Archive for Dec. 8 2023
Former State Rep., Lake Shore Mayor John Poston Dies at Age 65
Former Lake Shore mayor and state Representative John Poston has died at the age of 65. Poston had been battling ALS, and according to his obituary, he died on Dec.…
Read MoreRep. Matt Grossell Announces His Upcoming Retirement from MN Legislature
State Representative Matt Grossell from Clearbrook has announced he is retiring from the Legislature. Grossell, a Republican, is in his fourth term in the Minnesota House and currently represents District…
Read MoreSens. Smith and Klobuchar Not Satisfied with USPS Response to MN Postal Concerns
Minnesota Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar are not satisfied with the United States Postal Service’s responses to their recent letters regarding concerns with postal delivery in Minnesota and in…
Read MorePaul Bunyan Broadcasting Holds 35th Annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse
By Zy’Riah Simmons Paul Bunyan Broadcasting held its 35th annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse in Bemidji on Thursday. The 12-hour radiothon started at 6 a.m. at Raphael’s Bakery in…
Read MoreBemidji Chamber’s 116th Annual Gala Shines Light on Local Businesses
Concluding their membership year, the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce held their 116th annual gala Thursday night at the Sanford Center. In a passing of the gavel, the chamber welcomed…
Read MoreHomeless & Recovery Resource Center Coming to Baxter This Winter
A homeless and recovery resource center is coming to Baxter this winter and is now weeks away from its grand opening. After Lighthouse Beginnings received approval for a zoning amendment…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Receives Award for Effective Budget Presentation
Crow Wing County has once again received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The award reflects the commitment of…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Baxter Elementary’s Student of the Trimester Awards Sees Kids Grow
Baxter Elementary recognized their Students of the Trimester last Friday. 41 students from kindergarten through 4th grade were honored during the award ceremony. Baxter Elementary has a theme for this…
Read MoreJeff “Bro” Olsen and Howie Schultz Inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame
In between matches at Thursday’s triangular in Bemidji, Jeff “Bro” Olsen of Roseau and Howie Schultz of Bemidji were honored for their induction in the Minnesota chapter of the National…
Read MoreBemidji Wrestling Wins Handily Over Thief River Falls, Perham in Triangular
Bemidji wrestling hosted Thief River Falls and Perham at a triangular on Thursday, and both the girls’ and boys’ teams put in good work on the mat. The girls beat…
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