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Free computers for low-income families, PCs for People seeking Bemidji area donations

BEMIDJI – Minnesota Nonprofit PCs for People has selected the Bemidji area to distribute free computers to low income families. The project seeks to reduce waste while simultaneously helping bridge...

news / local Wed, Jan 30, 2013 - 6:25pm

Verso announces buyer for closed Minn. paper mill

SARTELL, Minn. (AP) — Verso Paper Corp. has announced plans to sell its fire-damaged paper mill in Sartell. Verso said Tuesday it is selling the mill to AIM Development (USA)...

news / region Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 4:42pm

Glance: 5 teasers to watch before the Super Bowl

At least 15 advertisers are expected to launch teasers for their ads running during Super Bowl XLVII. The goal is to create interest for ads without spilling the beans on...

sports Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 4:37pm

Regulators propose improvements in day care safety

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State inspection records for thousands of in-home day care providers could be posted online if legislators approve new safety recommendations. The Star Tribunereports state regulators...

news / region Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 8:44am

Sales tax plan would be boon to some Minnesota cities; Bemidji could be affected

By BRIAN BAKST, Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — About two dozen Minnesota cities — including Bemidji — and counties whose sales taxes piggyback on the state’s would see...

news Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 12:40am

TEAM Industries launches new training program

BEMIDJI – An innovative training program will launch next month guaranteeing a job for those who successfully complete the program. TEAM Industries, in partnership with the newly developed Minnesota Innovation...

news / region Mon, Jan 28, 2013 - 5:49pm

Cabela's plans new stores in SC, Minn., in 2014

SIDNEY, Neb. (AP) — Cabela's Inc. is planning to open two new stores to sell outdoor gear and sporting goods in South Carolina and Minnesota in 2014. The Sidney, Neb.,...

news / region Wed, Jan 16, 2013 - 10:32am

This map shows the relative area of the rail corridor on the south end of downtown Bemidji that’s being considered for redevelopment. A future road connecting downtown and neighborhoods on Lake Irving is included here, but there are no concrete plans to build one.
SOURCE: HEADWATERS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Steps laid out for rail corridor development

BEMIDJI – Economic development officials have laid out a plan to redevelop the rail corridor on the south end of downtown. The corridor stretches from Park Avenue Southwest to the...

news / local Tue, Jan 15, 2013 - 5:53pm

MarketPlace Foods donates to Fishing Has No Boundaries

Arlene Billberg, store manager with MarketPlace Foods, presents a $650 donation to Fishing Has No Boundaries. The funds were raised from hot-dog sales and employee donations. She is pictured with...

news / business Mon, Jan 14, 2013 - 11:37pm

Southside Restaurant donates to Fishing Has No Boundaries

Sherry and Jeff Wizner present a $1,200 donation to Fishing Has No Boundaries, the proceeds of the annual Southside Restaurant Thanksgiving meal. They are pictured with Vance Balstad, left, and...

news / business Mon, Jan 14, 2013 - 11:36pm

Bemidji Pioneer Business Briefs for January 13

PRI announces certification BEMIDJI – The Postural Restoration Institute announces the certification of Megan Bollinger, MPT, PRC at Sanford Bemidji Peak Performance. To be postural restoration certified, Bollinger completed multiple...

news / business Mon, Jan 14, 2013 - 11:28pm

Pioneer taps Svingen as ad director

BEMIDJI – John Svingen has been named advertising director for the Bemidji Pioneer. Svingen has worked at the newspaper since 2010, first as a graphic designer and most recently as...

news / business Mon, Jan 14, 2013 - 11:25pm

Crookston C-store wins more customers with taxi service

CROOKSTON — Convenience stores are known, naturally, for the convenience of satisfying several needs in one stop. But the Ampride station here has taken product diversity to a new level...

news Sun, Jan 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

Walmart entrance changes approved

BEMIDJI – The Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Board put the stamp of approval on changes to the main entrance and parking lot to the Bemidji Walmart Wednesday night. Planning...

news / local Thu, Jan 10, 2013 - 1:41am

Mille Lacs Indian band plans to buy 2 St. Paul hotels

ONAMIA, Minn. (AP) — The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe plans to buy two hotels in St. Paul. Mille Lacs Band Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin made that announcement Tuesday in...

news / region Tue, Jan 08, 2013 - 6:06pm

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