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Craig discusses Beltrami County housing crisis with local leaders

Craig discusses Beltrami County housing crisis with local leaders

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Near-critical fire weather alert issued for Beltrami County through 8 PM Friday

Near-critical fire weather alert issued for Beltrami County through 8 PM Friday

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Beltrami County approves $35.73 million bond for jail phase 2

Beltrami County approves $35.73 million bond for jail phase 2

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Beltrami County court report tracks guilty plea, child endangerment sentence

Beltrami County court report tracks guilty plea, child endangerment sentence

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ICE raid in Bemidji targets roofing workers, one flees into lake

ICE raid in Bemidji targets roofing workers, one flees into lake

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Beltrami County to start four road projects, disruptions through mid-September

Beltrami County to start four road projects, disruptions through mid-September

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Northern Township to seek incorporation as Bemidji plans annexation bid

Northern Township to seek incorporation as Bemidji plans annexation bid

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Bemidji families can get free backpacks at Verizon giveaway

Bemidji families can get free backpacks at Verizon giveaway

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Beltrami County map guides public access to lakes and fishing spots
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Beltrami County map guides public access to lakes and fishing spots

Beltrami County’s DNR map helps you pick the right launch, pier, or shore spot before you leave home. It also flags bait and watercraft steps that can save a wasted trip.

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Bemidji Legion baseball ends regular season with wins over Fergus Falls
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Bemidji Legion baseball ends regular season with wins over Fergus Falls

Bemidji Legion baseball closed its regular season with wins over Fergus Falls, a finish that could carry the 19-and-under squad into postseason play.

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Beltrami County courthouse began in a store, now historic landmark
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Beltrami County courthouse began in a store, now historic landmark

Beltrami County’s first courthouse was a store at Fourth and Beltrami Avenue. The 1903 Beaux Arts courthouse that followed still shows how Bemidji’s civic center grew around county power.

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Near-critical fire weather alert issued for Beltrami County through 8 PM Friday
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Near-critical fire weather alert issued for Beltrami County through 8 PM Friday

Dry air and gusty winds put North and South Beltrami County under a near-critical fire weather alert through 8 p.m. Friday. The warning followed an earlier fire weather watch and regional wildfire smoke.

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Craig discusses Beltrami County housing crisis with local leaders
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Craig discusses Beltrami County housing crisis with local leaders

Angie Craig met with Bemidji leaders as Beltrami County’s study pointed to a 100-home shortage and a first-year Housing Trust Fund of $49,500.

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Beltrami County camping guide explains dispersed sites and horse camp
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Beltrami County camping guide explains dispersed sites and horse camp

Beltrami County’s camping rules split into horse camp, free primitive camping, and dispersed camping. The difference determines where you can stay, what you need, and when you can be turned away.

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Bemidji police deny involvement in ICE rumors, say no plans known
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Bemidji police deny involvement in ICE rumors, say no plans known

Bemidji police said they had no ICE plans to act on after reports of people running and swimming from federal activity near Lake Bemidji.

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Bemidji woman booked in Beltrami County jail on protection order charge
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Bemidji woman booked in Beltrami County jail on protection order charge

A Bemidji woman was booked into Beltrami County jail on a protection-order violation charge. The case now moves into court, where such violations can trigger criminal penalties.

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Seventh annual Bemidji Corvettes Show and Shine returns to Dondelinger Chevrolet
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Seventh annual Bemidji Corvettes Show and Shine returns to Dondelinger Chevrolet

Corvettes rolled back to Dondelinger Chevrolet in Bemidji on Saturday, with the seventh annual Show and Shine spotlighting C-3 cars and local car culture.

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Marcie Rendon to host children’s story time at Four Pines Bookstore
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Marcie Rendon to host children’s story time at Four Pines Bookstore

Marcie Rendon will read Napesni Renegade at Four Pines in Bemidji, giving kids ages 3 to 7 a close-up with the award-winning Ojibwe author.

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Jami Thunder booked in Beltrami County on misdemeanor domestic assault charge
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Jami Thunder booked in Beltrami County on misdemeanor domestic assault charge

Jami Thunder was booked in Beltrami County on July 15 on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge tied to case 2026012903. The booking record was updated July 16.

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Red Lake caretaker sentenced to 66 months for child sex abuse
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Red Lake caretaker sentenced to 66 months for child sex abuse

A 77-year-old Red Lake man got 66 months after abusing three minors over a decade, a case that ran through federal court.

Marcus Williams1m read
Bemidji man charged after fleeing deputies in Beltrami County pursuit
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Bemidji man charged after fleeing deputies in Beltrami County pursuit

A traffic stop west of Bemidji turned into a pursuit on Highway 2, ending with the arrest of a 26-year-old man in Eckles Township.

