Nicole Ronchetti

Nicole Ronchetti

Reporter

Nicole Ronchetti is a reporter at the Bemidji Pioneer, focusing on local government and community health.

Raised on the Iron Range in Hibbing, Minnesota, Nicole graduated from Hamline University with a degree in Global Studies and International Journalism. Her favorite book series is The Lord of the Rings, and when she's not reading she can be found wandering (but not lost) in nature.

You can contact Nicole at nronchetti@bemidjipioneer.com or at (218) 333-9791.

The Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Board denied a text amendment and a conditional use permit for a senior living cooperative, after significant opposition from those in the neighborhood.
U.S. Congressman Pete Stauber has weighed in on the post office issues reported in Bemidji and shared what he calls a “dismissive” response he received from USPS management.
The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners officially passed its 2024 budget, with a 6.65% levy increase. It also approved a resolution of support for the local post office and its workers.
Casey Dorr, a Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe descendant from Bemidji, became a scientist thanks to his mentors. Now he hopes to inspire the next generation of Indigenous students to enter the field.
After weeks of fighting for better working conditions at the Bemidji Post Office and arduous 12-hour shifts, Dennis Nelson resigned on Thursday.
The Bemidji City Council approved an amendment to an upcoming project to include a potential roundabout at 23rd Street NW and Middle Drive during its meeting on Monday.
A listening session was hosted in Bemidji on Tuesday by the offices of U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar to hear about community-wide issues related to mail delivery delays.
The annual fundraiser gathered over 10,000 pounds of food for the Bemidji Community Food Shelf, which will help it meet the growing needs of the community as food insecurity increases.
During a Monday work session, Bemidji City Council members debated the feasibility of a 9.57% levy increase for 2024, which is lower than the 10.35% preliminary levy set in September.
All of the residents of the Red Pine Estates in Bemidji, who were given six days to vacate their homes in late June, have all been relocated to other housing through considerable community effort.