PassportPosts by Haydee Clotter
Golden Apple: Students Earn Olympic-Style Celebration
A good deed can go a long way like raking the leaves for the elderly or raising money for those in need. In this week’s Golden Apple, Haydee Clotter tells…
Read MoreEnvironmentalists Speak Out On DAPL
Several environmentalists addressed the dangers Energy Transfer Partners inflicts on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe with the development of the Dakota Access Pipeline at a press conference on Tuesday at…
Read MoreBob Dylan Skips Nobel Prize Ceremony
Receiving a Nobel Prize is a big deal, but if you’re Bob Dylan you’re just too busy. Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature but wrote a personal letter…
Read MoreMinnesota Vikings Add Depth With New Kicker
After cutting Blair Walsh the Minnesota Vikings have finalized a deal with kicker Kai Forbath. Forbath makes his way to Minnesota after playing 10 games for the New Orleans Saints…
Read MoreOfficer Charged In Death Of Philando Castile
A Minnesota officer is charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of a black man in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to the Associated Press. Philando Castile was fatally shot by officer…
Read MoreTop Minnesota Musician Performs For Students
The sweet sounds of a violin made its way to Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig school as students from all grades watched Gaelynn Lea put on a show. Lea, a Duluth native was born…
Read MoreGamers Get Into The Game
The first stadium style e-sports event in the region took place on Saturday at the Gigazone Gaming Championship. “People don’t realize how many people game here in Northern Minnesota,” said…
Read MoreLocal Veterans Honored on Veterans Day
Veterans are brave individuals who put their lives on the line for their country. These men and women are thanked at special events for their services every year on Veterans…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Serves Donations
The newly renovated McDonald’s on Paul Bunyan Drive welcomed the local Boys and Girls club by donating 20 percent of today’s sales to the club. “McDonald’s has been involved with…
Read MoreMinnesota Republicans Help Control Senate
Senate Republicans can add six more seats after yesterday’s election. Republicans won seats in Greater Minnesota and earned a 34-33 majority. In a statement Senate Republican Leader David Hann said:…
Read MoreThousands Cited During Seat Belt Campaign
More than 4,000 motorists received citations for not wearing seat belts as part of the Extra Seal Belt Campaign held Oct. 14-Oct. 30. Sheriff deputies, police officers and troopers from…
Read MoreBemidji State Alumni Win Big On Election Night
Rita Albrecht (’01) will serve a third term as mayor of Bemidji. Albrecht defeated former Bemidji Mayor Richard Lehmann. Ron Johnson (’75) was re-elected to Bemidji City Council as representative…
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