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Prime Time: Family gets Christmas surprises

The parents should have known he was up to something. There were enough signs suggesting as much, starting with his requests to use the car to run into town "to...

news / local Tue, Jan 11, 2011 - 12:00am

Six hearty Minnesotans took to the ice on a cold Monday evening at City Park to play broomball. Elvea Potter, center, steals the ball from Brett Cease, left, while Noah Hunt watches. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Don't have skates? Try broomball

An exciting game that involves sliding across the ice in boots rather than on skates, carrying brooms instead of hockey sticks, hitting a rubber ball in place of a puck...

news / local / sports / outdoors Thu, Jan 06, 2011 - 12:00am

Elizabeth Johnson, 7, and her brother Michael, 8, spent Tuesday afternoon painting dream boxes at Glazed and Amazed in the "A Dream is a Wish" event hosted by Bemidji Parks and Recreation. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

'A Dream is a Wish" at Glazed and Amused in Bemidji

Elizabeth Johnson, 7, and her brother Michael, 8, spent Tuesday afternoon painting dream boxes at Glazed and Amazed in the "A Dream is a Wish" event hosted by Bemidji Parks...

news / local / education Wed, Jan 05, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Professor to discuss biography of local Ojibwe leader

In a program sponsored by the Bemidji Public Library at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 10, local author and Bemidji State University Professor Anton Treuer will speak about his new book,...

news / local / entertainment / education Wed, Jan 05, 2011 - 12:00am

Elizabeth Buxton, 3, and her sister Samantha, 1, held onto their favorite "Sesame Street" characters while they watched the "Sesame Street Live" presentation of "Elmo's Healthy Heroes'' with their mother, Gretchen, Wednesday afternoon at The Sanford Center. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

'Elmo's Healthy Heroes' show excites young audience

An unscientific poll of children flocking to the "Sesame Street Live" performance of "Elmo's Healthy Heroes," indicated that the title character is a heavy favorite. "I love when that guy...

news / local / entertainment Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - 12:00am

Sarah Schwanz of Debs and her son Brent, 2, caught a little air as they were sledding Tuesday afternoon at Library Park. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Catching some air at Bemidji's Library Park

Sarah Schwanz of Debs and her son Brent, 2, caught a little air as they were sledding Tuesday afternoon at Library Park. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

news / local / outdoors Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Bemidji artist featured on TV series

Common Ground, a magazine show which demonstrates the creative process of various artists living in this region, airs at 7 p.m. Thursdays on Lakeland Public Television. Featured this week are...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - 12:00am

Bemidji author Beth Solheim was one of the speakers at the first Bemidji Book Festival in August. Pioneer Photo/Patt Rall

Always something to do in Bemidji: Arts and Entertainment Year in Review

One phrase people almost never hear anymore is "There's nothing to do in Bemidji." Most of the time, people were referring to the lack of cultural or artistic events, for...

news / local / entertainment Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - 12:00am

Bob Paine Sr., left, and Roger Kalroos take a break from their workout routine at the Body Barn in Nebish. The two work out three times a week to improve their health. Pioneer Photo by Monte Draper

Here's to You -- Rural Nebish hog barn transformed into fitness center

Bodybuilder Pete Moen traveled to Bemidji 26 years ago to take part in the Mr. North Country competition in the old high school auditorium. He won that title, and in...

news / local Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - 12:00am

Here's to You -- Active Living Bemidji: A year in review

In the spirit of the Holiday Season, we at Active Living Bemidji would like to thank our wonderful partners and supportive community who have been passionate about creating a more...

news / local Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - 12:00am

Rollie Morud, former Bemidji School District superintendent, advocates planning at ahead for retirement. He bought a farm in Frohn Township a decade ago with the idea of developing a new enterprise when he was ready to step down from academic administration. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Here's to You: Planning makes later years satisfying

Financial planning throughout the career years makes retirement economically possible.

news / local Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Audition call announced for 'Snow White'

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" auditions for the Bemidji Community Theater will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8,...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Dec 22, 2010 - 12:00am

Bemidji musician Jake Jackson plays guitar. He will perform from 9 p.m.-midnight tonight at Brigid's Irish Pub and Restaurant. Pioneer Photo/Patt Rall

Local musician relates genesis of performance

Jake (Jacob Lee) Jackson knew early on, as he played the "spatula guitar" to his father's, music, that his future lay in music and performing. In reality, Jake cannot think...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Dec 17, 2010 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Garrison Keillor's show is coming to Bemidji

"A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor, actors Tim Russell and Sue Scott, sound-effects ace Tom Keith, the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, led by Richard Dworsky and special guests will...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Dec 15, 2010 - 12:00am

Rail River Folk School co-founder Rochell Carpenter talks with fiber artist Jane Carlstrom at an open house Dec. 9. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

New school in town: Rail River Folk School gets start in Bemidji

A new school has arrived in Bemidji - a folk school, that is. The Rail River Folk School has been established at 303 Railroad St. S.E. in Bemidji.

news / local Tue, Dec 14, 2010 - 12:00am

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