FYI Bemidji 2024

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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS

Art Centers/Galleries

Loon Country Arts

310 Fourth St NW 444-9813

looncountryarts org

See ad on Page 27

Watermark Art Center

505 Bemidji Ave� N 444-7570

watermarkartcenter�org

See ad on Page 27

Automotive

Bemidji Chrysler Center

755 Paul Bunyan Dr NW 751-8006

bemidjichrysler�com

See ad on Page 12

Carquest Auto Parts

710 Washington Ave� S 751-3838

carquest�com/locations/mn/ bemidji/12840/

See ad on Page 16

Detail Plus

211 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-7587

detailplusbemidji�com

See ad on Page 28

Exhaust Pros

219 Cars Court NW 759-1264

exhaustprosbemidji�com

See ad on Page 5

Tires Plus

2525 Middle School Rd NW

759-2000

tiresplusofbemidji com

See ad on Page 19

Banks

First National Bank Bemidji

1600 Paul Bunyan Dr NW

751-2430

429 Minnesota Ave NW 333-4370

607 Washington Ave S (Lueken’s) 333-4396

fnbbemidji�com

See ad on Page 31

Security Bank USA

1025 Paul Bunyan Dr� NW 751-1510

securitybankusa bank

See ad on Page 25

Building Supplies

Grizzly Truss Fabricators

580 Mahnomen Drive SE 751-1515

grizzlytruss�com

See ad on Page 24

Cable/Internet Providers

Midco

314 Third St NW 800-888-1300

midco com

See ad on Page 30

Churches

Eckankar

The Path of Spiritual Freedom ECK Light and Sound Services

218-467-3302

eckankar-mn org, TheSoundofSoul org

See ad on Page 15

First Lutheran Church

900 Bemidji Ave N 444-5302

flcbemidji org

See ad on Page 14

Community Resources

Lutheran Social Services (218) 303-9925

lssmn�org/hosthomes

See ad on Page 7

Credit Unions

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

2800 Hannah Ave� NW 759-9849

affinityplus�org

See ad on Page 18

TruStar Federal Credit Union 2313 TruStar Ave� NW 444-5567

trustarfcu�com

See ad on Page 23

Dance Instruction

Suzy & Hondo School of Dance

1259 Tyler Ave� SE 766-4043

suzyandhondo�com

See ad on Page 20

Florists

Netzer’s Floral

2401 Hannah Ave NW 751-0850

bemidjifloral net

See ad on Page 10

Gift Shops

Morell’s Chippewa Trading Post

301 Bemidji Ave� N 751-4321

See ad on Page 26

Crown Realtors services the Northern part of Minnesota with offices in Alexandria, Sauk Centre, Morris, Crosby, Park Rapids, and Bemidji.

Heating and Air Conditioning

Higgins Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

1632 Bemidji Ave N 751-2801

higginsheating�com

See ad on Page 8

Naylor Heating & Refrigeration

172 Spirit Ave 444-4328

naylorhvac�com

See ad on Page 10

Insurance

Ben Caron Agency

1414 Bemidji Ave N 751-7761

agents fuainsurance com/agent/ ben-caron-insurance-bemidji-mn/ See ad on Page 9

Liquor Stores

Northern Liquor

3324 Bemidji Ave N 751-3312

northernliquor�com

See ad on Page 20

Oil & Propane

Beaudry Oil & Propane

1981 Adams Ave NW 444-5522

Beaudryoilpropanedieselfuel com

See ad on Page 5

Pet Supplies

Pets Plus

2014 Anne St� NW 444-4738

bemidjipetfoods com

See ad on Page 17

Pet Zone

2514 Hannah Ave NW 751-4471

petzonebemidji com

See ad on Page 6

Plumbing & Heating

Dick’s Plumbing & Heating

427 Mag Seven Court SW 751-4964

dicksplumbingandheating com

See ad on Page 19

Power Companies

Otter Tail Power

320 4th St� NW (800) 257-4044

otpco com

See ad on Page 29

Pregnancy Counseling

Northwoods Pregnancy Center

2300 Bemidji Ave N 444-3035

bemidjipregnancyoptions com

See ad on Page 11

Real Estate

Bill Oakes Century 21 766-7932

billsellsbemidji�com

See ad on Page 6

Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors 809 Paul Bunyan Drive SE 444-2118

realestatebemidji�com

See ad on this page

Recycling

Beltrami County Solid Waste Management

751 Industrial Park Dr� SE 333-8187

co�beltrami�mn�us

See ad on back cover

Restaurants

Pizza Ranch

1635 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 333-0600 | pizzaranch com

See ad on Page 2

Skiing, Tubing and Events

Buena Vista Ski Area

19600 Irvine Ave� NW 243-2231

bvskiarea�com

See ad on Page 16

Symphony Orchestra

Bemidji Symphony Orchestra

P�O� Box 3136 444-7914

bemidjisymphony�org

See ad on Page 26

Vintage Aircraft

Restoration/Aerospace Fabrication

AirCorps Aviation

1259 Exchange Ave� SE 444-4478

aircorpsaviation�com

See ad on Page 13

Well Drilling

Gracco Well Drilling

4461 Scribner Road NW 444-9244

graccowelldrilling com

See ad on Page 8

Health and Human Services

The Beltrami County Health and Human Services Department, the county’s largest budget item, is housed in the Beltrami County Community Services Center, second floor, 616 America Ave. NW, 333-4223. Priorities for the department are:

• Safety of clients/customers — This includes all services that are directly related to the health and safety of adults and children, including child protection services, vulnerable adult services, mental health and chemical dependency holds and treatment, and in-home services for the elderly.

• Basic needs — This includes services that provide food, clothing, shelter and medical care for individuals and families through assistance payments or child support, emergency shelter facilities and other related services.

• Preventive services for at-risk populations — This includes services for individuals who may be at risk of institutional care, out-of-home placement, or other more intensive services. Examples include family preservation services such as in-home counseling or parenting skills, mental health and chemical dependency treatment and training, among others.

• Supportive services — This includes services that provide temporary or ongoing assistance to enhance, maintain or enable a person to receive other needed services or to achieve a goal in their service plan. This also includes things such as staff and provider training, and agency administration.

Beltrami Soil & Water Conservation District

County Administration Building

701 Minnesota Ave. NW, Suite 113 333-4158

Board members: Ruth Trask, Shane Bowe, Ray Hendrickson, Rachel Gray and Sam Christenson. The board meets at 9:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month. The district works primarily one-on-one with landowners to connect them with the financial and technical resources they need to put conservation practices on the land.

