A girl from Bagley was seriously injured in a one vehicle rollover Monday afternoon on Highway 2 near Solway. The Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup driven by 17-year-old Kali Jean Nepean of Bagley was westbound on Highway 2 shortly before 1pm, when her vehicle entered the median and rolled onto the eastbound lanes of…
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The damaging storms that went through the Red River Valley in late June had local authorities looking to the government for help. On Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that Norman, Mahnomen and Clearwater counties plus the White Earth Band of Chippewa would be receiving funding and public assistance for rebuilding public infrastructure. Norman County…
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There’s going to be a suicide prevention training later this month in Bemidji. This is a free seminar aimed at finding ways to increase hope in schools, workplaces and the community. Meghann Levitt is with the Suicide Prevention Regional Coordination. Levitt says one topic will be increasing positive childhood experiences. This suicide prevention training will…
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Six people were injured after a two vehicle accident Monday morning in Norman County. The Minnesota State Patrol tells R&J News an SUV driven by 33-year-old Karisa Johnson of Ada was northbound on County Road 24 around 11:40am Monday. At the same time, a pickup truck driven by 58-year-old Bryan Sypult of Bemidji was westbound…
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The 8th Annual Monarch Butterfly Festival in Bemidji will take place this weekend, and people of all ages are invited to come and celebrate our pollinators. Emma Realing of Bemidji Parks and Recreation tells us more. Reeling also told us what’s on this week’s schedule, which includes activities for kids and adults. Again that’s Saturday,…
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Three retail service stations in the region are among 16 that will receive grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase access to sales of motor fuels that contain at least 15 percent ethanol. Kenny’s Tire and Auto of Bemidji and the Sabin C Store will both receive $199,000 grants, while Station 59 in…
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BEMIDJI, MN— A boy has been arrested and is facing possible charges in connection to a threat that closed Bemidji schools Wednesday. According to Bemidji area schools, at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, the Bemidji Police Department notified the school that an unknown individual had sent text messages indicating a specific threat to…
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The First City of Lights Celebration in Bemidji is back for another holiday season with a number of events and attractions set to open on Friday with the Night We Light Parade and Opening Ceremony. First City of Lights Foundation Executive Director Josh Peterson shares more details on the opening night and what people can…
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The Beltrami County Fair begins today with many fun events for everyone. Fair Board President Vern Holzhueter highlights some of the big attractions at this year’s celebration. There will also be plenty of live entertainment on the Marilyn Shutter Stage. The Beltrami County Fair is located 3 miles North of Bemidji on Highway 31. The…
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