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<description><![CDATA[Bemidji Day at the Capitol draws about 50 to St. PaulBemidji PioneerAbout 50 people are in St. Paul today for the fifth annual Bemidji Day at the Capitol, visiting with lawmakers about issues near and dear to their hearts. ...]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Watercolor Mania: Slow Progress0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[I actually have not been painting for some time now. I think I burned out! Plus so much has been going on here which made it hard for me to paint. I learned not to paint when life is in turmoil when I wrecked the background on that last piece so I am laying low until life settles. I have been out taking photos however...out of the house and breathing air and trying to keep my health going strong! Took this lovely picture of swans down by my bridge and I hope to go up to the rice patties north of me where they grow wild rice. In a few weeks that should begin to fill with thousands of swans. It is deafening and hopefully when they arrive I can get there and take pictures to share with you!]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji Google News: Intermediate Wire Working Techniques - Bemidji Pioneer0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Intermediate Wire Working TechniquesBemidji PioneerHeadwaters School of Music and the Arts will host a Jewelry 101 Workshop from 10 am-3 pm March 13, at 519 Minnesota Ave. NW, Bemidji. ...]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji Google News: Clearwater County's First Lady Event - Bemidji Pioneer0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Clearwater County's First Lady EventBemidji PioneerClearwater County's First Lady Event will be held at 10 am Saturday, March 13, at Good Shepherd Church in Clearbrook. Tickets are $8 per person and are ...]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji Google News: Beaver hockey: BSU remains solid in polls, PairWise rankings - Bemidji Pioneer0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Beaver hockey: BSU remains solid in polls, PairWise rankingsBemidji PioneerWith the 2009-10 regular season now history, the Bemidji State men's hockey team enters postseason play in solid position to advance to the NCAA Tournament. ...]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji Google News: Police and fire report for March 9 - Bemidji Pioneer0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Police and fire report for March 9Bemidji Pioneer11-11:45 am Paul Bunyan Senior Activity Center offers Silver Stretchers exercise and Walk Away the Pounds. 11:10 am-2:40 pm Kitchigami Mobile Library, ...]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji Bits: Let's Make a Deal, Round 3: South Shore Application on JPB Agenda0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Edgewater Group representative, Rich Siegert will make his case for an amendment to the South Shore Planned Unit Development to the Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Board when they meet on Wednesday, March 10.&Acirc;&nbsp; The meeting is at 6:00pm at City Hall.&Acirc;&nbsp; This is Siegert's third appearance before the JPB, after having presented twice in February.

His application would allow him to build a new]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[The View from this side of the Lake: Pipeline Project Just Keeps on Giving $$$$$0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Alberta Clipper pipeline that runs from Canada to Superior, Wisconsin is tentatively scheduled to go live around April 1st.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Otter Bridge, the Amazon, Berry Heaven, Top of the World, and the Trail of No Return.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:08:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[BSU News: Bemidji State to host Internal Revenue Service student fraud conference0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[BEMIDJI, Minn. (March 8, 2010) &#8221; Embezzlers? Busted. Bar owners with a second set of secret books? Nabbed. Tax cheats? Pinched.

Perpetrators of these and other financial crimes will be hunted down by Bemidji State University accounting students during a one-day seminar on Friday, March 26, when the College of Business, Technology and Communication plays host to The Adrian Project.

The project, a collaboration with universities and the Internal Revenue Service which began at Adrian (Mich.) College in 2002, turns teams of students into special agents for a day, coached by experienced special agents or retired agents, as they identify and attempt to solve a variety of finance-based crime scenarios.

Under the guidance of the IRS agents, student groups begin a five-hour investigation with a lead, which may be in the form of a tip from an anonymous informant, a meeting with local law enforcement or a seemingly insignificant scrap of paper fished from the garbage. The students select their next steps in gathering evidence, usually by taking what theyve found to potential witnesses played by seasoned special agents, certified public accountants or other volunteers assisting with the project. Students will have access to some tools available to federal enforcement officials, including undercover officers, surveillance, subpoenas and search warrants.

At the end of the scenarios, students meet with their coaches as a group, discuss the investigation and receive an evaluation.

The projects rogues gallery will be made up of volunteer criminals from Bemidji States administration, faculty and staff.

The Adrian Project debuted in Feb. 2002 for 25 accounting and criminal justice majors, and has since been offered at colleges and universities across the nation. The project is now headquartered on the campus of Adrian College. Bemidji States event will mark the first time the Adrian Project has been implemented at a college or university in Minnesota.

The student response to this seminar will be enthusiastic, said Dr. James Maxwell, dean of the College of Business, Technology and Communication. This is a great opportunity for the students to have hands-on interactions with life-like simulations. Im sure there will be a tremendous sense of accomplishment when they crack the case.

For more information, please contact the college at (218) 755-3788.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:08:13 -0700</pubDate>
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&Acirc;&nbsp;City finance director Ron Eischens, outlines the need for LGA (Local Government Aid) in this week's city newsletter.&Acirc;&nbsp; He and the Mayor will deliver the city's case to the Governor during Bemidji Day at the Capitol on Tuesday. According to Eischens, &amp;quot;Compared to all cities in Minnesota, Bemidjis tax rate is below the average and also lower than similar sized cities. Bemidji]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[This week I weighed in at 262 pounds, 34 pounds lighter then my original December weight of 296 pounds.]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[BSU News: Upcoming events at the Center for Research and Innovation0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[BEMIDJI, Minn. (March 5, 2010) &#8221; Upcoming events sponsored by the Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation include an Academy of Lifelong Learning lecture on the history of western Canada and an introduction to the increasingly popular sport of geocaching.

