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    May 10, 2014
    The Mississippi River inlet to Lake Bemidji was a beautiful spot to watch the sunrise for the 2014 Minnesota Fishing Opener on Saturday morning. (Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer)
    That time of year: 2014 Fishing Opener (photo gallery)
    The Mississippi River inlet to Lake Bemidji was a beautiful spot to watch the sunrise Saturday as the 2014 fishing season got underway with the...
    News/localMay 10, 2014 - 6:29pm
    February 15, 2014
    Kaydence Molde, 8, watches as Dustin Kroeplin catches his fourth fish on Saturday during the sixth annual Knife River Materials Hardwater Classic Ice Fishing Tournament hosted by BSU Beaver Pride on Saturday afternoon on Lake Bemidji. (Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer)
    Many anglers, many angles at Hardwater Classic
    BEMIDJI-- In winter in Minnesota, if you want to bring people together, you hold an ice fishing tournament. Everything from cars...
    News/localFebruary 15, 2014 - 5:44pm
    February 12, 2014
    Majority favor extensive south shore cleanup
    BEMIDJI — A majority of Bemidjians support cleaning up both the polluted areas of the south shore of Lake Bemidji and part of the lake itself in order to make a new swimming beach. In an overwhelming response to a survey sent to residents in December, 51 percent of the respondents...
    News/localFebruary 12, 2014 - 12:27am
    A Ford Explorer went through the ice off of the Northwoods Landing on Lake Bemidji early Thursday morning. Shown left, Wes Wright helps vehicle owner Dave Chmielewski position wood beams to help them pull the SUV out of the ice. MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER
    SUV goes through ice on Lake Bemidji
    BEMIDJI -- You could almost hear the “I told you so” in Sheriff Phil Hodapp’s voice Thursday morning. He warned last week that the ice...
    News/localDecember 12, 2013 - 3:08pm
    December 9, 2013
    DNR examines impact of Lake Bemidji angling
    BEMIDJI — For the first time in more than a decade, the local Department of Natural Resources office is trying to figure out just how much pressure hundreds of anglers are putting on the Lake Bemidji’s fish population. Next week, the office will begin the winter phase of their...
    News/localDecember 9, 2013 - 10:22pm
    August 3, 2013
    JUSTIN GLAWE | BEMIDJI PIONEER Belissa Ho and Brian Hudson of the HydraHeads congratulate each other following their team's victory in the Gold Division of the 2013 Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday. Saturday's win was the third Gold Division title for the team from Headwaters Canoe and Kayak in eight years.
    HydraHeads = H-3-O; local team wins third Dragon Boat title since 2009
    BEMIDJI -- For the HydraHeads, it was a day of firsts and thirds. For the third time since 2009, the team, captained by Mark Walters, won the...
    News/localAugust 3, 2013 - 9:03pm
    July 29, 2013
    MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER Eight Dragon Boats arrived early Monday and were unloaded thanks to heavy equipment from Diversified Builders, members of the Bemidji Rotary and Dragon Boat committee members. Practices will be held all week with races Friday night and Saturday for the 2013 Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival.
    Dragon Boats in the water
    Eight Dragon Boats arrived early Monday and were unloaded thanks to heavy equipment from Diversified Builders, members of the Bemidji Rotary...
    News/localJuly 29, 2013 - 7:11pm
    Letter: City should support Friends of Lake Bemidji
    The Turtle River Watershed board voted unanimously last Tuesday evening to support Syd Corrigan and Friends of Lake Bemidji in their modest request for city funds to hire more Aquatic Invasive Species inspectors for Lake Bemidji. We think Councilman (Roger) Hellquist's observation...
    opinion/lettersJuly 29, 2013 - 4:23pm
    May 31, 2013
    A crew with members of the Minnesota Conservation Corps and the Department of Natural Resources had the arduous task of clearing the mammoth pileup of bulrushes at the trestle bridge on the east side of Lake Bemidji the past two days. The reeds were so thick they used chainsaws to cut out chunks, using boats to pull them out with a special fork and setting them free down the Mississippi River.Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer
    Mammoth pileup on Lake Bemidji
    A crew with members of the Minnesota Conservation Corps and the Department of Natural Resources had the arduous task of clearing the mammoth...
    outdoorsMay 31, 2013 - 12:00am
    May 13, 2013
    Surrounded by ice on Lake Bemidji
    The shifting Monday afternoon created a problem for the lone fishing boat on Lake Bemidji. Zach Ramlow and Alec Tiffany soon found themselves...
    News/localMay 13, 2013 - 9:53pm
    May 3, 2013
    Each summer, anglers flock to Lake Bemidji and they catch their share of walleyes. Historically, however, Lake Bemidji has been able to withstand the fishing pressure and data from last year’s lake survey indicates the walleye population remains in very good shape. — Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer
    Satisfying all year long: Lake Bemidji is able to withstand constant pressure of summer and winter fishing
    BEMIDJI — Lake Bemidji is a body of water that satisfies area anglers all year long. The lake has a reputation of being generous to the...
    sportsMay 3, 2013 - 7:37pm
    February 16, 2013
    Clay Novotny, 25, of Bemidji prepares to pass the puck Saturday during the Lake Bemidji Pond Hockey Tournament. Thirteen teams played on six rinks, with proceeds going to the Bemidji State University women’s soccer team. Justin Glawe | Bemidji Pioneer
    Pond hockey teams compete on Lake Bemidji
    Clay Novotny, 25, of Bemidji prepares to pass the puck Saturday during the Lake Bemidji Pond Hockey Tournament. Thirteen teams played on six...
    News/localFebruary 16, 2013 - 11:09pm
    January 14, 2013
    South shore hotel developer reassures Bemidji City Council
    BEMIDJI – A proposal to build a hotel and restaurant next to the Sanford Center was accepted more than a year ago, but shovels have yet to go into the ground. That delay has prompted some concern on the Bemidji City Council. One of the partners in the company developing that...
    News/localJanuary 14, 2013 - 10:48pm
    January 1, 2013
    Sunny shadows in Bemidji
    A crisp, sunny Monday morning throws a shadow off two bird houses along the east side of Lake Bemidji. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer
    News/localJanuary 1, 2013 - 12:15am
    December 4, 2012
    Reflection
    A lone fisherman braved the ice Monday on Lake Bemidji; the melting ice brought out a nice reflection. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer
    News/localDecember 4, 2012 - 12:52am
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