Posts by Mal Meyer
Bemidji Fire Department Responds To Two House Fires
Two house fires in Bemidji were quickly extinguished by fire fighters Thursday evening. The fire department first responded to a home on the 3000 block of North Plantagenet Road SW…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Ms. Northern Lakes Educates Others About Childhood Cancer
As a part of her scholarship pageant platform, Miss Northern Lakes is helping raise money for childhood cancer research. She went to Lincoln Elementary to talk to students about how…
Read MoreInvasive Species Confirmed Near Mississippi River Inlet
An invasive fish species in the St. Croix River has been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The silver carp was caught by a commercial angler near Prescott,…
Read MoreGirl Scouts Continue Wood Duck Conservation Efforts
Once on the brink of extinction, the now common wood duck was able to make a comeback through conservation efforts. This is due in the large part thanks to the…
Read MorePublic Comment Sought For Brainerd Area Lakes, Stream Management
Citizens interested in learning about or commenting on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) strategies for managing Brainerd area lakes and streams have until Friday, March 24, to ask questions…
Read MoreControlled Meadow Burn Planned For Remer, Inguadona Townships
A prescribed burn to improve wildlife habitat in the Remer/Longville area is being planned for early spring, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The area to be burned…
Read MoreCuyuna Regional Medical Center Announces New CEO
After an extensive search, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center has named new CEO. Kyle Bauer will lead 950 staff members and manage a budget of $115 million. Bauer has been serving…
Read MoreBSU Player, Coach Recognized For Outstanding Achievement
Two Bemidji State University Beavers are being recognized for outstanding achievement and coaching during this year’s hockey season. The Western Collegiate Hockey Association has announced the winners of its 2016-2017…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Daudt Looks To Reject $14k Raise
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt says he’s exploring whether the Legislature can reject a recently approved $14,000 raise. An independent council created by Minnesota voters…
Read MoreNorthwest Technical College Welcomes New Interim Academic Affairs VP
Northwest Technical College in Bemidji has appointed Dr. Jan Doebbert, formerly of Alexandria Technical & Community College, as its new interim vice president for academic affairs. Doebbert, who started on…
Read MoreMarch Is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is raising awareness of serious gambling addiction in young people. According to the department, nearly six percent of college students in the U-S has…
Read MoreCoders Called To Bemidji For Hackfest Competition
Teams of coders, programmers, designers, marketers and more will face off at the True North ‘Hackfest’ for the chance to win $1,000. The fast-paced event brings the teams together to…
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