Posts by Josh Peterson
Motorists Urged To Use Caution On Highway 371 During Ice Fishing Extravaganza
Motorists will encounter slow or stopped traffic on both directions of Highway 371 between Brainerd and Nisswa as the road is reduced to a single lane and flaggers control traffic…
Read More132 Teachers Up For Minnesota Teacher Of The Year
Teachers from Roseau, Pierz, and Brainerd are all in the running for the 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year which will be chosen from a field of 132 candidates. These…
Read MoreBSU Ranked Among Top 25 Affordable Online Bachelor’s Degree
OnlineU has ranked Bemidji State University’s online degree program among the 25 most affordable online colleges for bachelor’s degrees in the nation. The website ranked BSU’s program 20th on its…
Read MoreGovernor Dayton Budget Proposal Increases Spending
Governor Mark Dayton’s two-year budget proposal increases spending by $1.2 billion and includes a long list of fee increases that will hit Minnesota residents directly in the wallet. Minnesota Public…
Read MoreTextron To Buy Arctic Cat
The defense contractor Textron is buying the snowmobile maker Arctic Cat in a deal valued at about $247 million. Textron said it will pay $18.50 per Arctic Cat share, a…
Read MoreMN DNR Proposes License And Park Fee Increase
Visiting state parks along with hunting and fishing licenses could cost a few more dollars under the Department of Natural Resources’ proposed budget. The DNR said that the increases are…
Read MoreLou Buron’s Impact On Greater Minnesota Broadcasting
He was considered a pioneer in Greater Minnesota broadcasting. Yesterday we shared the news with you about the death of former owner and Paul Bunyan Broadcasting manager Lou Buron from…
Read MoreWarm Winter Weather Closes Outdoor Rinks
On a January afternoon, the Bemidji City Park normally is alive with winter fun. But due to the stretch of mild weather we’re experiencing, the park sits quiet and the…
Read MoreRainy- Day Fund May Help Cover Health Insurance Increases
Minnesota lawmakers are working to offset massive health insurance premium increases for more than 100,000 residents who buy their own coverage. It’s a novel step as other states grapple with…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Man Arrested In Hibbing Murder Investigation
A Grand Rapids man is being held on suspicion of second-degree intentional homicide in connection with the discovery of a deceased male in his Hibbing apartment Tuesday. The Hibbing Daily…
Read MoreSunday Liquor Sales Bill Approved
A Minnesota House committee overwhelmingly approved a measure on Tuesday to allow liquor stores to be open on Sundays, which would repeal the current law that has been in affect…
Read MoreMan Injured In Snowmobile Accident Near Blackduck
A Garfield Minnesota man injured after crashing his snowmobile while trying to fulfill an item on his bucket list. Brad Klinkner had the idea to snowmobile from the Iowa border…
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