Posts by Betsy Melin
BSU, NTC to Require Declaration of Vaccination or Weekly COVID Tests
In response to Beltrami County being classified as having a high transmission rate, Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College have updated their policies for students and staff for COVID-19…
Read More1,355 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 Deaths Reported Thursday in Minnesota
The state today reported eight new COVID-19 related deaths along with 1,355 new coronavirus cases. Two of the deaths were in the Lakeland viewing area: A person in Clearwater County…
Read MoreNew Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in Bemidji
Affordable housing is a pressing need all across the state of Minnesota. In Bemidji today, a new supportive housing project broke new ground. For the Headwaters Regional Development Commission, plans…
Read MoreNortheastern Minnesota Wildfire Grows to 5 Square Miles
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A wildfire in the Superior National Forest of northeastern Minnesota has grown to 5 square miles (13 square kilometers) as hot, dry and windy conditions persist, officials…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Legends & Logging Days Returns to Park Rapids
In Park Rapids, the second Saturday in August is reserved for the Legends & Logging Days celebration. The logging history of the area inspired the celebration, which has a long…
Read MoreMinnesota Schools Face Contentions Issues Over Face Masks
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota schools are divided on whether to require students and teachers to wear masks amid the summer surge of the highly infectious delta variant of…
Read MoreIn Business: Tiger Lily’s Boutique in Walker Moves to New Location
A woman’s boutique in Walker has changed its location to expand the store’s size. Krista Hansen had been visiting Walker for most of her life. So, when she and her…
Read MorePolice Searching for Suspect Vehicle Involved in Becker Hit-and-Run
The Becker County Sheriff’s Office and White Earth Police Department are searching for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash in Maple Grove Township in Becker County. The crash occurred…
Read MoreIn Focus: Blank Canvas Gallery Hosts Reunion Show in Park Rapids
The Blank Canvas Gallery in Park Rapids was always about creating a community for artists and letting them share their work together. This weekend, the group is holding a reunion…
Read More3-Year-Old Girl Dies in Accidental Shooting in Bena
A 3-year old girl has died as the result of an accidental shooting in Bena. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, at around 4:00 AM deputies responded to a…
Read MoreBeltrami County Considered in High Level Transmission Category for COVID-19
Beltrami County has been placed in the “high” level category of transmission of COVID-19. According to a release from Beltrami County Public Health, Beltrami County is among the many jurisdictions…
Read MoreSleeping Fawn Resort Prepares for 7th Annual Fawn’ Fun’ Fest
This weekend in Park Rapids, the Sleeping Fawn Resort will be hosting its annual fundraiser called the Fawn’ Fun’ Fest. This is the seventh year for the event, which features…
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