All events are held at the Center for Research and Innovation, 3801 Bemidji Ave. N., Bemidji, unless otherwise noted.

Academy of Lifelong Learning lecture: Regional Canadian History, the Hudson Bay Company, Louis Riel and the Metis.
 Presenter: Tom Beech, associate professor of political science, Bemidji State University.
 Tom Beech will lecture on the Hudson Bay Company and its role in the development of western Canada. He will also discuss the impact of European settlement on the Metis and Red rivers and on the Northwest Rebellions. Beech is a graduate of the University of Manitoba and holds a doctorate Penn State. He has been a member of Bemidji States political science department since 1999.

Date: Tuesday, March 16
 Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
 Admission: free

Webinar: Creating Shared Understanding on Complex and Emotional Issues.
 Presenter: Doug Peters, DS Performance Group
 Learn how to reduce miscommunications and unproductive conflict, and increase action and results, by creating shared understanding on complex and emotional issues. This is the third class in Working Together Better, a four-course webinar series.

Date: Tuesday, March 16
 Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 Tuition: $39
 Registration: http://www.cri-bsu.org/workshops/registration/Working_Together_Better_Webinars_Regform_011910.doc

Brown Bag Luncheon: Geocaching: A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt!
 Presenter: John Fylpaa, naturalist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
 With nearly 200 caches within 15 miles of Bemidji and thousands in the state, cachers have found a new way to enjoy the outdoors. Join Department of Natural Resources naturalist John Fylpaa to find out how you can give this increasingly popular sport a try for free.

Date: Wednesday, March 17
 Time: noon-1 p.m.
 Admission: free; participants encouraged to bring their own lunch.

Individuals who wish to be added to the centers mailing list or have questions regarding these events should contact the Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation at (218) 755-4900; toll free, (888) 738-3224; or via e-mail, cri@bemidjistate.edu.

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 &cent; Center for Research and Innovation: http://www.cri-bsu.org]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[First, Team Weaver will be at Eastview and Rosemount High Schools in Minneapolis on Friday April 16 (not &Acirc;&nbsp;the14th). &Acirc;&nbsp;We'll have our Midwest Modified No. 16 &amp;quot;Bookmobile&amp;quot; race car on display. &Acirc;&nbsp;Stop by and take a look!Second, Team Weaver will be announcing a new driver for summer 2010. &Acirc;&nbsp;Skyler Smith has proven himself on the track, and is moving on to other opportunities. &Acirc;&nbsp;We're happy that he will be assisting with the transition to a &amp;quot;new kid&amp;quot; in the cockpit. &Acirc;&nbsp; She (that's right, SHE) is a 17 year old high school student with two summers of dirt track racing experience. &Acirc;&nbsp;We like how she drives, and think she'll be a great fit for Team Weaver RacingWe're not quite ready to make her name public or show you her picture, but stay tuned here in April for a major &Acirc;&nbsp;press release.... &Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[BSU News: Information sessions set for nursing program at Anoka Ramsey Community College0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[BEMIDJI, Minn. (March 5, 2010) &#8221; Information sessions for Bemidji State Universitys nursing program at Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus have been set for Wednesday, April 7. The information sessions are the first step for registered nurses interested in continuing their educations and pursuing a Bemidji State University bachelors degree at the Anoka-Ramsey campus.

The information sessions will be held at noon and 3 p.m. in room G202 of Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campuss Campus Center building, located at 300 Spirit River Dr. S. in Cambridge, Minn.

The program will offer registered nurses a combination of on-campus and online courses, allowing them to pursue their bachelors degrees. Featuring full- and part-time enrollment options with block scheduling on Fridays, students will study at the Cambridge campus during the first two weeks of classes, then return every three to four weeks while pursuing their coursework on-line during alternate weeks. Clinical experiences will be arranged at a variety of sites, with the goal of having these sites as close to a students home as possible.

The colocation program requires a minimum enrollment of 20 students and will be capped at 40 participants. Interested students are encouraged to register quickly; last year, the first year of the partnership between Bemidji State and Anoka-Ramsey, the 40-student enrollment cap was reached shortly after the initial information sessions and interested students were turned away.

Students have been raving about the high quality of this program, said Dr. Jeanine Gangeness, chair of Bemidji States Department of Nursing. Our recent student responses have included positive comments about the relevancy of the curriculum and the accessiblity of the Cambridge site.

The highly successful Anoka-Ramsey program continues a flourish of notable activity by Bemidji States nursing program over the last several years. The four-year baccalaureate program was announced in Dec. 2006 and enrolled its first students during the fall of 2007. The program received a full 10-year national accreditation in May, 2008, and celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art Clinical Resources Center in Feb. 2009. The program then inducted its first group of students into the four-year program just days after the unveiling of the lab.

Bemidji State University and Anoka-Ramsey Community College are part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The system comprises 32 institutions, including seven state universities and 25 two-year colleges and is the largest single provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota.

For more information about the program or the April 7 information sessions, please contact the Department of Nursing at (218) 755-3860.

FOR YOUR CALENDAR
 April 7 - noon and 3 p.m. - information sessions for Bemidji State University nursing degree colocation program at Anoka Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus. Location: Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campuss Campus Center, room G202, 300 Spirit River Dr. S., Cambridge, Minn. Information: Bemidji State University Department of Nursing, (218) 755-3860.

