Posts by Mal Meyer
Hackensack Seeks Donations For Fireworks Display
Fourth of July festivities in Hackensack are looking a little dim unless the community steps in. According to a letter from the Hackensack Chamber of Commerce, the trouble began after…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Police Sargent Retires After 30 Years
After 30 years on the force, a Grand Rapids Police Sargent is ready to retire. Sargent Brent Bradley worked his last shift on Christmas, according to the Grand Rapids Herald…
Read MoreThird Case Of Chronic Wasting Disease In Minnesota Confirmed
A third case of chronic wasting disease has been discovered in southeaster Minnesota. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the deer infected with the disease was harvested in mid-November.…
Read MoreBemidji Residents Excited To Hit The Ice At Local Rinks
Even with the warmer temperatures, it was just cold enough to open the outdoor skating rinks in Bemidji today. The Parks and Recreation department was busy preparing the two rinks…
Read MoreState Rep.-Elect Matt Bliss Accepts Four House Positions
State Representative-elect Matt Bliss has accepted positions on four House panels for the upcoming term. According to a press release from the MN House Republicans Caucus, the Republican representative from…
Read MoreTwo Itasca County Residents Sentenced For Grand Rapids Home Invasion
Two Itasca County residents have been sentenced for their involvement in a home invasion. According to a press release, Edward Wade Fauth, 19 of Grand Rapids, and Zachary Walter Cary,…
Read MoreBemidji Man Sentenced In Connection With Rose Downwind Murder
Updated: December 20th at 5:23 PM A Bemidji man who was convicted of aiding an offender in the murder of Rose Downwind was sentenced in Beltrami County Court on Tuesday.…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Sheriff Identifies Woman Who Died In Home Fire
Updated: December 20th at 2:32 PM A fatality has been reported after a home burst into flames near Brainerd on Monday night. The Sheriff’s Department has identified Suzette Rhea Scheeler, 60…
Read MoreSnow Footprints Lead Morrison County Deputies To Accused Burglary Suspect
Updated December 20th at 1:30 PM Charges have been filed against a Pierz man for his involvement in string of residential burglaries. According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, charges…
Read MoreItasca Holiday Program Provides Foods, Gifts To Families
As many Minnesotans prepare for holiday festivities, some may be struggling to put out a full dinner and gifts for their families. Second Harvest Food Bank is hoping to eliminate…
Read MoreSwedish Festival Of Lights Illuminates Holiday Season
The annual Sankta Lucia Fest marks the start of the Christmas celebrations in Swedish culture. The Bemidji affiliate of the American Swedish Institute hosts the traditional event with a full…
Read MoreMan Accused Of Decapitating Hibbing Man To Have Contested Hearing
A contested hearing will be held for a Grand Rapids man charged in connection with a murder of a Hibbing man. According to the Herald Review, Joseph Christen Thoresen, 35,…
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