Bemidji Public Library Features LGBTQ+ Voices as Part of Summer Reading Program

The Bemidji Public Library is celebrating the start of summer with their annual summer reading program. This year’s theme, “Find Your Voice,” looks to...

Twin Cities Man Charged with 2nd-Degree Murder for Deer River Death

A St. Paul man has been charged with murder for a shooting death that happened in Itasca County earlier this month. Nigel Randel Blackburn, 33, appeared in Itasca County...

Ellison, Other State AGs Offer Target Help After Harassment, Violence for Pride Merchandise

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is co-leading a coalition to offer the Target Corporation help following recent backlash. Announced in a press release yesterday,...

Brainerd VFW Holds 2nd Annual Freedom Festival to Honor Local Veterans

On Saturday, June 17th, a special celebration was held to honor veterans in the Brainerd Lakes Area, the 2nd annual Freedom Festival. “This is our second year of...

Northwoods Experience: Unicycles Join the Route for Bemidji’s 9th Annual Loop the Lake Festival

For nine years and counting, cyclists of all abilities have gathered at the shoreline of Lake Bemidji with the goal of looping the lake. Over 800 people joined this...

Proposed Minnesota Nickel Mine Begins Environmental Review, Would Supply Tesla If Approved

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Talon Metals Corp. filed papers with Minnesota regulators Wednesday to launch the environmental review process for its proposed underground nickel mine...

Lakeland News 25th Anniversary – Chelsie Brown

Today we focus on Chelsie Brown. Chelsie was a news and sports reporter for us in the Brainerd office from 2015 to 2016. Today, she works as an Assistant Sports Director...