Posts by Mary Balstad
Victims Named in Breezy Point Deaths, Case Identified as Murder-Suicide
The Crow Wing County Attorney’s Office has identified the three victims in a confirmed murder-suicide at Breezy Point on September 5. According to a news release, the victims of the…
Read MoreBeltrami County Closer to Allocating $3 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
Allocation of the nearly $3 million in estimated opioid settlement funds for Beltrami County is currently being discussed. The county board heard an update at their latest meeting for what…
Read MoreBemidji City Council Continues Search for New City Manager
The search for a new Bemidji city manager is underway following the resignation of Nate Mathews earlier this year. After contracting law firm Baker Tilly to help in the search,…
Read MoreUpdate: Three People Found Dead at Breezy Point Resort
Update: Several law enforcement sources tell Lakeland News the deaths are being investigated as a likely murder/suicide case. Original Post: Breezy Point law enforcement found three people dead at an…
Read MoreIn Business: Owners of Park Theater Celebrate 1st Anniversary in Park Rapids
After moving from Hollywood to the north woods of Minnesota, Tim and Rachel Oberg became the new owners of a historic staple in Park Rapids, the Park Theater. The owners…
Read MoreIn Focus: Leech Lake Art League’s 56th Annual Event Shows and Sells Pieces
Watercolor, acrylic and metal pieces are just some of the items on display this weekend during the Leech Lake Art by the Lake Show and Sale. This annual event showcases…
Read MoreLeech Lake Band of Ojibwe One Step Closer to Land Restoration With Public Map Release
Recent developments in the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act and the land transfer could lead the federal government to being one step closer to righting a historical…
Read MoreAssociation of Cass County Lakes Works to Place 100 AIS Self-Cleaning Stations
In the land of 10,000 lakes, many are considered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to be infested with aquatic invasive species. Groups like the Association of Cass County…
Read MoreRed Lake School Nurse Reflects on Being Named 2023 MN Immunization Champion
With students preparing to head back to school, one thing some will need doesn’t come from a store, but rather a doctor’s office – vaccinations. One Red Lake nurse is…
Read MoreBeltrami Co. Board Decides on Crown Property for New Jail Site
Betrami County took one step forward today on the new jail site with a purchase agreement – or rather, a donation agreement. After almost three months of work, the Beltrami…
Read MoreBemidji City Council Drops Ordinance Prohibiting Marijuana Use in Public
The Bemidji City Council dropped a proposed ordinance that would restrict the use of marijuana products in public spaces at their latest meeting. The ordinance would have prohibited the public…
Read MoreBemidji Police Identify Victim of Suspected Homicide
The Bemidji Police Department has identified the victim of a suspected homicide that happened earlier this month. According to the press release, Jared Eason, 29, of Bemidji is the victim…
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