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Community

Beltrami Electric seeks donations for Mitten Tree

For the 22nd consecutive season, Beltrami Electric Cooperative will be collecting donations of new or homemade mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and socks for distribution to students enrolled in the Head Start and ECFE programs throughout the cooperative's service area.

November 25, 2022 09:54 AM

By Pioneer Staff Report

Local

Beltrami County announces Thanksgiving holiday office, service hours

Beltrami County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 23, 2022 09:09 AM

By Pioneer Staff Report

Opinion

TRASH TALK: Proper battery recycling and disposal are crucial

Some household batteries may contain toxic metals like mercury, lead, cadmium and silver, which can contaminate our air and water when the batteries are incinerated or disposed of in a landfill. Eventually, these metals can accumulate in living tissue and cause adverse health effects.

November 23, 2022 06:50 AM

By Brian Olson

Local

Beltrami County outperforms state average in voter turnout

Voters in Beltrami County turned up for the 2022 midterm elections at a slightly higher rate than the Minnesota average. Here's a breakdown of overall turnout in the county.

November 18, 2022 12:30 PM

By Nicole Ronchetti

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Local

Beltrami County 4-H’ers participate in Minnesota State Dog Show

Ten members of Beltrami County 4-H headed down to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Sept. 24-25 to participate in a state dog show.

November 16, 2022 08:16 AM

By Pioneer Staff Report

Letters

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'The End' for the Beltrami County DFL

The following is a letter to the editor submitted to the Bemidji Pioneer by a reader. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Bemidji Pioneer. To submit a letter, email letters@bemidjipioneer.com or mail it to Bemidji Pioneer, P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.

November 12, 2022 06:20 AM

By Ernest Oppegaard-Peltier, Bemidji

Local

Jason Riggs hopes to model good leadership as new Beltrami County Sheriff

After coming out on top by a wide margin during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Jason Riggs is set to take the reins as the new Beltrami County Sheriff.

November 09, 2022 05:11 PM

By Madelyn Haasken

Local

Beltrami County DFL, GOP await results on election night

Both of the major political parties in Beltrami County celebrated election night on Tuesday with events that featured food, candidates and live results.

November 08, 2022 10:22 PM

By Nicole Ronchetti

Arts and Entertainment

Community Arts Support Grants available for arts affiliates

Applications are now open for arts affiliates located in Beltrami, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Clearwater and Mahnomen Counties to apply for a $3,000 Community Arts Support grant.

November 07, 2022 02:22 PM

By Pioneer Staff Report