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Mother pleads guilty to child endangerment

BEMIDJI – The mother accused of leaving four children in a hot car last summer while she shopped for swimwear has pleaded guilty to child endangerment. Bianca Jean Hazelrigg, 21,...

news / local Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 5:36pm

Dayton authorizes shelter for stranded motorists

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton has issued a retroactive executive order authorizing the use of a National Guard Armory in Olivia as shelter after some stranded motorists...

news / region Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 3:10pm

Minn. Senate legal bill over scandal nears $200K

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Legal costs associated with a Minnesota Senate scandal involving a former Republican leader and her senior aide have nearly doubled, a new invoice made public...

news / region Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 3:07pm

Fewer than expected use Minn. health care vouchers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A plan to shift thousands of Minnesota residents from a state-subsidized health care coverage program to vouchers for private insurance isn't getting the traction that...

news / region Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 3:07pm

Minnesota-based Marco buys Iowa company

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Business support company Marco has bought a northern Iowa company, Mason City Business Systems. Marco is based in St. Cloud, Minn. A news release announcing...

news / region Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 9:21am

Man gets 13-year prison term for drug charge

MINNEAPOLIS – A 48-year-old Red Lake man was sentenced this week for his role in a methamphetamine distribution ring. U.S. District Judge Susan R. Nelson sentenced Terry Lee Branchaud, also...

news / local Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 9:16am

Budget, taxes focus of DFL-controlled Legislature

By Danielle Killey, Forum Communications ST. PAUL – Democrats will regain the majority in the Minnesota House and Senate and retain the governor’s office in the 2013 legislative session, but...

news Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 1:32am

The crowd celebrates after Bemidji State’s first goal in the Beavers’ inaugural game in the Sanford Center, 1:52 into the first period against the University of North Dakota. Pioneer File Photo

New conference, new goals: Realigned league gives BSU hope, energy

The second in a two-part series examining the finances of the Bemidji State hockey program. BEMIDJI – Bemidji State has seen a steady decline in both ticket revenue and attendance...

news / local Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 1:27am

The Totzauer family, from left: Jasmine May, Jessica Renee, Emi, Dwayne, Jenna Marie and Julia Christina.

Local business owner remembered

BEMIDJI – Emi Totzauer stayed strong until the very end. Despite being told earlier this year that her colon cancer was terminal, Totzauer was determined to beat it. But Totzauer...

news / local Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 1:22am

Event held to introduce Mack as county administrator

Leona Hand congratulates Kay Mack, left, Monday at a meet-and-greet event to introduce Mack as the new Beltrami County administrator. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

news / local Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 1:20am

Local and state officials discuss fire district

BEMIDJI – Local and state officials met Monday night to discuss the possibility of a fire district in the Bemidji area. The proposed district would be run by a joint...

news / local Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 1:05am

Police and fire report for December 11

Police Report The Bemidji Police Department responded to the following calls: Thefts 4:27 a.m. Monday, 2470 Paul Bunyan Drive NW. A gas drive off was reported at Petro Serve. 7:29...

news / local Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 12:58am

This photo, provided by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, from a surveillance video shows the suspect in the armed bank robbery at First State Bank of Bigfork in Kelliher.

Armed robbery at Kelliher bank

KELLIHER – Authorities are investigating an armed bank robbery that took place here Monday afternoon. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 2:27 p.m. after a suspect...

news / region Mon, Dec 10, 2012 - 9:06pm

Radiothon generates $48K to end child abuse

BEMIDJI – Bemidji-based Paul Bunyan Broadcasting’s 24th annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse generated more than $48,000 in donations last week. The event, which spanned last Thursday and Friday, raised...

news / local Mon, Dec 10, 2012 - 5:07pm

Red Lake man receives 30-year term for abuse

MINNEAPOLIS – A 60-year-old Red Lake man was sentenced Monday in federal court here for sexually abusing two young girls. U.S. District Chief Judge Michael J. Davis sentenced Dean Earl...

news / local Mon, Dec 10, 2012 - 4:42pm

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