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Red Lake man indicted for machete assault

A Red Lake man was indicted Monday in federal court in St. Paul for assaulting another man with a machete in March in Redby. Dale Clinton White Jr., 19, was...

news / local Wed, May 08, 2013 - 10:04am

Rural Minnesota less optimistic about jobs, economy

Bemidji, Minn. -- Rural Minnesotans are less optimistic about the economy than people in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, according to a new study by the Blandin Foundation. The Blandin...

news / local Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:49am

Sancie Udovich is one of about 200 people who have a tattoo paid for by Last Place on Earth owner Jim Carlson. The tattoos have to include the words “Last Place on Earth” for Carlson to pay the tattoo artist. Udovich’s tattoo is visible near her left collarbone. (Steve Kuchera / Forum News Service)

Tattoos promote controversial Duluth head shop

DULUTH -- Duluth’s most controversial business is advertising in a distinctive way: With the words “Last Place On Earth” tattooed on the arms, hands, necks and thighs of some of...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:42am

Oil pipeline from North Dakota to northwest Minnesota restarted after leaks

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Enbridge Inc. has resumed shipping crude oil through a pipeline between western North Dakota and northern Minnesota after two shutdowns within a week due to leaks...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:31am

The Bemidji Police Department responded to the following calls: Burglary 8:13 p.m. Sunday, 1000 block of Fifth Street Southeast. A burglary that occurred in December was reported. Property damage 9:29...

news / local Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:26am

Emergency crews converge Tuesday west of Murdock near the U.S. Highway 12 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks and the Koch Nitrogen plant after a collision involving a train and a semi-tractor carrying anhydrous ammonia. Highway 12 traffic was detoured around the scene via county roads. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Detour to last four days as ammonia accident cleanup continues

MURDOCK, Minn. — Traffic on U.S. Highway 12 in west-central Minnesota will likely remain detoured for four days as a result of the semi-truck and train collisionTuesday. It is expected...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:22am

Sheriff's and fire report

Sheriff’s Report The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls: DWI 7:21 p.m. Sunday, 3100 block of Island View Drive Northeast. A 33-year old man was arrested on...

news / local Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:20am

Minnesota Arboretum wants to break tree-hug record

CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) — Attention, tree-huggers. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wants you. The arboretum hopes more than 700 people will turn out Friday at its Pillsbury Shade Tree Exhibit to...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:17am

Body recovered from Crow River in Wright County

BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of an adult male from the Crow River in Wright County. Sheriff's officials say the body was found during a search...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:14am

Sesame Street Live to play Sanford Center

Sesame Street Live will play the Sanford Center in Bemidji on Oct. 4-5, the center announced today. "Elmo Makes Music" will feature Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and other Sesame...

news / local Wed, May 08, 2013 - 8:21am

Dad gets help during annual Downtown Project Pride cleanup event

Roy C. Booth had additional help Tuesday night as he participated in the annual Downtown Project Pride cleanup event. Pictured from left are, 4-year old Revelin supervised as 7-year Rex...

news / local Tue, May 07, 2013 - 11:53pm

Minnesota Rep. Torrey Westrom of Elbow Lake, left, talks Tuesday about his opposition to a bill allowing gay marriage. Looking on is Sen. Tony Lourey of Kerrick. Don Davis | Forum News Service

Legislature poised for gay marriage votes

ST. PAUL — Gay marriage supporters feel victory in the air. Their confidence is high as Minnesota state representatives plan to vote on overturning an existing same-sex marriage ban on...

news Tue, May 07, 2013 - 11:45pm

From left, Dian Sharpe shows off one of the premiere purses for the live auction "Power of the Purse" to Vicki Wangberg and Ginny Kurtzweg. The popular fundraiser for Early Childhood Initiative will be hosted Thursday at Sparkling Waters from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $30, which includes wine, plated salad, silent and live auction and many door prizes. All proceeds go toward early childhood programs for children, infant to age 5. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Fundraiser for Early Childhood Initiative set for Thursday

From left, Dian Sharpe shows off one of the premiere purses for the live auction "Power of the Purse" to Vicki Wangberg and Ginny Kurtzweg. The popular fundraiser for Early...

news / education Tue, May 07, 2013 - 11:29pm

Toasty Beaver’s faces grease cleanup costs: No penalties assessed in matter

BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji says the significant amount of grease cleaned out of its stormwater system last month was the result of it being illegally dumped there by...

news Tue, May 07, 2013 - 10:27pm

Franken staff to visit Bemidji to talk college financial aid

BEMIDJI — U.S. Sen. Al Franken’s staff will be in Bemidji on Thursday to host a college affordability resource night. Interested residents are invited to the forum at 6:30 p.m...

news / education Tue, May 07, 2013 - 4:01pm

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