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A storm that turns just before hitting you was probably not headed your direction in the first place. 4d ago · By John Wheeler More top news Local Four Pines Bookstore to host Minnesota authors May 19 Four Pines Bookstore will host Minnesota authors Jess Lourey, Kristi Belcamino and Sarah Stonich at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at the bookstore. Participants should RSVP to secure a seat. Local From the Archives: May 11 in the Pioneer National US to provide nearly $200 million to contain bird flu spread on dairy farms Dairy farms will be eligible for up to $28,000 for their efforts to contain the spread of the virus between animals and humans and for testing milk and animals for the virus 3d ago · By Leah Douglas / Reuters Local Jorge Prince announces intent to run for reelection as Bemidji City Mayor Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince has announced his intent to run for reelection later this year. 3d ago · By Pioneer Staff Report Local Bemidji State kicks off ‘Beaver Happy Hour’ events to build camaraderie Bemidji State’s Alumni & Foundation hosted its first Beaver Happy Hour” event to encourage alumni to maintain and create relationships with fellow community members 3d ago · By Charley Gilbert ADVERTISEMENT OBITUARIES Margaret Freinik 9h ago Tim Mulvaney 3d ago Steven Niswander 4d ago Brenda Bailey 4d ago James Olson 4d ago Wendy Sue Larson (Ryushin) 5d ago Today’s Poll Learn more about these polls here . Government and Politics Minnesota senator hopes to pass city zoning bills for more housing next session "We have to look at things differently. We have to start planning for more density and planning for more walkable neighborhoods and planning for more affordable housing," Sen. Liz Boldon said. Grand Portage Band and MnDOT to unveil Ojibwe-English road signs Minnesota GOP set for convention — and Trump visit — next week in St. Paul Summer air quality forecast: Better than ’23, but still worse than normal in Minnesota Education Teresa McDowell receives $5,000 Anishinaabe Arts Initiative fellowship DKG donates to Bemidji Community Food Shelf John Eggers Column: Too many wasted lives Crime and Courts World Trump secures another win in bids to slow criminal prosecutions 5d ago · By Andrew Goudsward / Reuters Minnesota Man faces multiple felonies after being accused of deliberately burning 3-year-old boy 6d ago · By Michael McGurran Subscribers Only Minnesota RDO Farms sues White Earth officials over off-reservation water regulation 6d ago · By Mikkel Pates Local Red Lake woman charged with murder, arson and neglect following death of 2 children May 6 · By Pioneer Staff Report Get Local Prep Sports Woody Leindecker steps down as BHS girls swimming coach; Jacks hire co-head coaches The Bemidji High School girls swimming and diving team will have a new leadership for the first time since 1999. Lumberjacks finish 13th in 2-day Northwest Classic in Detroit Lakes Bemidji hangs tough with Burnsville as comeback push falls short Jacks power their way to victory over Thief River Falls on Radio Night College Sports College Bemidji State improves to eighth on final day of NSIC Championships 13h ago · By Pioneer Staff Report College Bemidji State soccer announces schedule for 29th season 3d ago · By Pioneer Staff Report College Bemidji State football releases schedule for 98th season 6d ago · By Pioneer Staff Report College Beavers’ season ends in sweep against St. Cloud State May 6 · By Pioneer Staff Report ADVERTISEMENT Community Beltrami County DFL ’Pizza and Programs’ series continues May 16 The Beltrami County Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party is set to continue its "Pizza and Programs" series from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at the DFL office, 1510 Bemidji Ave. N. Bemidji Senior Center to host Syttende Mai celebration, concert May 17 Master Gardeners, Bemidji Garden Club to hold spring plant sale Otto Bremer Trust awards $235,000 to area organizations Entertainment The Skally Line to perform at Bemidji Public Library May 18 ’Bi-Mawadishiwewaad’ exhibit opens May 17 at Watermark Classic car enthusiasts gearing up for car show circuit in Minnesota, North Dakota this summer Health Ag lenders’ survey shows ’rather negative’ first quarter for northern Plains ag economy Archaeology workshop to offer youth a...