Former BSU Men’s Basketball Coach Dave Gunther Dies at 86

Former Bemidji State men’s basketball coach Dave Gunther has died at the age of 86. Gunther came to Bemidji State in 1996 after a highly successful career at the...

Paws+Claws Animal Rescue in Hackensack Celebrates 2,000th Adoption

For animal rescuers, whenever any animals in a shelter are adopted, it’s a special day. But you know you’re doing something right when you’ve reached...

Retired Owner of Conway’s Sandy Beach Resort Near Bemidji Reflects on Upcoming Anniversary

Conway’s Sandy Beach Resort, located on Big Lake near Bemidji, was an all-in-one home and vacation resort for the Conway family and for others, and this summer will...

8 Bemidji Curlers Competing at Junior U21 Championships

The Junior U21 National Championships of curling are reserved for the best of the best, comprised of the top eight men’s and top eight women’s curling teams...

In Business: Over 160 Companies, Nonprofits Showcased at Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo

This past Friday and Saturday at the Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd, over 160 businesses and non-profit organizations from the region showcased their products...

Bemidji Fire Department Called to 2 Fires in the Area on Friday

It was a busy day for the Bemidji Fire Department on Friday as they got called to two separate fires in the area. Shortly after 1:30 in the afternoon, firefighters...

Stimulus Package Discussed at Annual Leech Lake State of the Band Address

The annual Leech Lake State of the Band Address was held Friday in Walker, where Tribal Chairman Faron Jackson Sr. announced his plan to help boost the local economy with...

Brainerd School Board Settles on New Policy for Challenged Library Books

After many months, the Brainerd School Board has finally settled on a new policy for challenged library material. The discussion started in the summer of 2023 when...

Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan Highlighting Legislation to Prevent Book Bans

Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan visited a St. Paul school on Thursday to highlight legislative efforts to prevent book bans based on ideology. The...

Brainerd VFW Honors Vietnam Veterans at Annual Gathering

Dozens of veterans gathered at the Brainerd VFW on Friday, where they were honored for their service during the Vietnam War. Many Vietnam veterans simply wanted...

Relationship Safety Alliance in Brainerd Lakes Area Holds Flapjack Fundraiser

The Relationship Safety Alliance spent Saturday, March 16 serving breakfast to Brainerd Lakes Area residents, as the organization held a Flapjacks for Safety fundraiser....

In Focus: Northern Artist Association Lets Community Explore in Free Classes

Northern Artists Association in Bemidji is dedicated to promoting art and activities to the community. We got the chance recently to sit on a class in their Community...