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We've been informing the community since 1896. Back then, guys like Paul Bunyan chopped down trees to deliver you the news every day (OK, maybe that's a little off.) Now, we're looking to do the same for readers in the digital age. Our aim is for this page to be a hub for breaking news and community interaction for Bemidji, Beltrami County and the rest of North Central Minnesota. We like to talk t

o readers and welcome discussion, but we have some rules: Don't use profanity, abusive language, racial slurs or personal attacks and stay on topic. In other words: Use common sense and don't troll or else we'll delete your comments. To subscribe, visit https://allaccess.forumcomm.com/allaccess/bemidjipioneer or call the Pioneer at 218-333-9200.

Over 100 guests attended Doug Ohman's presentation at Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at th...
11/23/2024

Over 100 guests attended Doug Ohman's presentation at Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Bagley American Legion.

The Beltrami County Historical Society and Turtle Lake Township were recently named recipients of a Minnesota Historical...
11/23/2024

The Beltrami County Historical Society and Turtle Lake Township were recently named recipients of a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage grant from the Minnesota Historical Society.

The First City Lions Club recently made a $300 donation to United Way of Bemidji Area.
11/23/2024

The First City Lions Club recently made a $300 donation to United Way of Bemidji Area.

Students in the news
11/23/2024

Students in the news

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about caring for oak seedlings and using leaves as mulch.
11/23/2024

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about caring for oak seedlings and using leaves as mulch.

Take the advice of 400,000 deer campers. If you need a mental up-lift in these post-election days, try a deer camp joke ...
11/23/2024

Take the advice of 400,000 deer campers. If you need a mental up-lift in these post-election days, try a deer camp joke on your friends and notice how things improve.

The Harris sparrow is one such bird that often make pitstops at backyard bird feeding stations where they’re quickly not...
11/23/2024

The Harris sparrow is one such bird that often make pitstops at backyard bird feeding stations where they’re quickly noticed by us. And for good reason.

Not too long ago, Waase Fisherman was none the wiser that MAAP STARS existed, let alone what its purpose was.
11/23/2024

Not too long ago, Waase Fisherman was none the wiser that MAAP STARS existed, let alone what its purpose was.

Showdown was conceived in the 1960s when Joe Lewis, a totally blind Canadian, wanted to create a sport that could be pla...
11/23/2024

Showdown was conceived in the 1960s when Joe Lewis, a totally blind Canadian, wanted to create a sport that could be played recreationally or competitively without sighted assistance.

Prairie Garden 2025 Edition is hot off the press and available for purchase.
11/23/2024

Prairie Garden 2025 Edition is hot off the press and available for purchase.

A bright yellow moon was rising above the horizon, reflecting off the water, when we released our 30th pike of the after...
11/23/2024

A bright yellow moon was rising above the horizon, reflecting off the water, when we released our 30th pike of the afternoon and decided to call it a couple of hours well-spent.

The RABC program is not suspended, but a timeline for resuming the processing of RABC permit applications is not yet ava...
11/23/2024

The RABC program is not suspended, but a timeline for resuming the processing of RABC permit applications is not yet available, a Canada Border Services Agency spokesperson said.

We should never take for granted the freedoms that we enjoy, the ability to take part in the governance of our country, ...
11/23/2024

We should never take for granted the freedoms that we enjoy, the ability to take part in the governance of our country, the beauty of our surroundings and the people that are important to us.

What was printed on this day 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
11/23/2024

What was printed on this day 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.

The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can...
11/23/2024

The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to [email protected] or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.

Winter is the season for non-standard, diurnal temperature patterns.
11/23/2024

Winter is the season for non-standard, diurnal temperature patterns.

Jere Vaisanen had to alter his plans in Friday's shootout. He scored the lone breakaway goal to hand the Bemidji State m...
11/23/2024

Jere Vaisanen had to alter his plans in Friday's shootout. He scored the lone breakaway goal to hand the Bemidji State men's hockey team the extra point in a tie with St. Thomas.

An initial recount Thursday increased one House candidate’s lead slightly as officials work to settle races that could a...
11/23/2024

An initial recount Thursday increased one House candidate’s lead slightly as officials work to settle races that could affect which party has the Minnesota House majority

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Welcome to the Bemidji Pioneer page! We've been informing the community since 1896. Back then, guys like Paul Bunyan chopped down trees to deliver you the news everyday (OK, maybe that's a little off). Now, we're looking to do the same for readers in the digital age. Our aim is for this page to be a hub for breaking news and community interaction for Bemidji, Beltrami County and the rest of North Central Minnesota. We like to talk to readers and welcome discussion, but we have some rules: Don't use profanity, abusive language, racial slurs or personal attacks and stay on topic. In other words: Use common sense and don't troll or else we'll delete your comments.

We want our social media channels to be a space where members of our community can engage in respectful dialogue and commentary related to news and information. We support the diversity of opinion, presuming that opinion is expressed in a civilized manner. We reserve the right to hide or remove comments we believe go against these community guidelines and may block users who consistently abuse these rules. Moderation decisions are subjective, but we will make them as diligently and consistently as possible. To subscribe, visit https://allaccess.forumcomm.com/allaccess/bemidjipioneer or call the Pioneer at 218-333-9200. This page is managed by a number of people: Jillian Gandsey (JG), Annalise Braught (AB) and Austin Monteith (AM).

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