Brainerd School Board Selects Three Finalists for Superintendent

Interviews for the next Brainerd School District superintendent concluded Wednesday, and now the Brainerd School Board has narrowed down its final candidates. Six...

Minnesota Legislature Approves Emergency $1M for Bird Flu

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature rushed through $1 million in emergency funding Thursday to bolster the fight against bird flu, a highly contagious...

Sanford Center Introduces New General Manager

Monday, April 4 marked the starting day for the new general manager of the Sanford Center Sheila Murphy may be the newest face at the Bemidji events center, but is she...

MN Scientist, Entrepreneur Hugh McTavish Cites COVID Shutdowns in Governor Bid

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota scientist and entrepreneur Hugh McTavish announced his bid for governor as a third-party candidate on Thursday, citing division in state...

In New Book, BSU Professor Tells Story of Students Who Enlisted in WWII

One professor at Bemidji State University is looking beyond the textbooks. Dr. Michael Herbert recently published his first non-fiction book, “Leaving Campus: A...

Golden Apple: Bemidji Career Academies Students Meet at Boys & Girls Club for Exploring Program

High school students involved in Bemidji Career Academies gained some valuable hands-on experience on Thursday during one of their Exploring posts at the Boys & Girls...

Updated: Fatal Crash Involving Two Vehicles Near Backus on Highway 371

Updated Information: The Minnesota State Patrol reports 83-year-old Susan Ann Bye-Elyea of Backus died in the collision. Bye-Elyea was a passenger in an SUV driven by...

Sourcewell Recognizing Local Students for Dedication to Schools, Community

On April 20, students from Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties will be recognized and rewarded for their outstanding character. Sourcewell will host a...

More Than a Million Birds Have Avian Flu in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota animal health officials say more than a million birds across the state have now been infected with bird flu. The latest cases reported...

Backroads: New Salty Dog

Season 6, Episode 4 New Salty Dog return to the Rail River Folk School to play some new songs. Jacob and Owen Mahon also talk about what it’s been like having shows...

BSU Men’s Hockey Gets Grad Transfer Martan from Canisius College

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Wadena-Deer Creek’s Brady Domier Breaks School Pole Vault Record

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