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Before motorcyclists launched a nearly five-hour journey through four counties, a pre-ride ceremony highlighted the event's importance, alongside its message of unity.

The board also revoked a conditional use permit for a workforce housing project initially approved in 2024, which did not meet requirements.

The potential contract could go into effect as soon as January 2027.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar's running mate Ben Schierer, formerly mayor of Fergus Falls, visited Bemidji on Monday to meet with economic leaders as part of his first big campaign swing throughout Minnesota.

Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince was presented with the Tommy Longo Disaster Leadership Award during a council meeting on Monday for his role in the recovery process of the June 2025 windstorm.

City staff began working with the Great Plains Institute to form a community EV roadmap and a community-wide EV vision statement as part of MPCA grant requirements. However, several councilors reiterated hesitation about the proposal during Monday's meeting.

Three families share their stories of the immense impact the June 2025 storm had and the recovery efforts continuing to this day, as the Pioneer reflects on the one-year anniversary of the storm that changed everything.

Robert Saxton has been transforming his Puposky property for nearly six years. Now, he is using mulch created from the June 2025 windstorm to sustain his sprouting forest.

Calendar parking, downtown parking, enforcement and technological advancement were al addressed during the work session on Monday.

Krhin has a long road to becoming Minnesota’s next governor. To aid his chances, he paid a visit to Bemidji on Thursday, June 18.