Snowmobile enforcement tightens as violators rise in Bemidji
Bemidji Police Chief James McDowell reports limited tools hinder enforcement of city and state snowmobile laws. Radar patrols yield six speeding charges and two without proper registration, while drivers face fines up to 100 dollars. Authorities urge familiarity with ordinances, age rules, and reporting forms, with enforcement supported by sheriff and DNR staff.
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Hemstad
Gerry Vuchetich
Bemidji
James McDowell
Beltrami County
Sheriff's Department
Beltrami County Board of Commissioners
Sheriff’s Office
Department of Natural Resources
Dennis Howe
Howe
Beltrami and
Irvine
Enforcement and Field Service
Bemidji Ave
Bemidji Schools Say Federal Projects Fully Approved
Bemidji Public Schools reported February 1 that all federally funded projects were pre approved by the Minnesota Department of Education. The district said questions of misspent funds rest between Minnesota and the U S Office of Education, not Bemidji. Superintendent Ray Witt authorized the release with John Schuiling noting approval.
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Bemidji
State Department of Education
Minnesota
U.S Office of Education
U. S Office of Education
Bemidji School
Howard B. Casmey
Washington
U. S. Office of Education
Minnesota Department of Education
Israel Egypt direct talks on Suez reopening urged by Eban
Israel said it would hold direct talks with Egypt on reopening the Suez Canal with the United States serving as intermediary. Washington had not yet approached Cairo. The update accompanies reports of intensified U S air strikes in North and South Vietnam and the opening ceremonies of the 11th Winter Olympics in Sapporo.
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Israel
Egypt
Suez Canal
Abba Eban
United States
Washington
Rural Bemidji Couple Dead in Apparent CO Leak
Bemidji area deputies report an elderly couple Dewey Miller 73 and Effie Miller 70 found dead in their garage from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. Henry C. Miller discovered Mrs Miller behind a car in the garage and alerted authorities. Mr Miller was found in a van with the ignition on and empty tank. Investigators say the deaths appear accidental with post mortems planned. A dog in the house also died from fumes. Funeral arrangements are announced by Olson Schwartz Funeral Home.
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Bemidji
Beltrami County
Dewey Miller
Dewey
Effie) Miller
Mrs. Miller
Henry Miller
Sheriff’s Office
Robert Tell
Merle LaCoursiere
Bemidji Ambulance Service
Mr. Miller
Tell
la Coursiere
Bemidji faces four counts in PCA pollution suit over river
In Bemidji, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency sues the city on four counts alleging unlawful discharges into the Mississippi River. The suit seeks injunctive relief, construction deadlines, and declaration of nuisance with multiple remedies. The Ludwig suit was moved and dismissed with amend rights. PCA case advances with 20 day answer window and September calendar placement.
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Bemidji
Ludwig
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Ninth District Court
James E. Preece
PCA
Herbst seeks appeasement instead State will appeal Leech Lake ruling
Minnesota faces a federal ruling granting unlimited hunting and fishing rights to Leech Lake Indians. Commissioner Herbst says an appeal will be filed while seeking an accommodation with the Minnesota Chippewa Tribes. A potential agreement could drop the appeal and extend reasonable takings to public lands within reservation boundaries.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Leech Lake
Minnesota
U.S. District Court
Edward J. Devitt
Walker
Cass Lake
Bemidji
Walleye Lakes
Devitt
Herbst
Lottery set to kick off draft draw in war era
The United States began the draft lottery for about two million men turning 19 this year. No. 29 was assigned to those born September 26, 1953, as capsules were drawn from the plexiglass drums in the fourth lottery, signaling what may be the last Vietnam era selection.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Nixon
Punxsutawney Phil Sees Six More Weeks Of Winter
Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter after a shadow seen at Gobbler’s Knob during Groundhog Day rehearsals. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club notes Phil’s long history of forecasts dating back about 90 years. Draft lottery details outline military call plans for 1973 with Nixon aiming for an all volunteer force by mid 1973.
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Gobbler’s Knob
Phil
Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
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