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Carlson honored for customer experience

MADISON, WIS. - John Carlson, an American Family Insurance agent in Bemidji, has been recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Insurance Agency Program...

news / business Sun, Jul 15, 2012 - 12:00am

BSU SID staff earns publication awards

BEMIDJI - The Bemidji State University athletic media relations office was among the sports information offices honored June 24 at America's Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Mo. The College...

news / business / local / education / sports Sun, Jul 15, 2012 - 12:00am

House bill eases federal mining regs; Cravaack amendment approved

DULUTH -- The U.S. House Thursday moved to speed up the environmental process for mining projects and to apply those new rules to projects already in the works, such as...

news / outdoors / business Fri, Jul 13, 2012 - 12:00am

A new dragon boat was out cruising Wednesday afternoon on Lake Bemidji. Five enthusiastic paddlers purchased a dragon boat for public use as an educational and training tool. Shown above, members of the First City Paddling Club are Mitch Rautio, Mike Huerbin, John Arenz and Mark Walters. Club member Greg Ramey was not able to join them. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

After record early entry, Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival registration slows

BEMIDJI - With the team registration deadline for the seventh annual Dragon Boat Festival approaching Sunday, organizer Brian Bissonette is hoping teams will register soon to avoid the lowest turnout...

news / local / outdoors / business Thu, Jul 12, 2012 - 12:00am

Bemidji man wins Ford Mustang GT

BEMIDJI - Lyle Erickson of Bemidji will receive the keys to a brand new 2013 Ford Mustang GT Convertible during a prize ceremony at the Bemidji Menards store on today...

business / news Wed, Jul 11, 2012 - 10:15am

Insure Forward employees Scott Baird and Anita Johnson present a $500 donation to Aria Trudeau, executive director of the Family Advocacy Center of Northern Minnesota. The money was raised by employees of Insure Forward who participated in a Casual Day Fund. Submitted Photo

Insure Forward donates to Family Advocacy Center

Insure Forward employees Scott Baird and Anita Johnson present a $500 donation to Aria Trudeau, executive director of the Family Advocacy Center of Northern Minnesota. The money was raised by...

news / business Sun, Jul 08, 2012 - 12:00am

Bemidji Pioneer Business Briefs for July 8

Karvakko adds landscape services BEMIDJI -- Karvakko Engineering has expanded its services to include landscape design & planning. Landscape design integrates topography, plant species, site drainage and irrigation to create...

news / business Sun, Jul 08, 2012 - 12:00am

Jane Carlstrom of A Tranquil Nook makes "dryer rocks," which are used to save drying time and soften clothes as they dry. The "rocks" are made of 100% wool and are biodegradable and eco-friendly. Submitted Photo

Farmers market to hold Art Day Saturday

For hundreds of years, open-air markets have been a major part of life worldwide, a resurging trend that continues to grow. Many families would make weekly trips to the outdoor...

news / business / local Sun, Jul 08, 2012 - 12:00am

The ground crews at Bemidji State University were overwhelmed with the number of trees downed; BSU employees stepped up, putting on work clothes to help with cleanup. Above, Robert Bollinger stacks branches along Birchmont Drive. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Locked door keeps businessman safe from falling ceiling

BEMIDJI - Locking doors tends to keep the contents of a building safe from intruders, but for Dan Ley, the lock was the only thing that stopped him from getting...

news / local / business Wed, Jul 04, 2012 - 12:37am

Bemidji Pioneer Business Briefs for July 1

Paine to serve on banking board BEMIDJI - Security BankUSA's Tiffany Baer Paine has been elected to the Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota Board of Directors. Paine is vice president...

news / business Sun, Jul 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Grove joins NMF as new early childhood program specialist

BEMIDJI -- The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has hired Vicky Grove of Thief River Falls as the new NMF early childhood program specialist. Grove began her duties last Wednesday. Lin Backstrom,...

news / business / local Sun, Jul 01, 2012 - 12:00am

The Bemidji chapter of Muskies Inc. and chapter president Brian Johnson recently donated $650 to the Bemidji State University aquatic biology program. Pictured during the check presentation are (left to right) chapter members Dave Willford, Hannah Willford and Marryn Wilberg, BSU Foundation representative Keir Johnson, and Brian Johnson. Submitted Photo

Muskies Inc. donates to BSU aquatic biology program

The Bemidji chapter of Muskies Inc. and chapter president Brian Johnson recently donated $650 to the Bemidji State University aquatic biology program. Pictured during the check presentation are (left to...

news / business Sun, Jul 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Organizers of Security BankUSA's 18th annual Lumberjack Scramble met to plan the August 10 fundraiser to benefit Bemidji High School and Middle School Activities. The scramble is open to 305 golfers with shotgun starts at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. There are still openings for the morning slot. From left are Claire Laakso, Adam Loisel and Security Bank USA organizers Sylvia Wildgen, Lois Anderson and Tiffany Baer Paine, and Cheyenne Woods, Greta Steever and Hannah Olson. To date, the event has raised $379,200....

Lumberjack Scramble openings remain

Organizers of Security BankUSA's 18th annual Lumberjack Scramble met to plan the August 10 fundraiser to benefit Bemidji High School and Middle School Activities. The scramble is open to 305...

news / business Sun, Jul 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Annual Report | Health: 'Floating' job offers variety for Sanford Bemidji nurse

BEMIDJI - Sanford Bemidji nurse Liz Engum could be working in any department on any given day. Engum is one of 18 nurses in the so-called floating nurse pool -...

news / local / business Sat, Jun 30, 2012 - 12:00am

Annual Report | Tourism: Science educator enjoys sharing his knowledge with tourists

BEMIDJI - From teaching educational programs to filling out grant applications to gathering water samples, no two days are ever the same for James Owens. Owens, 51, is a science...

news / local / business / outdoors Sat, Jun 30, 2012 - 12:00am

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