Posts by Brenda Mak
Local Org. Helps Older Job Seekers Reenter Workforce
There are immediate openings for older job seekers who need assistance getting back into the workforce, particularly in Becker, Beltrami, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Pennington and Roseau counties. Experience Works, a…
Read MoreUPDATE: Man Charged; Details Released on Two-Year-Old’s Death in Bemidji
UPDATE: Nathan Daniel Jackson, 38, was charged with two counts of second degree manslaughter in Beltrami County Courthouse earlier today. He may face up to 10 years in prison for…
Read MoreDeer River man Found Guilty in Knife Incident Against Officers
A Deer River man was found guilty after confronting officers with a knife in February, the Itasca County Attorney’s office reports. In a June 3 statement released by Itasca County Attorney John…
Read MoreBeltrami Co. Set to Address Mental Health Issues Through ACT Pilot Program
Beltrami County is taking another step forward in tackling mental health issues in the community. ACT, also known as Assertive Community Treatment, is a mental health pilot program that will serve…
Read MoreWildfire Academy: Largest Firefighting Training in Northern MN Kicks off
The largest firefighting academy in Northern Minnesota kicks off in Grand Rapids today. The Wildfire Academy attracts participants from all over the country to learn and earn qualifications for emergency…
Read MoreSmoke Alarm Installation Increases Safety in Homes
The beeping of smoke alarms could save lives, but not every home has that simple safety feature. That’s why the Bemidji Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red…
Read MoreFree Smoke Alarm Installation Begins in Bemidji This Week, Advance Sign-ups Encouraged
If your smoke alarm is more than five years old, discolored or if you simply cannot remember when it was installed, you may need a new one. The American Red…
Read MoreLane Closures on Highway 197 in Bemidji Begins June 6
Motorists on Highway 197/Bemidji Avenue in Bemidji will experience lane closures near Bemidji State University beginning June 6 as crews construct a pedestrian crosswalk system. The safety improvement project also includes a…
Read MoreYoung Woman Killed in Mahnomen ATV Crash Identified
Authorities have identified the woman killed in an ATV accident last week as Molly Bartos, 22, of rural Waubun. Bartos died Saturday after being involved in an all-terrain vehicle crash. Bartos…
Read MoreSevered Fingers Found in East Grand Forks Park are Being Tested in Bemidji
Police say two fingers found on a picnic table at East Grand Forks campground were human. Melissa and Morty Atkinson’s family were setting up their campsite at Red River State…
Read MorePark Rapids man Dies After Alexandria Park Fight
A Park Rapids man has died in a fight at Legion Park in Alexandria this Memorial Day weekend. Police identified the man as 31-year-old Jeffrey Preston. Authorities say they responded to…
Read MoreSummer Cheerleading Lessons for Kids
Kids can learn how to cheer this Summer in Bemidji. The Bemidji Dept. of Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Bemidji State University cheerleaders to teach kids some tips and…
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