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<description><![CDATA[These days there seems to be a TOP 10 list for everything, from the most affordable cities to buy a home to the sexiest Hollywood actors.]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[BSU News: Bemidji State University to co-sponsor 2010 Northern Minnesota Safety Conference0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[BEMIDJI, Minn. (March 4, 2010) &#8221; Registrations will be accepted through Friday, March 12, for the annual Northern Minnesota Safety Conference held from 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Bemidji.

Designed for safety coordinators looking to improve and enhance their knowledge of todays leading safety issues, the conference is presented by the Minnesota Safety Council, Northern Minnesota Safety Council and the Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation.

Registration for the event is $75. Registration fees include lunch, refreshments and participant materials. Continuing education units are also available. Registration must be completed by the Friday, March 12, deadline.

Gary Anderson of the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration will provide an overview of MnOSHA during the morning keynote, and Steve Vietor of Riverland Community College will provide a presentation on wind power in the afternoon.

The morning and afternoon sessions will each feature a number of breakout sessions.

The morning sessions cover a broad variety of topics, including emergency preparedness, lockout/tagout objectives, workplace violence, distracted driving, combustible dust, bloodborne pathogens and Occupational Health and Safety Administration grants.

Topics for the afternoon breakout sessions include fall protection, office ergonomics and workmans comp and negligence.

The conference also includes exhibition space for vendors and businesses to display safety equipment, materials or services.

To register for the conference, request a registration form from the Bemidji State University Center for Reseach and Innovation via e-mail at cri@bemidjistate.edu or by phone at (218) 755-4900, or toll-free at (888) 738-3224.

The Northern Minnesota Safety Conference is presented by Bemidji State University, the Center for Research and Innovation, Minnesota Safety Council and Northern Minnesota Safety Council. Additional support is provided by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Workplace Safety Consultation; North Country Health Services; Paul Bunyan Telephone; Otter Tail Power Company; and the Beltrami Electric Cooperative.

For more information, or to be added to the mailing list for the Safety Council series, contact the Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation at (218) 755-4900; (888) 738-3224; cri@bemidjistate.edu; or at http://www.cri-bsu.org.

FOR YOUR CALENDAR
 March 23 - 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. - Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation hosts Northern Minnesota Safety Council annual safety conference. Location: Evangelical Covenant Church, 5405 Highway 2 West, Bemidji, Minn. Registration: $75, includes refreshments, lunch and materials; advance registration required by March 12. Information: (218) 755-4900; (888) 738-3224; cri@bemidjistate.edu; http://www.cri-bsu.org.]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Watercolor Mania: Pears On Vacation0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[This is maybe not the title but that is what I am calling it right now. It is not done and I am trying to go more slowly because of the other disaster! That was terrible! But I am trying so many new things something is bound to go wrong. This time the tape worked and the masking quite well too...no crazy moves on my part...so it is ok so far! I had thought there might be trees somewhere on the horizon and now I dont think I want that so now I fear the painting is cut in 1/2 with the waterline...so not sure how this will all be fixed...hopefully over the weekend I will have this one finished as well!]]></description>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Pastor's Blog (John L Roberts): Who is my neighbor?0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Who is my neighbor?This is the question asked of Jesus by an expert in the law.  The exchange was around the great commandments in which neighbors are mentioned.  27 He answered, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'&amp;quot; Luke 10:27 TNIVIf we are to love our neighbors, we need to know who are neighbors are.  So, who are our neighbors?The quick and easy answer is everyone. It remains easy when we are talking about people who live, work and act like us.  It gets more difficult when persons unlike us are to be considered as neighbors.In a broad context 38,000 people live within a 15 mile radius of Bemidji.  84% of the population is white.  11.4% Native American.  That leaves 4.2% as a smattering of others.  The average age is 35 years old.  The average household income is $55,000 yet 57.5% makes less then $50,000 a year.  36.8% makes less then $35,000.  8.4% have household income over $100,000.00.   These statistics represent our neighbors.Yet, we can bring this closer to home.  Across Beltrami Avenue and across the alley behind the church are several houses, most of which have been divided into apartments that are rented.  I knocked on all the doors of the alley houses just prior to the fall dinner.  I was graciously received by those who answered their doors.  I am at a loss of words to describe these persons, but I will say that they did not look like those who gather here for Sunday worship. Yet, they are our neighbors.In answer to the question, Who is my neighbor? Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan.  The expert in the law had to remark that is was the Samaritan who behaved like a neighbor because the Samaritan was the one who had mercy on the man in need.May our neighbors discover mercy among the people of BUMC.Peace,Pastor John]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji Community Art Center: March First Friday at a Glance0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Bemidji Community Art Center 5 to 7pm featuring The Temper of Complexion &#8220; a Senior Exhibit by Lauralee Simons.&Acirc;&nbsp; This exhibit is in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts at Bemidji State University.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Bad Cat Creations Gallery &amp;amp;amp; Gifts &#8220; featured artist for March is photographer, Melissa Burness.&Acirc;&nbsp; Opening reception from 4 to 6pm
Beltrami County History Center&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; in conjunction with Gallery North, presents Birds of a Feather 10am to 4pm.
Bemidji Public Library present artists from TrekNorth High School Students showing work include: Raven Clark, Emily Bauer, Marisha Lindquist, Arianna Karstens, Josh LaRue, Rachel Lash, Rachel Reese, Hannah Ehli, Linnea Helgeson, Philip Durst, and Brea Blankenfeld.&Acirc;&nbsp; Reception 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Brigids Cross Irish Pub and Restaurant- will host artist Terry Honstead for the opening of her latest exhibit Hidden Dreams from 4 to 6pm.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Cabin Coffeehouse and Caf&Atilde;&copy; -will be hosting an opening for their March artist Jenn Anderson and her exhibit My Therapy, Revealed on Canvas from 5 to 7pm.
Dunn Bros Coffee &#8220; continues their exhibit with artist of Pat Oldham for the month of March.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Gallery North &#8220; First Friday reception is from 2 t0 5pm. Showcase Artist is DuWayne Schwindt of RAKO WOODS featuring his exhibit of intarsia designed wood inlay projects.&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; Featured Artist for March is Julie Johnson, who works in the art of rosemaling.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Glazed &amp;amp;amp; Amused &#8220; While on the First Friday Art Walk stop by Glazed &amp;amp;amp; Amused &#8220; Paint your Own Pottery Studio located at 311 3rd Street in downtown Bemidji.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Headwaters Unitarian Universalist Fellowship &#8220;Headwaters Unitarian Fellowship will host art works by former Bemidjian, Pat Black, for the months of March and April.&Acirc;&nbsp; Join us from from 4 to 6pm.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Mask &amp;amp;amp; Rose Womens Theater Collective and the Northwoods Folk Collective invites you to stop by on Friday March 5th to join us for the Northwoods Folk Collective at 7:30 pm.&Acirc;&nbsp; NEW EXHIBIT &#8220; opening for the Month of March in the Fleur di Lis Gallery Mother Art curated by Nina Lubarski.&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;
Neilson Place &#8220; The North Country Health Services Art Committee invites you to their First Friday Art Walk Opening Reception from 3 to 5pm &Acirc;&nbsp;featuring artist Kate Lalone and her exhibit, Visions of Life.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Wild Hare Bistro and Coffee House -&Acirc;&nbsp; presents the paintings of Mary Lingen at an opening reception from 3 to 5pm.
For more detail on the Upcoming First Friday.
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:16:53 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji Bits: Old Fairgrounds up for Bid0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The former County Fairgrounds is for sale.  While perusing the legal ads Sunday (2/28), I came across the County's advertisement for bids for (what remains of) the former County Fairgrounds.  The 16.4 acre parcel is located south of Target and the Westridge Development. 

