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Ute Kolheim and her father, Juergen Kolheim, both from Bonn, Germany, depart from Bemidji in their row boat, the "U.L. Hein," as they hope to paddle the length of the Mississippi River, a dream of Juergen's for 40 years. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Father, daughter from Germany paddling length of Mississippi

For 40 years Juergen Kolheim of Bonn, Germany, has dreamed of paddling the length of the mighty Mississippi. The dream began when he visited a college friend, Sue (Edwards) Schwartz...

news / local / outdoors Sat, Aug 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Highway 34 project from Park Rapids to Akeley nears completion

The Highway 34 resurfacing project from Park Rapids to Akeley is near completion, and crews plan to remove the detour on Sept. 1. The project is still on target to...

news / region Fri, Aug 26, 2011 - 12:10pm

The full cast of the musical "Playing the Bill" by Steve Saari posses for a photo during a rehearsal on Tuesday evening. Seated is Kevin Cease and standing from left are Krista Grover, Vicki Stenerson, DeeJay Arens, Joel Ward, Vicki Wangberg, Charles Deeter and Jacki Davis. The musical will play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 at the Chief Theatre in downtown Bemidji. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Original musical comedy to open

When the "Saari Safari" bus rolls into Bemidji this Sunday, it will bring a bus load of theater lovers from Grand Forks, N.D., devotees of Steve Saari's original plays. "Playing...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Church musicians wind up summers concert season

The last concert of this year's series will be this week as Bemidji Area Church Musicians present pianist Wayne Hoff and friends at noon today at Aardahl Lutheran Church (East...

news / local / region / entertainment Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Tickets remaining for U.S. Air Force band concert

There are still some free tickets left for the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band's "Brass in Blue" concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Bemidji High...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Aug 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Church Musicians to present piano concert

Bemidji Area Church Musicians will present Joe Henry on the piano and organ at noon today at the Church of St. Philip, 702 Beltrami Ave. N.W. A free will offering...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Aug 10, 2011 - 12:00am

Steersman Rob Pitura of the River City Dragons walks through a gauntlet of oars after the gold division race Saturday. Pioneer Photo/Dennis Doeden

Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival: Canadian team takes home gold

The sixth annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival culminated in a climactic finish Saturday with teams coming from first to fourth place in less than one second apart. The River...

news / local / outdoors Sun, Aug 07, 2011 - 12:00am

A variety of facial expressions could be seen during the First City Crew's morning race. The City of Bemidji team finished 17th out of 75 teams. Pioneer Photo/ Monte Draper

Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival: Exciting event for teams, spectators

Try to find a good parking space during the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival. Go on. Just try. Cars were lined up and down the streets surrounding the Bemidji waterfront...

news / local / outdoors Sun, Aug 07, 2011 - 12:00am

Paul Bunyan Playhouse: 'The Full Monty' praised by audience

The crowd ranged from high school seniors like Zoey Schlemper and Susy Spears to octogenarians waited in the lobby of the Paul Bunyan Playhouse for the opening performance of "The...

news / local / entertainment Fri, Aug 05, 2011 - 12:00am

FAA shutdown hits home for Bemidji Regional Airport

Had Congress not reached a compromise to end the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration Thursday, the Bemidji Regional Airport would have lost roughly $8,000 in airline ticket taxes...

news / local Fri, Aug 05, 2011 - 12:00am

Thursday marked livestock judging at 105th annual Clearwater County Fair. Marjenna McWilliam, right, Marissa McWilliam, center and their father, Bruce McWilliam, competed with their Guernsey cows. The family has been farming in the Winger area since 1912. Pioneer Photo/ Monte Draper

Livestock judging at Clearwater County Fair

Thursday marked livestock judging at 105th annual Clearwater County Fair. Marjenna McWilliam, right, Marissa McWilliam, center and their father, Bruce McWilliam, competed with their Guernsey cows. The family has been...

news / local / region Fri, Aug 05, 2011 - 12:00am

Taste of Dorset set for Sunday

From time immemorial - ever since a hunter lugged home a piece of a mammoth elephant for his prehistoric dinner guests in the cave - humans have gained fulfillment through...

news / region / entertainment Thu, Aug 04, 2011 - 12:00am

Children scramble for candy and party blowouts tossed from the Wilton Liquor Store float Saturday morning during the Wilton Days parade. The celebration also included a bouncy castle, face painting, food and beverages, vendors and more, with activities for the whole family. Pioneer Photo/Laurie Swenson

Wilton celebrates

Children scramble for candy and party blowouts tossed from the Wilton Liquor Store float Saturday morning during the Wilton Days parade. The celebration also included a bouncy castle, face painting,...

news / local Sun, Jul 31, 2011 - 12:00am

Shurleen Adams and Michael Trudeau of Thief River Falls look at utensils carved by Keith Bitzer and his brother Hal (not pictured) on Saturday afternoon at the 28th annual Blackduck Woodcarving Festival. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Visitors check out display at Woodcarving Festival

Shurleen Adams and Michael Trudeau of Thief River Falls look at utensils carved by Keith Bitzer and his brother Hal (not pictured) on Saturday afternoon at the 28th annual Blackduck...

news / local Sun, Jul 31, 2011 - 12:00am

Pioneer Previews: Sanford Center to host musical, art exhibit at open house

Today's Sanford Center open house may be one of the final Bemidji performances by cellist Eric Haugen before he heads off to college. Eric and friends will perform from noon-3...

news / entertainment Wed, Jul 27, 2011 - 12:00am

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