Bemidji’s Sanford Event Center was the recipient of a round of DEED grants aimed at convention centers and movie theaters. According to a release, Sanford Center will receive $305,000, as part of $4.6 million in convention center relief grants. “Convention centers and movie theaters are an important part of our economy that has been severely…
Crews will complete milling and paving operations at the intersection of Highway 200 and Highway 371 this Friday beginning at 3:00 a.m., with plans of completion by afternoon. Striping and rumble strips will be installed throughout the week next week. Motorists on Highway 371 will experience lane closures, pilot cars and short-term delays. MnDOT expects…
Highway 371 will be under road construction starting next Monday. According to MnDOT, Highway 371 from Hackensack to Highway 200 will be resurfaced, and drivers can expect lane closures, pilot cars and short-term delays. The $1.1 million project is expected to last through mid-October, weather permitting. The project website can be found here.
Featured photo, from left: Rita Albrecht and Justin Eichorn. Graphic courtesy of Eric Callagan. Minnesota’s Senate District 5 represents a portion of Beltrami, Itasca and Cass Counties. Incumbent Republican Senator Justin Eichorn faces a challenge for the seat from DFL-endorsed candidate and current Bemidji mayor Rita Albrecht. RITA ALBRECHT Rita Albrecht has served as Bemidji’s…
On the afternoon of Saturday, February 8 from 1:00-4:00pm, the public is invited to Deep Portage Learning Center to watch a new documentary called “The Power of Minnesota” that tells the story of how clean energy is making local economies throughout our region even stronger. More than just a film screening, during this free event…
A new craft brewery is expected to open in Hackensack this summer. According to a release, Rendezvous Brewing will be centrally located in Hackensack, just across the street from the Paul Bunyan Trail and Lucette’s statue. Longtime Hackensack residents and brewery owners Sue and Doug Toth recently unveiled the name of their business, which has…
By: News Intern Katherine Jones ST. PAUL- The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for community feedback as part of a Highway 371 study in Hackensack. The study seeks to reflect the current and future transportation needs of Highway 371 between County Road 40 and County Road 5. Residents, business owners and motorists are encouraged…
By: News Intern Katherine Jones HACKENSACK- There was a motorcycle accident on Sunday night in Cass County. A motorcycle, driven by Timothy Johnson, was traveling west on County Road 5 at the intersection of 27th Ave, east of Hackensack, when it struck a deer. The rider and motorcycle came to rest in the south ditch….
