Posts by Betsy Melin
Groundbreaking Held for Long-Awaited Bemidji Veterans Home
A Bemidji veterans home has been a dream in the area since 2006, and today, ground was finally broken on the project. To turn this home into a reality, every…
Read MoreDozens of Homes, Outbuildings Burned in Minnesota Wildfire
ISABELLA, Minn. (AP) — Dozens of homes, cabins and outbuildings have been destroyed or damaged in northeastern Minnesota as the state’s largest wildfire continues burning uncontained, according to Superior National…
Read MoreBSU’s American Indian Resource Center Hosts Annual Day of Welcome
Bemidji State University hosted their Annual Day of Welcome on Wednesday at the American Indian Resource Center. The event was a chance to greet students and staff as the new…
Read MoreGet a COVID Shot at State Fair, Walk Away with $100 Reward
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesotans who get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at the Minnesota State Fair can walk away with a $100 Visa gift card. Gov. Tim Walz…
Read MoreDr. Faith Hensrud Looks Back on Time as BSU, NTC President
Dr. Faith Hensrud has announced her plans to retire as president of Northwest Technical College and Bemidji State University. She is proud of her accomplishments so far as the president,…
Read More3,838 New COVID-19 Related Cases, 8 Deaths Reported Tuesday in MN
The state reported eight new COVID-19 related deaths today along with 3,838 new coronavirus cases. Since there the state is not reporting on weekends anymore, these numbers reflect the totals…
Read MoreIn Business: “Wine Not?” New Wine Bar Opens in Park Rapids
A new wine bar has opened in Park Rapids. It is filled with funny references and sayings surrounding the drink and is fittingly called “Wine Not?” “Wine Not?” is open…
Read MoreMore Evacuations Ordered Ahead of NE Minnesota Wildfire
ISABELLA, Minn. (AP) — Authorities ordered more evacuations Monday near a quickly spreading wildfire that’s one of several burning in northeastern Minnesota. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the new…
Read MorePart of Line 3 Pipeline Shown at LaValley Industries in Bemidji
A pipe that will be used in Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline was on display today at Bemidji’s LaValley Industries. The pipe has been toured around the state and stayed at…
Read MoreIn Focus: Suzy and Hondo School of Dance Creates Island of Dance
Dance is a universal language, and one Bemidji business is hoping to create a digital way to learn how to speak that language. Suzy Langhout comes from a family full…
Read MoreEmbattled Minnesota Republican Party Leader Resigns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The embattled leader of the Minnesota Republican Party has been forced to resign following accusations that she ran a “morally bankrupt” operation that was rife with verbal…
Read MoreBeltrami County Monitoring Large Rise in COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 has been on the rise throughout Minnesota, and Beltrami County is no exception. In the last few weeks, Beltrami County Public Health went from monitoring fewer than five active…
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