Farm Service Agency

3217 Bemidji Ave. N., Suite 1, 751-1942, ext. 2

The agency administers farm commodity and conservation programs and makes farm ownership and operating loans.

Social Security Office

2900 Hannah Ave. NW, (866) 258-6345

The local Social Security Office can handle all your questions in regard to status, benefits and Medicare.

The office is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Airport Authority

The Bemidji Regional Airport is governed by a free-standing authority that includes two Beltrami County commissioners, two Bemidji city councilors and a chairman. Meets at 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the Airport Conference Room.

For more information, contact executive director Karen Weller at 444-2438

Beltrami County Elected County Officers

County Commissioners

District 1 ..........................C raig Gaasvig 766-9699

District 2 Joe Gould 259-4342

District 3 ................... R ichard Anderson 467-3275

District 4 Tim Sumner 407-7589

District 5 John Carlson 766-5010

Attorney .......................... David Hanson 333-4219

Sheriff Jason Riggs 333-9111

Auditor/Treasurer ...............Jodee Treat 333-4175

District Court Judges

John Melbye, Shari Schluchter, Annie Claesson-Huseby and Jeanine Brand ............. 333 -4120

Appointed County Officers

Administrator ................. Thomas Barry 333-8478

Assessor Joe Skerik 333-4113

Facilities Management .....Steve Shadrick 333-8475

Trappe ............................................ 333-8457

Schroeder .......................................... 333-4155

Services ........................................... 333-4223 Public Health 333-8140

Information Systems ......... Kevin Warne 333-4108 License Center Leala Roth 333-4148

Natural Resource Management ................. R ichard Moore 333-4210

Recorder Charlene Sturk 333-4170

Veterans Services Shane Gustafson 333-4177

City of Bemidji

The Bemidji City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at City Hall, 317 4th St. NW. The city council also meets for work sessions on the second and fourth Mondays of the month as needed.

The meetings are open to everyone, or residents can watch the proceedings live on Midcontinent and Paul Bunyan Television cable Channel 2. They can also be streamed at the city’s website.

The city council is set up with a ceremonial mayor and six council members, each of whom has an equal vote. Five of the city council members represent the city’s wards and one serves at large, as does the mayor. The city administration also includes a clerk, manager, attorney and finance director.

The City Hall number is 759-3560.

City commissions and boards

Meets

at 6:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday in June at City Hall, and as needed throughout the year.

Meets at 4:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the city’s Historic Carnegie Library.

Area townships

There are 1,780 organized townships in Minnesota. Townships are governed by a board of supervisors elected by the people for three-year terms, and administrative officers elected or appointed for two-year terms. The annual township meeting is held in each township on the second Tuesday in March.

City Council members

Beltrami County

Bemidji Township

Brittney Sletten, clerk ................................................. 333 -3617

Eckles

Becky Moe, clerk .......................................................... 76 6-0276

Frohn

Kym Kovaicic, clerk ...................................................... 76 6-3613

Grant Valley

Kayley Stevens, clerk 556-4263

Liberty

Colleen Oestreich, clerk 781-7071

Northern

Mary Israelson, clerk 751-4989

Port Hope

Dawn Eschmann, clerk ................................................ 214-0894

Ten Lake

James Marcotte, clerk ................................................. 556-1487

Turtle Lake

Lynn Johnson, clerk .................................................... 586-2379

Turtle River

Tanya Hanson, clerk 444 -7202

Hubbard County

Farden

Laurel Schummer, clerk ...............................................368-5654

Helga

Jeannie Porter, clerk 760-6410

Rockwood

Jean Diffley, clerk 751-5672

Minnesota Governor

Tim Walz, DFL

130 State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155 651-201-3400, 800-657-3717

E-mail: tim.walz@state.mn.us

Website: http://mn.gov/governor/

Minnesota Senate

Steve Green, R-Fosston, 2 95 University Avenue W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 2319 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-297-8063

sen.steve.green@senate.mn

Minnesota House

Matt Grossell, R-Clearbrook, 2A

371 State Office Building

100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4265

rep.matt.grossell@house.mn

Matt Bliss, R-Pennington, 2B 311 State office Building

100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-5516

rep.matt.bliss@house.mn

U.S. Senate

Amy Klobuchar (DFL)

425 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3244

E-mail: Senator@klobuchar.senate.gov

Website: klobuchar.senate.gov

1200 Washington Ave. S. Room 250 Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 727-5220 888-224-9043

Tina Smith (DFL)

720 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-5641

Website: smith.senate.gov

60 Plato Blvd. E, Suite 220 St. Paul, MN 55107 (651) 221-1016

U.S. House

Pete Stauber (8th District, R) 145 Cannon House House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-6211

5094 Miller Trunk Highway, Suite 900 Hermantown, MN, 55811 (218) 481-6396

UTILITIES

City of Bemidji utilities

The purpose of the Bemidji Public Works Department is to maintain the city’s streets and water, sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure. The city also provides refuse removal service.

The director of public works and city engineer is Sam Anderson, 333-1851.

City services are billed monthly to the City Utilities Department on one bill. Residents should receive their bill on the first of each month. Payment is due by the 21st of the month. If the 21st falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, payment may be made to the city on the next work day without penalty being assessed.

A complete fee structure is available at the city’s website: ci.bemidji.mn.us

Payment can be made through automatic bank withdrawal, by mail and at the payment drop box on the Fourth Street Northwest side of City Hall. In-person payments can be made between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the front desk in City Hall by cash, check, MasterCard, Discover or Visa. Bills also can be paid online at the city’s website.

Utility providers

Otter Tail Power, 739-8877, supplies electricity to residents within the Bemidji city limits and around the perimeter of Lake Bemidji. Beltrami Electric Cooperative, 444-2540, provides service to a large area surrounding the city.

Established in 1940, Beltrami Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative located

in Bemidji. Beltrami Electric provides power to over 17,700 member-owners within a 3,000-square-mile service area that includes parts of Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca and Koochiching counties.

Otter Tail has its corporate headquarters in Fergus Falls. The company was established in Minnesota in 1907 as an electric utility. Otter Tail provides electricity to about 133,000 people in 424 communities.

The area gas companies that supply propane are the Bemidji Co-op Association, 751-4260; Lakes Gas, 759-0141; and Northdale Oil, 444-6637.

Minnesota Energy Resources supplies natural gas. The company can be reached for 24-hour emergency service at 800-889-4970 or non-emergency customer service at 800889-9508.

