The Hallmark Channel recently released its list for the top 25 Christmas Towns across the United States with the winner even be announced to have a Hallmark Christmas Movie to be filmed there. The contest received over 1,500 submissions from various towns around the country and the submissions were accompanied by a 500 word essay…
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The Northwest Minnesota Foundation celebrated 40 years of working alongside the people and communities of Northwest Minnesota with an anniversary gathering at the Sanford Center. The celebration brought together neighbors from across the region, including donors, volunteers, local leaders, and community partners, to reflect on the people, partnerships, and investments that have shaped Northwest Minnesota…
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BEMIDJI, MN—It was five years ago that a Bemidji teenager disappeared. Family and friends are still searching for her. October 22, 2021 was the last time anyone saw 15-year-old Neveah Kingbird of Bemidji. According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, she had left a Bemidji residence around 2am that day and no one has…
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Drivers commuting through Bemidji today should be advised that a detour will be in order if you are going near the Irvine Avenue Bridge and should plan accordingly. The Bemidji Police Department confirms the bridge will be closed today, Oct 20th, while MnDOT and LHB (the engineering firm) complete an inspection on the bridge that…
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CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN—Two people from Bemidji were taken to the hospital after their pickup truck rolled over Sunday night in Clearwater County. The Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup driven by 38-year-old Tylor Dean Preston of Bemidji was going south on 131st Street in Falk Township just before 11pm Sunday, when it lost control, veered…
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The Recognition Committee is honoring Dave Willford as the 2026 USA Curling Volunteer of the Year. This award is given annually to people who demonstrate commitment across many areas of our sport. Willford is being recognized for his efforts on behalf of the Bemidji Curling Club, youth curling, the Minnesota Curling Association, and USA Curling.…
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The Sanford Center in Bemidji is set to take on brand new management as the city voted to notrenew the contract with current management company Legends Global at their City Councilmeeting on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the end of that contract in March of 2027.Legends Global operates in 5 different continents and…
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BEMIDJI, MN—Two women from Bagley were injured in a three vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Bemidji. The Minnesota State Patrol says an SUV driven by 57-year-old Jodi Cardinal of Bagley was eastbound on Highway 2 around 1:30pm and an SUV driven by 64-year-old Linda Berge of Bagley was westbound on Highway 2 and a car…
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BEMIDJI, MN—The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference opened its new North STAR Center Wednesday at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds in Bemidji. Matt Wendland, President of the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference, says it took some time to find the right location for the center. The North STAR Center will be used by robotics teams across the region. …
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The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) will be holding its annual First Lego League event in Bemidji on Friday. Travis Whittington of the Bemidji FIRST LEGO League says his teams are very excited to be able to host this event again this year. Whittington says being able to host an event like this is great,…
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