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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 Paul Bunyan Playhouse will present "Suessical," the final play of the summer season. The musical, with a cast of 25 actors, starts tonight and runs through Aug. 11. Two matinees, starting at 2 p.m., are planned for Aug. 5 and Aug. 9. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

'Suessical,' final Paul Bunyan Playhouse show, begins run tonight

BEMIDJI - The Paul Bunyan Playhouse traditionally closes the theater season with a big musical finale and the production of "Suessical" opening tonight at the Chief Theater in downtown Bemidji...

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

The Minnesota State Patrol and the Beltrami County Sheriff's Department responded to an accident at 4:14 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and state Highway 89. Samantha Krostue, 26, of Hermantown, Minn., was westbound on Highway 2 when her 2010 Corolla was struck by a 2002 Buick LeSabre driven by Dale Miller, 88, of Leonard, who failed to yield at the Highway 89 intersection. Both drivers and Miller's passenger, Louise Miller, 87, were transported to Sanford Bemidji Medical Center with ...

Accident near Bemidj injures three

The Minnesota State Patrol and the Beltrami County Sheriff's Department responded to an accident at 4:14 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and state Highway 89. Samantha...

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

Medallion Hunt begins in two days

The inaugural First National Bank Downtown Dragon Boat Medallion Hunt begins in two days. Contest winners claim a $250 prize for finding the medallions. Successful scavengers will find one of...

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

Bill Beyer, left, president of the Bemidji Community Food Shelf board, shares a laugh with Paul Hanson, president of Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, Tuesday afternoon at the employee appreciation picnic outside of Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Donations, grants key in food shelf building project

BEMIDJI - It turned out to be a good day for the Bemidji Community Food Shelf as Sanford Bemidji and CenturyLink both presented sizable donations Tuesday to the nonprofit. Sanford...

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

Jeff Coffin juggles two instruments while playing with the Dave Matthews Band during a June concert.

A surreal opportunity: Bemidji man enjoys unfettered access to band

Editor's Note: This is the second of two submissions written by Del Lyren, professor of music at Bemidji State University, after he toured for three days with the Dave Matthews...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Aug 01, 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

Medallion Hunt to begin soon

The inaugural First National Bank Downtown Dragon Boat Medallion Hunt is three days away. Contest winners claim a $250 prize for finding the medallions. Successful scavengers will find one of...

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

Nick Nelson, one of two co-presidents of the Bemidji State University Student Senate, speaks against the parking permit system proposed for the neighborhood around BSU in a Monday evening meeting at City Hall. Bethany Wesley | Bemidji Pioneer

Parking proposal panned

BEMIDJI - A parking permit system considered for the neighborhood bordering Bemidji State University is unfair to those who live in the area, residents said Monday during a public meeting...

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

Tristan Secor, 8, of Bemidji recently went out for a stroll with his uncle on the Paul Bunyan State Trail. The trails are used year-round by residents and tourists alike. jake urban | Bemidji Pioneer

Bemidji trails offer outdoor wonderland

BEMIDJI - With the sun shining vibrantly and a peaceful breeze rustling leaves on a weekday afternoon, the city of Bemidji can be found bustling with activity: cars honking, semaphores...

news / outdoors / local Sun, Jul 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay tells reporters in the Minnesota Capitol Thursday that he hopes a new state law increasing penalties for selling synthetic drugs will help to clean up his city's downtown. With him is Rep. Kerry Gautheir of Duluth. Don Davis | Bemidji Pioneer

Law expands illegal synthetic drugs

ST. PAUL - More synthetic drugs will be illegal under a law taking effect Wednesday, and a state agency will be able to act faster to make newly developed versions...

news / local Sun, Jul 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Meeting set for feedback on parking proposal in BSU neighborhood

BEMIDJI - A meeting is planned Monday evening to discuss the proposed parking permit system for neighborhoods around Bemidji State University. Kevin Waldhausen, Ward 1 Bemidji city councilor, will host...

news / local Sun, Jul 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Northern Bass to present concert

The Lake Bemidji Summer Concert Series will showcase the Northern Bass, a family musical group from Laporte beginning at 1:30 p.m. today at the amphitheatre at the Lake Bemidji State...

news / local / entertainment Sun, Jul 29, 2012 - 12:00am

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