I am not sure why the County has decided to put it on the market at this time, but if it sells, the City is in line to receive]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:34:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[The View from this side of the Lake: Anniversary...Putting Down Your Best Friend...In Memory of Cody our Dog0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[(This is a reprint of a blog that appeared about this time in 2008.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[No Spitting on the Sidewalk: Anna turns 90]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[My beautiful daughter turned nine on Feb.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[No Spitting on the Sidewalk: Sinamon and her beau, Moose0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Last year,a new couple moved into the house next to us.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:58:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[BSU News: Philosophy professor to deliver March 3 Honors Council lecture0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[BEMIDJI, Minn. (Feb. 26, 2010) &#8221; Can a person survive without its body or a properly functioning brain? If so, what is it exactly that makes a person a person?

Dr. David Lund, professor of philosophy, will discuss his book Persons, Souls and Death, exploring the connection between souls and bodies and how those disparate entities combine to form our perception of a person, on Thursday, March 3. The lecture is part of Bemidji States Honors Council Lecture Series and will begin at 7 p.m. in Hagg-Sauer Hall room 112.

Awareness of mortality is the price of intelligent consciousness. Lunds book, Persons, Souls and Death, argues that a person is essentially an immaterial subject of conscious states who, though intimately linked by causal ties to the body, is nevertheless distinct from it.

In the book, Lund also examines apparently paranormal occurrences supporting the belief that some persons have survived bodily death. Cases of near-death experiences, apparitions, reincarnation experiences and mediumship phenomena are presented and discussed. Though it might seem contrary to natural law for a person to exist apart from a body and properly functioning brain, these cases suggest otherwise.

Lund, a native of Roseau, Minn., spent his undergraduate years studying the natural sciences and earned a masters degree in psychology before he discovered philosophy as an academic discipline and pursued his doctorate from the University of Minnesota. He returned to his native northern Minnesota in 1972 when he joined the philosophy department at Bemidji State. Lund has published several books, including Death and Conciousness, Perception, Mind and Personal Identity and Making Sense of It All.

Lunds is the fourth of six Honors Council lectures offered as part of the spring 2010 schedule.

ON THE WEB:
 &cent; Dr. David Lunds books at Amazon.com.

2010 Spring Honors Council Lecture Series remaining schedule
 &cent; March 3: David Lund, professor of philosophy, Persons, Souls and Death.
 &cent; March 18: Michael Hamann, assistant professor of biology, Nuts, Bolts and the Cytoskeleton.
 &cent; April 15: Larry Skillin, assistant professor of history, From Proclamation to Dialogue: The Colonial Press and the Emergence of an American Public Sphere.

For more information about the Honors Council Lecture Series, please contact the honors program at (218) 755-3984.

