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Minnesota City of Morris Disbanding Police Department
MORRIS, Minn. (AP) — Local leaders in one western Minnesota city have voted to disband the police department, which has dwindled to just two officers, including the chief. The City…
Read MoreSearch Underway for Missing Beltrami Co. Man Described as Vulnerable Person
The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a missing man who is described as a vulnerable person, and he may possibly be armed with a gun. Chief Deputy…
Read MoreJana Shogren Resigning from Brainerd School Board, Moving Outside of District
A Brainerd School Board member has announced her resignation because she is moving outside the district. Jana Shogren has told the other school board members and superintendent Heidi Hahn that…
Read MoreLane, Ex-cop Convicted in Floyd Killing, Set to Be Sentenced
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A judge has scheduled sentencing this week for a former Minneapolis police officer convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Thomas Lane was one of…
Read More25th Annual BSU Galen Nagle Memorial Brings in 271 Golfers
Originally aired July 15, 2022 on Lakeland News – – – – – – – – – Watch more local & breaking news for north-central MN: https://lptv.org/lakeland-news/ Like & subscribe…
Read MoreWatermark Art Festival in Bemidji Kicks Off This Weekend
Art lovers from all over are in Bemidji this weekend for the city’s annual art festival. This is now the 54th year of what had been known as Art in…
Read MoreCatch-and-Release Walleye Season on Mille Lacs Lake Resumes Saturday
Since the beginning of July, walleye fishing has been prohibited on Mille Lacs Lake. That restriction will remain in place until tomorrow, July 16th, when the catch-and-release season can resume.…
Read MorePalisade Woman Acquitted on Charge of Aiding, Abetting Line 3 Trespass
A Palisade, MN woman who was charged with aiding and abetting trespass on Line 3 construction property has been acquitted in Aitkin County Court. A press release from environmental group…
Read MoreBemidji Legion Softball Team Plays in 1st-Ever Game
Originally aired July 14, 2022 on Lakeland News – – – – – – – – – Watch more local & breaking news for north-central MN: https://lptv.org/lakeland-news/ Like & subscribe…
Read MoreCamel Bites Two Zoo Employees on Their Heads in Stearns County
A camel attacked and bit two employees on their heads at a zoo in Freeport, MN yesterday. A press release from the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says 32-year-old Roger Blenker…
Read MoreFundraiser Set Up to Help Woman Injured in Crash in Pequot Lakes
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to help a 21-year-old woman who was severely injured in a crash last weekend that also killed her 88-year-old grandmother. Anita Haller died in…
Read MoreWarroad’s Hampton Slukynsky Excited to Take Part in Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Originally aired July 12, 2022 on Lakeland News – – – – – – – – – Watch more local & breaking news for north-central MN: https://lptv.org/lakeland-news/ Like & subscribe…
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