Posts by Shirelle Moore
Bemidji Area Educator Named Minnesota Substitute Teacher Of The Year
BEMIDJI, MN—A Bemidji resident has been selected as the Minnesota Substitute Teacher Of The Year for the 2018-2019 school year. Mary Rollheiser from J.W. Smith Elementary School in Bemidji was…
Read MoreIn Focus: Funtastic Dance Follies Gets The Crowd On Their Feet
Theatrics, cheerleaders, backflips, giant chickens, and (of course) some ballroom dancing: put it all together and you’ll get the Funtastic Dance Follies. “The Dance Follies is a show that we…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Kelliher Students Collect Hygiene Products To Help Homeless Population In Minneapolis
Kelliher School’s “Family, Career and Community Leaders of America” students have had a busy year. First, there was the Kelliher Kits program, than a lesson on seatbelt safety. Now, two…
Read MoreNew Roundabout Coming To Irvine Ave. & Highway 71 Intersection In Bemidji
The Beltrami County Highway Department will spend the summer constructing a new roundabout on the on-off ramps of Highway 71 and Irvine Ave. The construction is scheduled to start in…
Read MoreBSU Hosts Retirement Party For Hagg-Sauer Hall
Bemidji State University is preparing to say goodbye to a building that has stood on campus for nearly four decades. There was a large crowd gathered at the retirement party…
Read MoreMinnesota House Passes Transportation Bill With Gas Tax Hike
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House passed a Democratic-backed transportation budget bill last night that includes Gov. Tim Walz’s proposal to increase the state’s gasoline tax by 20…
Read MorePortage Brewing Hopes To Re-Open In Early Fall
It’s been nearly four months since the community favorite Portage Brewing in Walker burned down. The building was officially demolished about a month ago to make way for the rebuilding…
Read MoreArt Of The Earth Festival Returns To BSU
Bemidji State University is celebrating Earth Day with their annual Art Of The Earth festival. This was the second annual event and in only two years, the festival has grown…
Read MoreBemidji State University Announces Speakers For 5th Annual TAD Talks
Bemidji State University’s fifth annual TAD Talks will feature “America’s Got Talent” juggler Charles Peachock, two-time world champion fancy dancer Larry Yazzie, and a live sculpture construction by local artist…
Read MoreIn Focus: Midwinter Interlude Showcases The Work Of BSU Faculty & Staff
“My art work is these dinosaurs heads that I make. They are made out of paper and I just cut them out. They’re kind of a little pattern and you…
Read MorePaul Bunyan Drug Task Force Announces Drop Off Locations For National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Expired, unwanted,…
Read MoreBemidji Area Town Hall Meeting Identifies Local Child Care Issues
Earlier this year, Bemidji was chosen to be a part of the Rural Child Care Innovation Program, facilitated by First Children’s Finance. The program lasts 12 to 18 months and…
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