FOR YOUR CALENDAR
 March 3 - 7 p.m. - Honors Council Lecture Series: Dr. David Lund, professor of philosophy, presents Persons, Souls and Death. Location: Hagg-Sauer 112. Admission: free. Information: (218) 755-3984.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:57:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji e-Democracy: Man made Global warming0]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:50:02 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji e-Democracy: Man made Global warming a Hoax.0]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:29:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dirt track racing: Newest racing novel0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sneak peak at an early review of my third dirt track racing novel. &Acirc;&nbsp;It should hit book stores in April, 2010! &Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; &Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; &Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; &Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; &Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;CHECKERED FLAG CHEATER: A Motor Novel
&Acirc;&nbsp;&amp;quot;Weaver extends his Motor Series with this full-throttle, stand-alone sequel. The summer points chase has begun in the Midwest circuit, and Super Stock rookie Trace Bonham, backed by Team Blu, is on a winning streak. While his sports-energy-drink sponsor is promoting him as the next wonder boy and hes passed every inspection, Trace begins to suspect that his whatever-it-takes crew has rigged his car to win. He can feel it. Faced with an ethical dilemma, the teen must decide if he is only the driver or if he can still be a winner apart from his teams efforts and corporate sponsorship. In the midst of his high-speed adventures, Trace reveals racing terminology, rituals and the mental game needed to overtake an opponent; his grueling life on the road; and his continued pursuit of Melody, the love of his life, all while keeping track of his fence bunnies. Theres no drag here. (Fiction. YA)&amp;quot;


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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:20:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji Bits: Red and Black and Room All Over0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Maybe its a sign of the times that the Chamber has not been able to fill the bus that will deliver enthusiastic Bemidjians to the state capitol on Tuesday, March 9th.  There is still room on the bus for Bemidji Day at the Capitol, in fact only about 40 people are signed up. 

