Brainerd Residents Present Plan to Upgrade Gregory Park

Gregory Park in Brainerd, which opened in 1845, has since evolved over time and now, residents of the Brainerd area are looking for another evolution. Chuck Marohn of the...

Familiar Face Returning to Cass Lake-Bena Schools as New Superintendent

A familiar face is returning to the Cass Lake-Bena school district as their new superintendent after the district started its search last December. Many schools will...

Minnesota Senate Takes Up GOP “Parents Bill of Rights”

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate has held its first votes on a package of Republican-backed education bills promoted as a “Parents Bill of Rights.” Most them...

Lake of the Woods Tourism Director Named MN Tourism Professional of The Year

The executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism was recently recognized for his work in the state. On Tuesday, the Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference highlighted...

Golden Apple: BSU Student Giving Back to Hometown at Bemidji Steel Company

Soon-to-be Bemidji State University graduate Toby Glen, is working hard at placing roots in his hometown of Bemidji by securing a career position with Bemidji Steel...

20 New COVID-19 Deaths, 847 New Cases Reported Thursday in MN

The state of Minnesota today reported 20 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 847 new coronavirus cases. There were three deaths in the Lakeland viewing area: One...

Face Coverings No Longer Required at BSU Starting March 4

In a letter from Bemidji State University President Dr. Faith Hensrud to faculty and staff, Hensrud announced that beginning Friday, March 4th, face coverings will no...

Oil Driller Invests in Carbon-Capture Pipeline for Midwest

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s biggest oil driller said Wednesday it will commit $250 million to help fund a proposed pipeline that would gather carbon dioxide...

Minnesota Sheriffs Issue Record of Over 100K Gun Permits

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota sheriffs issued a record 106,488 permits to carry firearms last year, the second steep annual increase in a row, the state Bureau of...

Bemidji Boys Basketball Gets Hard-Fought Win Over Pequot Lakes at Senior Night

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Round 2: Grand Rapids Boys Hockey Facing Andover in Section 7AA Final

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