Bemidji Community Pulse

Tracking Bemidji School Board's J.W. Smith Elementary closure push amid $3.5M projected deficit:

• Initial step: Monday special meeting hears...

Major shifts in Bemidji High winter sports as key coaches retire:

• Mike Johnson ends 8 seasons leading girls' hockey since 2018.
• Darin Schultz also...

Bemidji Middle School parents: Plan ahead for these spring highlights from the 2025-26 calendar:

• Early Release: Wed, March 4 (all day)
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Bemidji Contra Dance hosts its next community event Saturday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. – a fun way to connect locally!

Two fatal single-vehicle crashes in Beltrami County over the weekend:

• Sunday rollover: 35-year-old Red Lake woman died north of Bemidji on Great...

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Local racers dominated nationally at Bemidji Speedway's 2025 awards banquet:

• Dustin Puffe (Laporte) won Wissota Pure Stock National Championship
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Beltrami County slashes library funding from $437K to $265K—a 40%+ cut despite outcry, forcing minimum operations.

• Kids' services gutted:...

Kick off gardening season at the Spring Garden Party April 11, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Evangelical Free Church!

Expert lineup for locals:

• John Latimer...

Monday's City Council meeting advanced key infrastructure:

• Rail Corridor: Approved Bid Package 2 for design and sanitary sewer by local Freeberg &...

Beltrami County Board allocated $16,426 from its 2026 Development Fund to 6 organizations out of 9 applicants, focusing on ag, food, and community...

Peoples Church's newly renovated facility after $800K upgrades (including $750K state grant) now offers 24 shelter beds, daily free breakfasts, and...

Beltrami County Historical Society hosts two free programs this weekend exploring independence history and local legacies at the History Center (130...

Beltrami County is seeking public input for its Roadway Safety Plan, giving residents a direct chance to influence local road improvements.

Crystal Leah Cloud, 41, of Bemidji, charged with felony 1st-degree DWI while out on bail for murder. This high-risk case underscores the dangers of impaired driving for our community.

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