Could it be that the dismal state of the state's finances and the lack of any optimism coming out of St. Paul has soured]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:48:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji Bits: Recipe for a Budget Fix: Cut 10%0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A little less here and a bit less there, pretty soon you've got a recipe for a budget reduction, right?&Acirc;&nbsp; Unfortunately, it is going to take more that a bit here and there to find&Acirc;&nbsp; $600,000 that is expected to be cut from the City's 2010 budget.&Acirc;&nbsp; Word is that City department heads have been asked to recommend cuts of 10% on their budgets. Not sure if there was any mention of revenue enhancements--]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[The View from this side of the Lake: From a Hockey Fan's Perspective, Tradition Continues.0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[There was something special about Saturday nights last hockey game played at the John Glas Fieldhouse by Bemidji State University.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:53:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bemidji e-Democracy: Major Server Upgrade - ~2hr Outage Coming0]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:50:34 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Watercolor Mania: Four Pears0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ok gang...still experimenting here and this time I have really gone a stretch...there is still so much to do but before I go any further you can see the direction I am trying to go. The blue is not showing up right here...but this is more about the idea than the color at this point anyway. I can see where doing all&Acirc;&nbsp;of these&Acirc;&nbsp;paintings up to a point is allowing me to experiment without feeling like I am&Acirc;&nbsp;losing too much...so it has been a worthwhile test. I think today I am done as I am wore out...I am going outside my comfort zone with mostly my imagination on this...small references to use but thinking I want to just investigate possible backgrounds...if I like this...you can bet this summer I will be taking pictures!!! So here is Four Pears on Movil Lake.&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;I am sorry I am keeping this so small but images are being lifted again so it is what I have to do from now on.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:29:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Watercolor Mania: TWSA0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[I was just notified that the painting, &amp;quot;Monday's Wash&amp;quot; has been juried into the 2010 Transparent Watercolor Society of America's national exhibition. I am tickled as I love this piece and was hoping it would do well!&Acirc;&nbsp; The exhibit&Acirc;&nbsp;runs from May 1 to July 25th&Acirc;&nbsp;at the Kenosha Public Museum in Kenosha, WI&Acirc;&nbsp; near Chicago so if you are in the area, this is a terrific show to see!!!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A Matter of Principal: A little time off needed0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Some health issues have come between me and my blogging recently. Im happy to share that after some recent surgery and a little recovery time the future looks very bright. The Schoolcraft team has stepped up to help cover my duties as I keep my feet up for a little while. Ill still encourage you all to stay in touch with current legislative issues concerning charter schools as well as the overall funding for public education. The most recent information concerns the clarification of how charter schools can buy or build their own facilities. This would be a big step in identifying a process that could be very helpful to Schoolcraft. Any thoughts on expansion?
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:51:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[The View from this side of the Lake: 1:00 O Clock The Drunks Are Out...2:00 O Clock The Drunks Are Out0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Tom Hanson, the owner of Zorbaz is playing tough with our Bemidji City Council.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:57:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dirt track racing: Getting ready for Racing!0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Still high snowbanks up here in Minnesota, but Team Weaver is feeling spring. &Acirc;&nbsp;Crew Chief Bill Smith is ordering news parts (suspension) to get ready for the summer racing season. &Acirc;&nbsp;We have some new graphics to put on, and some sponsors to talk with, but generally we're ready to go. &Acirc;&nbsp;&amp;quot;Change oil and YEEHAW!&amp;quot;, as Bill says.We'll have our race car on display in the Minneapolis area at &Acirc;&nbsp;EastView High School and Rosemount High &Acirc;&nbsp;on April 16. &Acirc;&nbsp;Will be talking with motorheads young and old there all day. &Acirc;&nbsp; Eastview High &Acirc;&nbsp;in the morning, Rosemount in the afternoon--and Robert Trail Library right after school. &Acirc;&nbsp;Be sure to stop by and Hello.&Acirc;&nbsp;Also: &Acirc;&nbsp;stayed tuned here for breaking news on my new book, &amp;quot;Checkered Flag Cheater.&amp;quot; &Acirc;&nbsp;It's the third in the Motor Novels series, and will be released this spring of 2010.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Watercolor Mania: In the Bag and New Update0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[This is my final photo...I still have to have a professional do this so it is right. Still not sure about &amp;quot;In the Bag&amp;quot; but it will be that until the name comes to me that is better. I got the bar code in on the lower right pear which was fun.This painting is only getting the wood treatment right now...but that is coming along ok...This might be a slow one and be the last one finished as some elements are pretty complicated...but we will see.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Pastor's Blog (John L Roberts): Are you asking, &quot;Is my church safe?&quot;0]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Are you asking, &amp;quot;Is my church safe?&amp;quot; Several persons at the Bemidji United Methodist Church may be asking this question.  On the last two Sundays we have had visitors who are distinctly different then the majority of church attendees.These visitors clearly had issues with hygiene, mental health, and substance abuse.  There were, no doubt, other issues at play for these individuals.  These issues may or may not include trouble with neighbors and the law.All four of these individuals live across the street, across the alley or in the neighborhood of the church.  They are our neighbors.I am seeing several responses among our congregants.  Every response is a valid response.  Each response rises authentically from within each individual.  My request of you is to read each of these responses and try and understand how someone might respond in this particular way. Your response is not how everyone responds.  However, your response is shared by some.One response is fear.  This makes sense - some of these guys looked really scary.  Being in the presence of persons we don't know, who look out of control, can touch the natural &amp;quot;fear and flight&amp;quot; instinct in us all.One response is simply feeling the awkwardness of the situation.  Most of us don't know how to handle such situations, they are out of the range of our experience or training, so some just feel the awkwardness of it all, wondering what to do.  One can feel awkward and not be fearful.  Yet, one can feel awkward and fearful.Others respond with a sense of purpose and protection. They engage the individuals in conversation, they keep an eye on the persons, they seek to find a non-confrontative manner to resolve the fearful awkward situation. This is my response (and of others, I am not doing this alone). I was concerned about those who were fearful, and I was concerned about those who were feeling like they didn't know what to do.  