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Fraternal twins Amy Haskell, left, and Sarah Martinka each gave birth to a son April 23 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, despite trying to avoid that exact situation. Amy’s son, Andrew, arrived about three hours before Sarah’s son James. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Mother’s Day: Bemidji sisters celebrate newborn sons on same day

BEMIDJI — It was exactly what they didn’t want to have happen. Fraternal twins Sarah (Berg) Martinka and Amy (Berg) Haskell were both expecting their second children in April, but...

news / local Sat, May 11, 2013 - 10:49pm

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, fishing guide Jason Durham, state Sen. Rod Skoe and North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple (at left) fish Saturday morning on Fish Hook River in Park Rapids. Anna Erickson | Forum News Service

Park Rapids: Gov. Dayton catches walleye as fishing season opens

PARK RAPIDS — Park Rapids fishing guide Jason Durham received praise from Gov. Mark Dayton on Saturday morning after a successful fishing outing shortly after midnight. "Jason is my new...

news Sat, May 11, 2013 - 10:43pm

Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk of Cook and Assistant Leader Katie Sieben of Cottage Grove, along with staff members, head to a Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2013, meeting with Gov. Mark Dayton and House leaders about the state budget. Don Davis | Forum News Service

State budget talks continue, but no deal

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s top Democratic politicians met Saturday, trying to figure out how to raise and spend $38 billion over the next two years, but apparently fell short of...

news Sat, May 11, 2013 - 10:33pm

New bill bars employers from asking about criminal records

ST. PAUL — State lawmakers have passed legislation that would bar many employers from asking job applicants if they have a criminal record in the early stages of the hiring...

news Sat, May 11, 2013 - 10:26pm

Toasty Beaver’s could still face penalties

BEMIDJI —Toasty Beaver’s Sports Bar and Grill could still be assessed penalties for its cooking grease ending up in the city’s stormwater system. City attorney Al Felix said last week...

news / local Sat, May 11, 2013 - 10:22pm

Court Report for May 12

The following cases were heard on May 7 and 8 by Beltrami District Judge John Melbye: Donna Jean Staples, 55, of Bemidji was sentenced for felony fifth-degree possession of a...

news / local Sat, May 11, 2013 - 10:15pm

Minnesota House Speaker Paul Thissen of Minneapolis listens to Minority Leader Kurt Daubt of Crown during the Thursday gay marriage debate. Don Davis | Forum News Service

Capitol Chatter: Political positions change based on power

ST. PAUL — The gay marriage debate illustrates how being in or out of power affects how politicians look at the world. Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Red Wing, told Democrats during...

news Sat, May 11, 2013 - 10:06pm

Bemidji High School lists senior honors

BEMIDJI — The following students were honored Tuesday during Bemidji High School’s annual Senior Awards Nights. — Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Foundation: William Robert Deer, Erik Dreyer, Connor McNallan,...

news / education Sat, May 11, 2013 - 9:42pm

Richard Grundtner is among 33 students graduating from Oak Hills Christian College today. The 43-year-old Pine River resident has completed a double major in psychology and biblical studies and plans to pursue a career as a drug and alcohol counselor. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Oak HIlls commencement: ‘God was guiding me’

BEMIDJI — Richard Grundtner felt a calling. "God was guiding me to do something different," said the former carpentry foreman. After six years of school, Grundtner today is among 33...

news / education Fri, May 10, 2013 - 11:46pm

Goodezhiin, whose English name was Charly Johnson, looks across the Red Lake Narrows in this photo circa 1900. Goodezhiin was not officially a chief, but his family refers to him as chief because he was a leader of his people. Submitted Photo

Chief Ogimaabinenz, Chief Goodezhiin descendants to gather today in Red Lake

BEMIDJI — Decades of collaborative research will give descendants of Chief Ogimaabinenz and Chief Goodezhiin of Ponemah a chance to celebrate their connections through the fourth-eighth generations. They will gather...

news / local Fri, May 10, 2013 - 11:33pm

Bobbi Borowski sends a text to her parents and shows it to fellow graduate Allyson O’Loughlin as they make their way Friday into the Sanford Center, where Bemidji State University held its 94th Commencement. More than 1,000 graduates were invited to take part in the ceremonies. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

BSU graduates head for commencement

Bobbi Borowski sends a text to her parents and shows it to fellow graduate Allyson O’Loughlin as they make their way Friday into the Sanford Center, where Bemidji State University...

news / education Fri, May 10, 2013 - 11:22pm

Legislative Notebook: Senate OKs nickel gasoline tax increase

ST. PAUL — Minnesota senators voted Friday to raise the state gasoline tax 5 cents in the next few years. After the Senate Transportation Committee in recent weeks removed a...

news Fri, May 10, 2013 - 11:15pm

Gang awareness workshop set for Monday

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Police Department is just one agency that will be taking part in a gang awareness workshop to be held Monday. Bemidji Police officer Dane Donnell will...

news / local Fri, May 10, 2013 - 11:08pm

Police and fire report for May 11

Police Report The Bemidji Police Department responded to the following calls: Property damage 1:22 a.m. Friday, 900 block of 30th Street Northwest. A vehicle was damaged. 1:58 p.m. Thursday, 600...

news / local Fri, May 10, 2013 - 11:05pm

Local student receives award

SHEVLIN — Ashley Hoffman of Shevlin was recently recognized during the Annual Student Awards Ceremony at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Hoffman is a senior double majoring in agricultural business...

news / education Fri, May 10, 2013 - 7:25pm

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