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Sue Bruns

Sue Bruns writes a monthly Generations column and occasional features for the Bemidji Pioneer.

A local historian, Sue was an assistant principal at Bemidji High 歪歪漫画 and adjunct professor at Bemidji State University.

Read the Bemidji Pioneer story about Sue when she retired.

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Lifestyle
Generations: It could have been so much worse
Sometimes it takes a hurricane-force disaster to make us appreciate what we have and to bring out the best in people.
5d ago
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By  Sue Bruns
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Local
Bemidji Brewing shares its origin story, offers an inside look at crafting a summer brew
By mid-March, Bemidji Brewing Company had already brewed 60 barrels (500 gallons) of their seasonal favorite Summer IPA, ensuring that craft beer-lovers and 鈥渉opheads鈥� were ready for summer.
Jun 13
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: Cookie jars are unique conversation starters at Raphael鈥檚 Bakery
The cookie jars on display at any given time in the front windows of Raphael鈥檚 are just a sampling of the collection of well over 300, according to the most recent count in the fall of 2024.
May 31
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: To the opposite side of the world and back
I count my blessings for the opportunity and ability to have spent 16 days in New Zealand. But I鈥檓 also thankful to be home, as my travels have given me a new appreciation of things familiar.
Apr 26
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: A nudge to write your personal and family memories
Our life stories are important and interesting. They capture memories and history, pop culture and time periods from unique perspectives.
Mar 29
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: For the birds, or because of the birds?
MaryAnn Wilimek describes her birding as a passion and says she鈥檚 been interested in birds for as long as she can remember. In fact, her first ambition was to be a bird.
Mar 1
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By  Sue Bruns
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Local
Wondering about the value of a book? Bemidji's Vintage Book Roadshow can help
The Vintage Books Roadshow with Mick Lee is set for 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Beltrami County History Center. The free program will help attendees learn to estimate the value of books.
Feb 14
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: Chris Vassion proves you're never too old to learn something new
Chris Vassion鈥檚 life has been filled with working, facing challenges and learning new things. Now at age 85, he's decided to learn how to read music and play the piano.
Jan 25
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: Make 2025 a year to remember, record personal and family stories
I鈥檝e taught writing classes that have focused on memoir writing and family history, but I haven鈥檛 done as good a job of capturing my own family memories as I should.
Dec 28, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: Lucky Dogs is Julie Brandt鈥檚 post-retirement encore
Instead of winding down after 34 years of teaching, Julie Brandt purchased the old Wright鈥檚 Service Station on the corner of Beltrami Avenue and Second Street in Bemidji with a vision.
Dec 4, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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