But I was not afraid and I had a sense of what I needed to do.Some respond in a supportive manner to those who are responding with purpose and protection. They stay close, ready to offer assistance.Some ask the theological questions.  What does this situation mean for a church that proclaims their &amp;quot;open doors&amp;quot;? Are these persons to whom Jesus wants us to be in ministry?  How do we extend love and grace to these persons?I am sure there are other responses, but I observed all of these this morning.Now, my reaction.  I am committed to the security of all on our church property.  You will be relieved to know that we are very close to having a security system installed at the church.  Research was done about what other churches in town have for security systems.  Several security contractors were contacted and made bids.  The Trustees of the church have approved one of these bids.  The project goes to the Finance Committee on 2/16/10 for funding.  If you would like to make a donation to this $4500 project, I would be glad to receive your donation.  As soon as we have the funds, it will be installed.Security on Sunday morning is an issue that needs more then an installed system.  At our church there are a number of people alert to these issues.  They have their eyes and ears open.  They are ready to respond as needed.  They are prepared to call 911 if the situation warrants such a call. I am prepared to do this as well.  I know more could be done.  We need to train our greeters and ushers.  We need to keep persons posted at doors throughout the morning.  If you would like to help organize these thing, let me know.Our church is located on the edge of downtown.  It is not surprising that we have such visitors.I am also concerned for the Biblical mandate to care for the outcast.  I want to care for these people, but I also want to ensure this is being done in a safe manner.  I would not want to immediately escort an individual out of the building simply because their look is unkempt, with hair not combed, being unshaven, and their clothing needing laundering.  If it is discovered they are intent on causing harm, then out they go, absolutely.My experience is that if you approach someone calmly and with a kind manner, you will be responded to with calm and kindness.  Some might think this is naive, but time and again I have seen this is the case.  Most situations will resolve themselves without harm being done. If someone truly needs to be moved on, then it is best to call the police and enlist their help.  They are trained to do this.Some suggestions:Pray for these visitors.  They need it.Pray for yourself and for your church in seeking appropriate ways to respond.Recognize that there are individuals responding to the situation. If you are feeling particularly vulnerable, remove yourself from the situation.  These are temporary situations and you can come back when things are &amp;quot;all clear!&amp;quot;As best as you can, remain calm.If it appears I am as yet unaware of the situation, let me know.If a situation is occurring, don't ask me to do something that pulls me, and others dealing with it, away from the situation.  Let us tend to it, and when we are finished we will tend to whatever you need.Read, or listen to Bishop Sally Dyck's sermon &amp;quot;Why Did the United Methodist Cross the Road?&amp;quot;  She attempts to answer the question, &amp;quot;Who is my neighbor?  Follow these links: Sermon document or sermon audio files. The audio files are labeled &amp;quot;part 1&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;part 2.&amp;quot;This is hard stuff.  We need to be in conversation about this.  We need to support one another.  We need to figure out how to care for the stranger our midst.  We need to be Christ in the world.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Red Tail Hawk Warrior by Gordan VanWert
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Bernice by Alice Blessing
Work by artists Nathan Bray, Butch Holden and Terry Honstead
BCAC&Acirc;&nbsp;opened the new year with our&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;Annual BCAC&Acirc;&nbsp;Members Show featuring work created by member artists of the BCAC as a part of the February First Friday Art Walk on February 5th.&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;
Main Gallery Members Show
&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;The&Acirc;&nbsp;evening&Acirc;&nbsp;hosted&Acirc;&nbsp;many of the BCAC artists and visitors were able to meet our special guest, Katie Carter, the new Region 2 Arts Council&Acirc;&nbsp;Program Assistant.&Acirc;&nbsp; The evening program featured a&Acirc;&nbsp;press conference to announce the new Arts &amp;amp;amp; Cultural Heritage (Legacy) grants and programs.&Acirc;&nbsp; This roll out announcement included a brief talk by&Acirc;&nbsp; Sue Gens, the executive director of the Minnesota State Arts Board and Sheila Smith the director of MN Citizens for the Arts about the Legacy amendment.&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;
Sue Gens speaks to visitors at the Art Center
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:31:13 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[  DNR NEWS &#8220; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; &Acirc;&nbsp; FEBRUARY 4, 2010  Media contacts: Colleen Coyne, DNR communications director, 651-259-5023; Patricia Arndt, Parks and Trails Division planning and public affairs manager, 651-259-5578.  &Acirc;&nbsp;  Free Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Clinic set for Feb. 13 at Lake Carlos State Park  Register before Feb. 11  &Acirc;&nbsp;  Cabin fever setting in? Bundle up the kids and participate in the Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Clinic at Lake Carlos State Park on Saturday,  Feb. 13, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.  &Acirc;&nbsp;  This event will get everyone from preschoolers to teens outside and back into nature, said Ryan Sansness, assistant park manager. This clinic is geared towards families that have little or no ice-fishing experience.&Acirc;&nbsp;   &Acirc;&nbsp;  The clinic is free to attend, but people should call the park at 320-852-7200 to register before Feb. 11, because class size is limited.  &Acirc;&nbsp;  The ice-fishing clinic begins inside the parks visitor center, where presentations will be given on ice-fishing safety, gear, techniques, and &#8220; most important &#8220; how to have fun. Kids will be able to make their own jigging stick to use on the ice and take home. The last hour of the clinic will take place on Lake Carlos, where well attempt to catch sunfish, crappies, and even the elusive walleye.&Acirc;&nbsp;   &Acirc;&nbsp;  Christopherson Bait of Alexandria donated the fishing equipment needed to make the jigging sticks. One kid will win a complete ice-fishing kit at the end of the clinic.  &Acirc;&nbsp;  Adults do not need a fishing license to attend. Anglers age 18 and older can also fish without a license from Feb. 13-15 if they are accompanied by a child younger than 16 and actively participating in Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend.&Acirc;&nbsp;   &Acirc;&nbsp;  &Acirc;&nbsp;A vehicle permit ($5 one-day or $25 year-round) is required to enter the park and can be purchased at the park office.&Acirc;&nbsp;   &Acirc;&nbsp;  Lake Carlos State Park is located 10 miles north of Alexandria. From State Highway 29, go two miles west on Highway 38 to reach the park entrance.&Acirc;&nbsp;   -30-  &Acirc;&nbsp;    ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Calling all artists with studios within a 40 mile radius of Bemidji, Minnesota!&Acirc;&nbsp; Applications are now being taken for the Bemidji &#8220; First City of Arts Studio Cruise 2010.
This, the third year for the &#8213;Cruise, is an opportunity for artists to invite the public into their studios and showcase their art and craft.&Acirc;&nbsp; This interaction serves to strengthen the publics awareness of the creative process while providing the artist an opportunity to learn first hand the publics perception of their work as well as the potential for direct sales and commissions and to raise the publics awareness of the dynamic art scene in the Bemidji Area.
