Pioneer photographers share some of their favorite photos from December.
The Bemidji Blue Angels dance team performs their high kick routine during halftime of a girls basketball game against International Falls on Dec. 1, 2023, at the BHS Gymnasium.
While the thought of December in Minnesota might conjure up mental images of shoveling through snowbanks or enjoying outdoor activities while bundled up in layers of cold-weather attire, things are a bit different this year.
Despite the unseasonal weather, Bemidjians took part in winter staples like the Night We Light festivities, De-Stress With Pets at Bemidji State, ice fishing on partially frozen lakes and cheering on winter sports teams.
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Pioneer photographers Annalise Braught, Madelyn Haasken and Maggi Fellerman captured these special moments along the way.
A lone ice house sits amongst the fog hovering over a partially frozen Lake Bemidji on Dec. 22, 2023.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
Claire Lucas and Bemidji Fire Captain Ben Hein search for presents during a Heroes and Helpers event on Dec. 7, 2023, at Walmart.
Maggi Fellerman / Bemidji Pioneer
A goose enjoys a fresh blanket of snow at Diamond Point Park on Dec. 11, 2023, in Bemidji.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Miniature horses walk along Beltrami Avenue as part of the Beltrami County horse project float during the Night We Light parade on Nov. 24, 2023, in downtown Bemidji.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
The Beavers gather around the net ahead of a game against Lake Superior State on Dec. 8, 2023, at the Sanford Center.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Bemidji State students pet a dog during a De-Stress With Pets event on Dec. 5, 2023, at BSU鈥檚 Beaux Arts Ballroom.
Maggi Fellerman / Bemidji Pioneer
Therese Sanden, left, and Thea Olson get ready to head outside to play on Dec. 12, 2023, at Little Saints Daycare.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
Cass Lake-Bena senior Dominic Fairbanks, left, gives junior Tateyn Boswell a hand up after an and-one play during the during the first half against Red Lake on Dec. 15, 2023, at the Cass Lake Gymnasium.
Maggi Fellerman / Bemidji Pioneer
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Annalise is the editor and a photographer at the Bemidji Pioneer. She is a Mass Communication graduate from Bemidji State University and has a Supervisory Management degree from Northwest Technical College. Her favorite pastime is exploring the great outdoors and capturing its natural beauty on camera. Contact Annalise at (218) 333-9796 or abraught@bemidjipioneer.com.
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