The Bemidji Co-op Association also supplies fuel oil. Another fuel oil supplier in the area is Bemidji Oil & Propane, 444-5522.

SERVICES

Donating blood

Memorial Blood Centers

Memorial Blood Centers hosts blood drives in the Bemidji area. To schedule an appointment call 723-8080 or visit www.mbc.org.

Red Cross

The Red Cross Blood Service holds blood drives about twice a year at various locations. The Red Cross sends blood to wherever there is a shortage.

Vitalant

Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, also hosts blood drives in the Bemidji area. You can make an appointment to give blood at www.bloodhero.com or by calling (877) 827-4376.

Clothing assistance

St. Philip’s Clothing Depot | 125 Eighth St. NW 444-3835

The St. Philip’s Clothing Depot gives and sells clothing and some household items at greatly reduced prices. The one-level handicap-accessible depot has a free section and houses reduced-price goods, clothing, crafts and holiday items. Donations are welcome, but call ahead. The depot is open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Call 444-3835 for more information.

Seventh-Day Adventist Clothing Center and Thrift Store

810 15th St. NW 751-1985

The Seventh-Day Adventist Clothing Center and Thrift Store has clothing and other household items for sale; some items are free. Hours are Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations may be made at the center’s drop-off closet from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Large items must be pre-approved and received by appointment only. Clothing can be dropped off anytime in a blue box outside of the center.

United Way

716 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-8929 unitedwaybemidji.org

United Way of Bemidji Area is a community organization that works to fulfill people’s educational, health, income and basic needs. United Way hosts a community-wide campaign each year, raising local funding to support their impact areas. Funds are allocated to local nonprofits which United Way terms as Partner Agencies. United Way provides these agencies with funding, works with the agencies to solve collaborative issues, and provides the agencies with supportive services and programming. Throughout the year, United Way runs community programming, including Backpack Buddies Weekend Food Packs, Imagination Library, Wheels to Work

Car Repairs, Coats for the Community, Thanksgiving Meals, Holiday Gifts for Kids, and VolunteerBemidji.org.

Garbage collection

Waste Management offers commercial weekly professional garbage removal service. Call 751-2052 for more information.

Beltrami County residents may take their garbage and recyclables to the Waste Management of Bemidji transfer station, located in the Industrial Park at 751 Industrial Park Drive SE. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and closed on Tuesday and Sunday. Call 333-8328 for information.

Recycling bins are placed at the following locations: Ten Lakes Rural Site, 23170 Power Dam Rd NE; Fourtown Rural Site, 68030 Hwy 89 NW, Grygla; Pinewood Rural Site, 16909 Grange Rd NW, Pinewood; at Northdale Oil at 8000 Irvine Avenue just north of the Highway 71 underpass; behind Target on 23rd Street Northwest.

Recycling transfer stations are also around Beltrami County. For locations, visit the Beltrami county website and click on the solid waste tab, www.co.beltrami.mn.us.

Beltrami County Extension

7223 Fairgrounds Rd. NW Suite 7A (218) 444-5722 mnext-beltrami@umn.edu

Open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri. www3.extension.umn.edu/local/beltrami

The University of Minnesota Extension is the major outreach arm of the U of M, a land grant institution with a mission to serve the public through applied research and education.

U of M Extension offices, in partnership with local government, are located in most of Minnesota’s 87 counties. Extension programs include 4-H clubs, youth after school programs, Master Gardener volunteers, nutrition education and Parents Forever.

Marriage licenses

Applications for marriage licenses can be filled out in the License Center, Beltrami County Administration Building, 701 Minnesota Ave. NW. License fee is $115 or $40 with 12 hours of premarital counseling; licenses are good for six months anywhere in Minnesota. Call 333-4148 for more information. Hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. For more information visit the website at: www.co.beltrami.mn.us/departments/license/Marriage.html

Bemidji Senior Center

216 Third St. NW 751-8836

The mission of the Bemidji Senior Center is to provide opportunities for older adults to develop and sustain their potential as individuals and citizens of the community. The purpose is to meet the needs of seniors for fellowship, learning, information and recreation, and to work cooperatively with other agencies in serving the needs of older adults.

The center hosts many educational presentations, holds several fundraisers and provides numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

The center is a membership organization. Call the number above for details on becoming a member. It is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Passports

Passports are available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Beltrami County License Center in the Beltrami County Administration Building, 701 Minnesota Ave. NW, Suite 100. Individuals must fill out a passport application, which requires they produce a certified birth certificate or a previous passport, as well as a photo ID and two identical passport photos.

The agency also offers a passport photo service. The fee is $130 for adults 16 and older or $100 for those 15 and younger, plus an extra $35 execution fee the courthouse charges. Passports take about six weeks to process. For faster service, an additional $60 is charged. Passport cards are $30 for adults and $15 for minors. For details, call 218-333-4148.

Voter registration

Fill out a voter registration card and return it in person or by mail to your county auditor or the secretary of state.

Voter registration forms are available at county courthouses, city halls and other public buildings, in many telephone books or in your state tax booklet (in even-numbered years) or download at: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1587/ minnesota-voter-registration-application.pdf.

You may also register to vote when you apply for or renew your Minnesota driver’s license or state identification card. Voters can now register online at www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote.

If you are unable to register in advance, you can still register on Election Day at your polling place. You will need proof of your identity and the address where you are living on Election Day.

Emergency numbers

Emergencies: 911

Road Conditions: 800-542-0220 or 511

Minnesota Poison Control: 800-222-1222

Beltrami County Sheriff and non-emergencies: 333-9111

Post Office

401 Irvine Ave. NW, 751-1059. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Vehicle/boat licenses

License plates for cars, pickups and other vehicles are available at the Beltrami County License in the Beltrami County Administration Building, located at 701 Minnesota Ave. NW Suite 100, (218) 333-4148. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Booklets listing the various fees and operation regulations are available at the office. The fees for registering cars and trucks vary widely. Motorcycles and other vehicles also must be registered, as well as campers, trailers, ATVs, snowmobiles and boats.

To register a snowmobile you must be at least 18 years old. The registration is valid from July 1 through June 30. The three-year registration for trail use is $113.50 and non-trail use is $53.50. Registration is not required for a snowmobile registered in another state or country and used in Minnesota for a period of 30 days or less. They must have a snowmobile state trail sticker when operating in state and grant-in-aid trails, which costs $51 and is valid from November 1 - June 30 of each year.

To register an ATV/OHM/ORV you must be at least 18 years old. The basic ATV renewal registration is $66 for three years. Registration is not required for recreational motor vehicles registered in another state or country and used in Minnesota for a period of 30 days or less.

