Archive for Jan. 24 2022
Bemidji Schools Superintendent Tim Lutz Announces Retirement
It was a surprise announcement at Monday night’s Bemidji School Board meeting. Tim Lutz, who has served as the superintendent for Bemidji Area Schools since July 2018, announced his retirement.…
Read MoreAnnual March for Life Held in Bemidji This Past Saturday
More than 150 people participated in the annual Bemidji March for Life this past Saturday. The event, along with the Washington, D.C. March for Life, has been held since 1974…
Read MoreAffinity Plus Branch on BSU’s Campus Receives a Remodel
The staff at Bemidji State University’s Affinity Plus branch have realized that banking has changed. In fact, the whole world has changed just within the last couple of years. With…
Read MoreIn Business: Baxter Appliance Store Looks to Become Employee Owned
“Help wanted” signs can be seen all around the Brainerd area as businesses continue searching for staff. With competition for employees high, one local business’s mission is creating less turnover…
Read MoreMoorhead Police: Poison Gas That Killed 7 Came from Furnace
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say a furnace was the source of carbon monoxide that last month killed seven members of an immigrant family from Honduras living in Minnesota. Police…
Read MoreDefense: Chauvin Called “All of the Shots” When Floyd Killed
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights accused the men of standing by as fellow…
Read More42 New COVID-19 Deaths, 12,722 New Cases Reported Monday in MN
The state today reported 42 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 12,722 new coronavirus cases. There was one death reported in the Lakeland viewing area, an Itasca County resident between…
Read MoreMinnesota Lawmakers Face $7.7 Billion Surplus in 2022 Session
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature will enjoy a $7.7 billion surplus when it convenes Jan. 31, a strong financial position but one that is bound to set up clashes…
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