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Bemidji Shooting Park To Host First Event
The Northland Regional Shooting Sports Park will host its inaugural event as the building process moves forward. The Bemidji Area Shooting Association will host an ‘inaugural shot’ event on Friday,…
Read MoreAccused Murder Accomplice Trial Begins
A Bemidji man accused of being an accomplice in the murder of Rose Downwind appeared in court Monday. Downwind’s former boyfriend, Marchello Cimmarusti, named Brandon Rossbach, 32, as an accomplice…
Read MoreMental Health Group Reflects On 40 Years Of Service
For 40 years, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota has been supporting people with mental health issues and their families. The group is celebrating the milestone by meeting with…
Read MoreBSU President Formally Inaugurated
The president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College was formally inaugurated today. Dr. Faith Hensrud will be BSU’s 17th president and the 3rd president to also over see…
Read MoreVague Language Casts Doubt On Line 3 Plans
The different groups say they are concerned about the proposed Line 3 pipeline and the environmental impacts it would have on the area. The Sierra Club has been involved in…
Read MoreNurses Association Forms Tentative Agreement With Allina Health
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thousands of nurses have reached a tentative agreement to end their strike at five Allina Health hospitals in Minnesota. Gov. Mark Dayton announced the agreement Tuesday morning…
Read MoreUPDATED: Protesters Shut Down Five Pipelines
Protestors have shut down five pipelines, including two valve stations in Minnesota. Shanon Gustafson, a spokesperson for Enbridge in Duluth, said that a company valve station near Clearbrook, had been…
Read MoreRaces For All Ages Kicks Off Marathon Weekend
While runners prepare for the Blue Ox Marathon tomorrow, some runners and walkers enjoyed much shorter routes today. Runners of all ages and experiences kicked off the marathon festivities with…
Read MoreWeekend Wrap Up: Things To Do Around Town Oct. 7-9
Whether you’re looking to take part in the marathon activities or something to do inside where it’s warm, there’s something for everyone. Think we missed something? Let us know about…
Read MoreSchool Offers Food Shelf For Students, Families In Need
There’s plenty to be distracted by in a classroom, but far too many children are detracted by hunger. At Murphy Elementary School in Grand Rapids, the staff has started a…
Read MoreUnited Way Gives Residents Winter Clothes For Free
As winter quickly approaches, residents looking for a new coat and other seasonal necessities were able to pick them up for free today through the United Way of Bemidji. The…
Read MoreRedby Water Line Breaks, Leaves Red Lake Without Water
UPDATE: All Red Lake schools are back in session Wednesday, a ‘boil water’ advisory remains in effect, schools are providing students with bottled water. *** Schools closed, businesses shut – an…
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