Archive for May. 17 2023
Pequot Lakes Softball Continues Success Behind Pitcher & Catcher Duo, Senior Class
It’s the final week of the regular season, and Pequot Lakes softball is currently ranked 7th in Class AA with a 15-2 overall record. After finishing undefeated in the Mid-State…
Read MoreLincoln Elementary in Bemidji Celebrates Reading Corps Program, Long-Time Tutor
Reading is a crucially important facet of early education, and making sure a student is confident in their reading skills is an essential first step in their academic journey. In…
Read MoreNorthwoods Experience: We Are Water MN’s Nitrate Testing Offers Guidance for Area Residents
We Are Water MN offered free nitrate testing for well water this past Saturday at Happy Dancing Turtle in Pine River. The free testing is part of their traveling exhibit,…
Read MoreMinnesota Gets $60.5M in Settlement with E-Cigarette Maker Juul, Tobacco Giant Altria
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota settled its lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria for $60.5 million, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday, saying the total…
Read MoreChauvin Appeals Conviction in George Floyd’s Murder to the Minnesota Supreme Court
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin appealed his murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd to the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday, saying the…
Read MoreMan Indicted in Theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Worn by Judy Garland
(AP) – A man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,”…
Read MoreBrainerd City Council Votes Against Allowing Alcohol at City Parks
The Brainerd City Council has voted 4-3 against a proposal that would allow the consumption of alcohol in city parks. A revised proposal with a clause prohibiting alcohol at organized…
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