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Bemidji's Chief Theater will host Randy and Mr. Lahey of the widely popular Canadian TV series "Trailer Park Boys" on Saturday, Sept. 30. (Photo: Ticketfly)
Tales from the 'Trailer Park': Randy and Mr. Lahey of the ‘Trailer Park Boys’ come to Bemidji
The Trailer Park Boys are coming to town—or some of them, anyway. On Saturday, Sept. 30, Bemidji's Chief Theater will host Randy and Mr....
 News September 24, 2017 - 10:48am
Pictured left to right are: ambassadors Barb Treat, Jill Beardsley, Mya Beaulieu, Owner Sandy Henson, and ambassadors Becky Bergquist and Benita Dingman.
Ambassadors welcome Bemidji Clothesline downtown
Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently welcomed a new business to downtown Bemidji. Bemidji Clothesline, located at 311 Third...
 Business September 24, 2017 - 8:39am
The Sanford Center, which has a seating capacity of 4,373, broke ground in April 2009 and opened its doors the next year. The structure was built at a cost of $67 million, with the city utilizing $44 million in sales tax bonds and $23 million from state bonding as funding sources. (Jillian Gandsey | Bemidji Pioneer)
What's the solution for the Sanford Center? Task force, city working to chart the course for city-owned arena
BEMIDJI—A task force created a year ago to outline the future of Bemidji's Sanford Center presented its findings to city leaders last week...
 News September 23, 2017 - 10:02pm
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Raymond Jon Kraskey Raymond Jon Kraskey, 19 years young, "Misko-Waagosh" which means "Red Fox" of Walker, Minnesota began his journey to the...
 September 24, 2017 - 7:39pm
Naytahwaush, Minn., youth shuck locally-grown sweet corn for the Harvest Pow Wow. Zachary Paige / Photo Special to Forum News Service
White Earth Reservation receives state grant to fight 'food desert' problem with food truck
WHITE EARTH, Minn.—According to the latest statistics, 90 percent of White Earth Nation in northern Minnesota is considered a federally-recognized...
 News September 24, 2017 - 6:19pm
Activists Garrett Lampson, left, and "T" sit tied to a flagpole outside of the Enbridge building on Saturday morning in Bemidji. (Jillian Gandsey | Bemidji Pioneer) play button
UPDATED: Protest at Enbridge property in Bemidji ends (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
BEMIDJI — Anti-oil pipeline activists tied themselves to a flagpole outside of Enbridge energy company’s Bemidji office through most of the...
 News/region September 23, 2017 - 8:00pm
Its best to treat yellowjackets at night.
How to deal with the yearly fall nuisance of yellowjackets
Q: I'm being attacked by yellowjacket wasps every time I step out my door. I've set out traps that work especially well but have not found a...
 News September 23, 2017 - 8:51am
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Jury trial canceled in Minn. horse starvation case, plea hearing set
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A rural Waubun man, charged with three felonies in Becker County District Court for allegedly causing the death...
 News September 24, 2017 - 7:24am
The Beavers celebrate in Lake Bemidji after a 40-22 win over Southwest Minnesota State in the homecoming football game on Saturday at Chet Anderson Stadium. (Jillian Gandsey | Bemidji Pioneer) play button
FOOTBALL: Beavers roll SMSU, storm the lake after 40-22 homecoming victory (w/video, photos)
BEMIDJI -- For the eighth straight homecoming, the Bemidji State football team earned a dip in Lake Bemidji. The water may have been on the cold...
 sports/beavers September 23, 2017 - 10:21pm
Dobias joins staff of Baker Park Housing
BEMIDJI—Brittany Dobias recently was named property management specialist for Sanford Health Baker Park Housing in Bemidji. She has been with Sanford Health since 2011, and her previous experience includes working as an office specialist in same-day surgery and as a financial...
 News September 24, 2017 - 9:06am
BSU Assistant Professor and Director of Bands Scott Guidry leads a wind ensemble rehearsal in Bangsberg Hall on Wednesday. (Jordan Shearer | Bemidji Pioneer)
Always following the music: From high school to the Air Force to BSU, music a calling for Scott Guidry
BEMIDJI—Whether it's been as a high school teacher, college professor or Air Force conductor, music has been a common chord throughout...
 News September 24, 2017 - 8:22am
Philip Jason Hartwig
East Grand Forks assistant hockey coach arrested
An East Grand Forks assistant hockey coach has been arrested and faces charges of gross sexual imposition. Philip Jason Hartwig, 46, was arrested...
 News September 23, 2017 - 1:07pm
James E. Daman
James E. Daman Dec. 17, 1940 - Sept. 22, 2017 BEMIDJI, Minn. - James E. Daman, 76, Bemidji, died Friday, Sept. 22, in his home. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements by Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bemidji.
 September 24, 2017 - 7:54pm
Charges: Four Minn. men try to hire underage girls for sex
ST. PAUL -- Four Minnesota men are accused of trying to hire underage girls for sex after showing up at a St. Paul hotel where an undercover...
 News September 21, 2017 - 3:47pm
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Harrison Smith (22) locks arms with general manager Rick Spielman (left) and owners Mark Wilf (middle) and Zygi Wilf (right) before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, Sept. 24, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
SHIPLEY: In show of unity, Vikings stand together on anthem issue
MINNEAPOLIS—When Colin Kaepernick first sat out the national anthem during a preseason game in August 2016, it went largely unnoticed....
 sports September 24, 2017 - 8:15pm

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The Zipper runs in this long exposure photo at the 73rd annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival in the parking lot of the Sanford Center. The Water Carnival was held June 29 through dusk on the Fourth of July in Bemidji. (Jillian Gandsey | Bemidji Pioneer)

Bemidji was abuzz in the month of July, with Water Carnival and Fourth of July festivities to parades and even a heavy metal concert. Here’s a look at some of ...

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