Manufacturing is a cornerstone of economic development. It's not just about making stuff; it creates good-paying jobs, fosters innovation and boosts other industries.| Bemidji Pioneer
Today I can say to you: We have all the money we need to build the YMCA wellness center we have dreamed of for decades. Unfortunately (or fortunately), it is still in all our wallets.| Bemidji Pioneer
Over the last few months, I have begun questioning if our Bemidji community is strategically aligned today. Are we moving in the same direction toward the same vision?| Bemidji Pioneer
In 2024 a partnership was formed with the YMCA of Northern Sky based in Fargo, which will bring community-specific programming to Bemidji's Rail Corridor all while owning and operating the facility.| Bemidji Pioneer
Over the past year, the Beltrami Area Resiliency Team has hosted 100 one-on-one conversations with community members sharing stories, concerns and ideas about the Bemidji community. These conversations involved 13 interview questions centered around community values, priorities, strengths,…| Bemidji Pioneer
The latest opinion columns for the Bemidji area and throughout Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
TJ Rhodes is a reporter for the Bemidji Pioneer with a focus on outdoor and human interest stories. You can contact him at (218) 333-9798 or tjrhodes@bemidjipioneer.com.| Bemidji Pioneer
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