INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ANIMAL CRUELTY
On Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 12:42 PM, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office received a call involving a domestic dispute at a residence in Hagali Township. ...
Peat Bogs: Nature's Climate Regulators
By Barry Babcock Have you experienced a walk on a warm summer evening and felt a sudden and dramatic drop in temperature when approaching a bog? Peat bogs are natures air-conditioning system. ...
CABIN COFFEEHOUSE ADDS OJIBWE/ENGLISH SIGNAGE
INTIATIVE IS BY THE SHARED VISION GROUP The Cabin Coffeehouse and Café has recently added the Ojibwe greetings “aaniin” and “boozhoo” in addition to the English “welcome” on the front door of it’s business in downtown Bemidji. ...
In the spring, thoughts still turn to mud
Written by Mary Lou Aurell Photos courtesy of Blandin Paper Reports of environmental damage caused by irresponsible individuals driving off highway vehicles (OHVs) are fewer as more designated trails are built and riders are educated, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). ...
Free Grant Writing Workshops
Region 2 Arts Council Executive Director, Terri Widman, will offer free grant writing workshops for anyone interested in applying for an Arts Project Grant, Individual Artist Grant, or an Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant. ...
Upstream TV: The oars are in the water
by Karen Kimbrough Come to have fun while supporting local public access television! This Saturday , June 20, Brigid’s Cross in Bemidji will provide the venue for hours of fun activities for the family. ...
City of Emily: Sitting on a Manganese Mine
by Sheila Helmberger The population of the city of Emily, Minnesota is just over 900 residents. Like many other small communities in the state Emily has a bank, a couple of restaurants, gas stations and everything you would expect in a resort and vacation community. ...
Wetlands: Nature's Pumps and Kidneys
by Barry Babcock About ten years ago I was asked to guide a Massachusetts film crew on the Mississippi. They were working on a project for the Mississippi River Museum. ...
CANISTEO MINE PIT PROJECT
Written by Margaret A. Haapoja Photography by Bob Norgord Molly and Dean Randall have been complaining about water in their basement for 18 years—ever since they bought their house below the wall of the Canisteo Mine pit in the northwestern corner of Bovey. ...
"Green" Building Products Part 1: Indoors
by Jenny Gunsbury Reducing the amount of energy, water, or materials used in construction and in the daily operation of our homes is getting easier every day. ...
Other Local News
Slow down in construction zone on Hwy 197 and Hwy 71 in Bemidji; Detour may be ... - Bemidji Pioneer
Slow down in construction zone on Hwy 197 and Hwy 71 in Bemidji; Detour may be ...Bemidji PioneerBEMIDJI, Minn. – Motorists are reminded to slow down ...
Watching whirling seeds at Bemidji State University - Bemidji Pioneer
Watching whirling seeds at Bemidji State UniversityBemidji PioneerWhile visiting his sister at Bemidji State University Wednesday, Trout Hartung and hi ...
“In Flight” sculpture completed near Sattgast Hall
BEMIDJI, Minn. (Sept. 2, 2010) — The final stage of Bemidji State University’s renovation of the Sattgast Hall complex concluded in early August when installation was completed on a stainless steel fountain sculpture in the plaza between the hall and the lower Hobson Memorial Union.
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Tickets now on sale for 2010-11 Bemidji Concert Series
BEMIDJI, Minn. (Sept. 7, 2010) — A trio of concerts featuring violin, choir and jazz saxophone performances make up the 2010-11 schedule for the renowned Bemidji Concert Series. The series, now in its ninth season, is presented by Bemidji State University’s Department of Music and attracts world-class musicians for performances as a service to the Bemidji community and the northern Minnesota region. ...
Sheriff: SCAM involving phony emergency messages
Beltrami County Sheriff Phil Hodapp advises residents need to be aware of the latest scam making the rounds of communities. According to information received from a daily debriefing sponsored by Homeland Security, senior citizens in central Minnesota have been targeted in a burglarizing scam. Police report that victims receive a phone call to respond immediately to the local hospital emergency room where someone has allegedly been taken for serious injuries.
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