Posts by Betsy Melin
Bemidji’s Bars Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day After Last Year’s Closures
It was this day last year that all bars had to close their doors due to COVID-19. Now a year later, things are not exactly back to normal, but for…
Read MoreSanford Health Continues Vaccinations in Bemidji
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 have plateaued over the last few weeks in the Bemidji area, with two or three patients hospitalized at a time at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. Case positivity…
Read MoreBeltrami County Discusses Jail Renovation Project
Improvements to the Beltrami County Jail have been in the works since before last year, but COVID-19 put plans on hold. Today, the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners discussed the…
Read MoreBeltrami County Historical Society Seeking Coloring Book Drawings for Bemidji’s Anniversary
The Beltrami County Historical Society is seeking artist submissions for a coloring book they are compiling to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the city of Bemidji. They are asking artists…
Read MoreBemidji Public Library Celebrating Women’s History Month with Photography Exhibit
The Bemidji Public Library is celebrating Women’s History Month with a photographic exhibit. The showcase will feature images and stories of powerful women throughout the history of Bemidji. Along with…
Read MoreBeltrami County License Center Redesigned
The Beltrami County License Center has been redesigned. It now features two different entrances for different services to cut down on the time people spend in line. The redesign is…
Read MoreIn Business: War Ready Fight Shop in Bemidji
A new fight shop in Bemidji aims to bring clothes and accessories to a variety of fighters in the area with an emphasis on Native American pride. War Ready opened…
Read MoreMultiple Burglaries Reported in Little Falls Area
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple calls reporting residential burglaries this past weekend. The areas affected were northeast of Little Falls, including Belle Prairie and Ripley Townships. All…
Read MoreLeech Lake Health Division Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Event
On Friday, over 1,300 people were vaccinated at an event in Cass Lake administered by the Leech Lake Health Division. This was their second week providing these vaccines with two…
Read MoreBemidji Area Organization Coordinating Rides to Vaccine Appointments
With vaccines becoming more available, it is important to make sure everyone who qualifies and is interested has access to their appointment. The Headwaters Regional Development Commission and the Transportation…
Read MoreLakewood Health System Updates Vaccine Priority Groups
Lakewood Health System, based in Staples, has updated its Vaccine Priority Groups to include phase 1b. Lakewood has started a waitlist for those priority groups, according to a release: people…
Read MoreSanford Bemidji Opens COVID-19 Vaccinations to Newly Eligible Groups
Following new guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health, Sanford Health in Bemidji is beginning to offer vaccinations for those within the newly eligible vaccination groups. As defined by the Minnesota…
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