Republicans condemn the politicization of the tragedy while legislative proposals stream in quickly from Democrats.| Bemidji Pioneer
At least one child is in critical condition, hospitals say, while 11 have been discharged from hospitals.| Bemidji Pioneer
The parents of 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel spoke out after the mass shooting in Minneapolis.| Bemidji Pioneer
Fishing the Midwest TV series host Mike Frisch gives some tips for when you "go to battle" with big bass that often inhabit the flats during the summer| Bemidji Pioneer
Smart jig selection, slight tweaks in presentation help turn average days into memorable bass-catching sessions| Bemidji Pioneer
Mike Frisch gives tips for bass fishing in the summer| Bemidji Pioneer
How to use Planer boards for fishing success| Bemidji Pioneer
Discoveries of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Gull Lake and Three Island Lake have been confirmed by the Minnesota DNR following reports made during this year’s Starry Trek event.| Bemidji Pioneer
Thomas Timothy Lee, 42, was seen in St. Cloud on the evening of June 16, 1993 — and never seen again, despite a muddy, exhaustive search.| Bemidji Pioneer
Sheriff’s case file reveals new details of 1988 crime in which assailants kill and drink the victim’s blood.| Bemidji Pioneer
Each week, the Pioneer receives submissions from letter-writers. Most are published — both in print and online — and some are not. In hopes of easing the process and helping writers get their work published, here is a refresher on the rules regarding submissions to the Pioneer's opinion page.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to letters@bemidjipioneer.com or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to letters@bemidjipioneer.com or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
The attire of a city’s residents can complement its voice. The city of Bemidji was no exception, as around 30 area residents donned their plaid apparel for Bemidji Day at the Capitol on Wednesday.| Bemidji Pioneer
The Beltrami County Commissioners heard a multitude of updates during their Tuesday evening meeting. Chief among them was an update to Beltrami County's shoreline management ordinance.| Bemidji Pioneer
The Beltrami County Board approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 7.88% for the upcoming fiscal year during Tuesday's meeting, and also heard updates on the county's Housing Trust Fund.| Bemidji Pioneer
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The man reportedly exited the watercraft into Cass Lake to work on a boat motor problem and didn’t resurface.| Bemidji Pioneer
Brady Heiling, 19, of Clara City, Minnesota, died of crash injuries but was able to provide the gift of life through organ donation. His AB positive blood type will help many who share the rare blood type.| Bemidji Pioneer
The 54-year-old victim’s identity is being withheld, pending family notification. The 63-foot Baptism River waterfall is the highest within Minnesota’s borders.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to letters@bemidjipioneer.com or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted to the Bemidji Pioneer by a reader. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Bemidji Pioneer. To submit a letter, email letters@bemidjipioneer.com or mail it to Bemidji Pioneer, P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to letters@bemidjipioneer.com or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to letters@bemidjipioneer.com or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to letters@bemidjipioneer.com or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to letters@bemidjipioneer.com or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to letters@bemidjipioneer.com or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to letters@bemidjipioneer.com or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the views of the Pioneer. Letters can be sent to letters@bemidjipioneer.com or P.O. Box 455, Bemidji, MN 56601.| Bemidji Pioneer
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
An outdoor worship event titled "Christian Woodstock" will be held Aug. 15-16 with worship starting at 6 p.m., at 50585 279th Ave.| Bemidji Pioneer
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
While waiting impatiently for the last plants to start emerging in the garden, Jenny Schlecht had to remind herself that nature makes sure that what is planted sprouts, more often than not.| Bemidji Pioneer
Jenny Schlecht's family's farm was in the path of strong storms on the evening of June 20 and had plenty of damage. Despite all of the damage, they know it could have been much worse.| Bemidji Pioneer
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Bemidji Pioneer
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Bemidji Pioneer
Jenny Schlecht reflects on why we as a population have let fearmongers scare people about “chemicals” and why we need to do more funding, understanding and believing science to counteract ignorance.| Bemidji Pioneer
Congress is likely to pass a budget reconciliation bill, and both chambers are including farm bill programs in legislation. That may be the only way to get the programs funded, Collin Peterson said.| Bemidji Pioneer
U.S. Reps. Angie Craig, Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber spoke on a panel focused on the farm safety net during the first day of Farmfest on Tuesday, Aug. 5.| Bemidji Pioneer
Two panels at the Midwest Ag Summit addressed agriculture infrastructure problems and potentials, from trucking to rail to ports and the ocean.| Bemidji Pioneer
Driverless tractors have been a goal for decades. Gooseneck Implement recently got to test out a new John Deere add-on that allows certain newer tractors to perform tillage practices autonomously.| 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
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| 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
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| 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
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| 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
