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Percussionist and former conductor of the Bemidji Area Community Band David Murphy (left) and Les Torgerson, backstage after the last BACB concert, joke about Torgerson's stint as conductor for the final concert of the season. Murphy is wearing one of the new shirts the band bought this year with grant money received from Region 2 Arts Council and the Bemidji Area Arts Endowment. Patt Rall | Bemidji Pioneer

Torgerson takes the baton

BEMIDJI - When Les Torgerson takes the baton on Sunday for the last concert of the summer season for the Bemidji Area Community Band he will be returning to his...

news / local / entertainment Thu, Aug 02, 2012 - 2:22am

Some of the Bemidji players for "Seussical" now at the Paul Bunyan Playhouse are smiling after leaving their first musical rehearsal at Headwaters School for Music and the Arts. From left to right are Libby Sorenson, Eric Benson, Chuck Deeter and Matthew Jedlicka. Missing from the photo are Jade Hunt from Bemidji and Emily Warden from Blackduck. Patt Rall | Bemidji Pioneer

Bemidji area cast members gather for 'Seussical'

BEMIDJI - It was only the first musical rehearsal for the cast of the show now on stage at the Paul Bunyan Playhouse and Matt Goinz, musical director, already had...

news / local / region / entertainment Thu, Aug 02, 2012 - 12:00am

'The Legend of Paul Bunyan the Musical' to be presented

BEMIDJI--There may be other communities within or without Minnesota, like Maine or Michigan, who claim Paul Bunyan for their own but we in Bemidji know that our Paul Bunyan and...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Aug 01, 2012 - 12:00am

The Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival has a special meaning for Kristi and Brian Bissonette. MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER

Festival provides spark for Bemidji couple

BEMIDJI - It was a blistering Friday when Kristi and Brian Bissonette first met in August 2008. "I had started volunteering at the Dragon Boat fest," she said, "and he's...

news / local Wed, Aug 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Dragon boats arrived on Monday morning for the seventh annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival this week. This year, 64 boats will compete on Lake Bemidji on Saturday. Above, Roger Muth, left, and Scott Turn unloaded the paddles. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Dragon boats arrive in Bemidji

Dragon boats arrived on Monday morning for the seventh annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival this week. This year, 64 boats will compete on Lake Bemidji on Saturday. Above, Roger...

news / outdoors Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 12:00am

Milt and Jamie Lee built their sustainable home in Cass Lake using earth bags, straw bales and a clay mixture. Their goal was to use no concrete in the home. Kayla Prasek | Bemidji Pioneer

Sustainable homes tour to be held

CASS LAKE - To build their now 3-year-old home, Milt and Jamie Lee went back to the earth. The Lees' straw bale home will be one of seven homes featured...

news / local Fri, Jul 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Mitch and Holly Fischer met at last year's Moondance Jam near Walker. The couple, who live in Fargo, are celebrating their honeymoon at this year's music festival, which opened with concerts Thursday and runs through Saturday. TAMMIE RICHTER | BEMIDJI PIONEER

Moondance Love: Couple celebrates one year of marriage at the place where it all started

WALKER -- A rock concert may seem like an odd place to find love, but for Mitch and Holly Fischer, the 2011 Moondance Jam was where the two fell in...

news / region / entertainment Fri, Jul 20, 2012 - 12:00am

This colorful banner will welcome the thousands of visitors to Bemidji's annual art festival Saturday and Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. on both days. Admission is free.

Bemidji's Art in the Park turns 45

BEMIDJI - Art in the Park all started in Bemidji some 45 years ago when Helen Gill was unable to go on a buying trip for Gill Brothers Clothing, a...

news / local / entertainment Thu, Jul 19, 2012 - 2:26am

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

Reverend Steve Schmit, left, Deb Peterson and Chaplain Mark Papke-Larson listen to a testimony during a round table discussion on Wednesday evening at a "Vote No" rally presented by the Minnesota United for All Families Coalition. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Marriage amendment foes say 'Vote No!'

BEMIDJI -- Nearly 150 members of the Bemidji community gathered to show their unity in opposition of the proposed amendment that would ban same-sex couples from marrying in Minnesota. "We...

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

Planning board approves Evergreen relocation

BEMIDJI - The proposed relocation of Evergreen Youth and Family Services has received approval from the planning board. The Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Board during its meeting Wednesday night...

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

Beltrami County Sheriff Phil Hodapp, along with the Safe Neighborhoods Coalition, presented Heidi Lee and her sons with a "Saved by the Belt Award" certificate Wednesday. She was involved in a head-on crash on New Bass Road last year and survived by having everyone properly restrained. Shown above is, from left, Hodapp, Heidi Lee, her sons Nolan and Ethan, her husband, Ryan, and baby Samuel. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

"Saved by the Belt Award"

Beltrami County Sheriff Phil Hodapp, along with the Safe Neighborhoods Coalition, presented Heidi Lee and her sons with a "Saved by the Belt Award" certificate Wednesday. She was involved in...

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

Prime Time | June through August: Nowhere but Minnesota

Years ago, in my previous life as an employed person in St.

news / local Tue, Jul 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Prime Time | Caregivers: Time for some help?

There are at least two facts that apply to family caregivers. First, they are among the most caring and selfless people in today's world. Second, despite their intention to solely...

news / local Tue, Jul 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Many locals and tourists viewed the devastation at Bemidji's Diamond Point Park, which was closed after damage sustained in Monday night's storm. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Near misses and close calls

BEMIDJI - Judy Faymoville was at Paul Bunyan Mall Monday with a friend when the storm hit. The duo was in Kmart, thinking the mall looked empty, "like a ghost...

news / local Wed, Jul 04, 2012 - 12:25am

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