Dennis Doeden

First City Outlet offers a variety of new merchandise ranging from clothing and shoes to small appliances, tools and outdoor equipment. The owners get their inventory from suppliers in the Twin Cities and Duluth, restocking on a weekly or twice-monthly basis.

Griffin Blegen has been astounded by the images he has been able to capture using underwater camera gear he purchased with help from a Region 2 Arts Council grant.

The story of Fiddlesticks Fiber Arts is a bit of a fantasy.

Long before Mother Nature drops the first big snowfall of the year, an army of volunteers takes to the woods to clear 65 miles of cross country ski trails in the Bemidji area.

The four Loft rooms are named The Rex, The Dalton, the Markham and The Lakeshore. Hotels by those same names were located downtown in Bemidji’s early days.

The Blue Oyster's menu will feature a combination of Thai and American dishes, including burgers, pasta and small plates. Mushrooms from Puposky Pearl will be prominent in some of the recipes.

Griffin Blegen has been astounded by the images he has been able to capture using underwater camera gear he purchased with help from a Region 2 Arts Council grant.

The season will open on June 5 with “Forever Plaid.” Philip Hoks of Minneapolis, who was artistic director for the three Playhouse productions last summer, will be back for a second summer.

The Keg N' Cork has had only three owners in those 50 years. Terry Smart had it for the first 27, Mitch Rautio for the next 17 and Tyler Winkka for the last six.

The board has been meeting with underwriters and writing grants for the 2025 season. It also has launched an online fundraising campaign.