Archive for Feb. 24 2022
Bemidji School Body Responds to Latest Masking Policy
It’s been almost a week since its implementation, and the new COVID-19 masking policy for Bemidji Area Schools has garnered a variety of reactions from both staff and students. The…
Read MoreBrainerd Parking Commission Presents New Plan for Downtown
Brainerd recently went back to the drawing board on making changes to parking downtown. Last December, there was a proposition from the Brainerd Parking Commission to start using parking meters…
Read MoreCandidates Emerging for Newly-Created MN House and Senate Districts
Candidates are starting to emerge for the newly-created state House and Senate districts across Minnesota. In the Lakeland viewing area, Beltrami County Commissioner Reed Olson announced his intention to seek…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Bagley Elementary Students Present Their Own Puppet Pageant
On Saturday, February 19, the Bagley Area Arts Collaborative worked with the students at Bagley Elementary to produce a puppet pageant, where students learned how to walk on stilts and…
Read More47 New COVID-19 Deaths, 1,075 New Cases Reported Thursday in MN
The state today reported 47 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 1,075 new coronavirus cases. There were six deaths in the Lakeland viewing area: One person from Beltrami County between…
Read More3 Ex-Cops Convicted of Rights Violations in Floyd Killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers have been convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested in May Shooting Death of Minneapolis Girl
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in the May 2021 death of a 9-year-old Minneapolis girl who was shot while jumping on an outdoor trampoline, state authorities said…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Funding to Expand Food Processing Options, Strengthen Supply Chain
The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced their commitment of $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options and strengthen the American food…
Read MoreTwin Cities Educators Notify Districts of Possible Strikes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Unions representing teachers and school staff in the Twin Cities have filed the paperwork that begins a 10-day countdown to potential strikes. The notification is required by…
Read MoreBSU Women’s Basketball Beats Winona State in NSIC First Round
Originally aired February 23, 2022 on Lakeland News – – – – – – – – – Watch more local & breaking news for north-central MN: https://lptv.org/lakeland-news/ Like & subscribe…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Boys Hockey Defeats Duluth East to Advance in Section 7AA Playoffs
Originally aired February 23, 2022 on Lakeland News – – – – – – – – – Watch more local & breaking news for north-central MN: https://lptv.org/lakeland-news/ Like & subscribe…
Read MoreWarroad Girls Hockey Shuts Out River Lakes in Class A State Quarterfinal
Originally aired February 23, 2022 on Lakeland News – – – – – – – – – Watch more local & breaking news for north-central MN: https://lptv.org/lakeland-news/ Like & subscribe…
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