Archive for Aug. 8 2022
Local Law Enforcement Named as State DWI Enforcer All-Stars
To honor those who excelled at keeping Minnesotans safe from impaired drivers last year, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety is recognizing 61 officers, troopers, deputies,…
Read MoreBemidji City Council Looks at Possible 5% Levy Increase for 2023 Budget
The possibility of a 5% tax levy increase was at the center of Monday’s work session meeting for the Bemidji City Council. The topic continues from previous meetings, but some…
Read MoreLakewood Health System Receives Silver Quality Award for Care Center
Lakewood Health System in Staples has picked up a big honor for their care center. The achievement celebrates the commitment to improving quality of care for individuals with disabilities in…
Read MoreBemidji Parks and Recreation Gets Positive Feedback on Equipment Rentals
Rentals at Bemidji’s Tourist Information Center (TIC) returned this summer for both land and lake. The Parks and Recreation Department brought back individual bikes for people to rent and introduced…
Read MoreBSU Football Opens Up 2022 Season with High Expectations
The Bemidji State football team began their 2022 season on Monday with high expectations to continue the success the Beavers garnered last fall. In 2021, BSU won the NSIC North…
Read MoreIn Business: Prairie Pines Childcare Center Opens in Fosston
A new non-profit child care center called Prairie Pines opened its doors to the community of Fosston last month to provide their services to families, with care starting from infants…
Read MoreTwo-Vehicle Crash West of Aitkin Kills 17-Year-Old Boy
A 17-year-old boy from Kettle River died on Saturday during a crash at 9:36 a.m. in Rabbit Lake Township. According to the Minnesota State Patrol report, Sebastien Blondo, 17, was…
Read MoreMissing Man Found Dead Near Pequot Lakes
A man who went missing near Pequot Lakes has found dead in a nearby lake. Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard and deputies responded to a report at approximately 12:42…
Read MoreAkeley Man Dies in Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Nisswa
A 26-year-old Akeley man died on Saturday after his motorcycle crashed near Nisswa around 7:00 p.m. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the victim, Alex Nelson, was riding his 2007…
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