BEMIDJI — Even though the temperatures were quite unpredictable during February, one thing remains constant — Bemidjians always show up in support of the things that matter.
Fans came out strong for winter sports and activities of all kinds, from Bemidji High School's first-ever Unified Basketball game to seniors dancing away in honor of Valentine's Day, it was a month of showing love and support.
Pioneer photographers Annalise Braught, Madelyn Haasken and Maggi Fellerman captured these special moments along the way.
Bob Wilson gives his dance partner, Suzy Langhout, a spin as the Dennis Doeden and Friends band plays for a Valentine’s dance on Feb. 13, 2023, at the Bemidji Senior Center.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
Brodie Djonne, 2, makes sure the zamboni drivers do their job right during a BSU Men's Hockey game on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Maggi Fellerman / Bemidji Pioneer
The Bemidji State student section erupts after fifth-year RJ Smith scored a 3-pointer during the first half of the first round of the NSIC Tournament against Augustana on Feb. 22, 2023, at the BSU Gymnasium.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
BSU opera cast members Emily Hixon as “Lucy” and Blake Staines as “Ben” rehearse a scene from the short opera, "The Telephone," on Feb. 15, 2023, ahead of their production of “The 1950s In Three Short Operas.”
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
Cooper Kuzel (374) and Louis Morrissey (355) make their way up a hill during the 40th Annual Finlandia Ski Marathon on Feb. 18, 2023, at Buena Vista Ski Area.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Bemidji State junior Taylor Nelson celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period against St. Thomas on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the Sanford Center.
Maggi Fellerman / Bemidji Pioneer
Participants prepare to leap into Lake Bemidji for Bemidji Jaycees' BRRRmidji Plunge on Feb. 11, 2023.
Maggi Fellerman / Bemidji Pioneer
The sun is seen setting over a frozen Lake Bemidji on Feb. 11, 2023, from the marina in Lake Bemidji State Park.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
Attendees walk along Paul Bunyan Drive holding signs during the 7th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s walk on Feb. 14, 2023, in Bemidji.
Annalise is the editor and a photographer at the Bemidji Pioneer. She is a Mass Communication graduate from Bemidji State University. Her favorite pastime is exploring the great outdoors and capturing its natural beauty on camera. Contact Annalise at (218) 333-9796, (218) 358-1990 or abraught@bemidjipioneer.com.
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