Cass County Board: Sheriff Welk Recognizes 4 for Bravery and Heroism

Cass County Board: Sheriff Welk recognizes 4 for bravery and heroism

WALKER — Four Cass County emergency service personnel were honored for their work in rescuing a man who fell through the ice last year on Blackwater Lake south of Longville. Sheriff Bryan Welk presented various awards Tuesday, July 1, at the Cass County Board meeting to the staff and first responders for their heroic acts performed last December. Welk said on Dec. 9, 2024, a 911 call was received reporting a male had fallen through the ice on Bl…

Beltrami County Board hears updates on storm recovery process

BEMIDJI – Nearly all facets of the June 21 storm recovery process were addressed during a Beltrami County Board of Commissioners work session on Tuesday. While a continual and laborious process, Tuesday’s work session aimed to provide an update on recovery efforts as well as inform the public of preparation ahead of the storm that allowed for an appropriate response. This marked the commission’s first meeting since it extended a State of Emergen…