Brainerd Lakes Rowing Club Competes at International Regatta in Canada

For the past three years, Brainerd has served as a home for the Brainerd Lakes Rowing Club, a local team of passionate rowers, and over the weekend, these rowers traveled...

Beltrami Co. Board Decides on Crown Property for New Jail Site

Betrami County took one step forward today on the new jail site with a purchase agreement – or rather, a donation agreement. After almost three months of work, the...

Minnesota Governor Names First Black Chief Justice of State Supreme Court, Natalie Hudson

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday promoted Natalie Hudson to become chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court this fall, which will make her the first...

Bemidji City Council Drops Ordinance Prohibiting Marijuana Use in Public

The Bemidji City Council dropped a proposed ordinance that would restrict the use of marijuana products in public spaces at their latest meeting. The ordinance would have...

Bemidji School District Asks Parents to Fill Out Application for Educational Benefits

The first day of school is just around the corner, and so is the first day for free, universal school meals in Minnesota. This fall, Bemidji Area Schools will be...

Update: 19-Year-Old Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Bemidji

Update: The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office has released more information on Tuesday’s fatal motorcycle crash in Bemidji. According to a release from Sheriff...

Beltrami Co. Residents Learn How to Identify AIS at ‘Starry Trek’ Training

Every year, the public comes out to training locations across Minnesota for Starry Trek, where they learn how to recognize aquatic invasive species like starry stonewort....

Northwoods Experience: ‘Christian Woodstock’ Brings Worshipers Together for Outdoor Festival

It started as a land purchase before the owners decided to open it to different area churches. The inaugural Christian Woodstock was held last week near Bemidji and saw...

Bemidji Girls’ Swim & Dive Finds New Ways to Practice for 2023 Season

It’s an unusual thing when you show up for swim practice and the team isn’t in the pool, but out on the track instead. It’s just something Bemidji girls’...

Bemidji Police Identify Victim of Suspected Homicide

The Bemidji Police Department has identified the victim of a suspected homicide that happened earlier this month. According to the press release, Jared Eason, 29, of...

Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at BIR: The Appeal of Funny Car Races

By Hanky Hazelton The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals is the biggest event hosted at the Brainerd International Raceway each year. Lakeland News had the chance to talk with...

DNR Stocks Fish Pond at Minnesota State Fair Ahead of 2023 Opening

There may be new attractions at this year’s Minnesota State Fair, but one returning favorite just stocked up ahead of Thursday’s opening. The Minnesota...