Posts by Nick Ursini
Vehicle Fire Reported on Highway 2 in Crookston
A utility truck was being pulled behind a dump truck when the rear tire caught on fire. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol responded to the call…
Read MoreTwo-Vehicle Accident Involving a Tractor Reported Near Pierz
Two people were injured during a two-vehicle accident involving a tractor in Granite Township, four miles east of Pierz. At 9:20 PM, the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received the call…
Read MoreSimplicity and Longevity the Formula for Pierz Pioneers Football
Despite the change of players due to graduation, the mainstay of coaches as well as the tradition of Pierz football gets passed down every year. “I’ve been fortunate to be…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Giving Garden at Northland Arboretum Close to Produce Goal
In its second year as partners, the Crow Wing County Master Gardeners and the Northland Arboretum have produced over 1,700 pounds of produce so far. The goal this year is…
Read MoreCrowd Creates Disturbance as Minnesota State Fair Closes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Law enforcement officers used a chemical spray to disperse a crowd that created a disturbance at the main gate to the Minnesota State Fair as…
Read MoreLake of the Woods/NW Angle Tourism Rebounding After Border Reopening
“A lot of them will fish Minnesota waters, but there’s a lot of them that will slide just over the border and fish Ontario waters,” said Lake of the Woods…
Read MoreParents of Minnesota Students File Suit Seeking Mask Mandate
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Some parents of students at Minnesota K-12 schools that have not required face coverings have filed a lawsuit asking the governor to enact a statewide…
Read MoreUPDATE: Bemidji Officers Arrest Three People in Connection with Gunshot Incident on Wednesday
UPDATE: Bemidji Police Officers have arrested two juveniles and one adult in connection with the incident of a single gunshot fired on the 900 block of 26th Street NW. According…
Read MoreBrainerd Chamber Hosts Business Input Session on Highway 210 Reconstruction
22 citizens came to the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday morning to voice their concerns about the proposed Highway 210/Washington Street Reconstruction project in Brainerd. Business owners, truck…
Read MoreState Senator Michelle Benson Announces Bid for Minnesota Governor
Sen. Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) announced her candidacy for Governor of Minnesota at Master Machine in Blaine. “I am an unwavering conservative fighter who will prioritize public safety, empower parents…
Read MoreHigh Demand for Hospital Beds in Minnesota, ICU Beds at 95%
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The surge in the coronavirus delta variant has coincided with a high demand for hospital beds across Minnesota, according to health officials. The state Department…
Read MoreNorth Country Park’s Natural Playground Officially Open in Bemidji
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday afternoon, with guests such as Mayor Jorge Prince and members from the Bemidji Parks and Recreation department, to officially open the natural playground at…
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