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Prevent accidental 911 calls
The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public about disabling emergency shortcuts on their smartphones as departments respond to accidental 911 calls. When dispatchers receive a 911 call, they…
Public Service Announcement
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Sanford Bagley partnering with Senior Life Solutions
Sanford Bagley Medical Center announced a new partnership with Senior Life Solutions. This is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the needs of people 65 and older…
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DNR reminds public to be BearWise this summer
The DNR is reminding hikers and campers to be BearWise this summer. Black bears are naturally cautious and typically avoid human contact, but it’s important to be proactive to prevent…
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United Way awards grant to expand accessible playgrounds in Bemidji
United Way of Bemidji Area recently awarded a grant to Play and Learn for All Abilities. PLAA’s mission is to make Bemidji’s elementary school playgrounds accessible for all children. These…
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Red Lake wildlife management area draft plan open for comment
The DNR is inviting public comment on a draft plan to the Red Lake Wildlife Management Area. According to a release, this plan will guide the management of the hunting,…
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Local law enforcement reports increase in “Grandparents Scam”
The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an increased scam targeting grandparents. The “Grandparents Scam” has been around for years but the local Dispatch Center received an increase in…
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More prescribed burns in the Chippewa National Forest
The Chippewa National Forest announced another planned burn that could start as early as today. The controlled burn is about 153 acres near the Woodtick trail, six miles south of…
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Off-highway vehicle reminders from DNR
After a long winter, the DNR is reminding recreationists to remember key points for off-highway riding. Minnesota has more than 3,000 miles of trails for all types of OHVs and…
Canadian wildfires on an early start, air quality alert for Northern Minnesota
The Canadian wildfire season is off to an early start, and the northern half of the state is under an air quality alert today. Smoke from a number of wildfires…
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Hatchet House raises money for United Way with inaugural Poker Run
Hatchet House of Bemidji and the United Way of the Bemidji Area recently partnered for the inaugural “Poker Run.” Hatchet House donated 100 percent of team entries and other donations,…