BEMIDJI 鈥� As Bemidjians settled into the spring season, many of the area's traditional activities and events got underway.
From heading out to the lake before the sunrise for the fishing opener to hitting home runs on a sunny afternoon, spending time outdoors was a central theme of May.
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The Early Childhood Family Education program held its annual "Wheels" event, MMIW 218 hosted its second Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Conference, and graduates once again walked the stage to receive their diplomas.
As birds chirped and flowers bloomed, Pioneer photographers Annalise Braught, Madelyn Haasken, TJ Rhodes and Leo Pomerenke captured these memorable moments.
Bemidji senior Kaeden Pollock (23) celebrates during the second set against Rogers on May 9, 2025, at the BHS Gymnasium.
TJ Rhodes / Bemidji Pioneer
A dog hangs out on a golf cart near the clubhouse during a boys golf invite on May 16, 2025, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
An attendee tries on SWAT equipment during the Early Childhood Family Education program鈥檚 annual 鈥淲heels鈥� event on May 13, 2025, in the J.W. Smith Elementary 歪歪漫画 parking lot.
Leo Pomerenke / Bemidji Pioneer
Participants march along Lake Shore Drive toward the Sanford Center during an event commemorating Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day on May 17, 2025, in Bemidji.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
A male yellow-bellied sapsucker perches on a sugar maple branch on May 1, 2025, in Bemidji.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
A participant displays a sign during a Mayday Strong rally on May 1, 2025, along Hannah Avenue NW in Bemidji.
TJ Rhodes / Bemidji Pioneer
A tree blooms near the tee box at hole No. 4 on May 16, 2025, at the Bemidji Town and Country Club.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Bemidji senior Dylan Lundin (16) attempts to steal third base in the sixth inning against Grand Rapids on May 8, 2025, at the BSU baseball field.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
BSU football players Darnell McCrea, left, and Elijah Brown exit the stage after receiving their diplomas during the conferring of degrees as part of Bemidji State鈥檚 2025 commencement ceremony on May 9, 2025, at the Sanford Center.
Annalise Braught / 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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