Posts by Mal Meyer
First Phase of Red River Flood Diversion Project To Begin
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says construction activities will begin this week on the first phase of the $2.1 billion Red River flood diversion…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: American Cancer Society Curling Fundraiser Delivers
24 teams faced off for a good cause at the Bemidji Curling Club over the weekend. The curling teams swept and delivered for Relay For Life. The annual Bonspiel, or…
Read MoreIn Focus: Diversity Takes Center Stage In “Fiddler On The Roof”
A Minneapolis theater group is traveling around the state, bringing a diverse cast and crew with them. Ten Thousand Things has been performing off stage for over 25 years. Off…
Read MoreBemidji Water Carnival Location Causes Controversy
Since the Bemidji Jaycees announced that the summer water carnival would be downtown this year, the group has received some backlash. Some area businesses are concerned about parking and what…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Seeks Additional Help In Death Of Terry Brisk
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office continues to ask for the public’s assistance in the investigation of Terrence “Terry” Brisk’s death that occurred on Monday November 7th, 2016. The Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreConvicted Rose Downwind Killer Sentenced
The convicted killer and ex-boyfriend of Rose Downwind was sentenced in Beltrami County Court today. Marchello Anthony Cimmarusti, 41, will serve 35 years in prison under a plea agreement with…
Read MoreRoyalton Man Injured In Car Crash
A Royalton man was injured when he went through an intersection and crashed his car. According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, the department received a report of a one…
Read MoreHead-On Crash In Deer Creek Township Kills Two
Two women are dead and a toddler is injured after a head-on crash on Highway 29 in Deer Creek Township on Sunday afternoon. Jessica Marie Lannes, 31, of Wadena, died…
Read MoreOne Dead In Itasca County Rollover Crash
One man is dead and a woman is injured after a rollover crash on Itasca County Road 28 in Itasca County on Saturday evening. Lorin Losh, 22, of Remer, died…
Read MoreCharges Pending in Counterfeit Money Scheme
Charges are pending against a Morrison County man for his alleged attempt to pass counterfeit money at local businesses, according to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office. Vincent Beaulieu, 31, of…
Read MoreGov. Mark Dayton To Undergo Surgery For Cancer Treatment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton says he’ll undergo surgery in early March to treat his prostate cancer. The Democratic governor revealed his diagnosis late last month, a…
Read MoreSenate Confirms Betsy DeVos As Education Secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed school choice activist Betsy DeVos as Education secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie. The Senate historian says it was the…
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