Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College are joining Advanced Minnesota, a regional consortium of college customized training providers, to reinvigorate their education programs and support northern Minnesota employers. As members of the consortium, which also includes five Minnesota State two-year colleges in the Northeast Higher Education District, BSU and NTC will develop a shared…
Sanford Heatlh and Intermountain Healthcare announced Monday a plan to merge, which would create a healthcare network that spans seven states in the Rocky Mountain area as well as the Upper Midwest. According to a release, thecombined organization is anticipated to employ over 89,000 people, and operate 70 hospitals and 435 clinics, many in rural…
A semi-truck driver was arrested Sunday for drunk driving, after an incident where the truck caught fire. According to a release from Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes, deputies responded to a reckless driving call on Highway 71 and while arriving, received a report of the truck, smoking, pulling into a business north of Park Rapids…
The following is a summary of incidents the Bemidji Police Department and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to on Monday, Oct. 26. BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT Property Damage, 4:52 p.m. Caller reported broken window on parked vehicle on Birchmont Dr. and 13th St. NE. Drugs, 4:01 a.m. Caller with vague details about possible drug activity…
Rock the Vote Native Style held a virtual panel late last week about political engagement, voter participation and building collective power in Indigenous communities across the state. During the discussion, Rock the Vote Native Style’s Nancy Beaulieu emphasized that elections have consequences. The full panel is available on the Rock the Vote Native Style’s Facebook…
Bemidjians may have noticed a new 3D sculpture at Paul Bunyan Park over the weekend, which Visit Bemidji Executive Director Josh Peterson says was inspired by the “Only In MN” sculpture here two years ago. Peterson says the Minnesota sculpture in Bemidji generated a lot of social media interest and photographs, which inspired him to…
The following is a summary of incidents the Bemidji Police Department and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to from Friday, Oct. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 25. BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT sunday, oct. 25 Medical, 7:30 p.m. Officers responded to a possible overdose on the 1000 block of Bemidji Ave. N. Weapons Offenses, 4:51 p.m. Reported…
The following is a summary of incidents the Bemidji Police Department and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to on Thursday, Oct. 22. BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT Family Crimes, 10:17 p.m. Officers responded to the 2900 block of Ridgeway Ave. NW to a child abuse report. Officers conducted an investigation and referred the case to detectives….
Five Bemidji area women were recognized Thursday morning during the Women United Tribute Awards ceremony. Julia Plum, deacon with the People’s Church; Tiffany Fettig, with Greater Bemidji; Jeri Francis, a childcare provider; Sandy Hennum, director of Village of Hope, and Tuleah Palmer, former director of the Northwest Indian Community Development Center and current CEO of…
MDH announced Thursday that in-home saliva testing kits will be piloted in two dozen counties and tribal nations across the state, and Beltrami County, the Red Lake Nation, and Itasca County are among the pilot areas. According to a release, residents in these areas will be able to order a testing kit online, where it…
