A Northern Township event gave area residents a public comment to voice questions, comments and concerns regarding incorporation, the proposed wastewater facility and Bemidji's attempt at negotiations.
After a study in 2018, Bemidji began eyeing a third final clarifier for its wastewater treatment facility. Now, the project, which officially began in January 2024, is set to conclude later this year.
Northern Township will not reenter wastewater negotiations with the city of Bemidji and will file a petition to incorporate. Bemidji plans to file a counter-petition to annex, in requisite time.
Northern Township held a town hall a day after Bemidji voted to issue a notice of intent to annex, which could halt or prevent the township's new wastewater facility and incorporation.
The Bemidji City Council approved a resolution to reenter wastewater negotiations with Northern Township and is prepared to file a petition for annexation if the township continues on the path to incorporation.
The Beltrami County SWCD will host its annual Mighty Mississippi Clean Up Day event between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, with willing volunteers meeting at Paul Bunyan Park.
Minnesota enlisted close to 400 rain monitor volunteers. However, rural volunteers are still needed to fill collection gaps to paint a complete statewide picture.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is recruiting volunteers, especially in northwest Minnesota, to measure water quality in lakes and streams for the Volunteer Water Monitoring Program.
Northern Township is developing plans to implement a new wastewater treatment facility. This coincides with years of water quality issues, wastewater plans and deliberation.
