Bemidji School District Explains Emergency Closure Due to Staff Shortages

The Bemidji Area School District continues to struggle with the capacity to remain open and to adequately staff facilities. As a result, Bemidji Area Schools will remain...

“Through the Darkness: Painted Hope” Art Exhibit Open at BSU

A new art exhibit titled “Through the Darkness: Painted Hope” opened today at Bemidji State University. BSU students gathered in the Talley Gallery on...

Big Sev Sled Hill Revamped at Hitch Wayne Park in Brainerd

Big Sev at Hitch Wayne Park is a sledding hill that has been around for decades in the Brainerd area. The Brainerd City Council has decided to revamp the spot by clearing...

Increased Police Presence at Forestview Middle School in Baxter After Threat Investigation

Following a report of a threat involving juveniles from Forestview Middle School in Baxter that was later deemed not credible, there will be an increased law enforcement...

Good Food, Good Life, 365 – Weeknight One-Skillet Quinoa Meal

Weeknight One-Skillet Quinoa Meal Ingredients: 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or cooking oil of choice 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 1 small...

BSU, NTC Announce Two-Week “Lay Low” Period

With Bemidji Area Schools announcing that they will be closed for the remainder of the week due to absences from COVID-19 and other illnesses, some people working at or...

More Details Released on Onamia Girl Struck and Killed by Vehicle

More details have been released on how a six-year-old Onamia girl was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday, January 13 in Mille Lacs County. According to the Mille...

37 New COVID-19 Deaths, 44,626 New Cases Reported Wednesday in MN

The state today reported 37 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 44,626 new coronavirus cases. Today’s numbers come from data from Saturday, January 15 through...

Walz Launches Next Phase of Kids Deserve a Shot Incentive Program

Governor Walz has launched the second phase of an incentive program to encourage children ages 5-11 years of age to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Minnesota...

3 Men Charged in Robbery at Brainerd Park

Three men have been charged for a robbery that took place last December in a Brainerd park. On December 28, 2021, Brainerd officers were dispatched to a residence on Todd...

Brainerd Girls Basketball Gets Big Win Over Rocori

Originally aired January 18, 2022 on Lakeland News