Bemidji Community Pulse

County Board Updates

• Budget Discussion Delayed: Beltrami County Board delays budget discussion to May 19, with four of five commissioners...

DFL gains momentum for 2026 midterms in Beltrami County:

• Emily Thabes, Beltrami County Historical Society director and Clearwater resident,...

• Historic boundary trial between Bemidji and Northern Township recapped.
• Northern Township's unique candidate filing period: July 19 to Aug. 10.
• Council to be sworn in January 2027.

Note the timeline for township election involvement.

Local BSU baseball action heats up with a six-game home stand starting now against U.S. Highway 2 rival UMC.

• Doubleheader at 1:30 p.m.: Game 1 (7...

• Budget postponement: Four of five commissioners present, consensus to delay discussion to May 19.
• Meeting recap: Commissioner Craig Gaasvig...

Fire safety alert: Red Flag Warning for Aitkin and Itasca counties until 8 PM due to high fire danger.

• Warm & dry today: Highs in 70s-80s away from...

Bemidji State University launches a 2+2 bachelor's in forest management for Minnesota North grads, tackling the nationwide forestry shortage from...

Over 100 Bemidji Area teachers gathered at Monday night's School Board meeting, picketing to pressure the district for fair wages. A bold advocacy move spotlighting educators' push amid local school concerns.

Community Events

• 🔥 Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival: The 20th Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival, organized by Bemidji Rotary and Bemidji...

BSU sports buzzing with recent highs:

• Men's Golf claims 4th at NSIC Championship (890 total), Logan Schoepp T3 at +1 (217), Teagan LaPlante T6...

Bemidji's favorite summer highlight returns for its 20th anniversary July 30–August 1, 2026, hosted by Rotary and Chamber with Paul Bunyan...

• No permits for brush/yard waste burning in Becker, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, Itasca
• Restrictions continue in Stearns, Benton, Morrison
• Red...

Community alert: Beltrami County Sheriff's Office is searching for Corey Bryant, 31, missing since December and last seen in Bemidji. Stay vigilant for resident safety.

Minnesotans, including Bemidji locals, can volunteer for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games (June 20-26):

• 10,000+ needed to support athletes...

Bemidji's View Meetings page offers a Council and Planning Board Directory, full City Council, Board, and Commission meeting information, and opportunities for citizen engagement—perfect for staying involved.

Bemidji's Knights of Columbus Council #1544 meets for business on the 3rd Thursday of each month at St. Philip's Catholic Church (702 Beltrami), supporting local Catholic church efforts. Perfect for civic involvement.

Public Safety Update

• 🔥 Fire Near BSU Campus: No one was injured in the explosive structure fire near Bemidji State University campus on April...

Catch the Eagle Mural Project showcase:

• Library exhibit in May: Photos of mural creation by Hope House members led by Wesley May
• Open house May...

Key updates for local transparency:

• Meeting agenda available online
• Public notices posted April 17, 2026
• Check Agendas & Minutes, Job Opportunities, Parks & Recreation, Economic Development

Residents: Review now to stay ahead of planning decisions.

• Incident details: Accidental garage fire on 1500 block Bixby Ave NW started from unattended campfire, wind-spread, propane tanks caused multiple...