The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 2,004 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 532,658 and the death toll to 6,908. Of today’s reported deaths, five were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. There have been 4,298 COVID deaths in these types of facilities. Today’s data…
House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler elaborated on the budget and tax package introduced by House DFlers earlier in the week. The plan asks the wealthiest Minnesotan individuals and corporations to pay more in taxes to pay for long-term investments into early childhood and education. Winkler responded to criticism from Republican colleagues and said that while…
A white-tailed doe at a Beltrami County deer farm is positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The 77-head herd was quarantined last October as part of an Animal Health Board investigation. The Beltrami County herd owner purchased 11 animals from a Winona County herd also identified in this investigation, leading the animals to be considered…
More than 50 Bemidji State University students will present their academic research and creative achievements during this year’s Student Achievement Conference today. Students will meet virtually, over Zoom and GatherTown, an interactive virtual reality platform. All activities are free and open to the public, with more information on session details at the SAC website. CONFERENCE…
The Sanford Park Rapids Clinic will offer a one-day COVID-19 vaccination blitz tomorrow from noon to 4. Vaccines will only be administered with an appointment, and this clinic will offer the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. To schedule in Park Rapids, call 877-701-0779. What to expect Upon calling the vaccine clinic phone number, patients…
The Community Health Board convened during the first portion of the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners work session Tuesday. Public Health Director Cynthia Borgen brought a harrowing reminder of the pandemic’s toll, with data showing COVID-19 as the nation’s third leading cause of death last year, with cancer and heart disease rounding out the top…
A Nevis man was cited for his role in an out-of-control fire on his property Monday during burning restrictions. Deputies from the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of smoke around 3rd Crow Wing Lake. They found a large fish house, a shed as well as a large portion of woods on fire upon…
The following is a summary of incidents the Bemidji Police Department and Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to on Tuesday, April 6. BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT DWI, 11:34 p.m. Officer conducted a traffic stop for speed on Pine Ridge Ave. and Anne St. NW. Driver was arrested for DWI. Harassment, 7:17 p.m. Pedestrian reported being followed…
