Posts by Shirelle Moore
Portage Brewing Announces Initial Plans To Rebuild
The owners of Portage Brewing in Walker have their sights set on rebuilding. They issued a statement on their official Facebook page Wednesday afternoon, which reads in part: “Into the…
Read MoreBurning Restricted As Fire Danger Rises To “Very High” In Bemidji
We’re finally seeing warmer weather in Minnesota, but the snow melt brings dryer conditions, which means an increased risk for wildfires. Today, the Bemidji Fire Department increased the wild fire…
Read MoreBemidji Symphony Orchestra Prepares For 80th Season Finale
The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is preparing for the finale of the 80th season with a piece titled “Symphony: This Will Be Our Reply.” The concert is unique in the fact…
Read MoreMinnesota House Passes $900M Increase To Education Budget
ST. PAUL–The Minnesota House passed its education omnibus bill, which includes $900 million in new spending on public education. “Students shouldn’t be denied the support they need to succeed because…
Read MoreTiny Home Sweet Home – BSU Unveils Project Two Years In The Making
It’s not everyday that a college student gets the opportunity to design and build a home from the ground up. The Bemidji State University Tiny Home Project has been in…
Read MoreDefendants Plead Guilty In Red Lake Heroin Conspiracy That Resulted In Two Deaths
Two defendants have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin on the Red Lake Reservation that resulted in the shooting deaths of two individuals. According to United States Attorney Erica…
Read MoreIn Business: North Central Door Company Produces Quality Garage Doors
“There’s two things that we hang our hat on at North Central Door. We may not always be the lowest priced option, but we’re gonna be high quality and also…
Read MoreDNR Conservation Officer Dies In Line Of Duty
A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer has died in the line of duty following an incident that happened on Friday, April 19, on Cross Lake in Pine City.…
Read MoreBemidji School Board Members & Staff Discuss Funding Issues With Local Legislators
The Bemidji School District is facing a $1.3 million shortfall. Officials have already begun the process of making budget cuts, but both school board members and staff are also addressing…
Read MoreBSU Celebrates Native American Graduates
44 graduating Native American students were honored at Bemidji State University’s 39th Annual American Indian Students Recognition Banquet. Senior Andrea Goodwin was also named Outstanding American Indian Student of the…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Nevis Tech-No-Tigers Headed To World Robotics Competition
The Tech-No-Tigers, also known as Team 3102, are headed to the World Robotics First Championship in Detroit, MI, and they couldn’t be more excited. “I like going to all the…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Farm Closes Under Deal To Contain Deer Disease
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A central Minnesota farm where deer were found infected with a fatal brain disease has closed under an agreement that paid the owner to euthanize…
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