Archive for May. 10 2023
BSU Men’s Golf Looks to Continue Historic Season at NCAA Super Regional
It’s been an historic season for the Bemidji State men’s golf team. The Beavers clinched their first NSIC Championship in 23 years with a one-stroke win over Winona State back…
Read MoreBemidji Baseball Defeats Pequot Lakes in 13-Run Shutout
Ray Gildow Gives His Outlook on Brainerd Lakes Area for Fishing Opener
Highway 6 North of Deer River Closed Due to Poor Road Conditions
The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed Highway 6 north of Deer River early this morning due to deteriorating pavement conditions. A detour is in place that will have motorists using…
Read MoreMN Senate Approves Free Tuition for Public Colleges
A higher education funding package that includes free college tuition at public institutions for qualifying students is headed to the desk of Gov. Tim Walz. The Minnesota Senate voted 34-40…
Read MoreMinnesota Food Shelves Expecting Higher Demand in Coming Months
In March of 2023, Minnesota’s COVID Emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or E-SNAP, was cut. The program provided emergency funds for low-income families in need of food, and now with…
Read MoreBrainerd Preps Amphitheater at New Park Ahead of June Grand Opening
Construction for the new amphitheater in Brainerd at the Mississippi Landing Trailhead is underway and is receiving its final touches. “100 years ago to the year, this was a park…
Read MoreReconstruction on Irvine Ave. in Bemidji to Include Anne St. Roundabout
With winter having come to an end in Minnesota, that means the return of road construction. For Beltrami County, a major project coming up this summer is the reconstruction of…
Read MoreNorthwoods Experience: DNR, Area Businesses Give Advice to Anglers for Upcoming Fishing Opener
Fishing is one of the many great pastimes Minnesotans can enjoy during the spring. With fishing opener set for Saturday, May 13th, local organizations are giving valuable pieces of advice,…
Read MoreUpdate: Man Found Dead at Digi-Key in Thief River Falls, Suspect Arrested
Update: Digi-Key Corporation provided a statement to Lakeland News regarding the homicide investigation near their Thief River Falls facility. In the release, Digi-Key states Benitez-Estremera “has never worked at Digi-Key…
Read MoreMN House Approves Funding for Bemidji Veterans Home
It’s good news for the new veterans home in Bemidji. Under a provision of the omnibus veterans and military affairs finance bill, new veterans homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston…
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