Bemidji teacher charged with possessing, distributing child pornography
The teacher reportedly told investigators he was part of a Kik group called "Teachers for Students," and that pornography was shared in the group, charging documents allege.
Minnesota won’t receive Federal Disaster Assistance from June storms
Beltrami County Emergency Management says the state fell $800,000 short of damages needed to be eligible to request federal assistance.
Ex-Beltrami jail nurse charged in Hardel Sherrell's death asks to report to different jail
A former Beltrami County Jail nurse appeared in court Friday morning for a manslaughter charge stemming from the death of Hardel Sherrell.
Death of Hardel Sherrell: Beltrami Co. jail nurse charged with manslaughter
Criminal charges have been filed against a nurse who is accused of ignoring a man's pleas for medical help in Beltrami County Jail back in 2018.
Bemidji Middle School paraprofessional accused of sending explicit Snapchats to student
A 30-year-old paraprofessional at Bemidji Middle School is accused of sending inappropriate photos and videos to a student via Snapchat. The para worked as a contractor through Teachers on Call, which is the same company that employed a Woodbury High School substitute teacher accused last year of reenacting the murder of George Floyd during a class.
Bemidji fentanyl overdose death leads to murder conviction
A man in Bemidji has been convicted of third-degree murder after supplying the fentanyl that lead to the death of another person.
Northern Minnesota plane crash leaves pilot airlifted to hospital
A plane crash in northern Minnesota early Monday has sent its pilot to the hospital following a potential mechanical failure.
Bemidji gang rape: Charges dropped against suspect after DNA test
Prosecutors have dismissed charges against one man suspected in a reported gang rape in Bemidji last fall after DNA test results came back without a match.
Man arrested in Beltrami County after intentionally crashing into police squad car
A 52-year-old Grygla man was arrested after a police pursuit that ended in an intentional crash into a Bemidji Police Department squad car.
Upper Red Lake walleye limit for summer 2024 revealed
The walleye limit for anglers on Upper Red Lake has been set for the spring and summer.
2 rescued on Upper Red Lake after UTV falls through ice
Two men were rescued on Upper Red Lake Thursday after the UTV they were driving broke through the ice.
Ice restrictions lifted for Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota
Following a series of rescues for stranded people on ice chunks that broke off from shore, authorities have lifted a restriction placed on vehicles driving onto a popular ice fishing lake in northern Minnesota.
Beltrami Co. Sheriff implements restrictions to Upper Red Lake after multiple rescues
After several days of rain and warmer weather, ice conditions on Upper Red Lake have seriously deteriorated. On Saturday, the Beltrami County Sheriff decided to step in.
122 people rescued from ice floe on Upper Red Lake: Sheriff’s Office
The incident marks the fifth time in two weeks week authorities have been dispatched to rescue people on Upper Red Lake, despite the Minnesota DNR and Beltrami County Sheriff's Office repeatedly warning of thin ice conditions.
Bemidji basketball player charged with criminal sexual conduct after meeting minor on Tinder: Charges
A Bemidji State University basketball player has been charged with allegedly having sex with a minor on multiple occasions.
2 men rescued after falling through ice on Upper Red Lake
Beltrami County officials are urging people to think twice before going on the ice of Upper Red Lake, as conditions have deteriorated further during the warm stretch.
Upper Red Lake sees 3rd ice rescue this week as officials warn of ‘unsafe ice conditions’
Beltrami County officials made their third ice rescue on Upper Red Lake this week after three men fell through the ice on Thursday.
Plane lands on lake, breaks through thin ice in northern Minnesota
Only 1-2 inches of ice was reported where the plane reportedly went through.