PassportPosts by Shirelle Moore
In Focus: Watermark Art Gallery’s ‘Nibikaang’ Exhibit Celebrates The Importance Of Water
The tranquility and beauty of our lakes, streams and rivers is taking center stage in one of the latest exhibits at the Watermark Art Gallery in Bemidji. “Nibikaang,” or “From…
Read MoreNorthwest Minnesota Foundation Recognizes Local Non-Profit Leaders
There are many people and organizations that work tirelessly to make our region a better place, and today, the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) is recognizing a few of them with…
Read MoreStrike Up The Band: BSU Announces Dates & Performers For Annual Concert Series
The 19th season of Bemidji State University’s six-performance Bemidji Concert Series will begin on Sept. 5 with a performance by the Trombones of the St. Louis Symphony. The quartet from…
Read MoreHeadwaters Unitarian Universalists, Peacemaker Resources Break Ground On New Headwaters Peace Center
A place made specifically for community peace efforts and social justice causes will be coming soon to Bemidji. A group gathered recently to officially break ground on the new Headwaters…
Read MoreCedar Lakes Casino Breaks The Record For World’s Largest Fry Bread Taco
There are over 47,000 records in the Guinness Book of World Records, and now the staff at the Cedar Lakes Casino in Cass Lake are officially apart of its history.…
Read MoreBrooklyn Park Woman Dead After Crashing Car Into A Tree In Pequot Lakes
A Brooklyn Park woman has died after hitting a tree while driving in Pequot Lakes. The incident happened Saturday at 7:36 p.m. on Minnesota State Highway 371 at Mile Post…
Read MoreIn Focus: Peacemaker Resources Of Bemidji Promotes “Coming Together”
“I just love to see people. We have such hard winters where we don’t get out so much so a day like this, just come out and see people and…
Read MoreDeadline For Lake Bemidji State Park Youth Deer Hunt Approaching
Lake Bemidji State Park will host a special youth deer hunt October 18th through October 20th. The youth hunt is a great opportunity for kids and teens to spend time…
Read MoreLeech Lake Band Of Ojibwe Celebrates Cedar Lakes Casino Grand Opening
It was May of 2017 when Leech Lake Band members voted to bring a new casino to the reservation. They broke ground later that Fall. Now less than two years…
Read MoreBlackwell, Jr. Resigns From American Indian Resource Center At BSU
Bill Blackwell, Jr. has resigned from his from his position as executive director of American Indian Resource Center at Bemidji State University, according to officials from the campus. Andy Bartlett,…
Read MoreMinnesota Officials Work To Stem Rise In Hate Crimes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State officials are working to stem a rise in hate crimes in Minnesota. According to FBI statistics, hate crimes are increasing nationwide, including in Minnesota.…
Read MoreRed Lake Nation Opens Brand New Shopping Complex
Red Lake Nation is growing, and one thing any community needs is a full grocery store. Now, the Red Lake Trading Post is officially open, and it has a lot…
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