Tri County Canary
12/08/2025
Question: I’m pregnant and I’ve seen seat belt attachments that clip under the seat and say they make belts safer for pregnant people. Are these safe to use?
Answer: I contacted the expert who is the Community Programs and Occupant Protection Manager for the Minnesota Safety Council and here is...
12/08/2025
Bemidji, MN_
Share a story of your longest night! Watermark StorySLAM events feature true personal stories, shared live from memory in a friendly competition where anyone with a tale to tell is invited to take the stage. Performers are encouraged to consider the theme when crafting their story....
12/08/2025
Hand washing is one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect your health and the health of others. Here’s why it matters:
Why Hand Washing Is Important
1. Prevents the Spread of Germs:
Your hands pick up viruses and bacteria throughout the day from doorknobs, phones, shared surfaces, pets...
12/08/2025
December 7, 1941
As I sat on my couch with my computer on my lap, on December 7, 2025, an email arrived on our computer from my father-in-law. It is his weekly message for the family. My ears perked up when I read the paragraph about remembering hearing on the radio about the bombing of Pearl...
12/04/2025
Jesse Peter Bardwell, 62, of Trail, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, December 1, 2025.
Jesse spent much of his life in public service. He worked as a police officer in Bagley, Clearbrook, and Gonvick and took great pride in his years serving Clearwater County. He later worked at the...
12/04/2025
Minnesota Department of Education to Gather Input from American Indian Educators, Parents, Students
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Education will hold an American Indian Education Field Hearing from 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 8 at Cedar Lakes Casino Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Road NW,...
12/04/2025
(Crookston, Minn.) – Melody Hedden has been named the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council in Crookston, Minn.
Hedden has dedicated her career to the human services field for the past 26 years. After graduating from high school in small town Franklin, N.C in...
12/04/2025
Joleen “Jo” Beckman, age 47, of Fosston, MN, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.
Joleen Lyn was born on December 13, 1977, to Paul and Christina (Agnew) Simon at the Mahnomen Hospital. She grew up in Mahnomen alongside her brother, Adam...
12/03/2025
Elwood Curtis Johnson, 93, of Bemidji, MN, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Bemidji, MN.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Bemidji. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...
12/01/2025
John Deere Lindeman Crawlers
Last weekend I attended one of my favorite events. I am a member of the Lake Agassiz Two Cylinder Club and we had our “fall” meeting. It was held at the Happy Trails Saloon in Argusville, ND off I29 near Fargo. It was a beautiful day for the “long” drive but I knew it...
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