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Oak Hills Christian College students Lawrence Klingsheim, left, and C.J. Conger rehearse a scene Thursday evening as they prepare for this weekend's Christmas Festival. "The Christmas Carol of Luke," directed by Brian Swedberg, will be presented tonight, Saturday and Sunday in the college gymnasium. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

'Christmas Carol of Luke' starts tonight at Oak Hills Christian College

Oak Hills Christian College students Lawrence Klingsheim, left, and C.J. Conger rehearse a scene Thursday evening as they prepare for this weekend's Christmas Festival. "The Christmas Carol of Luke," directed...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Dec 10, 2010 - 12:00am

Bemidji State University registered nursing student Annie Haefner, left, discusses the birth of an infant with Katrina Myhre, Crosby, Amber Gapinski, Walker, Aslin Elling and Maizee Freeman at the 21st annual Share the Future in Science and Technology Wednesday afternoon. Middle school students from area schools spent the day at BSU learning different educational opportunities in science and mathematics. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Middle school students attend Share the Future in Science and Technology at BSU

Bemidji State University registered nursing student Annie Haefner, left, discusses the birth of an infant with Katrina Myhre, Crosby, Amber Gapinski, Walker, Aslin Elling and Maizee Freeman at the 21st...

news / local Thu, Dec 09, 2010 - 12:00am

Patty Hatfield helps her granddaughter Livia Ritchie, 4, paint a Christmas plate Tuesday afternoon at Glazed and Amused. More than 20 youths participated in the special event hosted by Bemidji Parks and Recreation. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Grandmother, granddaughter paint Christmas plate

Patty Hatfield helps her granddaughter Livia Ritchie, 4, paint a Christmas plate Tuesday afternoon at Glazed and Amused. More than 20 youths participated in the special event hosted by Bemidji...

news / local Wed, Dec 08, 2010 - 12:00am

Bemidji High School students file back into their classrooms Monday morning after a fire in a trash can on the second floor bathroom caused an evacuation. The students were dismissed early because the smell of smoke. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Smoke prompts Bemidji High School early release

A second-story bathroom fire at Bemidji High School prompted an early release of students Monday. The fire, which was located and reported by a BHS student, was reported at 10:40...

news / local / education Tue, Dec 07, 2010 - 12:00am

Young artists Bella Drevlow and Delayna Dauner are shown pointing to their paintings at the new art wall exhibit at the Bemidji Public Library that will be up for the month of December. Pioneer Photo/Patt Rall

Bemidji Public Library: Young artists exhibit work

When Dacia Dauner of Bemidji applied for a grant from the Bemidji Area Early Childhood Initiative, she already knew she would focus on developing creativity in children with drawing and...

news / local / entertainment Sat, Dec 04, 2010 - 12:00am

Randy McKain and Carolyn Hegland work to fulfill a shopping list for a potential client of the Bemidji Community Food Shelf. Hegland has retired as executive director of the food shelf, although she remains active as a volunteer. McKain is now the executive director. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

McKain becomes new food shelf director; Hegland retires but remains volunteer

Randy McKain said he has big shoes to fill as the new executive director of the Bemidji Community Food Shelf. "I just hope to fit into them at some point,"...

news / local Fri, Dec 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Radio personality Kevin Jackson stands among the fifth grade classes from Northern Elementary School at the 22nd annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse Thursday afternoon at the Paul Bunyan Mall. The students collectively raised $536.36. Last year the radiothon raised $54,000. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Radiothon to End Child Abuse held in Bemidji

Radio personality Kevin Jackson stands among the fifth grade classes from Northern Elementary School at the 22nd annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse Thursday afternoon at the Paul Bunyan Mall...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Dec 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Video: Students rehearse for 32nd annual Bemidji Chorale Christmas Concert

From left, twins Vanessa and Laurys Petrich of Central Elementary School and Halle Fodness of Northern Elementary School, all fifth-graders, rehearse "Away in a Manger" for the 32nd annual Bemidji...

news / local / entertainment Thu, Dec 02, 2010 - 9:39pm

For the United Way of Bemidji Area Victory Banquet Tuesday, volunteers took on the roles of Dr. Seuss characters. From left are Jen Johnson, Pam Beard, Johnny Lee Walker, Jackie Imedieke, Brian Bissonette, Heidi Boyd, Tom Kusler, Mareike Stoutenburgh, Colleen Schulke, Mike Beard, Jean Baer and Melissa Vacek. Pioneer Photo/Molly Miron

Giving exceeds $400,000 for 2010 United Way campaign

Tuesday evening, guests gathered at the Hampton Inn's Southshore Conference Center to celebrate the close of the United Way of Bemidji Area's fall fund raising campaign for the community. The...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Dec 01, 2010 - 12:00am

Allison Barta models American Birkebeiner knitwear she designed and created as souvenir gear for the famous Wisconsin ski race. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

American Birkebeiner: Knitter's patterns honor historic race

Allison Barta, known for her Irish cable knitting books, has ventured into a new arena of needlework. Barta designed and knit patterns to commemorate the American Birkebeiner, the ski race...

news / local Sun, Nov 21, 2010 - 12:00am

Northern Elementary School staff member Deanna Nyegaard, center, lent a third hand to help fourth-graders Austin Weeks and Lacey Thompson carry out food items for Stuff-a-Truck Thursday afternoon. The public can donate to Stuff-a-Truck today and Saturday at Marketplace Food & Drug. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Annual Stuff-a-Truck campaign begins today

The 19th annual Stuff-a-Truck campaign kicks off Friday. Stuff-a-Truck is a community food drive that benefits the Bemidji Community Food Shelf by, literally, stuffing a semitrailer full of food donations...

news / local Fri, Nov 19, 2010 - 12:00am

Northwoods Caregivers: New name, more services

In an effort to increase awareness of the services it provides to the region's elderly and special needs residents, Northwoods Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers has changed its name to Northwoods Caregivers...

news / local Sun, Nov 07, 2010 - 12:00am

Good nutrition helps seniors age in place

Sit down to baked chicken, a colorful medley of vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy and a slice of apple pie. Are you feeling hungry yet? Fresh-baked dishes like these are...

news / local Sun, Nov 07, 2010 - 12:00am

news / local Sun, Nov 07, 2010 - 12:00am

Extra help available in paying drug plan costs

Medicare beneficiaries can sign up for, or change prescription drug plans from Nov. 15 until Dec. 31. Plans may have different costs and benefits from year to year. It is...

news / local Sun, Nov 07, 2010 - 12:00am

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