Two Local Teachers Among 2022 MN Teacher of the Year Finalists

Two teachers from the Lakeland viewing area are among the 11 finalists for this year’s Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. The finalists were announced Monday and...

Bemidji Rotary Learns About Success of St. Cloud COP House

The Bemidji Rotary Club hosted a special speaker at their monthly meeting Monday morning. Troy Fritz, a Rotarian from St. Cloud, came to Bemidji to discuss the...

Bemidji Career Academies Host Annual Career Fair at High School

The gymnasium at Bemidji High School was filled with many inspired students Monday at the Bemidji Career Academies’ annual career fair, where students were given...

In Business: North Country Floral in Brainerd Prepares Easter Arrangements

April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but since it’s not May yet, Easter flowers will have to do. In Brainerd, one local flower shop will be preparing Easter...

Former Alexandria Police Chief Charged with Theft

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Alexandria police chief was arrested and charged with theft for using city funds to purchase items for his personal use. After a yearlong...

Man Accused in Pelican Rapids Shooting Remains at Large

PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) — Police say a man suspected in a shooting over the weekend in northwestern Minnesota remains at large. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office...

Spring Burning Restrictions Start for 2022 in Minnesota

Spring burning restrictions are now in place for 2022 in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be restricting open burning in some counties due to...

Judge Weighs Cameras in Next Trial Over George Floyd’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge will hear arguments Monday on whether to allow live video coverage of the upcoming trial of three former Minneapolis police officers...

City of Bemidji to Begin Flushing Water Mains

Starting on Thursday, April 14, the City of Bemidji Water Department will flush water mains. Beginning at 7 AM, this activity will continue until approximately the end of...