Archive for Apr. 7 2022
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 candidates interviewed for the job Tuesday, April…
Read MoreMinnesota 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 disease that has cost…
Read MoreSanford 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…
Read MoreMN 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 government and what he…
Read MoreIn 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 World War II Epitaph,” an account of…
Read MoreGolden 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 Club of the Bemidji…
Read MoreUpdated: 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 86-year-old Leo Donald Elyea,…
Read MoreSourcewell 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 closed event at Madden’s…
Read MoreMore 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 Wednesday…
Read MoreBSU Men’s Hockey Gets Grad Transfer Martan from Canisius College
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Read MoreWadena-Deer Creek’s Brady Domier Breaks School Pole Vault Record
Originally aired April 5, 2022 on Lakeland News – – – – – – – – – Watch more local & breaking news for north-central MN: https://lptv.org/lakeland-news/ Like & subscribe…
Read MoreBemidji and Pillager Football Coaches Win Butch Nash Award
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