Future of Subminimum Wages in MN May Change with Amendments to Task Force

Subminimum wages are becoming a hot topic in Minnesota. Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers can pay less than the federal minimum wage to...

Bemidji City Council Reviews “Three Strike” System in Rental Ordinance

The Bemidji City Council debated Monday on whether to end the Three Strike Policy for the ongoing rental ordinance. The last time the city council updated the rental...

Northwoods Adventure: Area Resorts Look to Bounce Back Stronger Than Ever

The Brainerd Lakes Area lives and thrives off of its summer tourism crowd. Most of that crowd comes to visit one of the many resorts the Lakes Area has to offer. And with...

Lawsuit Filed Against Beltrami County Redistricting Plan

Beltrami County’s redistricting plan is headed to court. County Commissioner Jim Lucachick and 30 other people have field a suit alleging the commissioners did not...

Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office to Host Memorial Service for National Police Week

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and the Bemidji Police Department will be hosting a memorial service for all local area law enforcement agencies in recognition...

Britt Lauritsen Named Athletic Director at Bemidji State University

Britt Lauritsen will be the next Athletic Director at Bemidji State University. Lauritsen takes over after current BSU AD Tracy Dill announced his retirement. Lauritsen...

DNR Adds Counties to Burning Restrictions List

The areas for burning restrictions have been expanded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). According to a press release, 17 counties now have burning...

Initiative Foundation Awarding $500,000 in Grants For Small Businesses in Central MN

The Initiative Foundation is offering a special one-time round of funding to invest in Central Minnesota’s smallest businesses as they work to recover from the...

Bemidji’s Matetich, Berg Named Athletes of the Year, 5 Inducted Into Hall of Fame

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