Posts by Destiny Wiggins
Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter to Host 6th Annual Run to “De-Feet” Violence
The Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter in Bemidji will be hosting a run/walk to raise money towards a new shelter facility. The 6th annual Northwoods “De-Feet” Violence 10-miler and 5K run…
Read MoreUnited Way of Bemidji Area to Host 2nd Annual Fishing Tournament
The United Way of Bemidji Area will be hosting a fishing tournament this month to raise funds that will support local nonprofits. Every year, the United Way raises annual funding…
Read MoreGreater Bemidji Receives Funds for Entrepreneur Loan Program
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded grants totaling $3.1 million to 26 nonprofit organizations in the state that provides business loans through DEED’s Minnesota Emerging…
Read MoreIn Business: Four Pines Bookstore Now Open in Bemidji
A few years after Bemidji’s previous bookstore closed, a new locally-owned business has stepped in to cater to the community’s reading needs. Four Pines Bookstore, located in downtown Bemidji, offers…
Read MoreEckles Township Fire Now 100% Contained
The wildlife fire that was reported on July 13 in Eckles Township near Bemidji is now 100% contained. As of July 19, the MNICS Team A transitioned command of the…
Read MoreIn Focus: Bemidji’s Art in the Park Returns for 53rd Year
The Watermark Art Center will be hosting its 53rd annual Art in the Park two-day festival this weekend. You’ll be able to find hand-crafted items such as jewelry, photography, ceramics,…
Read MoreEckles Township Fire Now 70% Contained
State fire officials say the wildfire in Eckles Township, about five miles northwest of Bemidji, is now 70% contained and that it was started by a person. On July 15,…
Read MoreBemidji School District Discusses Operating Referendum Options
The Bemidj Area School Board held a special school board meeting to discuss their options with moving forward in another operating referendum. In 2020, the district’s referendum did not pass,…
Read MoreFuture BSU Students Get “Sneak Peek” of College Life
Future Bemidji State University students and families arrived on campus Thursday for the university’s two-day “Sneak Peek” of college life. The event was a way for incoming students to connect…
Read MoreWildfire in Eckles Township Now 40% Contained
The wildfire that happened near Bemidji in Eckles Township earlier this week is now 40% contained. Yesterday, fire crews continued to strengthen the containment line around the fire perimeter and…
Read MoreWildfire in Eckles Township Considered Suspicious
The large wildland fire that was reported around 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 13 in Eckles Township is considered to be suspicious in nature. According to a release, the fire quickly…
Read MoreBemidji State University Hosting Sneak Peek for Upcoming School Year
Now that Bemidji State University will welcome back students this fall with mostly in-person classes, the college will be hosting a “welcome back” sneak peek of what students can expect…
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