LIFE

Which way to the grill? Steak on a plank kindles interest

Two New York Strip steaks were cooking on a smoldering wooden plank on our grill on the deck. The smell reminded me of a summer campfire combined with the fragrance of the big pile of burning Christmas trees that our suburban fire department used to set aflame each year after the holidays.

By Sue Doeden , June 14, 2009

Beltrami County Farm Bureau Breakfast on the Farm set for Saturday

Beltrami County Farm Bureau Breakfast on the Farm will be held Saturfday at the Wilde Angus Ranch, south of U.S. Highway 2 near Shevlin.

By Brad Swenson , June 07, 2009

Take the lazy way out with Rhubarb and Peach Crisp

I remembered my mom’s words as I measured flour, brown sugar and oats into the bowl of my food processor. As clear as the music of the birds outside my kitchen window, I could hear her say, “Oh, don’t be such a lazy Susan.”

By Sue Doeden , June 07, 2009

Bemidji Sculpture Walk: Creations come in all shapes and sizes

The Sculpture Walk in downtown Bemidji has 28 new creations this year, each featuring unique parts and pieces with a history of its own. New installments range from a marble spiral of a seashell’s inner core to a psychedelic mosaic in Bob Dylan style.

By Dayna Landgrebe , June 06, 2009

Delightful discovery: Crunchy Peanut Butter & Fudge Delights

Keeping track of all the recipes I’ve marked, clipped and saved over the years is a huge challenge.

By Sue Doeden , May 31, 2009

Gardeners design flowering planters

Angel Krigbaum, left, and Flava Sagedahl design some flowering planters Friday afternoon at the Bemidji Community Arts Center. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

May 30, 2009

Rural Development grants available

Officials from USDA Rural Development have announced June 22 and July 6 application deadlines for grants to assist independent agricultural producers entering into value-added activities.

May 24, 2009

Bemidji area residents take part in Great Strides

A group of people near the end of the third annual Great Strides (Taking steps to cure cystic fibrosis) walk Saturday morning in Bemidji. About 130 people participated in the 4-mile walk from Lincoln Elementary School to the Paul and Babe statues and back. Pioneer Photo/Michelle Bedard

May 17, 2009

Upper Mississippi Mental Health Center breaks ground for Children's Garden

The staff from the Upper Mississippi Mental Health Center recently broke ground for a Children’s Garden behind the facility. The garden will be planted by the youth in the summer program. The nonprofit accepts gardening tools, seeds and fencing to help with the youth garden. Submitted Phot0

May 17, 2009

Patt Rall Arts Column for May 14: Artists of Minnesota Spring Show to open Friday

The Artists of Minnesota Spring Show has its roots back in January 1945. It was part of the University of Minnesota’s Farm and Home Week, which introduced the first Rural Art Show to showcase the works of local artisans, and as a way to develop the state’s vast cultural resources. The early shows invited handicrafts as well, but because of the response, rules kept changing and artists were limited to the number of entries. By the fifth show, entries were limited to fine art. In 1959, the new name of Artists of Minnesota was adopted by the membership along with the member newsletter, exchange of information among the art groups, and the sponsorship of rural art clinics and shows.

May 14, 2009

Spring cleaning underway at park

Spring cleanup at city parks is underway as Bemidji employee Joel Britt uses a pressure washer to clean the picnic tables at Diamond Point Park. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

May 14, 2009

North Country Scene for May 3

May 03, 2009

'Friendship Trees'

May 02, 2009

Talks about energy efficiency

April 26, 2009

North Country Scene for April 24

April 24, 2009