PassportPosts by Destiny Wiggins
Red Lake Man Charged with Murder in Death of Red Lake Tribal Police Officer
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include information on a procession honoring Ryan Bialke in Bemidji. A Red Lake man has been arrested and charged with one count…
Read MoreJuly 27 Recognized as Roger Jourdain Day in Bemidji
Today, July 27, the Red Lake Nation flag was raised by the Bemidji City Council in front of City Hall to honor Roger Jourdain, Red Lake Nation’s first tribal chairman.…
Read MoreWalz Has Yet to Announce Decision on Running for Re-Election
During Gov. Tim Walz’s educational tour last week, many topics were discussed, including his decision on running for re-election. Walz became the state’s 41st governor in 2019. After serving in…
Read MoreState Health Officials Discuss Delta Variant in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials warned Monday that the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for more than 75% of the state’s new COVID-19 cases and…
Read MoreWhat to Know About the Delta Variant in Minnesota
Although positive COVID-19 case numbers are still relatively low, they are still increasing. The delta variant has shown to be more contagious and spread faster to unvaccinated people. Many cities…
Read MoreExisting COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Still in Place, Surge of Delta Variant
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to concerns about the surging infection rate because of the…
Read MoreHighway 2 Project Near Bemidji Complete
The U.S Highway 2 improvement project between Bemidji and Wilton, which addressed the needs of safety concerns is now complete. The project, which began on May 10, featured safety funding…
Read MoreTips for Keeping Wildfire Responders Safe, Signing Up for Alerts in Beltrami Co.
In the past few weeks, Beltrami County has been experiencing dangerous and rapidly expanding wildfires as well as extreme drought conditions. When wildfires take place, there are a number of…
Read MoreSanford Health Requiring All Employees to Be COVID-19 Vaccinated
Sanford Health has announced that all employees are required to get a COVID-19 vaccination by November 1. This includes employees at all of its Good Samaritan Society locations. “This is…
Read MoreDrought Conditions and Heavy Equipment Creates Increased Risk of Wildfires
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging off-road vehicle, heavy equipment, and agricultural operators to be cautious in current dry conditions as they could unintentionally spark a fire. According…
Read MoreWater Protectors Hold Press Conference to Address Line 3 Construction
Tribal members, state and local officials, and those opposed to construction of Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline held a press conference today to address and call attention to current drought conditions…
Read MoreBemidji School Board Votes to Go for Another Operating Referendum
The Bemidji School Board has voted unanimously to hold a special election this year where school district voters will vote yes or no on whether to support another operating referendum.…
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