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Lake Bemidji, Bass Lake on ‘Jeopardy!’

A Daily Double on the “Jeopardy!” television quiz show question Tuesday night gave a nod to the Bemidji area during the 2012 Teachers Tournament. The category was “States by Lake,”...

news / local Wed, Nov 21, 2012 - 4:36pm

Rukavina roasted, regaled at event honoring retiring state lawmaker

By John Myers. Forum Communications MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. — More than 400 people crammed into the Community Center here Monday night to munch on brats and Polish sausage, sip beer...

news Wed, Nov 21, 2012 - 12:12am

GOP likes judge’s fix for ballot mistakes

By Al Edenloff and Don Davis, Forum Communications ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Republicans think a judge’s Tuesday decision gives them an advantage to winning a tight Minnesota legislative election headed to...

news Wed, Nov 21, 2012 - 12:09am

Hunters take 147 wolves; late season of Minnesota wolf hunt nears

By Sam Cook, Forum Communications DULUTH — Hunters took 147 wolves during Minnesota’s early wolf season, which ended Sunday. That total was 53 less than the maximum quota of 200...

news / region Mon, Nov 19, 2012 - 11:51pm

This image shows a conceptual drawing of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium from the firm selected Sept. 28 as the designer. Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority | Associated Press

Dayton: Vikings weren’t forthright about seat fees

By PATRICK CONDON, Associated Press Writer PLYMOUTH, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton said Thursday that Minnesota Vikings officials weren’t forthright during negotiations about the possibility that season ticket holders...

news Fri, Nov 16, 2012 - 12:40am

Skoe, Saxhaug named to lead Minnesota Senate committees

BEMIDJI – Two area legislators will lead Senate committees in the upcoming legislative session. The Senate’s committee chairs were announced Wednesday, with Sen. Rod Skoe, DFL-Clearbrook, chairing the powerful tax...

news Fri, Nov 16, 2012 - 12:27am

Canada-U.S. group sets meeting on mining

VIRGINIA, Minn. — The Lake Superior Binational Forum will hold its third and final public meeting on mining in the region on March 15 in Virginia. The event, called “The...

news / region Thu, Nov 15, 2012 - 10:42pm

Bakk names committee leaders for Minnesota Senate

ST. PAUL — Incoming Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk has announced who will lead committees for the next four years. Rod Skoe of Clearbrook, representing District 2, has been...

news / region Thu, Nov 15, 2012 - 10:16pm

Bemidji State University student Victoria Ramponi, left, studies a handout while BSU student Meghan Jewett makes a point during a dialogue about how education can shape society. Laurie Swenson | Bemidji Pioneer

Dialogue focuses on future of education

For higher education to have its best impact on society, no one approach can do the job. That was one of the themes that emerged from a dialogue that drew...

news / education Thu, Nov 15, 2012 - 1:51am

Broadband access increasing in Minnesota

BEMIDJI – Minnesota is making progress toward its broadband access goals, but a new study suggests Internet speed could be an issue in rural areas of the state in the...

news / local Thu, Nov 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Wolf Hunt Northeast Zone to close after quota nearly reached; Northwest remains open

By Sam Cook, Forum Communications DULUTH — Minnesota’s Northeast Wolf Zone will close at the end of shooting hours Thursday because the harvest is close to the zone’s quota, the...

news / region Wed, Nov 14, 2012 - 11:41pm

Nolan returns to changed Congress

By Peter Passi, Forum Communications DULUTH — As freshman members of Congress arrive in Washington, D.C., this week to begin orientation, at least one among their number should know his...

news Wed, Nov 14, 2012 - 11:39pm

Blois Olson talks about Minnesota politics while James Hohmann of Politco prepares to talk about federal issues during a Tuesday Minnesota Agri-Growth Council meeting. Don Davis | Forum Communications

Farm bill unlikely before fiscal cliff issue resolved

MINNEAPOLIS — America’s agriculture industry needs to be patient. Jennifer Duffy of The Cook Political Report said Tuesday that an overall budget-debt deal needs to happen before Congress can pass...

news Tue, Nov 13, 2012 - 10:38pm

Legislature plans to hold hearings on methadone treatment

By Brandon Stahl, Forum Communications DULUTH — A hearing in St. Paul has been tentatively set for Dec. 6 for members of Minnesota’s House and Senate to gather information on...

news Tue, Nov 13, 2012 - 9:48pm

Give to the Max Day: Statewide donations drive to highlight local nonprofits

BEMIDJI – Two local nonprofits will receive statewide exposure Thursday as they are featured with in-person interviews at the Mall of America. Their interviews will be broadcasted live online. Leech...

news / local Tue, Nov 13, 2012 - 5:59pm

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