PassportPosts by Josh Peterson
DNR Revamps Web Page Dedicated To Chronic Wasting Disease
The cool and crisp weather is just another sign that the deer hunting opener is right around the corner, and with the previous mild winters, hunters are expected to experience…
Read MoreFederal Sentencing Scheduled For Bjerknes
A former Bemidji Middle School assistant principal who pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges has been scheduled for a federal sentencing date. On February 6, 2018, Brandon Bjerknes, 35,…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: TrekNorth Mountain Bike Team
It’s a competitive team unlike any other. This is the first year the TrekNorth Mountain Bike Team has competed against junior and senior high schools from the Twin Cities Metro,…
Read MoreUPM To Layoff 150 Grand Rapids Employees
UPM Paper announced Tuesday morning that it would shut down paper machine 5 at its Blandin mill in Grand Rapids. The closing of machine 5 will result in the layoff…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: CarnEvil
It has all the makings of a classic carnival sideshow but with a spooky twist. CarnEvil is a carnival styled haunted house, with many unexpected twists and turns. The spook…
Read MoreMotorcycle Crash Sends Bemidji Man To The Hospital
A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital after crashing Friday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Jeep Cherokee and a Harley Davidson were both eastbound on U.S. Highway…
Read MoreDNR Urges Caution While Burning Fall Yard Debris
Northwestern and central Minnesota have elevated fire danger due to sparse rain, high winds and lack of humidity. This means that open burning may be restricted in certain counties. The…
Read MoreLost Hunter Located In Woods
The Beltrami County Sheriff’s office received a call Thursday of a hunter that was lost in the woods near Debs. According to a release from the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office,…
Read MoreNew Security Measures In Place At Sanford Center
While it appeared to be a full house at last Friday’s Men’s Beaver Hockey game, it took longer than expected to fill the arena. It being the first game of…
Read MoreLeech Lake Band Of Ojibwe Receives A $250,000 Grant
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe received a $250,000 grant from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. The grant will be used to help fund construction of a new community center…
Read MoreMixed Feelings In Walker About The Possible Departure Of The Eelpout Festival
In a community where its number one draw is tourism, people in Walker have been buzzing over the possibility of losing one of its largest events. The International Eelpout Festival…
Read MoreRed Flag Fire Warning Issued For Northwest Minnesota
Beltrami County Emergency Management has taken to social media about the Red Flag Fire Warning issued by the National Weather Service. The post says “Leaves and dust are blowing in…
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