Archive for Feb. 8 2023
Essentia Health Names Dr. Bill Heegaard as President of East Market Region
Essentia Health’s East Market has a new president. The health care organization has named Dr. Bill Heegaard to that role this week. Heegaard will head up the East Market, which…
Read MoreMN Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Leech Lake Band on Proposed Huber Mill
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says that a wood products plant that is planned to be built near the borders of the Leech Lake Reservation needs a more detailed environmental…
Read MoreMotley Man Pleads Guilty to Murdering Girlfriend Last Year
A Motley man has pleaded guilty to murdering his girlfriend in their Motley home in March of 2022. Forum News Service reports Harold Wassather has pleaded guilty to one count…
Read MoreBrainerd Area State Legislators Meet for “Eggs & Issues” to Discuss Jobs, Economy
The annual “Eggs & Issues” event, hosted by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, allows Crow Wing County residents to meet and hear area legislators discuss issues involving business, jobs,…
Read MoreWork of Artist DJ Dano on Display at Brainerd Public Library
A new exhibit has opened at the Brainerd Public Library featuring the art of DJ Dano. The 20-piece exhibit includes both pencil drawings and acrylic paintings. The focal point of…
Read MorePequot Lakes Boys Basketball’s Laposky Hits Crazy Buzzer-Beater
Northwoods Experience: Curlers Rock-and-Roll at 4th Annual Fosston Novice Bonspiel
The spirits of competition and community shared the ice at the Fosston Curling Club’s 4th Annual Novice Bonspiel over the weekend. Participants of different ages showed up to not only…
Read MoreMN Lawmakers Working to Codify Language from Indian Child Welfare Act into Law
Minnesota legislators are currently working to codify language from the national Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) into state law in light of a future U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could…
Read MoreSnowmobile Crash Near Pequot Lakes Kills Eden Prairie Man
An Eden Prairie man died yesterday after being involved in a snowmobile crash west of Pequot Lakes. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 9:38 a.m., deputies received…
Read MoreBemidji Chamber’s Business After Hours Program Encourages Networking
Networking is a critical aspect of business life, and it’s important for local businesses to have the opportunity to meet and mingle with one another. That’s where the Bemidji Area…
Read MoreGoats Killed in Barn Fire North of Nimrod
A large fire last Saturday night destroyed a barn and killed 26 goats at a goat farm operated by five-year-old nonprofit Anishinaabe Agriculture Institute. The fire took place north of…
Read MoreNearly 60 Animals Rescued from Home Near Motley Found in Unsanitary Conditions
Nearly 60 animals were recently recovered from a home near Motley where, according to Humane Society officials, they were found living in an overcrowded, unsanitary environment. Morrison County Sheriff Shawn…
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