Archive for Jan. 11 2022
Minnesota Records Highest Number of Traffic Deaths Since 2007
In 2021, 497 Minnesotans lost their lives due to crashes that occurred on roadways throughout the state. It’s considered a historic and unprecedented increase from what was seen in 2020,…
Read MoreBrainerd Superintendent Laine Larson Reflects on 40 Years Inside Schools
As previously reported, Laine Larson, the superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools, will be retiring from her position this summer. We sat down with her to reflect on 40 years of…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Baxter Approves Plans for Groomed Fat Tire Bike Trail
Calling all fat tire bike enthusiasts: plans to build a new groomed fat tire bike trail in southwest Baxter’s open spaces have officially been approved. The agreement was passed last…
Read MoreJudge in Federal Trial in Floyd Death Urges Quick Proceeding
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The judge handling the federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights urged attorneys Tuesday to “move the…
Read MoreAmerican Indian Movement Leader Clyde Bellecourt Dies at 85
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Clyde Bellecourt, a leader in the Native American struggle for civil rights and a founder of the American Indian Movement, has died. He was 85. Bellecourt died…
Read MoreMinnesota Breaks COVID-19 Case Positivity and Growth Records
Minnesota has broken another record for COVID-19 case positivity as the state sees the most cases it has reported at one time – albeit from data collected over a three-day…
Read MoreState Sees Declining COVID-19 ICU Rate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials looking for a silver lining in the spread of the coronavirus omicron variant say they hope it can be found in declining intensive-care hospitalizations…
Read MoreTri-County Health Care Offering Limited Supply of Sotrovimab Infusions
Tri-County Health Care in Wadena is offering Sotrovimab infusions to help against COVID-19, but there is a limited supply. The omicron variant is said to be overtaking delta as the…
Read MoreBSU Men’s Hockey Sweeps Lake Superior State with Dominating 5-1 Win
Originally aired January 10, 2022 on Lakeland News
Read More5th Time’s the Charm for Hockey Hot Shot Participant at BSU Home Game
Originally aired January 10, 2022 on Lakeland News
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