Archive for Aug. 16 2022
Bemidji Area Parent and Therapist Duo Look to Make Playgrounds More Accessible
August may be the end of summer for some people, but for others, it is SMA Awareness Month. SMA, or spinal muscular atrophy, is a genetic disease that can differ…
Read MoreVikings Raid Crow Wing Co. Fairgrounds for Annual Festival
Costumes, weapons, and mock battles were all part of the family-friendly Viking Festival held Saturday at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds in Brainerd. Festival-goers were able to see live battle…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Here for Good Market in 2nd Year in Downtown Brainerd
The Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition is in their second year of hosting a summer market in the streets of downtown Brainerd. The Here for Good Market is located on a…
Read MoreBSU’s Move-In Day for Fall Semester Set for This Saturday
Students will soon be back at Bemidji State University. Move-In Day at the school is set for this Thursday, August 18th, and school officials expect about 800 students to live…
Read MoreJury Convicts Minnesota Man in 1986 Killing on Iron Range
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A jury has convicted a man charged with raping and killing a woman 36 years ago on Minnesota’s Iron Range in a case that was revived…
Read MoreEx-cop Lane Will Report to Colorado Prison in Floyd Killing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who was sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, has been ordered to report to a low-security…
Read MoreBrainerd School District Clarifies Activities Policy After Parents Raise Concerns
Brainerd area parents voiced grievances after a letter last month provided information about changes to participation in Brainerd Public Schools activities and programs. But the district says they are formalizing…
Read MoreBrainerd Church Uses Goats to Clear Out Invasive Plants on Property
The goats are coming! Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brainerd recently brought in goats to help weed out buckthorn on their property and teach kids about the outdoors. Overrun with…
Read MoreTractor Fire Southeast of Wadena Results in Total Loss
A tractor fire in Section 22 of Wadena Township this past weekend resulted in the total loss of the equipment and burned the owner’s hands. According to the Wadena County…
Read MoreBSU Football Ranked 22nd in AFCA Preseason Poll
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Read More2 Ex-cops Charged in George Floyd Killing Reject Plea Deals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing told a judge that they have rejected plea deals that would have resulted in three-year sentences. The…
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