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BEMIDJI, Minn. — A 17-year-old boy in Bemidji has been charged with a felony after he allegedly made threats that prompted area schools to close earlier this week.According to a juvenile petition filed Thursday in Beltrami County, the teenager has been charged with threats of violence in connection to an incident that began Tuesday evening. Bemidji police say 911 dispatchers were sent multiple text-to-911 messages starting around 7:30 p.m. containing threats to a specific district school and staff members. One of the texts allegedly read: "TRY AND STOP ME AND I WILL KILL YOU." Investigators were initially unable to trace...

Lots of anglers are making their way to Upper Red Lake for early ice fishing. What are the conditions like with this mild December? Take a look at some pictures and see for yourself.

• The Bemidji Fire Department rescued a deer stuck on the ice where the Mississippi River flows into Lake Bemidji from Lake Irving. • The fire crew was assisted on the scene by Bemidji police officers, Beltrami County deputies, and a Minnesota Conservation Officer.

ST. PAUL - A Redby man has been sentenced to 144 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for his role in a murder that took place in August 2019 in the Red Lake Nation. According to court documents, shortly before 1 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2019,...

• A 35-year-old woman named Cora Lee Quaderer has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder in a deadly arson case in Cass Lake, Minnesota. • The arson case involved a fire in a pull camper on August 30, 2022, which resulted in the death of a man named Roy Lovelace.

The Red Lake Warriors upped their record to 3-0 on Thursday, December 7, 2023, beating Northwoods at home 95-66. It was fast-paced right from the start with both teams appearing about evenly matched at first. But the Warriors shooters hit several 3-pointers after being tied 10-10 to give them the 40-26 lead at the half.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around bemidji.

Closing: January 17, 2024 @ 12:00p.m. The Greenhouse Manager is responsible for the supervision of daily operations and personnel of the greenhouse facility. of all to insure that each crop of trees is grown to acceptable standards. The incumbent reports to Department of Natural Resources Forestry Program Director. This is a full-time position with benefits and salary dependent on qualifications.

Bemidji’s Leah Willard has become the first female wrestler to ink an official letter of intent after signing with the University of Jamestown this afternoon. Wrestling wasn’t even on Willard’s radar until late 2021 when she joined the team as wrestling manager. After immersing herself in the role and freestyle wrestling that summer before returning to school, she’s been in love with the sport ever since.

A person on a Bemidji, Minnesota community Facebook page recently shared just how heavy the workload is for hard working postal carriers this holiday season. "This is why I quit today. Post Master General says we are lying about the work load. DM. Angela Bye thinks everything is good. Forcing us to work until 10, 11, 12 pm (sic) is not acceptable."

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. - Photos obtained by FOX 13 provide a glimpse of the Christmastime chaos ensuing in the San Juan Islands. They show Amazon packages piling up at the Friday Harbor post office. Workers are saying the United States Postal Service on San Juan Island is so overwhelmed by...

(Bemidji) Today is an e-learning day across the Bemidji School District today. ISD 31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson communicated a statement late last evening saying that law enforcement had identified a credible threat made against a District 31 school, and that police had recommended classes not be held in person today. A Bemidji Police Department press release this morning says that overnight, BPD Officers were able to identify the source of the telephone number from which the threat was made. A further search revealed the account holder, and the phone number was traced to a Bemidji city residence. A juvenile was subsequently arrested on suspicion of Felony Terroristic Threats this morning, Due to logistical issues, the District will remain on e-learning for the day, but there is no longer a present threat. The school district and BPD expressed mutual appreciation for the efficiency and motivation that resulted in a quick resolution of the threat situation.

Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says it’s investigating numerous “swatting” incidents involving emailed bombing and shooting threats made today (Wed) to at least 25 schools and nine Jewish facilities. Officials say no incidents have turned out to be real. They say the language in each threat...

The Bemidji City Council passed a resolution tonight in support of prioritizing the delivery of United State Postal Service mail. The resolution is a symbolic gesture to emphasize how important the timely deliver of U.S. mail is to citizens and towns and cities across the United States who do not live in large metropolitan areas. The resolution could now be sent to Minnesota’s members of Congress, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and President Biden to assist the city’s citizens and make sure their concerns are heard.

One person was taken to the hospital after the vehicle he was driving ran into two other vehicles stopped at a light.

Bemidji girls’ hockey is coming off of their best season in over a decade. Last year, the Lumberjacks combined young and old talent to jump out to an 8-1 start before finishing 13-9. This year’s squad is 4-4 through eight games, but now they feel like they’re hitting their...

Uncover the details of a four-year-old case from Minnesota's Red Lake reservation, now under federal prosecution. Four individuals face indictment for aiding and abetting robbery, with speculation of links to larger crimes. Stay tuned as we delve into this intriguing case.

ISD #31 Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson is in to update us on what’s happening in Bemidji Schools. One thing is the impending end of the current referendum. He talks about what that means for the district and kids, and previews the upcoming public meetings to discuss the potential extension of the referendum. In addition, updates on other key items and a pretty special honor for Lincoln Elementary.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.202, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

Four Bemidji State University Women's Soccer team members have been named All-Central Region by the United Soccer Coaches. Halle Peterson, Maria Stocke, Maggie Cade, and Katrina Barthelt received this recognition for their performance in 2023. This is an important milestone for both the players and the university's soccer program.