Archive for Feb. 3 2022
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 are not vaccinated…
Read MoreEssentia 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 patients driving…
Read MoreGolden 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 2020,…
Read MoreMnDOT 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 received 22,000 name ideas and selected…
Read MoreBagley 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. Schipper had…
Read MoreEssentia 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 new clinic and pharmacy which could…
Read More45 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 from Crow Wing…
Read MoreMN 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…
Read MoreBSU Football Welcomes 25 Newcomers, Including 4 Bemidji Lumberjacks
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