NEWS

Engineers complete MnDOT training

Two engineers from Karvakko Engineering completed training through the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

February 12, 2012

Constitutional amendment proposals carry GOP dreams

ST. PAUL — Minnesota Republicans look to the state Constitution as a way to enact some of their pet policy dreams.

By Don Davis , February 12, 2012

Bemidji City Council meets Monday

The Bemidji City Council will meet in a work session at 5:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall to discuss two matters.

February 12, 2012

Pioneer Previews: ‘History meets music’ today

“History meets music: Up close and unplugged” with the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. today at Bemidji High School. Meet J. Robert Oppenheimer (Clay Jenkinson) and hear the music that he enjoyed and related to his time. The concert will highlight tenor Brad Bradshaw and pianist Matt Seiberg. Artistic Director Beverly Everett and Clay Jenkinson will host a talk-back after the performance to answer questions from the audience. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for college students with an ID and free for students in grades K-12. For more information on the concert, please see Bemidji Arts Blog under staff blogs on homepage of the Pioneer.

By Patt Rall , February 12, 2012

Deal protects Koochiching County forest

Nearly 7,000 acres of undeveloped forest in southeastern Koochiching County will be permanently conserved under a deal announced Friday.

By John Myers , February 12, 2012

Capitol chatter: Rhetoric up, cooperation down at Capitol

ST. PAUL — Political rhetoric escalated in the Minnesota Capitol as Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed four Republican-written lawsuit reform bills.

By Don Davis , February 12, 2012

Kim’s Kreative Kuts and Kolor

Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors welcomes new business owner Kim Brown of Kim’s Kreative Kuts & Kolor. Located at 381 Paul Miller Lane NW, Bemidji, Kim runs a full service salon, including color, haircuts, manicures and facial waxing.

February 12, 2012

February 12, 2012

Enjoying Northern Minnesotan culture

If you’d asked me before about the culture of northern Minnesota, or America even, I’d have suggested it was better described as a lack of culture.

February 12, 2012

Former Bemidji artist expresses love for pets through paintings

Animal lovers have long been accused of thinking their pets have human traits by those who do not understand the bond between an owner and a pet.

By Patt Rall , February 12, 2012

‘Game-changer’: Sanford pledges 15 acres for northern Minnesota veterans home

Bemidji’s prospects of hosting a regional veterans home got a lot stronger Saturday as Sanford Health pledged to donate the needed land and assist with the facility’s operational costs.

By Bethany Wesley , February 12, 2012

No Child Left Behind: School districts react to state’s waiver from federal requirements

Some school districts in the area are feeling relief that they no longer need to meet the 2014 goal of 100 percent proficiency.

By Anne Williams , February 11, 2012

Fees may rise as lawmakers deal with outdoors issues

ST. PAUL — Many legislators are thinking about the outdoors while working inside the Minnesota Capitol.

By Danielle Nordine and Don Davis , February 11, 2012

Environment: Red River dam modifications restore wildlife

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Construction crews in northwest Minnesota are finishing work this week on a unique river project — one that not only restores fish habitat, but also could save human lives.

By Dan Gunderson MPR News 91.3FM , February 11, 2012

Getting robot ready

Four robotic teams brought their VEX robots to participate Friday in the VEX Robot Scrimmage at Northwest Technical College-Bemidji. The practice session was held to run robots through a series of obstacle courses. Shown above is Civil Air Patrol member David Helgager as he received help from team coach Doug Coutlee before the robot ran the course. Team members not pictured are Bryan Porter and Joe Rogers. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

February 11, 2012