International Students at Bemidji State University Uncertain of Future

As universities across the country close their doors and are switching to online classes for the remainder of the semester to minimize the spread of COVID-19,...

Great River Rescue In Bemidji Looking For Foster Pet Parents

Great River Rescue in Bemidji will temporarily close to the public effective Friday, March 27th and is seeking the public’s help in fostering pets during this time. The...

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Authorizes Tier Three Emergency Action Plan

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has authorized a tier three emergency action in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. According to Leech Lake News, the tier three...

Many See Anxiety Levels Elevated Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

With the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state and the governor declaring a state of emergency that led to schools and businesses closing, people’s...

Bill To Combat Infant/Toddler Childcare Crisis On Hold

Childcare providers in Beltrami County are limited by current child-adult ratios that keep daycare from operating at their potential capacity. Senator Paul Utke along...

A Non-Holiday Miracle: Jaycees Light Up Paul Bunyan’s Christmas Tree During COVID-19 Pandemic

A trend that’s lighting up the nation during the coronavirus outbreak has made its way to Bemidji. As people across the country are self-quarantining or are working from...

Funeral Home Services Impacted By COVID-19

Recommendations from the CDC and the White House on avoiding public gatherings are having an impact on businesses, including funeral homes. Reporter Malaak Khattab spoke...

Disaster Relief Funding Bill On Hold Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The coronavirus pandemic has left Minnesota legislative leaders at a standstill. Over the weekend, they announced plans to effectively recess the legislative session for...

Minnesota State Parks To Stay Open During COVID-19 Outbreak

As malls, restaurants, and schools start closing their doors due to the coronavirus outbreak, officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are keeping...

Unemployment Claims Rise In Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota saw a sharp jump in applications for unemployment insurance after Gov. Tim Walz ordered restaurants, bars, theaters, fitness clubs and other...

Mall Of America To Close Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The largest retail and entertainment center in the U.S. said it would temporarily shut down Tuesday in support of Minnesota’s efforts to combat...

Schools In Northern Minnesota Prepare For Closures

On Sunday, Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order to temporarily close Minnesota public schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. Minnesota schools will close Wednesday for...