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Fatal collision leaves questions

BEMIDJI – A fatal car-pedestrian collision remains under investigation as Beltrami County sheriff’s deputies reconstruct the incident. Tyler Blake Cummings, 21, died early Saturday after a car struck him near...

news / local Tue, Aug 28, 2012 - 12:04am

Bemidji State University senior Alyssa Shanda uses a study area on the second floor of Birch Hall on Monday afternoon. Birch Hall reopened after undergoing major renovations. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Remodeled hall makes BSU students’ lives easier

BEMIDJI – For the first time in 16 months Bemidji State University students were able to enter Birch Hall, unloading their futons, lofting their beds and enjoying the updated amenities...

news / local Tue, Aug 28, 2012 - 12:03am

Two dogs died Sunday in a house fire on the 400 block of Norway Court Northwest. (Photo courtesy Bemidji Fire Department)

Dogs die in Northern Township house fire

NORTHERN TOWNSHIP – No people were injured in a Sunday morning house fire in Northern Township, but two dogs died in the blaze. The fire was reported at 8:39 a.m...

news / local Mon, Aug 27, 2012 - 9:56am

A Bemidji firefighter straightens his hose while he waits for water pressure as firefighters battle a fire that started at about 5:30 p.m. Friday at El Rancho, an old abandoned building along Fifth Street Northwest. Beltrami County Sheriff Phil Hodapp said the building had been vacant for a number of years. The building was a total loss. Crews fought to keep the fire from spreading to surrounding structure. MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER

Building destroyed by fire

A Bemidji firefighter straightens his hose while he waits for water pressure as firefighters battle a fire that started at about 5:30 p.m. Friday at El Rancho, an old abandoned...

news / local Sun, Aug 26, 2012 - 12:27am

Bill Batchelder, a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay, Fla., reacts to a congratulatory call. Batchelder leaves today for the convention, which runs Monday through Thursday. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Republican National Convention: Batchelder heads to Florida as national delegate

BEMIDJI – Bill Batchelder wants to put in a good word for his city this week as a delegate at the Republican National Convention, being held Monday through Thursday in...

news / local Sun, Aug 26, 2012 - 12:19am

Bemidji man dies after being struck by car in Northern Township

A 21-year-old Bemidji man who apparently was lying in the roadway died after being struck by a car early Saturday morning in Northern Township, according to a news release from...

news / local Sat, Aug 25, 2012 - 11:28pm

BSU plans extravaganza for community

By Delaney Daly ddaly@bemidjipioneer.com BEMIDJI – As their annual thank you to the Bemidji community for its continuous support, Bemidji State University is inviting the public Tuesday to the seventh...

news / local Sat, Aug 25, 2012 - 1:26am

Pictured are, back row, from left, Gov. Mark Dayton; Beltrami County Commissioner Joe Vene; Bemidji Mayor Dave Larson; Forrest Smith, business coordinator for the First City Yellow Ribbon Network; Aaron Yliniemi, chairman of the First City Yellow Ribbon Network; U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, and Brig. Gen. Robert F. Cayton. The two unidentified men holding the banner are members of the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion. Brian Basham | Detroit Lakes Tribune

Bemidji veterans’ network joins state program

BY VICKI GERDES Forum Communications DETROIT LAKES — “Freedom isn’t free” is a phrase used often in conjunction with military service. But its implication – that the freedoms enjoyed by...

news / local Sat, Aug 25, 2012 - 1:21am

A Bemidji firefighter straightens his hose while he waits for water pressure as firefighters battle a fire that started at about 5:30 p.m. Friday at El Rancho, an old abandoned building along Fifth Street Northwest. Beltrami County Sheriff Phil Hodapp said the building had been vacant for a number of years. The building was a total loss. Crews fought to keep the fire from spreading to surrounding structure. MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER

Video of Friday's structure fire in Bemidji

Here is David Quam's video of Bemidji firefighters battling a blaze that started at about 5:30 p.m. Friday at El Rancho, an old abandoned building along Fifth Street Northwest. Beltrami...

news / local Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 9:00pm

The Babe City Rollers’ Roxy Solid, also known as Alice Blessing, mixes it up with a Thunder Bay opponent during a previous roller derby bout. The Babe City All-Stars will take on the Minneapolis North Star Roller Girls Super Novas Saturday at the Sanford Center.

Babe City All-Stars debut Saturday at Sanford Center

By Delaney Daly ddaly@bemidjipioneer.com BEMIDJI – It's Derby season again, as Bemidji’s Babe City All-Stars face the Minneapolis North Star Roller Girls Super Novas on Saturday at the Sanford Center...

news / local Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 1:52am

Bob Sorheim examines cobs of corn on Bob Anderson’s farm north of Solway. Unlike most of Anderson’s crops, the corn is coming along well. Molly Miron | Bemidji Pioneer

Area experiences dry summer

By Molly Miron Special to the Pioneer BEMIDJI – Northern Minnesota hasn’t suffered the record drought of other Midwest venues, but the lack of rain has caused considerable distress. From...

news / local Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 1:49am

DOT, Bemidji contractor fined for stormwater work

BEMIDJI – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced Thursday that it penalized the Minnesota Department of Transportation and a Bemidji-based contractor for construction stormwater violations along 18 highway miles in...

news / local Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 1:45am

Verizon expands 4G wireless network to Bemidji area

BEMIDJI – Verizon Wireless announced Thursday it expanded its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in to Bemidji, enabling customers in more areas of Minnesota to take advantage of the...

news / local Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 1:44am

Mark Lewer of Laporte captured this amazing image of a cedar waxwing eating mountain ash berries in his back yard.

Cedar waxwing dines on berries in Bemidji back yard

Mark Lewer of Laporte captured this amazing image of a cedar waxwing eating mountain ash berries in his back yard.

news / local Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 1:26am

Bi-CAP hosted an open house Thursday afternoon for the Headstart program on 15th Street Northwest. Shown above, Dick and Julie Johnson listens to Headstart teacher Sandy Hoffman describe the new regulations about cribs which are enacted Sept. 1. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Bi-CAP hosts Headstart open house in Bemidji

Bi-CAP hosted an open house Thursday afternoon for the Headstart program on 15th Street Northwest. Shown above, Dick and Julie Johnson listens to Headstart teacher Sandy Hoffman describe the new...

news / local Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 1:17am

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