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June 11, 2015 – While statewide law enforcement saw a decline in seat belt violations during the 2015 Click It Or Ticket campaign, Beltrami County instead saw an increase in citations and verbal warnings. There were 65 seat belt citations issued in the county this year, an increase of 20 from last summer’s campaign.

June 11, 2000 – In an effort to build young girls’ self-esteem, the Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council is training high school volunteers this week in Bemidji to act as mentors for younger teens. Training topics will include communication, diversity, relationships and health issues such as eating disorders, drugs and pregnancy.

June 11, 1975 – Calvary Lutheran Church recently voted as a congregation to sponsor a nine-person refugee family. The father is a former general in the Vietnamese army, serving as the deputy commander of Military District Two and Three in South Vietnam, and was also the chief of staff for logistics and audits.

June 11, 1925 – Plans are underway for a rousing Fourth of July celebration in Bemidji under the auspices of the Ralph Gracie post of the American Legion. There will be sports events and races for the children downtown and a parade throughout the main section of the city, with prizes for the winners of each category.