Watercraft registration fees vary according to the size of the boat and whether they are motorized or not. The license is good for three years. Watercrafts registered in another state and kept in Minnesota for a period of 90 consecutive days or fewer are exempt. Also exempt are boats used during duck hunting season, rice boats during wild ricing season and non-motorized watercraft 10 feet in length or less.

Bemidji Area Rural Child Care Innovation Program

Visit bemidjichildcare.org for parents seeking child care and an avenue for Bemidji child care providers to showcase and market their business philosophy for parents.

Dog and cat licensing

It is unlawful for any owner to own, keep, harbor or maintain any dog or cat, over four months of age, within the city, without having obtained a license from the city of Bemidji.

Pet licenses may be obtained at City Hall, 317 4th Street NW, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You will need to bring the following items with you when registering your pet(s):

The pet owner is required to provide their name and address, phone number, the name, breed, color and sex of each dog or cat owned or kept and being licensed.

All dog and/or cat licenses shall be issued only upon presentation of a certificate issued by a veterinarian, licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Minnesota, showing rabies immunization of the animal for at least the term of the license.

Licenses cost $10 for spayed or neutered dogs or cats and $25 for animals that are not spayed or neutered.

To better serve the citizens of the city of Bemidji and Beltrami County, there is an Animal Care section of the city of Bemidji website online at ci.bemidji.mn.us. Click on Lost & Found Pets.

Lost pets can be reported on the site as well by calling the Beltrami County Dispatcher at 333-9111.

The city of Bemidji Animal Control can be reached at 3339111. Keith Christianson, Animal Control official for Bemidji, Northern, Frohn, Grant Valley, Ten Lakes, Port Hope townships and city of Tenstrike can be reached at 760-6651.

Other means of reporting lost or found animals are: City of Bemidji Pound at 333-9111; Animal Care Clinic, 444-2222; Great River Rescue, 751-7910; RP Broadcasting radio stations, 751-7777; Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, 444-1500 and Minnesota Public Radio, 751-8864. The Bemidji Pioneer will publish

free of charge any found animals that you have. The Pioneer can be reached at 333-9200.

Bemidji Community Food Shelf

1260 Exchange Ave. SE 444-6580 bcfsmn.org

The Bemidji Community Food Shelf serves individuals and families living within Beltrami County and the Bemidji School District who are experiencing food insecurity. Monetary and food donations are welcome, as are volunteers from the community. The hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Driver’s licenses

The Bemidji Driver’s License Exam Station, located at 111 Second St. NW, 308-2940, is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for written drivers’ exams and from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. for general business.

Before obtaining a driver’s license, a person must pass a knowledge test, a vision check and a road test. A driver moving into Minnesota from out of state or Canada, or someone whose Minnesota license has expired for more than one year, but less than five years, will not be required to take the road test.

When applying for a license, people need identification with full name and date of birth. To take the road test, you must show ID, provide your own vehicle for the test and have correctly operating safety equipment.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver’s Manual is available online at: dps.mn.gov/.

Renewals at the exam stations and County Administration Building, 701 Minnesota Ave. NW.

BUILDING PERMITS

City of Bemidji

Building Department,

317 Fourth Street NW, 759-3596

Building permits are required whenever a structure is altered in a way that is regulated by the building code. Some examples are adding a room, building a garage or deck, finishing a basement, replacing windows or siding and remodeling involving the removal or replacement of Sheetrock or plaster. A mechanical permit is needed for furnace replacement. Examples of work that does not require a permit are painting, wallpapering, replacement of kitchen cabinets or vanities and the installation of carpeting or vinyl or wood floors.

Physical permit applications are available at the Building Department Office, an option for an online application will also be on the City of Bemidji website on the Building Department’s page.

The Bemidji Planning Board will review setbacks and zoning regulations. If plans do not meet the criteria, the property owner may submit an application requesting a hearing before the Bemidji Planning Commission. The Joint Planning Commission holds public hearings and makes recommendations to the Joint Planning Board. Dates for these meetings can be found on the City of Bemidji website.

The Planning office and Building Department are both located in city hall.

Beltrami County - Environmental Services Department, 333-4158

Beltrami County does not have a countywide zoning ordinance, so land use permits are not required in the county except in shoreland areas. Several townships, however, do have zoning ordinances and developers should check local townships for such ordinances.

The county administers the Shoreland Management Ordinance, which restricts developments near bodies of water, and the Subdivision Controls Ordinance, which regulates the subdividing of land in the county.

The county enforces regulations pertaining to sewage treatment systems and issues permits for building and sewer in shoreland areas and investigates environmental health complaints.

The county is also responsible for coordinating the Mississippi Headwaters Board ordinances, which pertain to development within the river corridor.

The Beltrami County Planning Commission meets on the fourth Monday of the month.

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Weather information

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Radio stations

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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

802 Paul Bunyan Drive SE 333-9200

bemidjipioneer com

Television station

Lakeland PBS PBS 751-3407 | lptv org

Cable/Internet providers

Midco

314 Third St NW 800-888-1300 | midco�com

Paul Bunyan Communications 1831 Anne St� NW 444-1234 | paulbunyan�net

CHURCHES

Assembly of God

Crossroads Church

3354 Laurel Drive NW 444-8205

crossroadsnorth�org

First Assembly of God

1015 Fourth St� SE 751-2485 bemidjiag�org

Missionary Fellowship

1016 Clausen Ave� SW 751-4400

assemblyofgodbemidji com

Baptist

Bemidji Baptist Church

2130 Paul Bunyan Drive SE 751-9311

bemidjibaptist com

Faith Baptist Church

2531 Roosevelt Rd� SE 751-4506

faithbaptistbemidji�com

First Baptist Church

1555 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-6556

fbcbemidji�org

Northwoods Baptist

216 Beltrami Ave� NW 444-7142

northwoodsbaptist�org

Ridgewood Baptist (SBC)

2795 15th St� NW 444-4723

Catholic

St. Philip’s Parish

702 Beltrami Ave� NW 4 44-4262 stphilipsbemidji�org

Sacred Heart Church

135 Third St� NW Wilton 751-8446 sacredheartwilton�com

Episcopal

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal

1800 Irvine Ave� NW 444-7131

episcopalbemidji�org

Evangelical

Evangelical Covenant

5405 Hart Lane NW 751-3699

bemidjicovenant�com

Evangelical Free Church

115 Carr Lake Rd� SW 751-8834 efcbemidji org

Lutheran

Aardahl Lutheran Church

2920 Van Buren Ave� SE 444-8865 aardahllutheran�com

Bethel Lutheran (NALC)

