Posts by Lakeland News
Verndale Football Head Coach Mike Mahlen to Receive Gagliardi Legacy Award
MN Supreme Court Rules Against Disputed Mine, Says State Pollution Officials Hid EPA Warnings
UNDATED (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the state’s Pollution Control Agency improperly granted permits to a fiercely contested copper-nickel mine and concealed environmental concerns about…
Read MoreNew Laws on Deep Fakes, Gun Background Checks, and More Take Effect in MN
The legalization of recreational cannabis wasn’t the only new law that took effect as of August 1 in Minnesota. A release from Minnesota House Public Information Services lists nearly 20…
Read MoreNordic Whitecaps, Made Up of Bemidji HS Skiers, Back Again in This Year’s Dragon Boat Races
Suspect Identified in Pontoon Hit-and-Run on Leech Lake Near Walker
A suspect has been identified in a boat hit-and-run incident near Walker. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports that a boat crash happened on July 28 just before 9 p.m.…
Read MoreLakeland News 25th Anniversary – Aaron McElherne
Check out this flash-to-the-past greeting from former sports anchor & reporter Aaron McElherne. Thanks for checking in, Aaron!
Read MoreThe Birchmont 2023: Hetletved Takes Home 1st Women’s Title, Schaefer Wins 3rd Men’s Championship
The 99th edition of The Birchmont ended in thrilling fashion with Morgan Hetletved winning the Women’s Championship against reigning champion Abbie Kelm and Nick Schaefer winning his third Men’s Birchmont…
Read MoreRed Lake, White Earth Beginning Sale of Recreational Cannabis in August
The tribal nations of Red Lake and White Earth could be the first to sell recreational marijuana in Minnesota following its legalization tomorrow. White Earth plans to start selling cannabis…
Read MoreSevere Drought in MN Impacting Parts of the Lakeland Viewing Area
As the heat rises, many areas across Minnesota are considered to be in severe drought conditions, including parts of the Lakeland viewing area. All counties in the viewing area are…
Read More13-Year-Old Girl Dies in Possible Drowning North of Bemidji
A missing 13-year-old girl died of possible drowning in a lake north of Bemidji this past weekend. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office said they were informed of the missing juvenile…
Read MoreIn Focus: Abbeya Foundation Aims to Bring Zen Meditation to Bemidji
A new non-profit in Bemidji is aiming to bring another community to the area, one that centers around Zen Buddhism and the practice of meditation. The Abbeya Foundation focuses on…
Read MoreNew Attractions & Exhibits Announced for 2023 Minnesota State Fair
The start of the 2023 Great Minnesota Get-Together is less than a month away. While this year’s new foods, commemorative artwork, and grandstand shows have already been unveiled, what else…
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