PassportPosts by Brenda Mak
In Focus: Fab Lab
With new technology popping up daily, one local school has been taking advantage of popular inventions like 3D printers and laser cutters – all in their fabrication lab. Through a grant…
Read MoreBeltrami County Honors Fallen Officers, Designates Police Week in May
For a half hour Thursday, the Beltrami County community came out to honor the lives of fallen officers over the last year. This memorial service is also a time to empower…
Read MoreChild Foster Placement Problem on the Rise
The number of children being placed in out-of-home care is rapidly increasing in recent years – particularly in Beltrami County. There, the number has nearly doubled in the past five years.…
Read MoreExploring Robots in Brainerd
Robots are now more accessible to the Brainerd community. The Brainerd Public Library launches its first robotics exploration class, a start to its effort to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering…
Read MoreIn Focus: Art in Aitkin
Golden Apple: GRHS Teacher Globalizes Classroom Upon Returning from Africa
Brielle Carlson traveled to Senegal, West Africa for two weeks then integrated her experience back in her Geography class in Grand Rapids High School. Carlson is one of 80 teachers…
Read MoreBemidji Brewing Wins at World Beer Cup as it Nears Expansion
Exciting times for Bemidji’s only brewery – Bemidji Brewing wins an international award for their German Blonde craft beer, and they are about a month away from relocation to a larger…
Read MorePark Rapids Mock Car Crash: Students Reminded on the Consequences of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving remains one of the leading causes of accidents nationwide. A distracted driver takes their eyes off the road for 4.6 seconds out of 6. That leaves a lot…
Read MoreRed Lake Elders Reunite to Celebrate Life and Native Culture
Anishaa, which means “just for fun” in Ojibwe, is the mood set for all elders at the 6th annual Red Lake Gathering of Elders. The two-day event provides all elders…
Read MoreIn Focus: Songwriter Releases Music Album She Wrote While Battling Complex PTSD
A glimpse of light, a ray of hope – these are lyrics of penciled down by Deb McGregor as she journeys through life, battling traumatic experiences since 17. Singer-songwriter McGregor…
Read More11th Red Lake Youth Conference Empowers Native Youth for the Future
Moccasin making, jewelry designing – these are just some of the skills Native American elders are teaching the youth, at the 11th Annual Red Lake Youth Conference. This year’s theme…
Read MoreGrand Rapids High School Students Bring Home Top Ranks for Custom-built Electric Car
First Robotics class students of Grand Rapids High School competed and snatched top ranks at the Shell Eco-Marathon competition 2016. Their battery electric prototype vehicle won 4th place in highest efficiency…
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