Posts by Betsy Melin
BSU Student Achievement Conference Scheduled for April 7
More than 50 Bemidji State University students will present their academic research and creative achievements during the “Greatness Achieved” 21st annual Student Achievement Conference on April 7 from 10 AM…
Read MoreBemidji Jaycees Hosting “Egg My Yard” Event
The Bemidji Jaycees will celebrate Easter this year with a socially distanced visit from the Easter Bunny. This is the second year of them hosting an event called “Egg My…
Read MoreIn Focus: Headwaters Music & Arts Letting Teens Jam With the Band
Headwaters Music & Arts in Bemidji has started a new program designed for teens to learn what it means to play in a band full of different instruments. One of…
Read MoreBemidji Parks and Recreation Offers Community Garden Plots
At three sites throughout Bemidji, the Parks and Recreation department is offering garden plots to be reserved. The reservation typically lasts from May until October depending on the weather. It…
Read MoreWith Funding Approved, Construction of Bemidji Veterans Home on the Horizon
On Tuesday, federal funding was announced for three new Minnesota veterans homes, including one in Bemidji. The process of planning and securing the upcoming facility has taken over a decade.…
Read MoreBemidji Lions to Host Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
The Bemidji Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser during the months of April and May. They are calling it “Not Your Ordinary Pancake Breakfast Days”. Purchasing a $10…
Read MoreSanford Bemidji Opens COVID-19 Vaccinations to Ages 16 and Older
Sanford Health in Bemidji is beginning to offer vaccinations for those who are 16 years old or older, following new guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health. Vaccinations will be…
Read MoreAffinity Plus in Bemidji Holds Polar Plunge to Raise Money for Special Olympics
Each year, the Special Olympics holds a polar plunge fundraiser. This year, Affinity Plus in Bemidji participated in a virtual way from their very own parking lot. This is Affinity…
Read MoreGov. Walz Says “Normalcy is On the Horizon’ in State Address
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered his third State of the State address Sunday from his former high school classroom and said brighter days have arrived and “normalcy…
Read MoreRed Lake Nation College Receives Accreditation
After a 10-year process, the Red Lake Nation College has received accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. The college has received institutional accreditation as a two-year institution, a long-term dream…
Read MoreFinancial Assistance Available at BSU, NTC for Students Impacted by COVID-19
A federal relief act is offering funding for Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a release, to be…
Read MoreBagley Teen Posthumously Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Citizen Honors Award for Saving Drowning Cousins
An 18-year-old Bagley girl, Raina Neeland, was recently awarded a posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor Citizen Honors Award. Neeland passed away saving her three younger cousins from drowning in a…
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