Studio Cruise Dates are October 22, 23 &amp;amp;amp; 24, 2010 (MEA weekend).&Acirc;&nbsp; Deadline for all applications is postmark by March 15, 2010.&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; Fees include a $10 non-refundable jury fee and $100 artist participation fee.
Interested artists are encouraged to apply by completing the 1st City of Arts Studio Cruise 2010 Application available here or at the First City of&Acirc;&nbsp;the Arts&Acirc;&nbsp;website and mailing it to the First City of the Arts c/o&Acirc;&nbsp;Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce.New this year!!!&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;Artists who may not have a studio available for visitors to show and demonstrate their process, can be a Guest Artist at a Host Studio location for the 2010 &#8213;Cruise.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Please note that ALL artists must successfully meet the jury and monetary qualifications and requirements established for participating in the Cruise.&Acirc;&nbsp; Each location is limited to having a maximum of three artists total at any Host studio location.&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;
Questions may be directed to Dave Towley at 218-333-3547 (dtowley@paulbunyan.net) or Lori Forshee-Donnay at 218-444-7570 (bcac@paulbunyan.net)
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<description><![CDATA[Ill let you in on a little secret. The ground-hog&Acirc;&nbsp;and I are related. Today my distant relative saw his shadow in Pennsylvania as did I here in Minnesota. So what is so magical about this shadow? The shadow seems to have some sort of magical powers over mother nature&brvbar;&brvbar;telling her when and for how long winter will be here. Some of you might even remember an old-time&Acirc;&nbsp;radio show called The Shadow. For years it kept children of all ages glued to the radio&brvbar;&brvbar;yes I said radio&brvbar;&brvbar;as sinister events unfolded. Is this the same devious shadow that makes the determination&Acirc;&nbsp;about winter? Are there sinister forces at work? Ive tried to do some investigating along my family tree to discover what mysteries I could discover to help shed some light on cracking this case. Stay tuned&brvbar;&brvbar;..for only the shadow knows!
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:20:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Whew, sorry about last week's blog.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:27:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Bemidji Community Art Center &#8220; First Friday Art Walk reception on February 5th from 5 to 7pm.&Acirc;&nbsp; Join us for the Annual BCAC Members Show featuring work created by member artists of the BCAC.&Acirc;&nbsp; At 6pm the Region 2 Arts Council will hold a press conference to announce the new Arts &amp;amp;amp; Cultural Heritage (Legacy) grants and programs.&Acirc;&nbsp; This roll out announcement will include a brief talk by legislators about the Legacy amendment.&Acirc;&nbsp; Sue Gens, the executive director of the Minnesota State Arts Board and Sheila Smith the director of MN Citizens for the Arts will also be present.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Headwaters Unitarian Universalist Fellowship &#8220; Headwaters Unitarian is hosting paintings by Natalia Himmirska now through February.&Acirc;&nbsp; A reception for the artist will be held from 4 to 6pm as a part of the February 5th First Friday at the church.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Gallery North invites you to their February First Friday Open House on Feb 5th from 2-5pm.&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;Featured Artist for February will be painter Dianna Johnson. &Acirc;&nbsp; The Gallery North Showcase Artist for February is photographer John La Tourelle.&Acirc;&nbsp; AUTHOR OF THE MONTH &#8220; Beth Solheim will be featured at a reception to be held on Sat. February 13th.
Wild Hare Bistro and Coffee House &#8220; presents Peacefulness of the Northwoods, paintings by Maureen OBrien, February 5th through March 3rd.&Acirc;&nbsp; First Friday reception is from 3 to 5pm.
Beltrami County History Center&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; The Beltrami County Historical Society, in conjunction with Gallery North, presents A Winter Wonderland.
Cabin Coffeehouse and Caf&Atilde;&copy; &#8220; The Cabin Coffeehouse and Caf&Atilde;&copy; will be hosting an opening for their February artist, photographer Don Schubbe, on Feb 5th from 4pm to 6pm.
Brigids Cross Irish Pub and Restaurant- Brigids Cross invites you to their First Friday Art Walk and Opening Reception on February 5th featuring artists Ashleigh Buck and Candice Billups&Acirc;&nbsp;from 6 to 8pm.
Bemidji Public Library is pleased to present artist and painter Ron Lyman and his exhibit Brush Strokes for the Art Wall in February. Join us from 3-5pm on Friday, February 5th to meet Ron, enjoy refreshments and learn about his oil paintings depicting subject matter in a realistic form.&Acirc;&nbsp;
Glazed &amp;amp;amp; Amused &#8220; While on the First Friday Art Walk stop by Glazed &amp;amp;amp; Amused &#8220; Paint your Own Pottery Studio located at 311 3rd Street in downtown Bemidji.&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; open Wed. to Fri. from 12 to 9pm,
Neilson Place &#8220; The North Country Health Services Art Committee continues their exhibit Let Nature Nurture by artist Maureen O Brien now through the month of February&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp;CALL FOR ART - The North Country Health Services Art Committee will be reviewing artwork at the end of March for the Temporary Exhibition Program at Neilson Place.&Acirc;&nbsp; Application deadline &Acirc;&nbsp;Monday, March 15, 2010.&Acirc;&nbsp;&Acirc;&nbsp; For questions contact Linnea Papke-Larson at lpapkelarson@nchs.com or 218-333-6285.
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:17:09 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[In the next few weeks all Schoolcraft families will be getting a survey that will help provide information on not only our current programs but to the overall direction of the school. Parent/guardian response&Acirc;&nbsp;is important to us and we hope youll take a few moments to fill the survey out. Part of the evaluation process will be&Acirc;&nbsp;the formation of&Acirc;&nbsp;a focus group to go over the survey results. If youd like to be part of this process please contact me at 586-3284. We would most likely find an evening where we could use the meeting room at the library downtown.
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:19:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Bemidji, MN - The Unitarian Universalist Association sponsors the showing ofthe documentary, Renewal, by donating the movie DVD to all its congregation'ssocial justice committees.  The producers were inspired to make Renewal bythe countless Americans who are answering a spiritual call of Faith toconfront the enormous challenges of environmental degradation.Renewal: Stories from America's Religious-Environmental MovementHeadwaters Unitarian Universalist Fellowship522 America Ave.Monday, January 25th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMGood-will donationTo quote the producers: &amp;quot;This documentary shows that, America's greatmovements for social transformation - the abolition of slavery; promotion ofcivil rights and immigrant right; support for the poor and homeless -  haveall included the commitment of people of faith. And, today's religious -environmental movement is poised to have a similar significant impact.When so many news headlines proclaim the ways that religions divide people,the heroes of our documentary truly celebrate the potential for multi-faithaction to unify our communities and the world. The religious-environmentalmovement grows as people from diverse traditions come together and work tobuild a sustainable future. Renewal is their story.&amp;quot; Mary Ostrow and TerryKay Rockefeller, producers.For more information please contact Karen at karenaid@midco.netHUUF Social Justice Chair]]></description>
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