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
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
For some lakes, the walleye bite has been slower. However, on other lakes, it continues to be very good. Look to Lakes Bemidji, Plantaganet, Andrusia and Blackduck for some decent walleye action.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Wild turkeys are on the minds of a lot of Minnesotans right now, given that the spring wild turkey hunting season is upon us.| Park Rapids Enterprise
A book could be written about all the manners of which birds find and secure food. It’s a fascinating subject and reason enough to observe as we get out and enjoy the great outdoors.| Park Rapids Enterprise
American kestrels are common in Minnesota. However, the continental population is declining by 1.41% annually. The population can rebound with improved wildlife habitat and land use practices.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Able to run and leap with speed and grace, cottontails have the advantage of being intimately familiar with every square inch of their respective territories.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Here it is, barely spring in the Northland, and male eastern bluebirds are beginning to show up. And what a welcome sight they are.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Indeed, at this moment, wood ducks and other cavity-nesting ducks are busy laying and incubating eggs inside the confines of natural tree cavities and artificial nest boxes.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Earlier this spring, I was called into action to save a loon. A landed loon is a vulnerable loon and from time to time, a marooned loon appreciates a helping hand.| Park Rapids Enterprise
This year, we enjoyed the welcome and constant companionship of a family of gray jays. A bold and curious bird, the gray jay is well known in forest encampments as a thief, stealing food and other small things.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Once again, black bears have reemerged and are active and foraging once again as we get out and enjoy the great outdoors.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Whether you live on the prairie, are nestled deep in the forest or live in town, the songs and calls of birds of every feather are omnipresent once again.| Park Rapids Enterprise
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
The red-winged blackbird, at home in cattail vegetation of Minnesota’s bountiful wetlands, lakes and rivers, is a welcome sign of spring here in the Northland as we get out and enjoy the great outdoors.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Aaliyah Anderson, 12, bagged an 8-point buck on the first day of the Minnesota Deer Hunting Opener on Saturday while hunting in Puposky with her family.| Bemidji Pioneer
The Bemidji Sailing Association concluded its summer season on Saturday, Aug. 10, with a competitive race between 10 boats.| Bemidji Pioneer
