Little Falls Man Arrested in Connection with Toddler’s Death

A 40-year-old Little Falls man has been arrested in connection with the July 2023 death of a toddler at his home. Erik Adrian Blanco was arrested this morning at his home...

Beltrami County Closer to Allocating $3 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds

Allocation of the nearly $3 million in estimated opioid settlement funds for Beltrami County is currently being discussed. The county board heard an update at their...

Bemidji City Council Continues Search for New City Manager

The search for a new Bemidji city manager is underway following the resignation of Nate Mathews earlier this year. After contracting law firm Baker Tilly to help in the...

Northwoods Experience: Special Olympics Brings ‘Young Athletes’ Program to Leech Lake

Young Leech Lake athletes had the chance to compete in different Indigenous-based games at a Special Olympics International event last Thursday. The games honored Ojibwe...

Update: Three People Found Dead at Breezy Point Resort

Update: Several law enforcement sources tell Lakeland News the deaths are being investigated as a likely murder/suicide case. Original Post: Breezy Point law enforcement...

Attendance at This Year’s Minnesota State Fair Just Under 2022’s Total

The Great Minnesota Get-Together wrapped up Monday, and the final attendance count is in. Over the 12-day event, the Minnesota State Fair saw its sixth best-attended year...

Bemidji Area Schools, Boys & Girls Club Receive Grant for New Learning Centers

Bemidji Area Schools announced Tuesday that they have received a grant to establish three learning centers in the district in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club...