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Beltrami County formally opposes AMC redesign
Beltrami County formally opposes the Association of Minnesota Counties’ 10-point redesign plan in letters signed late last week by all five commissioners.By Brad Swenson , March 07, 2010
Bemidji city liquor stores see 8 percent profit
Bemidji’s municipal liquor operations sent $214,505 in 2008 to subsidize other city operations, according to a state report.By Brad Swenson , March 07, 2010
Support sought for mandatory beverage container fees
Minnesota needs a push if it is to reach an 80 percent goal by 2012 to recycle beverage containers, say two young people who want a mandatory refund fee put on containers.By Brad Swenson , March 07, 2010
Buena Vista Snowjourn: Skiers take the course for 30th annual races
From 7-year-old twin skiers Anna and Elise Carlson of Barnum, Minn., to the senior competitor Jan Niskanen, 75, of Bemidji, the mild March weather Saturday gave 75 skiers a good norning for the 30th annual Buena Vista Snowjourn.
March 07, 2010
Lehmann to seek 4A seat as Republican
Bemidji Mayor Richard Lehmann said Saturday he will seek the Minnesota House 4A seat held by Rep. John Persell, DFL-Bemidji.
By Brad Swenson , March 07, 2010
Students learn how to snowshoe
Students from St. Philip’s School enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities at Fern Lake Trails south of Bemidji Friday. Students learned how to travel through the woods on snowshoes and took part in a scavenger hunt. From left, sixth-graders Katrina Marcotte, Jasmine Guida, Madison Mari and Madisen Erpelding snowshoe up a hill. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper
March 07, 2010
Kari Howe takes part in mission to Cuba
MARSHALL, Minn. — Kari Howe, regional economic development program specialist with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, was part of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program international mission to Cuba Feb. 15 - 25
March 07, 2010
Special Olympics athletes compete
More than 100 athletes participated in Special Olympics Aquatics Competition Friday at Bemidji High School. Shawn Keifer leads the heat in the 50-yard breast stroke. Behind him is Gail Platt. Both are from Bemidji. Pioneer Photo/ Monte Draper
March 07, 2010
Flood insurance funding approved
Funding has been secured for the National Flood Insurance Program.By Bethany Wesley , March 06, 2010
Teen boys sell Powerboards
Tyler and Tanner Turn came home from school on what they thought was a regular Tuesday and found two giant boxes awaiting their arrival.
By Bethany Wesley , March 06, 2010
Town Hall meeting: Persell spars with constituents
Rep. John Persell said Friday he’d looked into ways to impeach Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a comment that drew an angry rebut from a constituent.
March 06, 2010
Bear comes out of hibernation
A black bear came out of hibernation early Friday to enjoy the warmth of sun. It crawled out of a culvert along the U.S. Highway 2 bypass. Officials remind motorists to leave the animal alone. It is illegal to park along the highway. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper
March 06, 2010
Flood insurance funding OK’d
Funding has been secured for the National Flood Insurance Program.March 05, 2010
New bonding bill big, but with Pawlenty priorities
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota House and Senate appear ready to give Gov. Tim Pawlenty more and less of what he wants for public works funding.
March 05, 2010
Plans for flooding are being developed
Be prepared. If you were affected by flooding last spring, be prepared for the same.By Bethany Wesley , March 05, 2010
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OUR VOICES (Trail) Mixed Bag
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OUR VOICES Wii worked out today!
OUR VOICES Watch your feet out there!
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OUR VOICES Vote now for Bemidji Skate Park
Fundraising for the Bemidji Skate Park, to be located in the renovated Bemidji City Park, is continuing. Nate Dorr, a volunteer who is working with the Bemidji Skate & Bike Association to raise funds for the skate park, sent me a link this morning asking for votes that could earn Bemidji a $25,
Posted by: bjwesley on Feb 1, 2010 at 2:36 PM | Bemidji BeatOUR VOICES A little bit of sunshine has found its way to me
Whew, sorry about last week's blog. I know it was kind of a downer, however if I don't vent it I might explode. I spent the weekend cleaning the house and doing laundry. Today I woke up with a clear head, a smile on my facing and raring to go. I also had my weekly measure on the Wii, which register
Posted by: dayoopergal on Feb 1, 2010 at 12:27 PM | No Spitting on the SidewalkReflections on Rochester/Mayo Clinic
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OUR VOICES Week 5 update
It has been a pretty tough week. However, I managed to stay lower than 2,000 maximum per day. I also continued my exercises on the Wii, although I didn't want to do them. I am 277.8 and seem to be losing at least a pound a week. I have taken four inches of my waist and 3-4 from my hips. This week I
Posted by: dayoopergal on Jan 30, 2010 at 8:08 AM | No Spitting on the SidewalkOUR VOICES Remind me again why we do this?
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