“The Spirit was present in each of these four men, giving themselves over to their God-given talents in the pursuit of harmony together,” Devlyn Brooks writes| 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
While most people their age have passed away or are in assisted living facilities, Keith and Pat Kisro continue to plant and harvest a soybean crop each year along with other agricultural hobbies.| Bemidji Pioneer
More than $1 million in improvements on way for Appleton OHV Park; trails improved and re-opened in Swift Falls Park with discussions on possibility of removing dam| Bemidji Pioneer
Donation to Pheasants Forever from the estate of Gary Sletten is a fitting way to remember the avid outdoorsman, according to friends and family.| Bemidji Pioneer
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“In a heartbreakingly close contest, Minnesota lost the title of number one in voter turnout to Wisconsin for the 2024 election,” said Secretary of State Steve Simon| Bemidji Pioneer
As the state comes in second for overall voter turnout at 77%, Minnesota's youth vote rises to the top at 62%| Bemidji Pioneer
Gov. Tim Walz issued a new writ for a vacant Minnesota House seat that could mark the end of the House Democrats’ boycott| Bemidji Pioneer
As Minnesota House continues negotiations and Democrats boycott, Republican party announces effort to boot Democrats.| Bemidji Pioneer
Brian Guimond said he does have a theory as to what happened to his son, but at this point, he’s tight-lipped. He does believe the truth will come out — although, he doesn’t believe it will be the result of the investigation currently being handled by the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.| Bemidji Pioneer
Brian Guimond is among a league of parents and family members who have sat in the dark for decades, questioning whether there should be more transparency into missing persons and cold case investigations.| Bemidji Pioneer
Days before an 'Unsolved Mysteries' episode aired on the disappearance of Joshua Guimond, the Stearns County Sheriff's Office released 28 images discovered on his computer.| Bemidji Pioneer
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The death penalty was authorized for the suspect in the death of Chris Maland, who was gunned down during a Vermont traffic stop in January.| Bemidji Pioneer
Alexandria, Minnesota, residents have been film-goers since 1908.| Bemidji Pioneer
Joshua Guimond went missing in 2002 after attending a gathering on St. John's campus. His case was featured on an 'Unsolved Mysteries' episode, which included images of 28 men found on his computer.| Bemidji Pioneer
The Bemidji Pioneer is your #1 source for news, weather, and sports around Bemidji and throughout Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen told an audience in Willmar that agriculture continues to benefit from bipartisan support in Legislature.| Bemidji Pioneer
Two Minnesota turkeys will be presented to the White House in November as part of the 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. The turkeys will then be "pardoned" by President Joe Biden.| Bemidji Pioneer
A commercial turkey flock of 70,100 in Meeker County was confirmed on April 11 to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza| Bemidji Pioneer
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Historical timeline of government investigations into the UFO or UAP phenomena from 1940s until 1969.| Bemidji Pioneer
Once considered the leader of North Dakota's largest meth ring, Michael Gamboa is seeking release from prison and opportunity to help ex-convicts assimilate back into society.| Bemidji Pioneer
Jay Douglas Barker has spent 50 of his 66 years behind bars for bank robberies, but the experience did not stop him from robbing the Wells Fargo bank on Aug. 1, 2025.| Bemidji Pioneer
An enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Lopez previously served for four years as the executive director for Violence Free Minnesota, the statewide coalition to end relationship abuse.| Bemidji Pioneer
Golfers across the country who shot lower or netted a better score than the professional golfer would receive medals saying “I beat Ben Hogan.”| Bemidji Pioneer
Patsy Magner’s hellraising career as a boxer and saloon owner in South Dakota and Iowa came to a violent end in December 1934.| Bemidji Pioneer
Cell phone images are great for instant sharing but what is your long-term plan?| Bemidji Pioneer
“Ideally, a nickname for an athletic team serves a dual purpose,” said William Boyer, team president for Minnesota's expansion football team.| Bemidji Pioneer
As Rocco Baldelli navigates the Minnesota's early struggles, we look back at the fate of past managers. Six were fired midseason, five were let go after a season, one retired and one quit.| Bemidji Pioneer
The award has been shared multiple times in Minnesota and the Dakotas| Bemidji Pioneer
One of the earliest mentions involving Minnesota sports teams involves the national anthem being played in 1917 during a Wisconsin and Gophers football game in Madison.| Bemidji Pioneer
Donnybrooke Speedway lasted 6 years before new owners created the spectacle at Brainerd International Raceway with community support, sponsorships and camping.| Bemidji Pioneer
Cities questioned their ordinances. Parents questioned their purchases. Kids questioned what other tricks can be performed.| Bemidji Pioneer
Today, Schatz ranks among the greatest in the history of sprint car racing. His 316 World of Outlaws wins is third behind retired drivers Steve Kinser (690) and Sammy Swindell (394).| Bemidji Pioneer
The Bemidji City Council provided feedback for a new public forum policy and received an update regarding a state effort to remove all lead and galvanized pipe materials for clean drinking water by 2033.| Bemidji Pioneer
Beltrami County has begun working on the FY26 budget earlier than usual to understand new economic pressure faced at the state and federal level. This could cause property tax and levy increases.| Bemidji Pioneer
Terrance White, Jr., 47, may have blacked out in the May 12 accident that caused significant damage to his Dodge Caravan.| Bemidji Pioneer
Read the latest letters to the editor for Bemidji, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.| Bemidji Pioneer
