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    June 23, 2019
    A Minnesota angler holds a walleye before releasing it. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials are considering reducing the state's walleye limit from six to four. News Tribune file
    PAUL NELSON FISHING: What to do when those spottail shiners run out
    It's a sad day for many walleye anglers when the supply of spottail shiners runs out in the bait stores for the summer. Many successful walleye...
    sportsJune 23, 2019 - 10:20am
    A rusty patched bumble bee near Burnsville, Minn. (Courtesy of Jill Utrup via U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Minnesota Public Radio)
    BLANE KLEMEK OUTDOORS: Let's all help protect the state's bee: The rusty patched bumblebee
    Minnesota, like all states, has a number of state symbols most every resident know of. We're the only state that has adopted the common loon...
    sports/outdoorsJune 23, 2019 - 10:10am
    June 21, 2019
    One bald eagle takes off while another keeps watch on the nest in Diamond Point Park on Thursday. (Jillian Gandsey | Bemidji Pioneer)
    A new Eagle's Club: Bald eagle pair build their nest in Diamond Point Park
    BEMIDJI—Our national bird is often on display in the Bemidji area—but it has made itself even more visible recently in Bemidji's...
    newsJune 21, 2019 - 5:09pm
    Innovative angler Dave Genz says that ice-fishing tactics are just as effective in open water as they are during winter, though you might need to modify your boat a bit for the best results. Steve Hoffman photo
    The ‘Holy Boat’ — Ice fishing for summer panfish
    ST. CLOUD — By mid-March even hardcore ice anglers are usually praying for open water, ready to stow their winter gear and prep the boat for...
    sports/outdoorsJune 21, 2019 - 7:45am
    June 20, 2019
    Ethan Rasset broke his own state record for golden redhorse when he landed this 4-pound, 13-ounce fish from the Otter Tail River in March. Photo courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
    Two new state record fish certified in Minnesota
    ST. PAUL — The Minnesota DNR certified a 13-pound, 9-ounce whitefish caught by an Oklahoma angler ice fishing on Lake of the Woods in April,...
    sports/outdoorsJune 20, 2019 - 4:04pm
    June 19, 2019
    Brandon Semeliss plants alyssums during the community planting event held at the Beltrami County History Center in downtown Bemidji on Wednesday morning. (Annalise Braught | Bemidji Pioneer)
    Planting together: Groups, volunteers gather to plant more native grasses, flowers downtown
    BEMIDJI—A group of 20 volunteers gathered Wednesday morning to help plant native grasses and flowers downtown to attract bees and butterflies....
    newsJune 19, 2019 - 5:18pm
    Three deer are spotted near the intersection of Yellowhead Road Southwest and Lassie Lane Southwest near Bemidji in this October 2016 file photo.
    City of Bemidji now accepting special archery hunt applications
    BEMIDJI—The city of Bemidji is now accepting applications for permits to participate in any of three special white-tailed deer archery...
    sportsJune 19, 2019 - 2:47pm
    National Eagle Day at Lake Bemidji State Park
    BEMIDJI -- In honor of National Eagle Day, there will be a series of events held throughout the day on Saturday, June 22, at Lake Bemidji State Park. From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. children can meet at the playground to listen to a story about eagles and make an eagle craft to take home....
    newsJune 19, 2019 - 7:30am
    MASTER GARDENERS: Stachys 'Hummelo' is the Perennial Plant for 2019
    A national trade association impacts the introduction of excellent perennial plants we see in our regional nurseries. The Perennial Plant Association...
    newsJune 19, 2019 - 6:45am
    June 18, 2019
    Lake Bemidji State park to hold Kids’ Fishing Friday
    BEMIDJI -- Join the Lake Bemidji State Park naturalists as they venture out on the pontoon in search of fish for Kids Fishing Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 21. The fishing group is limited to nine anglers, ages 8-15. Sign up at the park office or call (218) 308-2300. Check...
    newsJune 18, 2019 - 5:04pm
    Upcoming events at Lake Bemidji State Park
    BEMIDJI—Here's a look at some events this week at Lake Bemidji State Park, 3401 State Park Road NE. • Thursday, June 20: Storytime: Eagles...
    newsJune 18, 2019 - 5:02pm
    June 16, 2019
    The Minnesota Bicycling Awards recently recognized the Bike Friendly Walker group. The winners will be recognized at the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota’s annual meeting on June 8. Submitted photo.
    MN Bicycling Awards recognize Bike Friendly Walker
    More Minnesotans are bicycling more often, and more towns, cities and businesses across the state are working to become bicycle-friendly. To...
    newsJune 16, 2019 - 8:25pm
    PAUL NELSON FISHING: Hatches can lead to good catches
    Surface water temperatures in most lakes in the Bemidji area have reached the mid-60s, which is the point when major insect hatches begin in...
    sportsJune 16, 2019 - 7:52pm
    BLANE KLEMEK OUTDOORS: Minnesota: The land of 10,000 'skeeters'
    There are more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide. About 176 of those species can be found in the United States. And of these 176, over...
    sportsJune 16, 2019 - 7:47pm
    June 15, 2019
    A group rides over the Mississippi River trestle bridge during the Loop the Lake Festival on Saturday in Bemidji. (Jillian Gandsey | Bemidji Pioneer)
    Bikin' Bemidji: Loop the Lake brings in nearly 1,000 riders
    BEMIDJI—Despite rainy weather in the forecast, the nearly 1,000 bicyclists taking part in the annual Loop the Lake Bike Festival were rewarded...
    newsJune 15, 2019 - 3:47pm
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