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
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
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Only a small percentage of the YMCA’s revenue comes from local donations. The YMCA is currently meeting with local nonprofits to share details on their fundraising and seek opportunities for partnership and collaboration.| Bemidji Pioneer
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Michael Johnson is the news editor for Agweek. He lives in rural Deer Creek, Minn., where he is starting to homestead with his two children and wife. You can reach Michael at mjohnson@agweek.com or 218-640-2312.| Bemidji Pioneer
Jenny Schlecht is the director of ag content for Agweek and serves as editor of Agweek, Sugarbeet Grower and BeanGrower. She lives on a farm and ranch near Medina, North Dakota, with her husband and two daughters. You can reach her at jschlecht@agweek.com or 701-595-0425.| Bemidji Pioneer
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota. He blogs about faith at findingfaithin.com, and can be reached at devlynbrooks@gmail.com.| Bemidji Pioneer
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