Jul. 4—BEMIDJI — Bemidjians flocked to the Sanford Center parking lot on Wednesday evening for the opening night of Merriam’s Midway to kick off the Bemidji Jaycees’ 80th Annual Water Carnival. From carnival rides and games to food vendors and bingo, the annual summer staple has a little something for everyone to enjoy. The midway […]
Jun. 25—BEMIDJI — Creating a framework for regulating recreational cannabis was the main topic during the Bemidji City Council’s meeting Monday evening. The discussion focused on complying with state laws in response to recent legislative changes in Minnesota while safeguarding the interests of the local community. Initially discussed during a meeting on June 26, 2023, […]
Jun. 25—BEMIDJI — Back for another five days of summertime fun, the Bemidji Jaycees’ Annual Water Carnival returns for its 80th year on Wednesday, July 3. “It is incredible to think that this carnival has been going for 80 years strong,” said Eva Fisher, Bemidji Jaycees board member and event chair. “This all started with […]
Jun. 21—BEMIDJI — This weekend, friends and families will honor the memories of four people who made significant contributions to the Bemidji area. Celebrations of life for Mariann Dickinson, Marlon Davidson and Jim and Laddie Elwell will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Dickinson, who died on March 22 at the age of 94, will […]
Jun. 18—BEMIDJI — Coinciding with the arrival of June, the Bemidji Area Schools Board of Education reviewed the district’s preliminary operating budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year on Monday. School boards are required to approve their budgets prior to July 1, or before the start of the upcoming fiscal year, with the idea that budgeting […]
Jun. 15—BEMIDJI — A new housing project is coming to Bemidji, one that promises to provide a vibrant lifestyle and a way for residents 55 years and older to stay in their communities as they age. Gracewin Cooperatives was recently given planning approval for a 41-unit senior living cooperative, which the company hopes will bring […]
Jun. 12—TRAILL COUNTY — A Bemidji, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving on Wednesday, June 12, for crashing into a Traill County Sheriff’s Office cruiser earlier this year. Brody Michael Cota struck the vehicle on the evening of Jan. 28, approximately two miles south of Buxton on Interstate 29. The […]
Jun. 3—BEMIDJI — For the 18th year, hundreds of motorcyclists gathered in Bemidji to show their support for veterans during the annual Ride for the Troops on Sunday. After a pancake breakfast, a short program was held to present donations, and participants joined in singing “God Bless the USA.” Shortly before noon, the roar of […]
May 29—BEMIDJI — Bemidji’s portion of State Highway 197 could look substantially different, with the inclusion of trees, bushes and other landscaping related to a project proposed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to reconstruct the corridor. The Bemidji City Counci l was briefed on the landscaping plans by City Engineer Sam Anderson during its […]
May 21—BEMIDJI — Conversation during Monday’s Bemidji City Council meeting centered on the potential risks of adding a self-fueling station at the Bemidji Regional Airport, with councilors citing concerns about risk mitigation and proximity to the city’s water supply. The Airport Authority brought the discussion to the council during its meeting, highlighting the economic potential […]
May 20—BEMIDJI — Bemidji High School students were recently recognized at the annual senior awards program that took place on May 16 for receiving scholarships and earning honors upon graduation. Over $300,000 of private scholarship dollars and about $2.5 million in university dollars were awarded to the 2024 graduating class. Bemidji High School 2024 honor […]
May 19—BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Area Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20, in the district office board room. The board is set to vote on a resolution that will establish dates for filing affidavits of candidacy for the school board. Three 4-year terms will be […]