5232 Irvine Ave� NW 444-4746 bethelbemidji org

Calvary Lutheran (ELCA)

2508 Washington Ave� SE 751-1893

calvarybemidji org

First Lutheran (ELCA)

900 Bemidji Ave� N 444-5302

flcbemidji�org

Lutheran Campus Ministry

1221 Birchmont Drive NE 751-5326

lcmbemidji�org

Malvik Lutheran

27689 474th St� Laporte 444-4112

New Salem Lutheran

7491 Island View Drive NE 586-2262 newsalemlutheran org

Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church

1214 Durand Drive NW Puposky 243-2358 ourredeemers blogspot com

People’s Church (ELCA)

824 America Ave� NW 444-8240 peopleschurch-elca�org

St. Mark’s Lutheran (Wis. Synod)

2220 Anne St� NW 444-3939

stmarksbemidji�org

Trinity Free Lutheran Church

12886 Highway 89 NW 751-7272

Trinity Lutheran (Missouri Synod)

123 29th St� NE 444-4441

trinitybemidji�org

Trinity Lutheran Debs

26685 Debs Road NW 243-2935

Methodist

United Methodist

924 Beltrami Ave� NW 751-3503

bemidjiumc�com

Mormon

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

3033 Birchmont Drive NE (701) 587-3150

comeuntochrist�org

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian

501 Minnesota Ave� NW 444-5016

firstpresbji�com

Unitarian

Headwaters Unitarian

Universalist Fellowship

Headwaters Peace Center 1826 Mikrantip Rd SW huuf@headwatersuu�org headwatersfellowship�weebly�com

Others

Abbeya Foundation

Zen Buddhism

abbeya�org

All Saints of North America (719) 989-7612

ocobmn org

Baha’i Faith

Interfaith spiritual gatherings find bahai us/community/minnesota/ bemidji

Bemidji Seventh-day Adventist 4400 Eckles Rd NW 333-7322

bemidjisdachurch com

Calvary Chapel

500 Irvine Ave� NW 751-9192

calvarybemidji�com

Christian Science Society

1324 Beltrami Ave� NW 209-1682

christiansciencebemidjimn�com

Church of Christ Bemidji

692 Mag Seven Court SW 444-7895

bemidjichurch�com

Church of Christ Temple Lot

14748 Wilderness Drive NE 586-2743

churchofchrist-bemidji�org

House of Prayer

1701 Birch Lane NE 368-7998

bemidjihop�com

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

1659 Adams Ave� NW 333-0841

www�jw�org

Mikdash Mikeveh (Messianic)

Hope Temple Messianic Fellowship

3117 15th St� NW 444-7862

Mount Zion Church 414 Lincoln Ave SE 751-8000

mtzionbemidji org

Northern Bible Church 8648 Irvine Ave NW 444-2654

northernbible com

Northern Light Friends (Quaker)

2048 Agate Lane NW, Solway 467-3584 fgcquaker�org

Real Life Christian Fellowship

5097 Scribner Road NW 444-7150 rlcf�net

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Adult Day Services of Bemidji April Collman, 751-1324

Alcoholics Anonymous/ Al-Anon mnaadistrict21 org/ American Indian Resource Center

