Updated at 1:27 p.m. The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office announced via Facebook that the first case of COVID-19 in Clearwater County was confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Health. According to the release, the patient had contact with someone with a confirmed case of the virus. The patient is currently isolated at home. The MDH…
Posted at 11:19 a.m. Updated at 11:41 a.m. This article will be updated as more information becomes available. STATE UPDATES The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed nearly 400 cases of COVID-19 in the state, with over 14,000 tests given and four deaths. According to the situation update, as of Friday, March 27, 51 patients…
The Bemidji City Council met today via conference call to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor of Bemidji Rita Albrecht declared the local emergency, and the council voted to extend it, past the statutory three days an emergency can be declared without support from council. According to City Attorney Al Felix, the proclamation allows the mayor…
The Bemidji City Council will meet in an emergency meeting this morning at 10 to declare a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A link to view the meeting and instructions will be available below, but because of social distancing, a publicly held meeting is not feasible, according to the notice. In addition…
Posted at 10:33 a.m. Updated at 3:03 p.m. This article will be updated throughout the day as more information becomes available. For yesterday’s developments, view this article. STATE UPDATES The Minnesota Department of Health reports there are now 346 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, with almost 13,000 tests completed at MDH or other…
Residents and business owners in the downtown area are encouraged to look for Matthew Asa, last seen Christmas Eve at his Northwoods Apartment home on the 600 block of America Ave. NW. Now that the snow is melting, owners are encouraged to check their properties for any sign of the 35-year-old. Matthew is described as…
The following is a summary of incidents the Bemidji Police Department and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to on Wednesday, March 25. BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT Assault, 9:58 p.m. Male arrested for domestic assault on Carter Cir. SE. Disorderly Conduct, 8:28 p.m. Complaint of children running around and throwing snowballs at complainant’s car. Suspects are…
With the Great River Rescue needing to temporarily close during the Covid-19 situation, Brandon Mustful sent out a plea for pet fostering or adoption so the many animals in the shelter would be cared for. Well, he was heard, and Mustful told Paul Bunyan Broadcasting’s Tom Lucas Wednesday that an overwhelming number of people either…
Posted at 10:50 a.m. Updated at 2:00 p.m. Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota has confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19 in Beltrami County. According to a release, the patient is believed to have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, while traveling internationally. In a press conference this afternoon, Sanford…
Posted at 9:40 a.m. Updated at 4:49 p.m. This article will be updated throughout the day as more information becomes available. STATE UPDATES Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order that asks all Minnesotans to stay home, starting this Friday, March 27 just before midnight, until 5 p.m. Friday, April 10. The closure of bars,…