Posts by Mal Meyer
In Focus: Mary Poppins Shows The Importance Of Community Theater
A magical nanny, enthusiastic chimney sweep and mischievous children are preparing to make their debut in Bemidji. Sweeping the city off its feet is the Bemidji Community Theater group. Mary…
Read MoreSearch Continues In Bemidji For Missing Teen
A search effort is underway in Bemidji for a missing teenager. Jeremy Jourdain was last seen on Halloween night and has not been heard from since. Jourdain was with friends near…
Read MoreHarvest Ball To Benefit Thousands Of Families
Volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the Bemidji Community Food Shelf’s Harvest Ball. The roast turkey dinner and silent auction will benefit The Farm at the food shelf. 3,000…
Read MoreHundreds March To Support Standing Rock Protests
Hundreds of protestors marched through Bemidji tonight to show support for the protest at the Standing Rock Reservation. The final permits for the Dakota Access Pipeline were issued in July…
Read MoreBrowerville Woman Hurt In Rear End Collision
A Browerville woman sustained non-life threatening injuries from a rear end collision in Morrison County Tuesday. According to a Minnesota State Patrol report, Margaret Host, 68, was a passenger inside…
Read MoreMissing Federal Dam Man’s Body Found
The body of a Federal Dam man, whose canoe was found overturned in Leech Lake in late October, has been found. Kenneth Gale, 66, was located at 8 A-M Tuesday,…
Read MorePreliminary High School Mock Election Results in, Trump Wins
Through a statewide mock election, preliminary results show high school students decided Donald J. Trump should be the next president. The Republican candidate defeated Hillary Clinton and running mate Tim…
Read MoreBrainerd City Council Proposes 3% Tax Levy Increase
The Brainerd City Council adopted a preliminary 3% property tax levy increase for 2017. According to the city newsletter, the council approved the nearly $5.4M levy in mid-September. The amount…
Read MoreMNsure Open Enrollment Period Begins
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The rush is on to cook up a plan to limit massive premium hikes for Minnesota residents in the individual health insurance market as open…
Read MoreFamily Uses Overdose Tragedy To Educate Others
A family in mourning is using their son’s overdose death to create positive change in Grand Rapids. Garret Bethke passed away two years ago from a heroin overdose, and his…
Read MoreGroup Looks To Reform Red Lake Constitution
A group of Red Lake tribal members are looking to amend their constitution. The committee has been working on the changes for years and may now be a step closer…
Read MoreIn Focus: Kombucha Education Comes Together In Harmony
Kombucha is a popular fermented tea drink and some believe that it can have some positive health affects. While it can be purchased at the store, it can be fairly…
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