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Free tax assistance at Bemidji Senior Center
The Bemidji Senior Center will once again provide free tax preparation assistance this season. According to a release, this service is for those over the age of 50 and those…
Public Service Announcement
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Region 2 Arts, Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Councils award grants
The Region 2 Arts Council and Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Council recently awarded nearly $6,000 to enrolled tribal members or their descendants creating art in the region. The program is supported…
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Alamano named president of United Way of Minnesota Board of Directors
United Way of Bemidji Area’s Executive Director Denae Alamano was named the President of the United Way of Minnesota Board of Directors. “United Ways of Minnesota works collaboratively to better…
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Application window for Northwest Minnesota Foundation scholarships open Feb. 1
Northwest Minnesota Foundation will begin accepting applications to its scholarship funds on Feb. 1. Last year, 240 scholarships housed at NMF were issued, totaling $288,000. Most of the scholarships are…
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Recent uptick in fentanyl overdoses
Law enforcement officials are reportedly seeing an increase in overdoses, especially in Leech Lake and surrounding areas. The Leech Lake Tribal Police Department says the public should be aware of…
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On-campus auditions for Department of Music scholarships
Bemidji State University’s Department of Music will hold on-campus auditions for fall scholarships. Interested students must apply by Jan. 20. Applicants are encouraged to submit 5-15 minutes of music that…
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Four more COVID-19 rapid tests available per household from state
Last chance for Minnesotans to get four more COVID-19 rapid tests for free before the program ends. “Since the state’s free test program began last April, more than 2.5 million…
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Paul Bunyan Communications accepting entries for Youth Tour Essay Contest
Paul Bunyan Communications announced they are now accepting entries for the Youth Tour Essay Contest through March 2. Area high school students aged 16 or 17 are encouraged to enter…
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No injuries reported after vehicle fell through ice on Leech Lake
No one was injured after a vehicle fell through the ice on Leech Lake Friday morning, but officials are reminding everyone to follow guidelines when it comes to ice. According…
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Great River Rescue recognized with Touchstone Energy Community Award
The Beltrami Electric Cooperative named Great River Rescue as the winner of the 2022 Touchstone Energy Community Award. GRR is a community-funded and supported nonprofit organization that is committed to…