In Business: Aldi in Bemidji Gives Residents New Grocery Option

For this week’s In Business, residents in Bemidji and the surround community now have a new grocery store option with the recent opening of Aldi near the Paul Bunyan Mall. The store will be offering a curbside grocery option starting next Wednesday.

In Business: Making Muskie Fishing More Accessible

A Minnesota man has pioneered a new way of fishing muskies that is accessible to more kinds of fishermen. Ron Sanders has been fishing almost his entire life. In that time, he has discovered a system for fishing muskies that not many people know about. It was introduced to him in...

In Business: Brainerd YMCA Receiving Financial Support from Business Community

In July, the Brainerd Lakes YMCA faced $148,000 in repairs after rainstorms caused significant roof damage to the building. The YMCA was recently denied their insurance claim to cover the costs for repair, and now Chris Schucker, co-owner of Digital Horizons in Brainerd, has...

In Business: The Lash Call in Bemidji Under New Ownership

The Lash Call in Bemidji has existed for over five years, but 2020 has brought some exciting changes for the salon. Lash extensions are a salon service that has been growing in popularity in recent years. The Lash Call offers lash extensions in downtown Bemidji, where clients...

In Business: Fuller Farm in Bemidji Providing Fall Family Fun

The weather is getting colder, which means its time to start thinking about where to buy pumpkins for the season. Now there is a new option standing just a few minutes west of downtown Bemidji. Fuller Farm, a family-owned farm, has opted this year to include fall activities on...

In Business: “We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym” Providing Virtual Learning Space

“We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym” in Baxter provides kids of all abilities a safe place to socialize, play, and to enjoy physical activities. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, owners Anesha and Ben Martinka adapted a section of their gym for virtual learning and to help with...

In Business: Bob & Fran’s Factory Direct in Brainerd

Since 1989, Bob & Fran’s Factory Direct has occupied the corner of Laurel Street in downtown Brainerd. The family-owned furniture store has become a supplier to the Brainerd Lakes Area for over three decades now, and owner Vince Kline attributes their longevity of success to...

In Business: New Italian Food Truck In Bemidji Makes a Name for Itself

For this week’s In Business, we took a look at a food truck that offers Italian dishes and is making a great name for itself in Bemidji. Buon Cibo! (Italian for “Good Food”) is parked next to Counselor Realty on Thursdays and Fridays, with a menu of Italian...

In Business: Bemidji College Student Turns Woodworking Into Business

Cornhole is a popular outdoor game in Minnesota, especially during the summer, but for Bemidji college student Isaiah Bitter, it has also turned into a business. He started his business in his parent’s garage after making a picnic table for his brother’s graduation...