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Laughter and screams filled the air as families and friends gathered at the Sanford Center for Merriam's Midway on Wednesday as the Bemidji Jaycees' 81st Annual Water Carnival kicked off.
The night sky over Lake Bemidji lit up in an explosion of color during the Red, White and Boom fireworks show on Wednesday as part of the Bemidji Jaycees 81st Annual Water Carnival.
In the aftermath of the June 21 storm, Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood was forced to seek outside help. Firefighters from 19 departments helped the town get back on its feet.
After months of deliberation, Bemidji State has decided to opt out of the NCAA House settlement. A look at what it means and where BSU plans to go from here.
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FULL COVERAGE: BEMIDJI AREA STORM AND RECOVERY
The park had been closed since Saturday when the windstorm hit the area. It suffered significant storm damage to infrastructure, resources and services after severe storms raced through the area.
As work crews and residents slowly but surely pick up the pieces, Sanford Bemidji transformed the initial Tuesday celebration of its Peak Center to recognize those on the frontline of storm recovery.
The Bemidji Culver's location is offering free meals to emergency workers now through close on Sunday, June 29.
Landfill workers have been working 12 hour shifts since Saturday so Bemidjians can drop off stumps, branches and other storm damage.
The Pioneer asked Bemidji community members to submit their storm aftermath photos, showcasing damages all over town.
In an impromptu move, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his team visited Bemidji Tuesday morning to witness the storm destruction that fills the Bemidji area. Walz spoke about what the next steps entail.
The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department's Light up the Lake 5K originally set for Friday, June 27, has been postponed to Friday, July 18, at South Shore Park.
During Monday's Bemidji City Council work session, a resolution to extend its Local Emergency status by two weeks was unanimously approved. On July 7, the council will reevaluate the declaration.
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The Fellowship will allow Treuer to pursue her professional goals as the daughter of the country鈥檚 first known female Native American judge and one of Minnesota鈥檚 first Native attorneys.
The bill passed by a 218-214 vote and will be sent to President Trump to sign into law
Nearly all facets of the June 21 storm recovery process were addressed during a Beltrami County Board of Commissioners work session on Tuesday.
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The 鈥渇ree the hot tub鈥� act gives vacation rental owners regulatory clarity and uniformity across the state.
After winning the class 9A conference 2 title, Bemidji will take their top five shooters to nationals in Michigan next month.
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This year's Lake George Blueberry Festival is set for July 25-27, with activities for all ages including live music, sporting events, a car show, and of course, blueberry baked goods.
Five local entities have created the Bemidji Business Rebuild Program, a rapid-response loan initiative designed to help small businesses recover, rebuild, and remain open.
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