Graph courtesy of Beltrami County. COVID-19 cases around the state and locally appear to be on the rise. Beltrami County Public Health said Friday that they were actively monitoring 77 cases of COVID-19, with a new case rate of around 30 per 10,000 people for the two-week period ending April 8. Since Friday, the Minnesota…
Photo credit: Giniw Collective Eleven protesters were arrested Friday after locking themselves to a fence at the Industrial Park. Bemidji Police Officers that responded around 7 that morning reportedly asked them to leave the property voluntarily, before eleven were placed under arrest and removed from the locking devices. In a release from the “water protectors,”…
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is planning a number of projects in this district this road construction season. A number of reduced conflict intersections will be constructed west of Bemidji on Highway 2, from County Road 14 in Wilton to County Road 9. This project is scheduled for May through July. Over 15 miles of…
Two Bemidji voices were part of a statewide roundtable discussion on childcare earlier this week. The roundtable included DEED Commissioner Steve Grove and DHS Commissioner Jodi Harpstead, as well as child care providers and advocates. The group met to discuss the challenges the industry has faced during the pandemic and the importance of high-quality, affordable…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
