
Roasted Tomato Tart with Creamy Ricotta Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough (approximately 14 ounces), thawed Tomatoes, approximately 1 pound (any kind of tomatoes will work for this) 1/4…
Read MoreBemidji Boys & Girls Club Golf Championship Raises Over $47,000
A record 122 golfers were at the Bemidji Town & Country Club on Monday to participate in the 17th Annual Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area’s Bob Lowth…
Read MoreGet a COVID Shot at State Fair, Walk Away with $100 Reward
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesotans who get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at the Minnesota State Fair can walk away with a $100 Visa gift card. Gov. Tim Walz…
Read MoreClosure of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Extended Due to Fires
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Forest Service officials have extended the closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as Minnesota’s largest wildfire doubled in size. The Greenwood fire burning…
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