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Bemidji claims opener in Sagedahl tournament

Maple Grove’s Joe Franta broke for second base and was caught with a successful pickoff by the Bemdji defense. Franta eventually was tagged by Jacks second baseman Parker Lucas. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Police confirm body found in Lake Irving was Matt Pulis; family asking for privacy

Bemidji finishes second in home invitational

Morgan Williams finished third overall at Friday’s Bemidji Invitational at the Bemidji Town and Country Club as she shot an 84. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Local deputies named 'Top Cops' for saving child

From left, George Brook, Anthony Petrie and Jamie Scherf were recognized as "Top Cops" by the National Association of Police Organizations. Photo courtesy of the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office

Calm winds helping fire fight; cleanup begins

Jim Carlson lost his home, which overlooked the No. 8 fairway at Blueberry Pines Golf Course near Menahga. Sarah Smith | Forum News Service

Jackie Robertson eager to begin her duties as Bemidji varsity girls hockey coach

Jackie Robertson has been involved with the Bemidji High School girls hockey program the past two years, serving as an assistant junior varsity coach. Robertson will continue to guide the BHS girls hockey fortunes as she has been named the varsity’s new head coach. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer File Photo
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Conference committee rejects hospitality tax
BEMIDJI - A joint Senate and House tax committee rejected the city of Bemidji's request to implement up to a 1 percent tax on purchases at local hotels and restaurants. The tax would have been dedicated to Sanford Center operations, maintenance and capital improvements. The...
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Aliya’s new ride Matt Roberts, owner of Sintec Audio in Bemidji, presents Aliya Adams, with her new wheelchair Friday at the store. Roberts...
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UMD graduates first Master of Tribal Administration and Governance class
DULUTH — Tiger Brown Bull has traveled great lengths to earn his masters degree. In two years he has put 40,000 miles on his car to make...
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Christopherson gives opening remarks at Peace Officers Memorial Service
Retired Sgt. Cleo Christopherson gives the opening remarks and prayer at the Peace Officers Memorial Service on Thursday night in Bemidji. Behind...
local / newsMay 17, 2013 - 12:07am
Weekend rain could help firefighters
PARK RAPIDS — Weekend rains could bring relief to hundreds of weary firefighters battling a 7,100-acre blaze in three west-central Minnesota counties. The fire started Tuesday afternoon near Little Long Lake Road in Becker County and consumed at least 55 buildings, including...
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Two men plead guilty to robbing Kelliher bank
MINNEAPOLIS — This week, two men plead guilty to robbing the First State Bank of Bigfork in Kelliher in December. In federal court in St. Paul on Thursday, Travis Michael Burns, 20, of Bemidji, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting armed bank robbery. On Tuesday,...
news / localMay 16, 2013 - 5:41pm
Police and fire report for May 18
Police Report The Bemidji Police Department responded to the following calls: Assault 11:08 p.m. Thursday, 2800 block of Ridgeway Avenue Northwest. A 39-year-old man was arrested on a probation violation and on charges of obstruction of justice. Theft 9:30 p.m. Thursday,...
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Cigarette tax to back Vikings stadium construction
ST. PAUL — Smokers will provide the backstop to Viking stadium construction funding, the governor and legislative leaders announced Thursday...
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Dayton signs Persell’s formaldehyde bill into law
BEMIDJI —Bill authored by a Bemidji lawmaker banning formaldehyde in children’s care products was signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton Monday. The legislation, authored by Bemidji DFLer Rep. John Persell, bans manufacturers and wholesalers from selling care products in Minnesota,...
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Police and fire report for May 17
Police Report The Bemidji Police Department responded to the following calls: Theft 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, 1300 block of Anne Street Northwest. A stolen wallet was reported. 4:24 p.m. Wednesday, 3900 block of Irvine Avenue Northwest. Property was stolen from a yard. Sheriff’s...
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Former NFL player speaks at Career Day
Bemidji Middle School hosted its 20th annual Career Day on Friday with 63 individuals giving presentations on their professions. Phil Hansen,...
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Legislature: Bonding bill in question
ST. PAUL — The future of a public works borrowing bill to fund state Capitol work, roads and bridges and other projects is in question after it failed in the Minnesota House. Representatives voted 76-56 Friday on a bill to sell bonds to fund public works projects, five votes...
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Bemidji area lakes finally open and walleye fishing can begin
The 2013 fishing opener in the Bemidji area was a non-event for most anglers. Virtually all of the best walleye lakes in the Bemidji area were still covered with ice when the season opened so many anglers decided to just stay home. The most successful anglers on the opener were...
outdoors / fishingMay 16, 2013 - 8:07pm
Mike Reagan: Obama’s parade of scandals
Remember the 1996 movie, "A Time to Kill"? An adaptation of John Grisham’s 1989 legal thriller, it stars Matthew McConaughey as a small-town lawyer in Mississippi who defends a black man who killed the two white racists who had raped his 10-year-old daughter. In his closing...
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Donald Kaul: Please tax the titans
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Reporters gather outside the Novotel hotel during the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 17, 2013. A French police official says a thief or thieves stole about $1 million worth in jewelry inside a safe in a Novotel hotel room, against the backdrop of the Riviera resort town’s film festival. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Suspected thieves ripped out a small safe from the wall of a hotel room near the Cannes Film Festival and made off with about $1 million worth ...

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