editorials

Accessibility is at the core of the issue For months, there's been a swirling controversy about the on-street bike rack in downtown Bemidji. Will it stay or will it go?...

Tough decisions on special ed The Bemidji School District said it will revamp its special education programs after a study showed three main improvement areas. The Futures Education study suggests...

Let's commit to cleaning up More than 40 Bemidji State University students spent Friday afternoon picking up trash in an effort to make the city look nice - and help...

Environmental stewardship at its finest For two days last week, Bemidji Middle School students dug through the garbage of their classmates to learn more about their refuse habits. The effort,...

Speak up on ideas for Bemidji parks A small gathering of interested citizens met last week to discuss options for redesigning the Lake Bemidji waterfront parks near downtown. There were...

Bike rack adds to the city's charm The artistic bike rack outside the Cabin Coffeehouse and Café serves a dual role. As a bike rack, it promotes an active lifestyle...

With the arrival of warmer weather and clear roads, Minnesota officials aim to educate and reduce drivers' practice of speeding. But it's not just a statewide issue. In Beltrami County,...

Illegal dumping is a disgrace Late last week, officials offered a public plea in helping solve illegal dumping along Beltrami County's roadways. The problem is apparently recurring and goes beyond...

Do your part to keep your vehicles safe For the past decade, the Bemidji Police Department and Beltrami County Sheriff's Office have received a grant to help reduce and solve...

Time for cameras in courtrooms A pilot project in Minnesota's courtrooms aims to determine whether expanded photo and video coverage of state court proceedings should be more regularly allowed during...

Wolf meeting a good step Managing Minnesota's gray wolf population poses several issues, and a public meeting in Bemidji Saturday was a good step in figuring out a smart, thoughtful...

More work needed to help children It may not come as a surprise that nearly 3 in 10 of Beltrami County's children live in high-poverty neighborhoods, but the reality stings...

Reporting from the Associated Press reminded Minnesotans this week that they need to be cautious indeed as they listen to candidates' promises during this election year. As with any decision,...

While we can appreciate the desire to study the differences between public sector and private sectors wages and salaries by House Republican legislative leaders, we can't help but think this...

Quick quiz: Who are Wilhelmina Wright, Ivy Bernhardson, James Florey, Edward Lynch and John Rodenberg? Answer: They're the five judges (appointed by four different Minnesota governors) who last year were...