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Author Archives: Bethany Wesley
Shamrock Shuffle winners
While Carnegie library was in the spotlight during the Bemidji City Council meeting on Monday, there also was a mini awards presentation held moments before the meeting outside of the council chambers. Mayor Dave Larson recognized the top-place finishers in … Continue reading
Tagged Bemidji, Bemidji City Council, local, news, sports
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A little note about that Lake Irving boat launch
My article in Tuesday’s paper stated that the revised Bemidji’s master parks plan now having the “South Lake Irving boat launch” remain in place and not be phased out in the future as originally proposed. Well, that’s still true, but … Continue reading
Tagged Bemidji, boat launch, clarification, news, parks
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City to meet with VenuWorks tomorrow
This is one-part old news and one-part preview story. The Bemidji City Council will have its face-to-face meeting with VenuWorks representatives in a work session Tuesday evening (note: tonight’s work session will focus on the parks plan). VenuWorks is the … Continue reading
Hunter’s special day
I’m on “Saturday duty” as we call it here at the paper, and today led to me a very special event in Blackduck. Make-A-Wish of Minnesota granted a special wish for Hunter, 5, a Blackduck boy. Hunter was surprised this … Continue reading
Tagged Blackduck, make a wish, parade, sheriff's posse
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Ojibwe language project highlighted in national publication
In July 2009, Michael Meuers and Rachelle Houle began working to spearhead a new Ojibwe language signage project, which encourages Bemidji businesses and organizations to add Ojibwe and English signage, thus promoting greater cultural awareness, understanding and respect. Shoppers and … Continue reading
Tagged Bemidji, local, news, Ojibwe, shared vision
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The Carnegie Library: putting one rumor to rest…
As most people have heard by now, the Bemidji City Council earlier this month voted 6-1 to plan for a future Library Park without the presence of Bemidji’s Carnegie Library, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. … Continue reading
Tagged Bemidji, carnegie library, city council, government, local, news
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Worldwide Day of Play
There is an array of family-friendly events occurring throughout town today. As a mom of young kids, I love when there are activities in town geared at younger ages as well. Of course, I’m less than thrilled when those happen … Continue reading
Tagged activities, Bemidji, family, health, kids, local, news, outdoors
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More on the rental debate…
I was not able in today’s paper to delve into everything that was said during the public hearing last night on the rental ordinance. Ten people spoke during the hearing, which lasted just over 30 minutes. The council did vote … Continue reading
Changes with the police and fire reports
Close readers of the Pioneer may notice tomorrow some changes in the daily police and fire report, both in print and online. I believe they are for the good. Time will tell. Since their inception, newspapers have documented the police … Continue reading
How do you like living in the city limits?
There are three days left to complete the City of Bemidji’s Resident Survey, which city employees and officials will examine to gauge residents’ opinions about city living. The survey, which I completed in 3.5 minutes, is online here. The city … Continue reading
Tagged Bemidji, city survey, government, local, news
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