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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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Local
New monument unveiled at Bemidji Veterans Memorial
Nearly one hundred veterans, family members and friends gathered at the Bemidji Veterans Memorial on Monday for the unveiling of a new monument that has been two years in the making.
Nov 12, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: Learning to tap dance for balance and fun
A few months ago, I received an email from Denny Carlson, a friend from college, who invited my husband and me and others to join him in learning how to tap dance.
Oct 30, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: Your brain is hungry, so feed it at Adventures in Lifelong Learning
A group of innovators, many of them educators from the area, started holding organizational meetings in 1997 to develop a 鈥減rogram to keep seniors intellectually active during their senior years.鈥�
Sep 28, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: Troll construction project provides unique volunteer experience
Danish artist Thomas Dambo's recycled wood troll construction project offered locals Dawn Loeffler and Marty Cobenais an unusual volunteer experience this summer in Detroit Lakes.
Aug 31, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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Local
Music teachers share the art of teaching and lifetime lessons students learn
The Beltrami County Historical Society recently invited music educators Gunnar Aas, Natalie Dahlin, Jennifer Johnson, Beth Hahn, Janet Weaver, Dale Goodyear and Les Torgerson to discuss the challenges and joys of teaching.
Aug 21, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: Where do you get your local news and information?
If you live in Bemidji and you鈥檙e bored, it鈥檚 your own darn fault. Many events happen every day, but I鈥檝e often heard people remark about not having attended because they hadn鈥檛 heard about it.
Jul 27, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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Local
The making of a marching band: A behind-the-scenes look at creating a parade showstopper
The band鈥檚 three-and-a-half minutes of performing are the culmination of months of planning and weeks of learning music, perfecting the march and incorporating choreography into the routine.
Jul 5, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: New to retirement? Learn from those who have mastered it
Halfway through the June calendar, it dawned on me that this month marks the 14th anniversary of my retirement.
Jun 29, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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Local
Musket owned by Shaynowishkung on display at Beltrami County History Center
After 131 years of the Carson family owning the gift from Shaynowishkung, the musket is now on display at the Beltrami County History Center in the historic Great Northern Depot.
Jun 15, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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Lifestyle
Generations: Natural phenomena bring us together
There鈥檚 something special about astronomical events 鈥� spectacular things that happen, sometimes seemingly randomly, over which we have no control 鈥� from solar storms to super moons.
May 25, 2024
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By  Sue Bruns
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