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    This Virginia Confederate battle flag was captured by Pvt. Marshall Sherman of the First Minnesota Regiment at the bloody and brutal Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
    Minnesota has a Confederate symbol -- and it's going to keep it
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota has a Confederate symbol in its possession. It has long caused controversy. And Minnesota is not moving it. The Confederate...
    News1 hour 56 min ago
    A car passes the clear plexiglass panels along a noise-barrier wall on Country Drive in Little Canada, Minn., next to Interstate 35E, on Friday. The wall was paid for by the owner of a local body shop, who wanted passing interstate traffic to be able to see his business. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has installed clear noise-barrier walls in two locations along freeways in the Twin Cities. (Bob Shaw / St. Paul Pioneer Press)
    Clear-plastic noise-barrier walls brighten neighborhoods along Twin Cities-area interstates
    LITTLE CANADA, Minn.—Talk about transparency in government. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has installed clear noise-barrier...
    News3 hours 48 min ago
    Jerry Lewis poses during a photocall for the film "Max Rose" at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 23, 2013. Lewis died Sunday at his home in Las Vegas. He was 91. Reuters File Photo
    Jerry Lewis, king of low-brow comedy and charity fundraiser, dies at 91
    LOS ANGELES (Reuters)—Jerry Lewis, the high prince of low-brow comedy on stage and in movies as well as a fund-raising powerhouse with...
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    Around the arts, Sunday, Aug. 20
    Final call for opening exhibit at Miikanan Gallery BEMIDJI—The Miikanan Gallery is seeking Indigenous artists and writers to submit work to be considered for exhibition at their grand opening event in the Watermark Art Center. All forms of art will be considered, including photography,...
    News8 hours 47 min ago
    Aspen Easterling and “Echo” and Lyle Goins and “Uno” recently completed training to become B.A.R.C. (Bemidji Area Reading Canine) teams. (Submitted photo)
    B.A.R.C. graduates two teams
    BEMIDJI—Bemidji Area Reading Canine (B.A.R.C.) dogs are therapy animals that volunteer with their owner/handlers as a team, going to schools,...
    News10 hours 34 min ago
    Linnea Anderson wears a souvenir metorite necklace that she bought on a trip to Australia in 1998 to watch a total eclipse.photo by Eric Hylden/Grand Forks Heraldplay button
    Woman traverses 4 continents, 33 countries in lifetime to watch 7 total solar ecplises
    EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — The first time 88-year-old Linnea Anderson saw it she was standing next to a Catholic priest aboard The Adventure...
    News10 hours 50 min ago
    Area students graduate from UND
    Area students graduate from UND.
    News10 hours 55 min ago
    Pictured front row left to right is Ambassador Lisa Hofstad, Paul Bunyan Communications Computer Technicians Aurora Baker and April Azure and Ambassador Benita Dingman. Pictured back row left to right are Ambassadors Paul Diehl, Penny Echternach, Paul Bunyan Communications CEO Gary Johnson, Computer Technicians Simon Cecere and Jesse Mix, Digital Services Supervisor Leo Anderson and Ambassador Becky Bergquist.
    Ambassadors congratulate Paul Bunyan Communications
    Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently congratulated Paul Bunyan Communications​ on their recent expansion of their location...
    News/business11 hours 39 min ago
    On Aug. 10, David Good was honored at the Marilyn Shutter Country Stage at the Beltrami County Fair with a plaque recognizing him for his outstanding singing and songwriting. Presenting the award was Duane H. Bundy (left) and Keith Winger (right). (Submitted photo)
    Beltrami County Fair recognizes Good
    On Aug. 10, David Good was honored at the Marilyn Shutter Country Stage at the Beltrami County Fair with a plaque recognizing him for his outstanding...
    News11 hours 54 min ago
    VanOs joins Kraus-Anderson
    BEMIDJI— Bradley VanOs has joined the Bemidji office of Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. one of the Midwest's oldest and largest commercial general contractors and construction managers, as superintendent. VanOs was a superintendent for Ryan Companies and HJ Martin and Sons,...
    News/business12 hours 13 min ago
    City Council to take action Monday on new liquor store location
    BEMIDJI—A recommendation to approve a property purchase agreement for a new municipal liquor store location will be presented to the Bemidji...
    News12 hours 23 min ago
    Charlie Nichols of Bemidji, shown with daughter Elsie and Horticulture Superintendent Jean Mathweg, won the Grand Champion dahlia ribbon out of 18 entries in that category. This earned him a special monetary award from the Holzhueter family. He also won the coveted Best of Show ribbon of the entire Horticulture Department. (Submitted photo)
    Horticulture awards at The Fair
    Here's a look at some of the Horticulture Awards presented at the Beltrami County Fair, which was held this past weekend in Bemidji.
    News/local12 hours 38 min ago
    Bemidji Lion President Bob Sandbo presents a $600 check to Bemidji Community Food Shelf. Receiving the check is Hannah Klemm, the Farm Project Manager, following her presentation to the noon Lion meeting Aug. 16. (Submitted photo)
    Bemidji Lions donate to food shelf
    Bemidji Lion President Bob Sandbo presents a $600 check to Bemidji Community Food Shelf. Receiving the check is Hannah Klemm, the Farm Project...
    News12 hours 55 min ago
    Gov. Mark Dayton
    Dayton to remain on Council of Governors
    ST. PAUL — Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton said Friday that he would remain on the Council of Governors, which is technically appointed by...
    News12 hours 58 min ago
    Glensheen head gardener Emily Ford in one of the estate’s gardens. (Steve Kuchera / Forum News Service)
    'This is my wheelhouse': Emily Ford combines history, science and design in her role as Glensheen Mansion’s head gardener
    DULUTH — Emily Ford walks between several of the Glensheen Historic Estate's 46 garden beds. As her boots drag along the grass, wet from...
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