Severance Pay For State Employees Under Scrutiny

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Republicans are weighing changes to severance for state workers after Gov. Mark Dayton was criticized for sizeable payouts to three...

Drivers On Area Lakes Advised To Use Caution After Incident

One lucky driver on Lake Bemidji escaped injury and damage to their car after one of their tires went through the ice. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department...

MNsure Announces Special Enrollment Period

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s state-run health insurance exchange has announced a one-week special enrollment period. It’s designed to give Minnesotans...

In Focus: Wood Carving Class Teaches Rewarding Craft

Starting with just a plain block of wood, wood carvers are able to chip away piece by piece until incredible works of art remain. People interested in learning the craft...

Bemidji Businesses Recognized For Growth, Innovation

Companies in Bemidji are being recognized for their innovation and growth in the latest edition of Twin Cities Business Magazine. Business leaders are hopeful that this...

Veterans Home Stalled Again Due To Lack Of Funds

A veterans home for Beltrami County continues to be stalled due to lack of funding for its building and implementation. The proposed bonding bill from Governor Mark...

Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Death Of His Foster Child

A Bemidji man waived his right to a trial in the death of his foster child when he pleaded guilty in court on Friday. By entering the plea, Nathan Daniel Jackson will be...

Former Owner, Manager Of Paul Bunyan Broadcasting Lou Buron Dies

The former owner and manager of Paul Bunyan Broadcasting Lou Buron died from complications of pneumonia yesterday. He was 73. Buron worked in broadcasting for over 40...

Keystone Xl, Dakota Access Pipeline Construction To Continue Under Executive Order

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on President Donald Trump signing executive actions to advance the construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines: 12:50...

Gov. Mark Dayton Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton announced Tuesday that he has prostate cancer, revealing the diagnosis hours after collapsing while delivering his State...

Garrison Firefighters Save House From Being Destroyed

A house fire was able to be extinguished by Garrison firefighters, before it was able to destroy the home. According to the Brainerd Dispatch, the fire department was...

Minnesota DNR To Host Public Meetings For Deer Management Plans

Minnesota might soon have its first-ever deer management plan and the Department of Natural Resources is looking for public input. The DNR will hold a public forum to...