Posts by Mal Meyer
Community Spotlight: Winter Festival Draws Hundreds Back To Hack
Hundreds of people headed to Hackensack for a winter wonderland festival. While many leave the area for winter, organizers were excited many wanted to come Back to Hack. “What else…
Read MoreIn Focus: Mixed Media Form Blends Sculpture, Relief Paintings
James Bzura has moved around from New York to Colorado and now to Minnesota. History from the different areas he has travel to inspires him. ‘Western history, and history in…
Read MoreAnnual ‘Back To Hack’ Four Day Festival To Be Held In Hackensack
The annual ‘Back To Hack’ festival in Hackensack will be held this weekend. The festivities will kick off on Thursday, January 12, and run through Sunday, January 15. A fun…
Read MoreMille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Chief Calls For Self-Governance
Mille Lacs Band of the Ojibwe Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin called for self-governance while delivering the 33rd annual State of the Band address today. According to a press release, the…
Read MoreRep. Rick Nolan Announces ‘Congress Comes To You’ Meetings
Residents of the northeastern Minnesota will have a chance to have their voices heard by U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan (Rep-DFL). Congressman Nolan announced today that his staff will be holding…
Read MoreItasca County Sheriff Deputy Involved In Fatal Crash
MARBLE, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say an Itasca County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a head-on collision on snowy roads that killed a teenage girl in northeastern Minnesota. The Minnesota…
Read MoreFive Candidates Emerge For Bemidji Ward 4 City Council Seat
Five candidates for the Bemidji Ward 4 city council seat have submitted their candidacy paperwork just one day after the filing period opened. According to Bemidji City Clerk Kay Murphy,…
Read MoreStudents Escape Injury Thanks To Quick Thinking Bus Driver
Students about to get off a Brainerd school bus escaped injury after a truck rear-ended their bus. Their driver is being praised by the district for his alertness behind the…
Read MoreMinnesota Legislators Rushing To Fix Healthcare System
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)- Minnesota lawmakers are rushing to cobble together a relief plan for residents facing massive health insurance premium hikes. But even as bills began passing through committees…
Read MoreWinter Weather Causes Activity Cancellations
Due to the snow and winds, many after-school activities have been cancelled. This post will be updated as we receive additional announcements. Let us know if any of your activities…
Read MoreMnDOT Issues No Travel Advisory For Five Counties
Updated: January 10, 2017 at 3:29 PM MnDot has expanded the advisory to include the following counties. · Todd County · Isanti County · Kanabec County · Crow Wing County…
Read MoreAlcohol, Excessive Speed Appear To Be Involved In Snowmobile Crash
A Brainerd man was seriously injured when he crashed his snowmobile into a parked car. According to the Brainerd Police Department, the crash happened around 10:30 Sunday evening. Zachary James…
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