Archive for Oct. 18 2021
Greater Bemidji Luring Remote Workers to Relocate to Area with Some Perks
Just recently, Bemidji received quite a few mentions in the Wall Street Journal’s latest article highlighting remote workers and telecommuting. The article focuses on incentives that communities both large and…
Read MoreConstruction on New Super One Foods in Crosby on Schedule
Construction on the new Super One Foods store in Crosby is on schedule. A progress celebration for the project was held Monday morning. It was announced back in June that…
Read MoreNorthland Arboretum’s Haunted Trail Opens This Week
The Northland Arboretum in Brainerd is gearing up to welcome visitors to their haunted trail. Outside of welcoming back a full capacity crowd, there are some new scare sections this…
Read MoreIn Business: Smokestack BBQ Supply Store Opens 2 Locations During Pandemic
When you’re quarantining and have nothing to do and nowhere to go, what do you do? For one Brainerd resident, it was simple: start a business. In this week’s In…
Read MoreNew Bishop Named to Lead Crookston Diocese
Pope Francis has named a new bishop to lead the Catholic Diocese of Crookston. The Most Reverend Andrew Cozzens of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis will be moving…
Read More2,868 New COVID-19 Cases, 29 Deaths Reported Monday in MN
The state today reported 29 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 2,868 new coronavirus cases. There were four deaths reported in the Lakeland viewing area: A Beltrami County resident between…
Read MoreMinnesota Offers Kids Gift Cards and Scholarships for Shots
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota will offer $200 gift cards and a shot at five $100,000 scholarships as incentives for students ages 12-17 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov.…
Read MoreJury Selection to Start in Trial Over Ahmaud Arbery’s Death
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Hundreds of people were ordered to report for jury duty Monday in Georgia for what could be a long, laborious effort to find jurors to hear…
Read MoreTwo Youth Injured in ATV Crash Near Backus
Two youth were injured in an ATV crash near Backus on Saturday. Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that on October 16th at 12:50 PM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreEnbridge Fails to Meet Aquifer Cleanup Deadline in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Enbridge has failed to meet a deadline set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for cleaning up a site where an aquifer ruptured during construction of…
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