Posts by Mal Meyer
Bemidji Area Schools Releases Statement For BMS Asst. Principal Arrest
The Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Dr. James Hess has released a statement following the arrest of Bemidji Middle School’s Assistant Principal Brandon Bjerknes. In the statement, the school acknowledges it…
Read MoreNorth Country Food Bank Serves Up Soup For Filled Bowls
For far too many in the community, grabbing a hot meal isn’t always so easy. Today’s lunch to benefit the North Country Food Bank helped others in need fill up…
Read MoreBemidji Middle School Asst. Principal Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Sex Crimes
The Assistant Principal of Bemidji Middle School has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of soliciting minors. Brandon Bjerknes, 34, was arrested for one count of soliciting a child…
Read MoreMissing Girl From Bemidji Spotted In Mahnomen Area
A teenager reported missing from a Bemidji group home was last seen in the Mahnomen area within the last week. According to law enforcement officials, the girl was reported as…
Read MoreFatal Bat Disease Spreads To Five More Minnesota Counties
A fatal bat disease has been confirmed in six Minnesota counties by the The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. White-nose syndrome can kill hibernating bats but is not known to…
Read MoreBSU Students Form New Mental Health Advisory Board
Bemidji State University students have come together for a mental health peer support and awareness group. 11 students have formed a new Student Mental Health Advisory Board after conversations held…
Read MoreBorder Patrol Agents Seize Marijuana Smuggled Internally By Canadian Woman
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Warroad Port of Entry stopped a woman on Sunday, who was attempting to enter the United States…
Read MoreMissing Teen’s Family Searches For New Leads
Almost a month after thirteen-year-old Gary Tilander went missing, his family is talking about their continued effort to find answers. His family is deeply concerned that no new leads have…
Read MoreIn Focus: Park Rapids Couple Saw The Sign
From Betty Boop collectables to gas station signs and more, the Toys for Boys shop in Park Rapids has it all. For this week’s In Focus, Mal Meyer took a…
Read MoreDetails Emerge Surrounding Bemidji Area Standoff
Additional details surrounding a stand off at a home near Cass Lake have been released by area law enforcement. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Officer 911 Dispatch Center received information from…
Read MoreRecipients Of 50 Historical, Cultural Grants Announced
The Minnesota Historical Society announced the 48 recipients of 50 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants (up to $10,000 each). In total, $369,849 worth of grants were distributed to projects in 24…
Read MoreBemidji School Bus Filled With Children Involved In Crash
A Bemidji School bus filled with children crashed into a power line pole near the Sanford Center. Three vehicles, including the bus, were involved in…
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