755-2032

American Legion Auxiliary Annette Glidden, 444-7344

Beltrami County 4-H Council Frankie Mord, 444-5722

Beltrami County Council on Aging (Senior Center) 751-8836

Beltrami County Historical Society 444-3376

Beltrami County Master Gardeners

444-7916

Bemidji Area Arts Endowment 759-2057

Bemidji Area Church Musicians

Kenneth Wold, 751-2554

Bemidji Area Community Band bemidjiareacommunityband@ gmail com

Northwest Minnesota Association of Realtors 751-2852

Bemidji Cancer Support Group 333-5522

Bemidji Chorale

James Bowyer, (206) 551-6147

Bemidji Community Education 333-3284

Bemidji Community Food Shelf

Michael Olson, 444-6580

Bemidji Community Table (Soup Kitchen) 444-7909

Bemidji Community Theater 333-8989

Bemidji Downtown Alliance bemidjidtalliance@gmail�com

Bemidji Fire Department 751-8001

Bemidji (First City) Lions Club

Linda Jackson, indaj28fcl@gmail com

Bemidji Flying Club info@bemidjiflyingclub�org

Bemidji Lions Club

Vance Balstad, vancebsu@hotmail com

Bemidji Jaycees 444-4401

Bemidji Masonic Lodge 751-1172

Bemidji Public Library 751-3963

Bemidji Symphony Orchestra 444-7914

Bi-CAP

751-4631 or (800) 332-7161

Bike Bemidji info@bikebemidji�com

Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji 444-4171

Community Resource Connections 333-0880

Ducks Unlimited

Dalton Rosin (317) 474-7994

Eagles Aerie #351 751-9985

Elks Lodge #1052 751-1052

Evergreen Youth and Family Services

Drop-in shelter: 751-8223

Shelter program: 751-4332

First City Square Dancers

Kathleen Kess, 444-4594

Friends of the Library LaVon Dennistoun, lavondennistourn@gmail�com

Gamblers Anonymous/ Gam-Anon (855) 222-5542

Girl Scouts - Lakes and Pines (320) 252-2952 or customercare@girlscoutslp org

Great River Rescue Marina Lovell, 751-7910

Grief Support Group

Erin Kossivi, 308-0460 or erin�kossivi@sanfordhealth�org

Habitat for Humanity

Direct line: 751-4649

ReStore: 444-6398

Headwaters Music & Arts Tricia Andrews, 444-5606

Headwaters Science Center 444-4472

Hope House 444-6748

Knights of Columbus Council 1544

John Marcum, (320) 293-4515

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota 751-9201

Lutheran Social Service 751-1305

Narcotics Anonymous tinyurl�com/BemidjiNAmeetings

Northwest Indian CDC 759-2022

Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter Business line: 444-1395

Crisis line: (800) 588-6229

Northwoods Caregivers 333-8264 or info@northwoodscaregivers�org

Northwoods Pregnancy Care Center 444-3035

Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center 751-3196

Occupational Development Center 751-6001

Parkinson’s Support Group 760-8266

Paul Bunyan Amateur Radio Club

David Sauer, paulbunyanarc@gmail�com

Paul Bunyan Vintage Auto Club

Mike Arnold, 759-9702

Planned Parenthood Bemidji Clinic 751-8683

Rotary Club (Noon) Abby Randall, 444-3541

Rotary Club (Sunrise) Brian Hemmelman, (605) 593-7225 or bthemmelman@gmail�com

Rural Minnesota CEP

Billie Jo Greene, 444-0732

Sanford Behavioral Health 333-2035

Sanford Home Care & Hospice 333-5665

Seventh-Day Adventist Clothing Center 751-1985

Sexual Assault Program — Support Within Reach 444-9524

Special Olympics bemidjispecialolympics@ gmail�com

United Way of the Bemidji Area

Denae Alamano, 444-8929

director@unitedwaybemidji�org

VFW Auxiliary 1260

Margaret Booge, 751-3258

VFW Post 1260

Bruce Malterud, 766-3898 or bmjm@paulbunyan�net

Village of Hope

Homeless Shelter

Michelle Raiter, 751-0722

Watermark Art Center 444-7570

Weight Watchers (800) 651-6000

weightwatchers�com/us/finda-workshop/67369/bemidji

Young Professionals Network 444-3541 or ypn@bemidji�org

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

1300 Anne St. NW 751-5430

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center is part of Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota. It employs more than 1,500 staff members, 130 physicians and advanced practice providers, and leans on more than 500 volunteers.

The hospital provides services such as acute rehabilitation, cardiology, ICU, kidney dialysis; pediatrics, obstetrics, orthopedics, surgery and 24-hour emergency care.

The emergency department treats more than 30,000 patients a year and the level 2 nursery welcomes about 1,000 infants a year. In addition, Bemidji offers expanded services in areas of cancer, cardiology, orthopedics, sports medicine and women’s health.

Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic • 1233 34th St. NW 333-5000

Specialties include audiology; ear, nose and throat; endocrinology; family medicine; infectious disease; internal medicine; neurology; nephrology, obstetrics and gynecology; pharmacy; rheumatology; radiology; surgery: general, bariatric and vascular; and urology. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center

1233 34th St. NW 333-5522 (JLCC)

Specialty: Hematology and Oncology

The Joe Lueken Cancer Center provides a patient-centered home for healing, compassion and hope. We are the region’s largest medical facility offering comprehensive cancer and blood disorder care all in one location. Patients have access to the most advanced treatments for every stage of cancer. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Edith Sanford Breast Center Bemidji 1233 34th St. NW 333-4624

The center provides everything you need for breast care in one convenient location.

Specialties: Cancer, Genetics, Palliative Care, Radiology, Women’s Services: 3D Mammography, Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer Screenings, Cancer Survivorship, Genetic Counseling Sanford Bemidji Clinic and Walk-in Clinic

1611 Anne St. NW 333-5000

Specialties include dermatology, family medicine, ophthalmology, optical shop, optometry; outreach providers; pediatrics and podiatry. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Walk-in Clinic is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. A Sanford pharmacy also is available on site.

Sanford Bemidji 1705 Anne Street Clinic

1705 Anne St. NW 333-5000

Specialties at this location include Audiology, Behavioral Health, Occupational Medicine, Pain Management and Rheumatology.

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center

1300 Anne St. NW

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 751-9746 – Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Outpatient rehab 333-5899 – Hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wound Care & Hyperbarics 333-4680

Located on the west side of Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, specialties include hyperbaric therapy, podiatry, orthopedics, outpatient rehab, including cardiac rehab, children’s rehab, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pulmonary rehab; speech and language pathology, sports medicine and wound care. Hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Sanford Bemidji Home Care & Hospice

3201 Pine Ridge Avenue NW, Suite A 333-5665

Sanford Bemidji Home Care and Hospice offers a multidisciplinary team to help you stay in your home and receive excellent medical care. Hospice addresses the patient and their family’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual and bereavement needs.

Sanford Bemidji Heart and Vascular Center

1300 Anne St. NW 333-2460

Located within the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, this center offers a range of cardiology services and screenings. Clinic hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Emergent cardiology services also are available 24/7.

Sanford Eye Center & Optical • 333-2020

506 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-2020 and 1611 Anne St. W.

Provides eye examinations, laser surgery and specialized care of cataracts and glaucoma. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.

Sanford Bemidji Sleep Center

3717 Pine Ridge Ave. NW 333-4527

Evaluation and treatment of patients with problems related to sleep and wakefulness.

Profile by Sanford

1217 Anne St. NW, Suite 1 209-4600

The Profile system utilizes meal-replacement products, nutritionally complete food and qualified health coaches to ensure a sustainable means to healthy weight loss.

Sanford HealthCare Equip |1705 Anne St. NW, Suite 1 759-9391

HealthCare Accessories provides orthotic/prosthetic goods and services, respiratory services, including oxygen and nebulizer therapy, durable medical equipment, sleep aids, and wheelchair and mobility aids. It also provides accessibility aids for commercial and residential applications. These include elevators and lifts, personal transfer systems and other products.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Sanford Occupational Medicine Clinic

705 Fifth St., NW 333-4735

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Sanford OccMed offers convenient care across the region to benefit your business, with quality care to keep your employees healthy and on the job.

Sanford Bemidji Vivaz Medical Spa

2317 Bemidji Ave., N 209-3500

Hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Vivaz Medical Spa offers dermatology and cosmetic services to enhance the skin’s appearance. Its team specializes in advanced skincare techniques to keep your skin looking as healthy as possible. Services include fillers, facials, laser hair removal and more.

Baker Park Housing

803 Dewey Ave. N 751-7249

HUD subsidized apartment living for seniors.

Sanford Bemidji Behavioral Health

1705 Anne St. NW 333-2035

Sanford Behavioral Health Headwaters ACT Bemidji 116 Third St. NW 333-2220

Sanford Bemidji Medication Assisted Therapy Clinic

1611 Anne St. NW 333-2105

WoodsEdge

1000 Anne St. NW 751-0220

Sanford Health WoodsEdge senior living campus offers services such as WoodsEdge’s senior and long-term care, Trillium memory care, Neilson Place nursing home and WindSong catered living. Primary hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Northern Dental Access Center

1405 Anne St. NW 444-9646

Serves low-income patients on Minnesota Health Care Plans such as Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, and provides basic dental services to eligible children and families. Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays.

