Posts by Betsy Melin
Paul Bunyan Playhouse in Bemidji Creates Virtual Concert Series
Paul Bunyan Playhouse has created a virtual concert series that’s being live streamed out of the Chief Theater in downtown Bemidji. The shows are free for anyone who wants to…
Read MoreBemidji Parks and Recreation Celebrates Earth Day with Clean Up Kits
Today is Earth Day, and the Bemidji Parks and Recreation department is celebrating with an activity designed to help keep our planet clean. They are offering clean-up kits to help…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Alleged Downtown Bemidji Stabbing
Two Bemidji men have been injured after an alleged stabbing incident in downtown Bemidji late on Wednesday, April 21. According to a release from the Bemidji Police Department, at around…
Read MoreBill Considered to Offer County Protections in State Overtax Case with Enbridge
A near-decade-long dispute over property taxes for Enbridge, Inc. in northern Minnesota may be ending soon. Now, lawmakers are trying to ensure that the bill for a refund won’t fall…
Read MoreOver 1,600 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Wednesday
The state reported 1,611 COVID-19 cases today along with 13 new deaths, none of which were in the Lakeland viewing area. The new cases come from 24,501 tests for a…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Chippewa National Forest Prepares for Busy Season
For over 100 years, the Chippewa National Forest has been home to camping and recreation for thousands of Minnesotans and tourists. For the last two years they’ve had to adjust…
Read MoreTrekNorth Students Organize Walkout to Bring Awareness to Social Issues
TrekNorth students in Bemidji organized a walkout today to bring awareness to various social issues as a part of a statewide movement. Over 100 schools in Minnesota today had students…
Read MoreMan Arrested After Alleged Shooting in Fosston
A man has been arrested after an alleged shooting at an apartment complex in Fosston. According to a release, just before 3 PM on Sunday, April 18, the Polk County…
Read MoreNorthern Minnesota Robotics Conference Hosting Tournament in Bemidji
This weekend, the Sanford Center will be home to the first annual Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference invitational event. It will feature 24 different high school teams competing against one another.…
Read MoreReport of Armed Robbery in Bemidji Backyard
There has been a report of an armed robbery in Bemidji on Friday morning. According to a release from the Bemidji Police Department “on April 16th, 2021 at approximately 7:15…
Read MoreCOVID-19 on the Rise in Beltrami County
Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Beltrami County. Vaccinations are nearing 50% in the community, but health professionals warn that we are not out of the woods yet. The…
Read MoreEx-Minnesota Cop Faces Hearing in Shooting of Daunte Wright
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Black community leaders and family members of Daunte Wright were calling for more serious charges against a white police officer in Wright’s death, comparing her…
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