The Beltrami County Historical Society will host a public panel titled, "Women Elected to Lead: Voices from Local Government," at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the Beltrami County History Center.
The 10th anniversary celebration of the "Chief Bemidji" statue served as a day to honor the legacy of Shaynowishkung and remind the area of his peaceful fight for Native American rights.
From author talks to exhibits and informative workshops, Bemidjians and beyond took part in a variety of events throughout the week aimed at changing how the community approaches menstrual health.
Mid-April, Bemidji closed city parking lot 7 to access the remnants of a basement below. Now, construction is complete, the lot is reopened and the origin of the basement has been determined.
The Beltrami County Historical Society, in partnership with the Bemidji Statue Committee, will host a celebration to honor the statue's 10th anniversary at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Library Park.
The Beltrami County Historical Society and Bemidji Public Library will host Menstruation Health Week from May 26-31, featuring an exhibit, authors and community action opportunities.
The Beltrami County Historical Society and the Shaynowishkung Statue Committee are offering a student essay contest on the impact of Shaynowishkung's life. Submissions are due by Sunday, May 25.
The Beltrami County Historical Society recently announced that it has joined the 2025 Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and families this summer.
The Beltrami County Historical Society will host a public panel titled, "Beltrami County Women of Law and Order," at noon on Thursday, May 15, at the Beltrami County History Center.
Earlier this week, the Bemidji Public Works department was notified of a potential sinkhole at parking lot 7. Upon arrival, the department was thrown off guard by what it unearthed.
The two-day event celebrating the Northern Iron Horse Railroad Society's 40th anniversary offered plenty of fun activities for train enthusiasts, including live music and model railroad displays.
The Beltrami County Historical Society will host a public panel titled, "Media Makers: The Women Informing Our Community," at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Beltrami County History Center.
The Beltrami County Historical Society, in partnership with the Northern Iron Horse Railroad Society, will host its second Train Days event on April 12-13, at the History Center.
