Archive for Feb. 18 2022
Lake Bemidji State Park Taking Part in Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
The Bemidji community is welcome to participate in the 25th annual international Great Backyard Bird Count, which started Friday, Feb. 18 and goes through Monday, Feb. 21, by counting and…
Read MoreIn Focus: Beautiful Salvage Boutique in Baxter Turns Old Items Into New Art
If someone told you that trash would look great on your wall or in your living room, you might think they’re crazy. But using refurbished materials to turn an old…
Read MoreBemidji Curling Club Sets the Rink for Junior Bonspiel
The Bemidji Curling Club will host a junior bonspiel tomorrow at the curling rink. 29 teams of athletes from both northern Minnesota and North Dakota will compete for first place.…
Read More39th Finlandia Ski Marathon Prepares Despite Blistering Winds
The 39th Finlandia Ski Marathon is tomorrow at the Buena Vista Ski Area just outside of Bemidji. The event will start at 11 AM, with ski tours as long as…
Read MoreMask Mandate Ending in Bemidji Area Schools
Masks will no longer be required in the Bemidji School District beginning next Tuesday. Superintendent Tim Lutz announced today that after examining a number of data points, the district has…
Read More31 New COVID-19 Deaths, 2,264 New Cases Reported Friday in MN
The state today reported 31 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 2,264 new coronavirus cases. There were two deaths in the Lakeland viewing area: One person from Mille Lacs County…
Read MoreKim Potter Sentenced to 2 Years in Daunte Wright’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kim Potter, the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she fatally shot Daunte Wright has been sentenced to…
Read MoreLow Visibility and Heavy Snowfall Causes Highway Closures
The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises motorists not to travel today due to low visibility. The heavy snowfall also caused closures on many highways and I-94. High winds and blowing…
Read MoreChief Deputy Jarrett Walton Announces Candidacy for Beltrami County Sheriff
Beltrami County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jarrett Walton announced today that he will be running for position of Sheriff. Sheriff Ernie Beitel, who will be retiring after his current term ends…
Read MoreMinnesota’s Rep. Jim Hagedorn Dies at 59 After Cancer Battle
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, a conservative Republican from southern Minnesota who followed his father’s footsteps into Congress, has died after a battle with kidney cancer, his wife…
Read MoreBemidji Boys Hockey Defeated by Thief River Falls in End to Regular Season
Originally aired February 17, 2022 on Lakeland News – – – – – – – – – Watch more local & breaking news for north-central MN: https://lptv.org/lakeland-news/ Like & subscribe…
Read MoreBemidji Girls Basketball Takes 1-Point Loss vs. Moorhead
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