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BEMIDJI — A year and a half after the  Bixby Condos  were completed on Bemidji's South Shore, another housing development is now in the works.

Slated to open in the spring of 2026, The Walker is a new apartment complex being developed by Jonzek LLC and Mrazek Construction. The project offers a variety of floor plans and amenities, embedding elements of Bemidji's history in the careful naming of each layout.

The development is led by Timothy W. Mrazek, owner of Mrazek Construction and a fourth-generation Bemidji resident. Known for his commitment to quality development in the community, Mrazek’s work includes the nearby Bixby Condos, further transforming Bemidji’s South Shore into a vibrant residential hub.

Located near the Paul Bunyan Trail, South Shore Beach and the Sanford Center, the apartments offer recreational access and community convenience. Named after Thomas Barlow Walker, a key figure in Bemidji’s history, Mrazek hopes the project will tie the city’s legacy to its ongoing growth.

The four unit layout options in The Walker are named to honor individuals who made lasting contributions to Bemidji’s history.

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Myrna Mae Mrazek was known for her kindness and generosity, welcoming anyone in need into her home and embodying a spirit of compassion.

Dr. John W. Whitmore played a significant role in Bemidji’s early medical and civic life, founding the city’s first hospital in 1913 and serving as its superintendent, as well as a former mayor.

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Lillie E. Patton was a trailblazer in education and healthcare, serving as Bemidji’s first public school superintendent and founding the Bemidji Hospital Training ÍáÍáÂþ»­ for Nurses.

Freeman Doud, along with his wife Betsy, was one of Bemidji’s earliest settlers, establishing a homestead that became Diamond Point Park and contributing to the city’s development through farming and community building.

Second-floor units:

• The Myrna: Two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,138 sq. ft. unit starting at $575,287.
• The Whitemore: Two-bedroom, two-bath 1,104 sq. ft. unit starting at $543,996.
• The Lillie E.: One-bedroom, one-bath 768 sq. ft. unit starting at $378,432.
• The Freeman Doud: One-bedroom, one-bath 829 sq. ft. unit starting at $347,973.

First-floor units:

• The Myrna: Two-bedroom, two-bath 1,138 sq. ft. unit starting at $533,750.
• The Whitemore: Two-bedroom, two-bath 1,104 sq. ft. unit starting at $503,700.
• The Lillie E.: One-bedroom, one-bath 768 sq. ft. unit starting at $350,400.
• The Freeman Doud: One-bedroom, one-bath 829 sq. ft. unit starting at $302,585.

The Walker will offer a variety of amenities, including secure controlled entry, two elevators for easy access to every floor and premium finishes like quartz countertops and soft-close drawers. Units will also feature 9-foot ceilings, in-unit laundry and private balconies with durable aluminum decking.

Select second-floor lakeside units will include fireplaces. Additionally, the development will provide individually metered electricity with the option to install electric vehicle charging stations.

For more information, contact Valerie Bruns at (218) 766-2767, (218) 751-2538 or land@paulbunyan.net.