Posts by Rachel Johnson
Community Spotlight: Walk To End Alzheimer’s Held Saturday In Baxter
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday morning during the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise money to fight a disease that affects tens of thousands of Minnesotans. Alzheimer’s disease is the…
Read MoreZebra Mussels Found In Blandin Reservoir Near Grand Rapids
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Blandin Reservoir on the Mississippi River near Grand Rapids. Several lakes connected to the reservoir are…
Read MoreWaterfowl Season Opens Tomorrow In Minnesota
Minnesota’s waterfowl season opens tomorrow a half hour before sunrise, and according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, it should be a good year for hunters. Temperatures have been…
Read MoreSome Emily Business Owners Not Happy With Recent Construction Project
The town of Emily recently completed a large construction project on its main intersection of Highway 6 and County Road 1. The town celebrated by hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony…
Read MoreFirefighters Respond To Early Morning Fire In Bemidji
The Bemidji Fire Department responded to a residential house fire at the 4000 block of 15th Street NW early Friday morning. The fire was reported at 3:05 a.m. Firefighters arrived…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Reading Is The Thing To Do At Baxter Elementary
A new program at Baxter Elementary School kicked off this week that encourages students to read not only for school assignments, but for fun as well. “We are so excited…
Read MoreLevel Three Sex Offender Moving To Wadena
A Level 3 sex offender is moving to Wadena on October 1. Christopher Austin Sharp, 28, will move to the area following his release from custody, according to the Wadena…
Read MoreEmily Care N’ Share Cafe Gives Back In A Big Way
An organization in the small town of Emily gives back to the surrounding community in a big way. The Emily Care N’ Share Cafe has been serving and delivering weekly…
Read MoreSuspicious Activity Reported At Multiple Locations In Bemidji Area
Three instances of suspicious activity has been reported at multiple locations in the Bemidji area. A couple was reported approaching females about a potential modeling opportunity out of state and…
Read MoreMnDOT Reminds Campaigners Of Election Sign Rules
The Minnesota Department of Transportation wants to remind campaigners that political campaign signs are not allowed on highway right-of-ways in Minnesota. State law prohibits personal signs of any kind on…
Read MoreMinnesota Secretary Of State Candidate Visits Little Falls
A candidate in an important state election race made a stop in the Little Falls area today. John Howe is running for Minnesota Secretary of State and is back on…
Read MoreSeasonal Allergies Increase In The Area With The Fall Season
This Saturday marks the official start of fall, and with the season change, seasonal allergies for many Minnesotans start to present themselves. Many different types of allergens peak in the…
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