Evergreen Youth & Family Services

Youth Crisis Center 751-4332

Youth Services 751-8223

Youth Drop-In Center 751-8223

Evergreen Youth & Family Services is a private, nonprofit youth and family service provider offering a continuum of services to keep youth safe, help them successfully transition to adulthood, and provide support to parents and caregivers at three sites in Bemidji. The Youth Shelter, 622 Mississippi Ave., provides temporary housing for youth ages 9-17. Onsite family counseling at the shelter is free for area children, youth and families. The Youth Services site, 610 Patriot Drive NW., provides transitional housing, family counseling, street outreach, and independent living skills to area youth and families. The Youth Drop-In Center, 610 Patriot Drive NW., serves youth and young adults ages 14-21 with free food, computer and internet access, and advice and support.

North Homes Children and Family Services

751-0282 northhomes.org

North Homes Children and Family Services offers a broad spectrum of community-based treatment and care options for children and families to best meet their needs. North Homes offers a service continuum that takes an individualized and holistic approach to treatment. Services range from the least restrictive community-based to secure, correctional programming.

True North Health Care

514 Beltrami Ave. NW Suite 102 444-7172

Offers a community-supported health care model. Integrative medicine approach, considering the whole person (body, mind, spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. True North Health provides a home for small independent health-related businesses to help people achieve their best possible health.

Core Health Nutrition & Yoga

1900 Division St. W. Suite 4, 556-9089 corehealthbemidji.com

The studio at Core Health is designed to be a comfortable, welcoming space where you can relax and unwind. Offering personalized nutrition, health and wellness coaching, yoga, help with diet, weight loss and eating disorders, diabetes and food allergies.

Veterans Administration Clinic

1217 Anne St. NW 755-6360

The Bemidji VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic offers primary care services for veterans in the Bemidji area. Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

EDUCATION

Bemidji Area Schools

Independent School District 31, more commonly known as Bemidji Area Schools, covers approximately 825 square miles, serves roughly 4,600 students and employs about 850 staff members.

The district has six elementary schools, including Gene Dillon Elementary, a clearinghouse for fourth- and fifth-graders here. Beyond those, the district has Bemidji Middle School for grades 6-8 and Bemidji High School for grades 9-12. Lumberjack High School is a school within the high school that helps students who struggle in mainstream classes. The district also has First City School, which serves youth at the Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center, and has the Early Intervention Center, Alternative Education Center and Bemidji Community Education.

BHS offers a Credit Recovery program to keep students on track for graduation. BHS seeks to serve all students to provide the best possible education for students of all ability levels, economic status, ethnic backgrounds, or post-secondary plans.

Through Bemidji High School, community partnerships and college agreements, Bemidji Career Academies provide students with a path to the workforce. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit and certifications in 15 areas ranging from construction trades to health careers to agriculture.

Bemidji Community Education offers programming for all

ages. Young children can attend classes through Early Childhood Family Education while elementary, middle and high school students can join Kids & Company, tutoring, youth services and youth sports. Adult enrichment ranges from fitness classes to general interest topics. Community Ed also has aquatics programming, which offers swimming lessons and also has open times for lap swimming and open swimming.

The Indian Education Program is designed to meet the identified educational and cultural needs of American Indian students attending Bemidji Area Schools. Its goal is to assist American Indian students to successfully complete high school and encourage them to seek post-secondary education and training.

Adult Basic Education

Bemidji Area Schools contracts for Adult Basic Education services. ABE is now offered through the Northwest Service Cooperative and its classroom is located within Northwest Technical College.

The core ABE offerings include basic skills enhancement and services for tutoring, obtaining a GED or an adult diploma, and learning English as a second language. A growing area of emphasis is workforce preparation.

Northwest Technical College, Room 220, 333-6670

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays

District 31 Administration

Superintendent

Jeremy Olson �������������������� 333-3100 ext� 31120

Director of Special Education

Alexis Wilde ����������������������� 333-3100 ext� 31104

Director of Human Resources

Jordan Hickman ���������������� 333-3100 ext� 31113

Director of Business Services

Ashley Eastridge 333-3100 ext 31196

Director of Curriculum/ Admin. Services

Colleen Cardenuto ��������� 333-3100 ext� 31103

Transportation

Jeremy Jensen ����������������� 333-3225 ext� 33191

Community Education

Rachel Amdahl ���������������� 333-3284 ext� 35311

Food Service

Tammie Colley ������������������ 333-3100 ext� 31142

District School Nurse

Emily Helm �������������������������333-3115 ext� 37209

Bemidji High School

Principal

Jason Stanoch ���������������� 444-1600 ext� 63305

Assistant Principals

Kyle Resler������������������������ 444-1600 ext� 63306

Christine Christiansen 4 44-1600 ext� 63320

Attendance Office ...................... 444-1600 Activities Office ....... 4 44-1600 ext. 63316

Bemidji Middle School

Principal

Drew Hildenbrand ��������� 333-3215 ext� 52041

Assistant Principal

Kyle McMartin ����������������� 333-3215 ext� 52031

Dean of Students

Andra Vaughn ������������������ 333-3215 ext� 52021

Lumberjack High School

Principal

Jason Stanoch ������������������� 444-1600 ext� 3700

First City School

Principal

Tiffany Palmer 333-3299 ext 36167

Heartland Christian Academy

9914 Heartland Circle NW 751-1751 heartlandbemidji.org

Heartland Christian Academy offers a Christ-centered education from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Heartland offers personalized, personal attention to its students by keeping small class sizes. Enrollment was 67 in 2023-24 pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Heartland Christian High School

1600 Oak Hills Road SW 751-1751 heartlandbemidji.org

Heartland Christian Academy offers a Christ-centered education for grades nine through twelve. Heartland offers personalized, personal attention to its students by keeping small class sizes, students in the high school program can dual enroll in online college courses. Enrollment was four in 2023-24.

Elementary Schools

Gene Dillon Elementary �������������������333-3400

Horace May Elementary ������������������� 333-3240

J�W� Smith Elementary ����������������������� 333-3290

Lincoln Elementary ����������������������������� 333-3250

Northern Elementary ������������������������� 333-3260

Paul Bunyan Center ������������������������������ 333-3119

Solway Elementary ������������������������������ 467-3232

Other

Student Registration ������ 333-3100 ext� 31131

Indian Education ����������������������������������� 441-6355

Alternative Education Center �������� 333-3299

School Board members

Anna Manecke anna_manecke@isd31 net

Dave Wall ������������������������� dave_wall@isd31�net

Ann Long Voelkner

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Jenny Frenzel ����������jenny_frenzel@isd31�net

Julie Laitala ������������������ julie_laitala@isd31�net

Justin Hoover ��������� justin_hoover@isd31�net

TrekNorth Junior/Senior High

2400 Pine Ridge Ave. NW 444-1888 treknorth.org

TrekNorth Junior & Senior High School is a public charter school that serves around 250 students in grades 6-12. TrekNorth, which offers a college-readiness curriculum in a small class size setting, initially was founded in 2003.

