The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Explore Minnesota are working together to launch a new Outdoor Recreation Task Force. According to a release, 20 task force members are being sought that would represent a diverse mix of outdoor interests, expertise and values. Those interested can find an application on the DNR’s website. Recreation in…
Wojo Rodeo recently made a donation to the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota in support of its Edith Sanford Breast Center in Bemidji. According to a release, “Their generosity will help provide mammograms to women in need in our community.” Wojo’s Rodeo pinked out their final rodeo event of the season, Edith Sanford Breast…
Winter truck load increases will begin Sunday, Dec. 15, at 12:01 a.m. on unrestricted state highways in the central frost zone, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The frost zones can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Vehicles will be allowed to operate up to 10 percent over the standard legal maximum loads…
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a letter addressed to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today, in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order, Order on Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee Resettlement, requiring both state governments and counties to independently consent to welcoming refugees in their communities. “Minnesota has a strong moral tradition of…
With the exception of the Gillett Wellness Center, campus buildings at both Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College will be closed to the public on December 23, 24 and 25. Normal campus operations will resume on December 26. Buildings at BSU and NTC will also be closed to the public on January 1, 2020….
The Minnesota Auditor says municipal liquor store revenues are up across the state for the 23rd consecutive year, with total sales of $360 million for 2018. Bemidji-owned liquor store sales have increased as well, according to City Finance Director Ron Eischens. Eischens says liquor sales increased one and a half percent from 2017 to 2018,…
The following is a summary of incidents the Bemidji Police Department and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to on Thrusday, Dec. 12. BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT Accident, 10:05 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle accident on the 1100 block of Lake Avenue NE. The driver was arrested on several charges. Warrant, 7:44…
