Posts by Josh Peterson
A Record Year For Bemidji’s Parks
While the last few days of summer slip away, and the fall season begins to pop its bright colors, many reflect at all the summer memories that were made. At…
Read MoreBemidji Says Farewell To Citizens Patrol
It was business as usual at Monday’s Bemidji City Council meeting, but then came the announcement that a long standing tradition of volunteer service would come to an end. Dressed…
Read MoreRepublican State Sen. David Osmek Announces Bid For Governor
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota State Sen. David Osmek is the latest Republican to announce a run for governor in 2018. Osmek launched his campaign Tuesday after months of…
Read MoreEurasian Watermilfoil Reported in Hubbard County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed Hubbard County’s first case of eurasian watermilfoil, in Big Axe Lake near Emmaville. DNR invasive species specialists confirmed the invasive species around…
Read MorePopular Trail Closed After Owl Attacks Reported
After reports of being attacked by a bird, officials at Lake Bemidji State Park have closed a popular trail. A sign posted near the Rocky Point Trail says that two…
Read MoreBjerknes Hearing Postponed For A Second Time
For a second time, a hearing for former Bemidji Middle School Assistant Principal, Brandon Bjerknes (34), has been postponed. Bjerknes is charged with federal sex crimes including child pornography. He…
Read MoreTwo Arrested In Drug Bust
A traffic stop Monday in Cass County has lead to the arrest of two people who were allegedly involded in the distribution of cocaine. The investigation spanned between the Leech…
Read MoreAuthorities Recover Body Believed To Be Missing Brainerd Man
The Brainerd Police Department says they have recovered the body believed to be that of a missing Brainerd man. Authorities have been searching for John Greenwaldt, 29, who was last…
Read MoreCommission Names Four Local Finalists For Ninth Judicial Judgeship
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced Friday that it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The…
Read MoreMore Road Construction On The Horizon For Brainerd
Roadwork is scheduled to begin on six additional construction projects in northwest Brained. Beginning Monday, August 14, the removal of the bituminous layers.. No detours are planned for the project…
Read MoreMille Lacs Walleye Fishing Resumes After Month-Long Pause
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Walleye fishing has returned to central Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake after a month-long closure. State regulators froze walleye fishing at the lake July 7 amid years of…
Read MoreMall Of America Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The biggest mall in the United States is celebrating its 25th anniversary with cupcakes and party hats. The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, will mark the…
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