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Beltrami County approves $35.73 million bond for jail phase 2
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Beltrami County approves $35.73 million bond for jail phase 2

Beltrami County added a $35.73 million jail bond for phase 2, tying more countywide debt to the new facility at 815 Pioneer Street SE. The same meeting also touched nuclear power policy.

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Beltrami County commissioners approve design for new jail
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Beltrami County commissioners approve design for new jail

Beltrami County has locked in a 243-bed jail design after years of crowding and off-site housing that costs about $1.3 million.

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Beltrami County approves $16,426 development fund grant for six groups
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Beltrami County approves $16,426 development fund grant for six groups

Beltrami County split $16,426 in development money among six organizations, using tax-forfeited land revenue after a March 9 application deadline.

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Bemidji Fire plans $1 million custom engine, station upgrades
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Bemidji Fire plans $1 million custom engine, station upgrades

Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood said a custom engine costing more than $1 million is being built now for delivery next year, alongside Fire Station 1 upgrades.

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New Salem Lutheran builds labyrinth prayer path with community help
Community

New Salem Lutheran builds labyrinth prayer path with community help

Nearly three dozen church members helped BSU graduate Lisa Moriarty build a new labyrinth at New Salem Lutheran in Bemidji, a meditative walk now open to the whole community.

Marcus Williams2m read
Bemidji hosts Sub-State F tournament after storm delay
Community

Bemidji hosts Sub-State F tournament after storm delay

Bemidji got the Sub-State F tournament back after a 2025 storm sent it to Perham, giving the Woodpeckers a home chance to defend last year’s title.

Lisa Park2m read
Bemidji State opens 2026-27 hockey season-ticket sales at Sanford Center
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Bemidji State opens 2026-27 hockey season-ticket sales at Sanford Center

Bemidji State opened 2026-27 hockey season-ticket sales July 13, with packages starting at $225 and 18 regular-season games at Sanford Center.

Marcus Williams2m read
Three booked in Bemidji on first-degree riot charges
Government

Three booked in Bemidji on first-degree riot charges

Three Bemidji residents were booked July 12 on first-degree riot charges, including one jail record describing a death-resulting, armed riot count.

James Thompson2m read
Lead for Inclusion adds inclusive choir and songwriting classes in Bemidji
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Lead for Inclusion adds inclusive choir and songwriting classes in Bemidji

Lead for Inclusion is opening inclusive choir and songwriting classes at Headwaters Music and Arts, with registration closing July 24.

Lisa Park2m read
Bemidji remembers Richard Christiansen, Army veteran and family man
Community

Bemidji remembers Richard Christiansen, Army veteran and family man

Richard Christiansen, 88, died in Bemidji after a life that ran from Carr Lake dairy farm chores to Korean Army service and summers on Grace Lake.

Sarah Chen2m read
Blackduck caregiver Norma Jeanne Schwersinske dies at 89
Community

Blackduck caregiver Norma Jeanne Schwersinske dies at 89

Norma Jeanne Schwersinske spent years caring for Blackduck seniors, then kept doing home care after retirement. She died July 6 at 89, leaving four children, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Lisa Park2m read
ICE raid in Bemidji targets roofing workers, one flees into lake
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ICE raid in Bemidji targets roofing workers, one flees into lake

ICE agents targeted roofing workers in Bemidji, and one man swam into Lake Bemidji to avoid arrest as crews scattered.

Sarah Chen1m read
Beltrami County to start four road projects, disruptions through mid-September
Government

Beltrami County to start four road projects, disruptions through mid-September

Four Beltrami County road projects started July 15 and were set to run into mid-September, with detours and closures likely to hit commuters, deliveries and emergency access.

Marcus Williams1m read
Bemidji at-large council candidates outline priorities before primary vote
Government

Bemidji at-large council candidates outline priorities before primary vote

Audrey Thayer, Ron Johnson and Grace Wilder were on Bemidji’s at-large ballot ahead of the Aug. 13 primary, with seven candidates filing for three council seats.

James Thompson2m read
Bemidji church welcomes organist Ethan Moulds for special service
Community

Bemidji church welcomes organist Ethan Moulds for special service

Ethan Moulds will return to St. Bartholomew’s on July 19, bringing an organ-centered service that mixes worship, hymn settings and a family visit.

Marcus Williams2m read
Construction changes access at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center campus
Healthcare

Construction changes access at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center campus

July construction has shifted Sanford Bemidji access to 34th Street, and the next phase will steer east-lobby traffic to a secondary Anne Street entrance.

Sadie Brennan1m read