Lakeland News

06/20/2026

The museum, located in Onamia, reopened its doors to the public with a new building 30 years ago. The Jun. 13 celebration included artist demonstrations, walking tours, and a program featuring Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members.

The Mille Lacs Indian Museum celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday, Jun. 13. The celebratory program included artist demonstrations, walking tours, and a short program featuring members of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. The Mille Lacs Indian Museum, located in Onamia, reopened its doors to the...

06/20/2026

Formerly known as Driving for Hospice, the 18-hole tournament in Deerwood continues a tradition where proceeds from the event go to supporting the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Foundation.

CRMC Hosts Community Classic Golf Tournament To Support Cancer Patients

06/20/2026

Connie Lyscio was first elected to the council in 2018. She hopes to return to her educational roots after announcing her plans to run for a position on the Brainerd School Board this year.

Baxter City Council member Connie Lyscio has announced her decision to not seek re-election after first being elected in 2018. In addition to her time as a councilor, Lyscio spent over three decades teaching in the Brainerd School District. Lyscio hopes to return to her educational roots, as she als...

06/20/2026

The Beavers will open the season at home on Oct. 3 with rival St. Cloud State and will open conference play at Bowling Green Nov. 6-7.

The BSU men’s hockey is still 109 days from their first face-off of the 2026-27 season, but they have released their schedule, and things are looking a little different this year. They will open the season at home on Oct. 3 with rival St. Cloud State. The following week, will…

06/20/2026

Local leaders reflected on how things won't be the same after last year's derecho, which toppled about nine million trees, but said it was inspiring to see the community come together to help their neighbors and clean up afterwards.

This Sunday will mark one year since a devastating wind storm blew through the Bemidji area…causing millions of dollars in damages and changing the city landscape forever. "I think in some ways it feels like it's a year in other ways, not at all." said Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince. "There's…

06/20/2026

Timothy Scouton of Nevis has been sentenced to 30 days in jail, plus five years probation, for allowing 11 unregistered voters to cast ballots in 2024 after reportedly being unable to locate registration forms.

A 65-year-old Nevis Man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for allowing 11 unregistered voters to cast ballots in 2024 when he served as a head election judge in Hubbard County. Judge Kathryn Lorsbach sentenced Timothy Scouton on Monday. Scouton previously had pleaded guilty to the felony charge....

06/20/2026

1 Year After the June 2025 Wind Storm in Bemidji

06/19/2026

New Detour South of Garrison as Highway 169 Construction Continues

More information on the project can be found on the MnDOT website.

06/19/2026

Vivie Home Health Care & Hospice in Baxter Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

06/19/2026

The event, which aims to promote stewardship through the wise management of natural resources, will be held Saturday, Jun. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Long Lake Conservation Center in Palisade.