The Bemidji Fire Department was recently awarded a sizable grant from the federal government. According to a release from Bemidji Fire Chief David Hoefer, the $321,527 Assistance to Firefighter Grant was awarded from the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. The grant dollars will be used to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus devices, which will provide…
Beltrami County recently completed an updated draft of the County’s multi-hazard mitigation plan, which is required to be updated every five years to remain eligible for federal hazard mitigation grant programs. The county is encouraging public review and feedback before it is submitted to the state and to FEMA. The MHMP covers all cities within…
Posted at 10:28 a.m. Updated at 11:13 a.m. This article will be updated as more information becomes available. STATE UPDATES Gov. Tim Walz is expected to give an update on Minnesota’s next steps to combat COVID-19. Numerous reports indicate a potential extension of the stay at home order, but with modifications that may allow more…
