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    February 12, 2015
    Local United Way grant applications available
    BEMIDJI -- The 2015-16 United Way of Bemidji Area grant application process continues to be open through March. Guidelines and the application materials are available online at www.UnitedWayBemidji.org, or can be requested by calling executive director Tanya Hasbargen at the United...
    news / localFebruary 12, 2015 - 9:50am
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    January 30, 2015
    United Way fundraising campaign raises $403,000
    BEMIDJI -- The United Way of the Bemidji Area's fall campaign raised a total of $403,000 dollars, officials said. Thursday night, guests gathered at the Eagles Club in Bemidji to celebrate the success of fall fundraising campaign for the community. The United Way Campaign Celebration...
    newsJanuary 30, 2015 - 9:00am
    January 25, 2015
    Lions help relieve the hunger in Bemidji
    The Bemidji Lions, First City Lions, and community members held a food collection over the noon hour at the Bemidji Eagles Club on Jan. 14. A...
    news / localJanuary 25, 2015 - 12:00am
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    January 21, 2015
    S-T-R-E-T-C-H: Phyllis Grubbe has fun leading her Silver Stretchers (video)
    BEMIDJI -- It’s no stretch as to where you can find Phyllis Grubbe on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. For the past eight years, every...
    news / localJanuary 21, 2015 - 5:19pm
    January 1, 2015
    Stanley Crouch: Look before you leap
    When we look at or have pushed into our minds such an unpleasant gathering of facts, partial facts and hysterical claims, controlled repetition gives some sort of explanation as to why special effects in film tend to successfully move to the goal of attention, leaving human events,...
    opinion / commentaryJanuary 1, 2015 - 11:17pm
    November 27, 2014
    OUT AND ABOUT: LaDuc looks to leave lasting legacy
    BEMIDJI -- The only thing Katie LaDuc plans to leave behind when she moves from Bemidji is her impact. LaDuc, 23, is working for Northwoods Habitat for Humanity through Vista, which, in turn, comes through the AmeriCorps program. Vista members commit to a year working at a specific...
    newsNovember 27, 2014 - 4:10pm
    August 2, 2014
    A 'Night' for fun: Annual Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday
    BEMIDJI -- Looking for a night out with the family? The Bemidji Boys and Girls Club has you covered. On Tuesday, the club will host the eighth annual Bemidji National Night Out celebration. The National Night Out event was first started 32 years ago by the National Association...
    news / localAugust 2, 2014 - 11:05pm
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    July 31, 2014
    2014 ANNUAL REPORT: At Home in Bemidji
    Check out our well-received 2014 Annual Report section, "At Home in Bemidji," where we profile new members of our community, as well as those who have returned to town after years away. Click here to see a PDF version of the section: http://sections.bemidjipioneer.com/annu...
    newsJuly 31, 2014 - 1:33pm
    April 5, 2014
    Living on purpose: Work is a mission for suicide prevention coordinator
    Brooke Wichmann For the Pioneer BEMIDJI — Stephanie Downey realized her calling early in life. “I knew I just wanted to be somewhere in...
    columnsApril 5, 2014 - 2:01am
    December 2, 2013
    Night We Light parade float winners
    BEMIDJI -- The Night We Light Parade Committee announced the float winners from Friday night’s parade: The best overall float award went to Port-Able John Rental & Service; best youth float to Open Range 4H Club, best community float to the city of Bemidji, best commercial...
    news / localDecember 2, 2013 - 4:20pm
    Stuff a Truck sets records
    BEMIDJI -- The Bemidji Community Food Shelf announced the total numbers from the Stuff a Truck fundraiser. A total of 22,214 pounds of food were donated, with 12,231 pounds coming from schools. $5,540 was raised. Both totals were all time bests. The previous record was 16,560...
    news / localDecember 2, 2013 - 4:11pm
    June 3, 2013
    Ride for the Troops raises more than $17,500
    More than 400 motorcycles and a total of 600 riders participated in the eighth annual Ride for the Troops fundraiser held Sunday afternoon starting at Marketplace Foods in Bemidji. Organizers said more than $17,500 was raised and people can still donate all year. You can send donations...
    news / localJune 3, 2013 - 9:47pm
    March 26, 2013
    We need leaders like Amber Neumann
    I read with interest the story about Amber Neumann’s “Amazing Women” dinners, and it brings to mind a story. Several months ago, after the Pioneer published one of my screeds about the slow motion death spiral of the Sanford Center, a young woman contacted me and said I was...
    opinion / lettersMarch 26, 2013 - 10:52pm
    February 28, 2013
    In memoriam: Community mourns Walt Scott, justice activist and volunteer
    BEMIDJI – Walter Scott, who helped establish the local Habitat for Humanity and spent his life fighting for social justice, died Tuesday at...
    news / localFebruary 28, 2013 - 2:18am
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