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Tutto Bene helps new owners fulfill dream of owning restaurant

BEMIDJI — After being closed for nearly a month and acquiring new owners, Tutto Bene reopened on Tuesday, receiving great interest from the Bemidji community. “Everything is new,” Co-owner Justin...

news / local Sat, Sep 01, 2012 - 12:54am

Volunteers can help inventory city’s trees

BEMIDJI – Volunteers are needed to help complete a tree survey along Bemidji’s boulevards and in city parks. The Emerald Ash Borer Rapid Response Community Inventory, a project organized by...

news / local Sat, Sep 01, 2012 - 12:51am

Paul Bunyan Communications sends out capital credit checks

BEMIDJI – Paul Bunyan Communications is returning more than $2.1 million to members through its 2012 Capital Credit return, the cooperative announced this week. Paul Bunyan Telephone Cooperative has mailed...

news / local Sat, Sep 01, 2012 - 12:42am

From left, Penny Echternach, Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota executive director, is pictured with Friends of Sanford Health board members Betty Christ, Pat Kroeplin, Mary Nord, chairwoman, Carla Nicholson, De Pickett, Peggy Reznicek, Peggy Desizlets, Ruth Soukup and Ron Porter. The Friends donated $100,000 to the Foundation project “Together. For Life.”

Friends of Sanford Health supports Sanford Health Foundation project

BEMIDJI – Friends of Sanford Health recently donated $100,000 to the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota project “Together. For Life.” The donation supports the advanced cardiology program and da...

news / local Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 6:35pm

Pedal and Roll for Parkinson’s founder Liz Ogren and family and friends spent Aug. 25 riding with Parkinson’s friends in Bemidji for the event. Several arrived with canes or walkers, which they put aside for a set of pedals or Nordic walking poles. Dr. John Lueth and staff sponsored the event. From left are Dr. Mike Madden of Edina; Betty Dirk of Bemidji, Natalie Gille of Bemidji and Jeff Chapman of Laporte. Gille is program manager for Northern Minnesota Bicycle Friendly Communities.

Pedal and Roll for Parkinson's

Pedal and Roll for Parkinson’s founder Liz Ogren and family and friends spent Aug. 25 riding with Parkinson’s friends in Bemidji for the event. Several arrived with canes or walkers,...

news / local Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 6:19pm

New Subway planned near Bemidji mall

BEMIDJI – A new Subway is expected to open here in December. Developer Wes Hegna confirmed that a new standalone Subway is under construction near Taco John’s outside of Paul...

news / local Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 4:58pm

Bemidji Women’s Expo approaches B

BEMIDJI – The Pioneer and Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota present the sixth annual Women’s Expo at the Sanford Center. The Sept. 22 expo offers a wide variety of activities...

news / local Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 4:43pm

Volunteers can help inventory trees in Bemidji's parks, along boulevards

BEMIDJI – Volunteers are needed to help complete a tree survey along Bemidji’s boulevards and in city parks. The Emerald Ash Borer Rapid Response Community Inventory, a project organized by...

news / local Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 3:23pm

Paul Bunyan Communications sends out capital credit checks

BEMIDJI – Paul Bunyan Communications is returning more than $2.1 million to members through its 2012 Capital Credit return, the cooperative announced this week. Paul Bunyan Telephone Cooperative has mailed...

news / local Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 10:07am

Elections: Property taxes remain top priority

BEMIDJI – November’s ballot will include a full plate of major political decisions for Minnesotans. Besides picking a president, voters will also be asked whether same-sex couples have the right...

news / local Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 2:04am

Hotel deal nearing: Construction expected soon, Crooked Pint replacing planned Buffalo Wild Wings

BEMIDJI – The Country Inn & Suites is inching closer toward reality, but it likely will not be complete in time for all of the conventions booked for 2013 at...

news / local Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 1:58am

Paper plant closings spark concerns about logging industry

By Tom Robertson, MPR News 91.3FM BEMIDJI — August was a tough month for Minnesota’s timber industry. The Verso paper mill in Sartell and the Georgia-Pacific hardboard plant in Duluth...

news / local Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 1:44am

Fire danger mounts; Burn ban implemented as weather intensifies risk of fire

BEMIDJI – With temperatures in the high 80s and winds gusting at 12 mph Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shut down all burning permits in much of the...

news / local Wed, Aug 29, 2012 - 11:46pm

Dillon Engel was one of the first cyclists to cross over the newly built Paul Bunyan State Trail bridge on Wednesday afternoon as the protective fencing came down to officially open the span for public use. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Paul Bunyan State Trail bridge opens to cyclists

Dillon Engel was one of the first cyclists to cross over the newly built Paul Bunyan State Trail bridge on Wednesday afternoon as the protective fencing came down to officially...

news / local Wed, Aug 29, 2012 - 11:22pm

Police and Fire Report for August 30

Police Report The Bemidji Police Department responded to the following calls: Thefts 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, 1600 block of 23rd Street Northwest. Items were stolen from a parked vehicle. 5:32 p.m...

news / local Wed, Aug 29, 2012 - 11:08pm

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