Crow Wing County Announces 5-Year Highway Improvement Plan

A new five-year multi-million dollar highway improvement plan has been announced by Crow Wing County. The Crow Wing County Highway Department has scheduled over $15...

In Business: New Bemidji Plant Business Provides Mindful Gifts

Since the start of the pandemic, and particularly during lockdown, people have found different hobbies during the hard times, such as baking, sewing or gardening....

New Sports Betting Bill Aims to Put Minnesota Tribes in Control

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The lead sponsor of a House bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota says he’s confident the state’s tribes will drop their longstanding...

Feds to Appeal Reversal in Rodriguez Death Penalty Case

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Federal prosecutors plan to appeal a ruling that overturned the death sentence for a Minnesota man convicted of kidnapping and killing a University of...

No One Injured After Akeley Home is Destroyed by Fire

A home in Akeley was completely destroyed by fire on March 2nd, but everyone was able to get out of the home safely. Tania Sorvisto is the owner of the home located at...

One Person Arrested in Motley as Authorities Investigate Death

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one person while they investigate what they are terming a suspicious death in Motley. A woman was found dead...

18 New COVID-19 Related Deaths, 908 New Cases Reported Monday in MN

The state of Minnesota today reported 18 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 908 new coronavirus cases. There were four deaths reported in the Lakeland viewing area:...

BSU Appoints New Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Bemidji State University recently appointed Dr. Randy Westhoff as associate provost and associate vice president of academic affairs. Dr. Westhoff will be responsible for...

Hundreds Rally at State Capitol in Support of Ukraine

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of Minnesotans rallied at the state Capitol to show support for Ukraine where more than 1.7 million people have been forced from their...