Archive for Jan. 25 2023
Narcotics Investigators Seeking Info on Overdose Surge in North Central MN
In Beltrami, Cass, and Hubbard counties, there has been an increase in drug overdoses. Narcotics investigators are seeking information from the public on what they know or have heard regarding…
Read MoreBSU Men’s Hockey Currently 4th in CCHA Rankings, Hoping to Stay the Course
NTC in Bemidji Closes for Day Due to Power Outage
A power outage forced Northwest Technical College in Bemidji to close today. The school was left without power this morning, and classes for the remainder of the day were cancelled.…
Read MoreCandidates Announced for 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
131 teachers are candidates to become the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. According to Education Minnesota, this year’s program will name the 59th Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The…
Read MoreBemidji Schools Bus Involved in Rear-End Collision
A Bemidji Area Schools bus was involved in a rear-end collision earlier today. According to a press release from the district, at approximately 7:55 a.m. this morning, January 25, a…
Read MoreYanmar Compact Equipment in Grand Rapids to Expand Factory
Grand Rapids currently serves as the home for a Yanmar Compact Equiment factory, which manufactures large-scale construction and agricultural vehicles. Recently, Yanmar has announced a large-scale expansion to be made…
Read MoreNorthwoods Experience: MN DNR Seeks to Restore Loon Population
It’s a new project with a decade-long history that’s been made to protect Minnesota’s state bird. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’s Loon Restoration Project looks to protect current and…
Read MoreWalz’s Budget Proposal Would Give DNR $287 Million in Funding
One part of Gov. Walz’s One Minnesota Budget, which was presented in full on Tuesday, will put more funding into the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The budget proposal would…
Read MoreGwenia Fiskevold Gould Announces Candidacy for Open Bemidji Ward 1 Seat
With a seat on the Bemidji City Council sitting vacant, one candidate has announced her intention to run for the position in an upcoming special election. Gwenia Fiskevold Gould announced…
Read MoreIn Business: Lakes Party & BounceHouse Offers Inflatable Fun for Kids of All Ages
What was previously known as UpNorth Indoor Bounce House in Brainerd is under new management and is now going by Lakes Party & BounceHouse. The 6,000-square foot facility offers obstacles…
Read MoreSt. Philip’s Catholic Church in Bemidji Hosts Annual March for Life Event
Saturday, Jan. 21 saw abortion opponents in Bemidji hold their annual March for Life event. Hosted by St. Philip’s Catholic Church and coinciding with the national event in Washington, D.C.,…
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