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Tuesday primary to narrow candidate field

BEMIDJI - Depending on where they live, area residents will cast votes in an array of races in Tuesday's primary election. The following is a list of the candidates who...

news / local Sun, Aug 12, 2012 - 12:00am

YouthBuild: Loan will help build new facility

BEMIDJI - A new YouthBuild facility is in store this fall for Bemidji's Bi-County Community Action Program (BI-CAP) after it receive a $268,000 USDA Rural Development loan. The loan was...

news / local Sat, Aug 11, 2012 - 12:00am

Lynn Elling, 91, stands at the Peace Site at the Concordia Language Village Friday afternoon. Elling, founder of the World Citizen Inc. spoke the site's rededication, promoting peace and world citizenship. Brian matthews | Bemidji Pioneer

Elling pursues dream of world peace

BEMIDJI -- Everyone has their life dreams, whether it be to own your own company, come up with the next billion dollar idea or maybe to travel the world.

news / local Sat, Aug 11, 2012 - 12:00am

Seven-year-old Ashton Lucek, Bemidji, would not let go as he successfully won the mutton-busting contest on Friday night at the Triple B Rodeo at the Beltrami County Fairground. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Ashton holds on for win

Seven-year-old Ashton Lucek, Bemidji, would not let go as he successfully won the mutton-busting contest on Friday night at the Triple B Rodeo at the Beltrami County Fairground. Monte Draper...

news / local Sat, Aug 11, 2012 - 12:00am

Heidi Gunderson, formerly from Solway, successfully ropes a steer in the steer roping contest at the Gold Mine's Triple B Rodeo on Friday night at the Beltrami County Fair. Another performance of the rodeo is tonight at 7 p.m. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Competes in rodeo

Heidi Gunderson, formerly from Solway, successfully ropes a steer in the steer roping contest at the Gold Mine's Triple B Rodeo on Friday night at the Beltrami County Fair. Another...

news / local Sat, Aug 11, 2012 - 12:00am

Sculptor Dewey Goodwin stands next to the finished sculpture of a bald eagle grasping a sucker. MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER

Sculptor to get community spirit award

BEMIDJI - Duane "Dewey" Goodwin, an Anishinaabe stone sculptor and art instructor at Leech Lake Tribal College, will receive a First Peoples Fund Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award next month...

news / local / entertainment / education Fri, Aug 10, 2012 - 12:00am

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Sanford Center executive director ousted; Company cites violations of conduct code, professional standards

BEMIDJI - For the second time in less than a year, the Sanford Center is looking for an executive director to manage the city-owned building. VenuWorks, contracted to manage and...

news / local Fri, Aug 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Third-grader Kayley Thomas works with her heifer "Gabby" on Thursday afternoon in preparation of judging this morning at the Beltrami County Fair. This will be the first time she has shown a animal at the county fair. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Beltrami County Fair: Animals for show, animals to heal

BEMIDJI - There's something a little delightful about the steady din and erratic activity that a county fair encompasses. This year's annual Beltrami County Fair seemed no different Thursday: shrieking...

news / local Fri, Aug 10, 2012 - 12:00am

In preparation of celebrating the centennial of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, members had a steeple custom made to hold a historic 1884 bell installed Thursday morning. The steeple was designed and made by JC Custom Welding, with crews from Zetah construction installing it. Shown above, Ann Daley and Bob Montebello watch as Josh Copiskey rings the bell. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

St. Bartholomew's Church to celebrate 100 years Aug. 26

BEMIDJI - St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church will hold its centennial celebration Aug. 26, marking 100 years of mission and ministry. The event will begin with Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m...

news / local Fri, Aug 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Martin Sathre

Friends recall Martin Sathre as mentor, icon

BEMIDJI - Amidst a world of mediocrity, there exist those who live their lives with grace, dedication, and goodwill. Some call them role models, while others refer to them as...

news / local Thu, Aug 09, 2012 - 12:00am

Rotary Club: Young professionals sought for program

BEMIDJI - Calling all young professionals: the Bemidji Rotary club is seeking full-time businesspeople from ages 25 - 40 to join in an international tradition as this year's Rotary Group...

news / local Thu, Aug 09, 2012 - 12:00am

Driver pleads guilty in fatal crash

BEMIDJI - The man accused of causing a drunken driving crash that killed one woman and badly injured another last Halloween has pleaded guilty to two felony charges. Anthony Dwayne...

news / local Thu, Aug 09, 2012 - 12:00am

More than 115 boys and girls from fifth- to eighth-grade are participating in the seventh annual Show Choir Camp at Bemidji High School. The group will conclude camp with a concert, highlighting three songs with dance routines mixed with some solos, at noon Friday in the high school auditorium. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Focus intense at Show Choir Camp

More than 115 boys and girls from fifth-to eighth-grade are participating in the seventh annual Show Choir Camp at Bemidji High School. The group will conclude camp with a concert,...

news / local / education Thu, Aug 09, 2012 - 12:00am

Northwoods Habitat: Online contest provides Toyota Tundra to home-focused nonprofit

BEMIDJI - An area nonprofit that builds homes for families and serves low-income homeowners won a national Toyota giveaway contest Tuesday. Northwoods Habitat for Humanity, which serves Beltrami and Clearwater...

news / local Thu, Aug 09, 2012 - 12:00am

At the conclusion of the 2012 Bemidji Area Community Band concert, the Schnackenberg family is shown on the green outside of Bangsberg Fine and Performing Arts Complex on the campus of Bemidji State University. From the left: Daniel, Aaron and Kiki. Patt Rall | Bemidji Pioneer

Family shares passion for community band

BEMIDJI - There could not have been a better night last Sunday for the final concert of the Bemidji Area Community Band and one of their players. In memory of...

news / local / entertainment Thu, Aug 09, 2012 - 12:00am

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