Community Jumps In For 15th Annual BRRRmidji Plunge

Call it brave, daring or just plain crazy to jump into a frozen lake, but whatever you call it, the BRRmidji Plunge has proven to be a great fundraiser for some local...

Jason Mraz Set To Perform At The Minnesota State Fair

Singer Jason Mraz’s “Good Vibes” North American summer tour will make a stop at the Minnesota State Fair this year for the 2018 Grandstand Concert series. The multiple...

In Focus: Gallery North Hosting “Warm Your Heart With Some Art” Classes

Gallery North in Bemidji is bringing a little heat to wintertime with their “Warm Your Heart With Some Art” classes. “These classes are just great, and...

Democratic Rep. Rick Nolan Will Not Seek Re-Election

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Rick Nolan announced Friday he would skip another uphill climb to re-election and retire from his northeastern Minnesota...

Bemidji Superintendent Named As Finalist For Grand Forks Job

The Grand Forks Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee has selected 3 finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools and the list includes Dr. James...

Golden Apple: Laporte School Hosts Geography Bee

Quick! What’s the capital of Louisiana? If you guessed Baton Rouge, then you’re right. But that question is kindergarten level compared to some of the...

Speed Limit Increased On Several Minnesota Highways

The speed limits on several highways in Northwest Minnesota will increase from 55 miles per hour to 60, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The new...

Park Rapids Police Department Reaches Goal For K9 Unit

The Park Rapids Police Department spent most of 2017 raising money for a K9 unit, and that goal was finally reached last month thanks in large part to the community....

Democrat Walz And GOP Nominee Jeff Johnson Named Front Runners For Governor’s Seat

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota voters crowned Democratic Rep. Tim Walz and 2014 GOP nominee Jeff Johnson as their parties’ front-runners for governor yesterday, at...

Northern Minnesota Rocks The Vote During Caucus Night

Tonight is caucus night. Voters from all over the state turned out to be heard in what’s going to be a big year for Minnesota government. There are many big seats up for...

School Exec Connect Meets With Bemidji Community For Superintendent Search

The Bemidji School District is still on the hunt for its next superintendent. Yesterday, the firm hired to recruit candidates held meetings to figure out what qualities...

Retail Company Bon-Ton Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The future of Bon-Ton Stores looks tenuous after the department store chain that survived economic downturns including the Great Depression filed for bankruptcy...