Crow Wing County Hits Highest Peak in COVID-19 Cases

Crow Wing County is experiencing its highest number of COVID-19 cases yet since the omicron variant became prevalent in Minnesota. Right now, 40% of Crow Wing residents...

Essentia Health Notes Increase in Potential Stroke Patients Driving Themselves to Hospital

Stroke is the 5th highest cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. Essentia Health has noticed an increase in potential stroke...

Golden Apple: Up North Learning Center in Walker Helps Kids with Specific Needs

The city of Walker welcomed the new Up North Learning Center back in September of this year to provide programs for children with specific learning needs. In August of...

MnDOT Announces Winners of 2022 “Name a Snowplow” Contest

The Minnesota Department of Transportation today announced winners of the 2022 Name a Snowplow contest. Nearly 60,000 people voted in this year’s contest. MnDOT...

Bagley City Council Appoints Interim Police Chief

The Bagley City Council has appointed Ryan Schipper as interim police chief for the city. Schipper will fill the position until the council hires a new police chief....

Essentia Health Plans to Open Clinic, Pharmacy in Deerwood

Following a positive review during a Deerwood Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, Essentia Health says they’re excited to take another step toward building a...

45 New COVID-19 Deaths, 5,480 New Cases Reported Thursday in MN

The state today reported 45 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 5,480 new coronavirus cases. There were three deaths reported in the Lakeland viewing area: One person...

MN Parents of University of Missouri Student Sue Fraternity Over Hazing

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The parents of a Minnesota man allege in a lawsuit that he has been unresponsive and requires constant medical care since being forced to drink a...

BSU Football Welcomes 25 Newcomers, Including 4 Bemidji Lumberjacks

Originally aired February 2, 2022 on Lakeland News