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Rural MN communities gain expanded public transportation options
Traveling around rural Minnesota can be difficult but in more than half the state, nonprofit transit systems are helping people get where they need to go. Now, the system is expanding. Arrowhead Transit will begin service in the Hibbing area on Aug. 1. The system already delivers fixed route and...
Two of the Most Unique Film Festivals Happen in Minnesota Next Week
Throughout Minnesota, we have tons of unique events to check out, especially in the summer. Two of these events are film festivals happening next week and as one of them puts it, they're quite unique. Is the Sundance Film Festival Coming to Minnesota?. There were rumors that the Sundance Film...
‘Microdosing Shruumz’ recall linked to illnesses in MN
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Various products marketed as magic mushroom products have been linked to more than 70 illnesses throughout the U.S., with two occurring in Minnesota. According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall, Diamond Shruumz-brand products, including microdosing chocolate bars, infused cones and extreme gummies have been recalled, and should no longer be available for sale. The products have previously been available online, and at a variety of retail locations such as smoke/vape shops, and retailers that sell hemp-derived products such as CBD or Delta-8 THC.
YOUTH ADVOCATE GWAYAKOCHIGE WIGAMIG (RED LAKE NATION YOUTH SHELTER)
(RED LAKE NATION YOUTH SHELTER) Open: July 23, 2024- Until filled. POSITION SUMMARY: Builds therapeutic relationships and provides intensive supervision of youth that are residing on a temporary basis at the Gwayakochige-Wigamig – The Red Lake Youth Shelter. Oshkaabewisag (Advocates) will supervise and work with youth between the ages 5-17. The position will require working in an office/shelter setting that is open 24 hours and 365 days a year. This position requires on-site staffing for 3 shifts; day shift, evening shift and overnight shifts. Oshkaabewisag will provide general shelter oversight to ensure safety of the youth, establish and promote shelter programing. The Oshkaabewisag will cooperate with the Gwayakochige-Wigamig Case Manager to assist the youth in achieving housing stability, recovery from complex trauma, setting and reaching personal goals, family reunification and/or independent self-sufficiency. Reports to Youth Shelter Executive Director, Part time position, may lead to Full time w/benefits (Various shifts), salary; $17.00-$20.00 DOQ. ORGANIZATION Gwayakochige-Wigamig: "Making the right choices" (as in the choices Creator would want you to make) Gwayakochige-Wigamig is a cornerstone for intergenerational and community healing. We are committed to ensuring that our Anishinaabe youth and their families have access to their Indigenous rights of community, belonging and cultural identity. Gwayakochige-Wigamig is an Anishinaabe (Indigenous Person) culture-based emergency shelter for at risk Oshkii-ayaa'aag (youth, pl) who may be experiencing houselessness and instabilities due to; runaway status, family crisis, abuse, may be involved with the juvenile corrections and/or child protection system(s). The Emergency Shelter provides culturally based emergency shelter services to youth ages 5 to 17 years old located on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Services include emergency and short-term shelter, crisis intervention, case and systems advocacy, information and referrals, trauma-informed therapy, access to medical/dental care, cultural advising, counseling, case management and community education.
Sanford Health, Lueken's Village Foods' 26th annual Taco Fest set for July 31
BEMIDJI - Sanford Health invites community members to its annual Taco Fest from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, in the Dragon Boat Festival Tent at the Lake Bemidji waterfront, 300 Bemidji Ave. N. For $10, tacos are served on fry bread with all the trimmings, dessert...
Behind the Scenes of The 100th Birchmont: The Bemidji Town & Country Club Grounds Crew
Whether you’ve seen it in person or during our coverage of The Birchmont, the course at the Bemidji Town & Country Club both looks and plays like some of the best around, but it doesn’t just magically happen. It takes an incredible amount of work and care from the unsung heroes of the tournament.
MNDOT REMINDS WEFEST ATTENDEES THERE’S NO PARKING ON HWY 59 BEFORE NOON ON JULY 29
The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Minnesota State Patrol, wants to remind WE Fest attendees that no parking is allowed along Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes prior to noon on Monday, July 29. Vehicles arriving before noon on Monday will not be permitted to park on the shoulder and will be subject to removal and penalty by State Patrol.
July 25 Another Double Feature In A Busy July–We Get The Latest From The Headwaters Science Center & Get You Ready For Taco Fest!
Lee Furuseth was in to talk about everything going on at the Headwaters Science Center. Meanwhile, the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival is back next week…and with it Sanford Health’s Taco Fest! We get the details from Kayla Winkler of Sanford Health and Denae from the United Way.
Red Lake Nation set to receive federal funds for small businesses
RED LAKE — Red Lake Nation is set to receive federal funding to support small business development in their communities. The tribe will use the funding to help small businesses access credit, which Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith said can be difficult in Indian Country. Tribal communities are systemically under-banked,...
TRF Woman Sentenced For Apartment Fire
A Thief River Falls woman has been sentenced for a January apartment fire. Misty Myhrer’s boyfriend called the police to tell them she set her apartment on fire after a night of drinking. Two children were inside the apartment at the time. She was given credit for serving a...
Do you recognize these people? Alleged thieves stealing from several stores
DETROIT LAKES, MINN. (Valley News Live) - A small business in Detroit Lakes is looking for and warning of three alleged thieves who hit their store. According to a social media post by the owner of The Dashery, the three people pictured above stole several items from the store at around 3:41-3:59 pm on Monday, July 22. She says, The Dashery is not the only store in the mall that fell victim.
Man charged for inappropriate behavior with teen
(Grand Forks, ND) — A Grand Forks man is facing at least two felony charges after being accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a teenage girl. Jay Weigand appeared in Traill County District Court yesterday on charges of luring a minor by computer, terrorizing and giving her a gun.
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