The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 3,014 new cases of COVID-19 today and four new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 530,662 and the death toll to 6,889. Today’s information is combined from data reported Sunday, April 4, and Monday, April 5. None of today’s reported deaths were among residents in long-term care…
The Beltrami County Jail is now allowing kiosk visits, after shuttering them to the public since the pandemic started over a year ago. Video visitation at the Jail site are 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. each day. The public can visit inmatecanteen.com to set up an account…
Minnesota House DFLers released their budget bills related to tax, education, labor and workforce. The legislation, according to a release, includes ongoing investments in education and prioritizes economic assistance to those most impacted by COVID-19. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler says the wealthiest Minnesotans will be asked to pay their fair share of taxes to…
The Bemidji City Council approved MnDOT’s Highway 71 construction plan for 2022 during their meeting Monday. MnDOT is proposing a roundabout on the Anne Street intersection, with six reduced conflict intersections along the highway. Ward 2’s Josh Peterson was the sole vote against the plan, citing a concern for businesses currently existing on the corridor…
Southern Cass County has been included in the DNR’s latest update for spring burning restrictions, now joining all of the listening area and most of the state. “Warm and dry conditions are key factors for wildfires, so we have to remain on alert about restricting open burning,” said DNR fire prevention supervisor Casey McCoy. “These…
A man and a woman from Aberdeen, South Dakota were injured in a single-vehicle crash in Hubbard County Monday morning. According to the state patrol, the Chevy Traverse, driven by 76-year-old Kenneth Simons, left the southbound lane of Highway 71 and ran into some trees just north of Highway 113. He was transported to St….
The following is a summary of incidents the Bemidji Police Department and Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to on Monday, April 5. BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT Traffic Stop, 10:29 p.m. One arrested on Highway 2 and Cardinal Rd. NW. Theft, 8:21 p.m. Stolen mountain bike reported on the 400 block of Clausen Ave. SW. Medical, 4:06…
