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Reservoir drawdown for Mississippi River complete in region

BEMIDJI – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed its drawdown of the Mississippi River Headwaters reservoirs in preparation for potential flooding due to the spring melt. The Corps’...

news / local Thu, Apr 04, 2013 - 4:11pm

If Mother Nature won’t remove snow, then a Bemidji State University employee must break out the big tools – in this case a front-end loader – to clear the football field and track Wednesday afternoon. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

BSU workers tackle snow

If Mother Nature won’t remove snow, then a Bemidji State University employee must break out the big tools – in this case a front-end loader – to clear the football...

news / local Thu, Apr 04, 2013 - 12:28am

Sheriff and fire report for April 4

Sheriff’s Report The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls: Theft 8:14 p.m. Tuesday, 7189 Pete Lane NW. Someone drove away from Pete’s West without paying for $25.04...

news / local Thu, Apr 04, 2013 - 12:01am

Chief information officer, Jim Pullium. Submitted photo.

BSU announces chief information officer

BEMIDJI – Jim Pulliam, currently chief information security officer for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, has been named the chief information officer at Bemidji State University. Pulliam has been...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 2:19pm

Firefighters extinguish blaze Tuesday night at Bemidji home

BEMIDJI – A house fire Tuesday evening caused an estimated $25,000 in damage, the Fire Department said. In a news release, Fire Chief Dave Hoefer said the fire is being...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 9:34am

Buffalo Wild Wings is going to locate in the former Thrifty White location at 225 Paul Bunyan Drive NW. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Buffalo Wild Wings coming to Bemidji

BEMIDJI – A new restaurant is coming to town. Milo and Gayle Holderbecker, owners of the two Burger Kings and Qdoba Mexican Grill in Bemidji, plan to have their Buffalo...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 12:33am

State forestry budget gets attention of timber industry

BEMIDJI – The timber industry is taking in an interest in how much the state Legislature appropriates to forest management. Although they have been operating with about 100 fewer foresters...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 12:28am

Four members of the Beltrami County 4-H shooting sports team qualified to compete at the Junior Olympics meet this week at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Shown left, Cade Haiby, Blackdack, Caitlin Klejeski, Bemidji, Caitlyn Fleahman and Grant Johnson. They will have one day of practice and three days of competing in airpistols. Johnson will also compete in the .22-caliber sport pistol division. The team is coached by Mike Porter. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

4-H shooting sports team advances

Four members of the Beltrami County 4-H shooting sports team qualified to compete at the Junior Olympics meet this week at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Shown...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 12:06am

Bemidji DDA establishes fund with NMF

BEMIDJI – In an effort to enhance the business presence in downtown Bemidji, the Downtown Development Authority has established a new fund with the Northwest Minnesota Foundation to offer loans...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 12:01am

Police report for April 3

Police Report The Bemidji Police Department responded to the following calls: Theft 12:13 p.m. Monday, 2900 block of Pine Ridge Avenue Northwest. Prescription pills were reported stolen. Burglary 8:21 a.m...

news / local Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 11:39pm

House fire causes $25,000 worth of damage

BEMIDJI – A house fire caused $25,000 worth of damage Tuesday night, but resulted in no injuries. The fire department was called to the 700 block of Irvine Avenue Northwest...

news / local Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 11:36pm

School board discusses special education study

BEMIDJI – The Bemidji School District is making progress in improving its special education program. That was the assessment of Stephanie Hubbard, the district’s director of special education, during the...

news / local Mon, Apr 01, 2013 - 10:46pm

Questioning land purchase: Citizens raise concerns about sale to B&B Enterprise to BEDA

BEMIDJI – The nearest landowner to the property now slated for high-end townhomes said he isn’t opposed to development there, but questioned whether the city was getting enough cash for...

news / local Mon, Apr 01, 2013 - 10:44pm

News Briefs for April 2

Stabbing lands one in hospital, one in jail PINE RIVER – A 49-year-old man was arrested following a stabbing Sunday in rural Pine River, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office said...

news / local Mon, Apr 01, 2013 - 8:32pm

Several signs were posted around town declaring Bemidji was changing its name, effective April 1, 2014, which also happens to be April Fool’s Day. SUBMITTED PHOTO

City changing its name? Not so fast

How do you spell “Bemidji”?It’s a frequent question from out-of-towners, especially when they’re trying to send you mail (electronically or otherwise). “Brrrrmidji” is a take on the local weather’s tendency...

news / local Mon, Apr 01, 2013 - 3:24pm

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