BEMIDJI 鈥� As the two-week mark since the June 21 storm approaches, Beltrami County Emergency Management has issued its final regular update on the recovery efforts.
"After nearly two weeks, the Beltrami County Emergency Operations Center is ramping down their response to the destructive severe thunderstorm that struck Beltrami County on June 21, 2025," a Thursday afternoon release noted.
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While the physical location is closing down, work continues behind the scenes and Emergency Management will continue to be in contact and coordination with state agencies, volunteer groups, city and county departments to handle recovery efforts.
Beltrami County Solid Waste has made adjustments to its hours with weather and staffing considerations, the release said.
The Blackduck Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, and the Bemidji Transfer Station will be operating their normal hours. The Target debris site and Demolition Landfill will be closed on Saturday due to heavy rainfall in the forecast.
Both debris sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11. On Saturday, July 12, the Demotion Landfill and Target site will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, July 13, the Target site will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Residents needing assistance should continue to utilize Community Resource Connections and the United Way of the Bemidji Area. CRC is available to those needing help and can be reached at (218) 333-0880 or
The United Way is coordinating those who want to volunteer and can find information at Those needing in-person assistance can visit the Public Health Office during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at 616 America Ave, NW or call (218) 333-8140.
Food, water and other supplies are available while supplies last, the release noted.
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