TrekNorth also offers an outdoor adventure program and service-learning program to provide students with wilderness and service opportunities designed to promote leadership and integrity.

TrekNorth is its own public school district, No. 4106. Application details are available on the school’s website.

Schoolcraft Learning Community

8955 Deer School Road NW 444-2102 schoolcraft.org

Schoolcraft Learning Community is a public charter school serving 198 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school features small class sizes and utilizes the curricular model of expeditionary learning. Schoolcraft also includes high levels of technology integration and foreign language development that takes place all within a family-like atmosphere. Schoolcraft started in 2000 and has been recognized as a Reward School by the Minnesota Department of Education. Schoolcraft accepts registrations on its website.

Apple Blossom Village

303 Railroad St SW 766-0640 appleblossomvillage.org

Apple Blossom Village is a small program currently providing kindergarten through third-grade options for homeschool students and operating a private kindergarten program. The program serves around 30 students enrolled for three or four days per week. Apple Blossom Village nurtures an inner enthusiasm for learning through Waldorf-inspired programs that embrace the whole child, whole family and whole community, according to its director. The school also offers summer day camps.

St. Philip’s School

702 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-4938 stphilipsbemidji.org

Established in 1926, St. Philip’s School, the only Catholic school in the area, serves students in preschool through eighth grade, academically and religiously.

Offering a values-based curriculum, St. Philip’s had 345 Catholic and non-Catholic students in 2023-24.

St. Mark’s School

2220 Anne St. NW 444-3939 stmarksbemidji.org

St. Mark’s School serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The school is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod church. It offers a full curriculum, including religion courses and is guided by Pastor Ben Zamzow, and teachers Jeannie Konecne and Colleen Haag.

The congregation’s regular offerings support about 90% of the educational costs for member children. Non-member parents pay tuition set each year by the Board of Education.

In 2022-23, 24 students were enrolled at St. Mark’s.

Voyageurs Expeditionary School

3724 Bemidji Ave. N. 444-3130 voyageursschool.org

Voyageurs Expeditionary School is a free public charter high school serving grades 6-12. VEHS opened in 2003 and currently serves 116 students.

Applications are available online or from the school office.

Aurora Waasakone Community of Learners

3604 Bemidji Ave. 444-3077 awclbemidji.org

Aurora Waasakone Community of Learners is a public charter school that focuses on place-based education, environmental education and interdisciplinary learning.

AWCL opened in 2019 and currently serves 147 students in grades K-8.

Kingdom Builders Christian School

414 Lincoln Ave. SE. 444-5227 kingdombuildersschool.org

Kingdom Builders Christian School opened in 2022 and offers Christ-centered academics and service opportunities to students in grades 4-12.

The school operates out of the former Lincoln Elementary School attached to Mt. Zion Church. Full-time student enrollment was 23 for the 2023-24 school year. An additional 14 students attend part-time by taking alacarte classes while being homeschooled.

Preschools

The Bemidji area has a variety of options for families seeking a preschool or early-childhood education option. From the Bemidji Area Schools Early Childhood Family Education programming to preschools offered through local churches, there are a range of choices.

Families can learn about child care options and details on licenses at parentaware.org. The Minnesota Department of Human Services leads Parent Aware in coordination with the Minnesota Office of Early Learning.

Bemidji State University

On the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University offers outstanding academic programs in the arts, sciences and professions in a personalized, caring learning atmosphere that is focused on public service, the environment and the global community.

Consistently ranked in the Midwest’s top tier by “U.S News and World Report,” Bemidji State offers a broad range of professional degrees, including business, education, nursing and criminal justice, as well as such hard-to-find majors as aquatic biology, design technology and wilderness management. Many courses are available on campus and online, and BSU’s online program is one of the largest in greater Minnesota.

Small class sizes allow students to build rapport with faculty whose scholarship and practical knowledge lend real-world relevance to their teaching.

With more than 60 undergraduate and 10 graduate programs offered, students can pursue programs that fit their personal needs and interests. Students have numerous opportunities for first-hand experiences in service and global learning, from community-wide service projects to extended educational and cultural excursions abroad.

Numbers to know

John Hoffman, President

755-2011

Allen Bedford, Provost, VP for Academic Affairs 755-3999

Krisi Fenner, VP for Finance and Administration ... 755-3999

Travis Greene, VP for Student Life and Success ....... 755-2075

Offices

American Indian Resource Center 755-2032

Beaver Athletics

Career Services

755-2941

755-2038

Communications & Marketing 755-2041

Financial Aid ............................................................... 755-2034

Records/Registrar ....................................................... 755-2020

Residential Life ........................................................... 755-3750

Northwest Technical College

Northwest Technical College is a college of health care, business, automotive technology, early child education, and building trades. It integrates a rigorous curriculum and applied learning, both on campus and online and through workforce training partnerships.

For decades, students at the college have prepared for successful careers in northern Minnesota and beyond. Students choose their own combination of certificate, diploma and degree programs, with each credential building on the one before it for a seamless, stackable experience. With guidance from faculty and staff advisers, students plan an academic journey to meet their specific goals and adapt to their own unique lives and experiences.

Numbers to know

John Hoffman, President ............................................. 755-2011

Admissions

Financial Aid

General Information ...................................................

333 -6600

333 -6654

333 -6600 ntcmn.edu

Services

A.C. Clark Library 755-3342

University Bookstore ................................................. 444 -8509

Gillett Wellness Center 755-4135

Graduate Studies 755-2027

Hobson Memorial Union ............................................ 755-3760

Outdoor Program Center 755-2999

General Information .................................................. 755-2001

Extended Learning 755-2068

Colleges, Departments, Integrative Programs

College of Arts, Education and Humanities ������� 755-3874 English; History/Humanities/Philosophy; Languages and Indigenous Studies; Law School Early Admission; Music; Professional Education; School of Technology, Art and Design. College of Business, Mathematics and Science �� 755-2723 Accountancy, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Integrated Media; Mathematics and Computer Science; Physics/Science

College of Individual and Community Health 755-2259 Center for Sustainability Studies; Community and Criminal Justice Studies; Human Performance, Sport and Health; Nursing; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology and Communication Studies; Social Work

Selective Integrative Programs

Honors ...........................................................................................

755-2957

Humanities 755-4355

Indigenous Studies ....................................................... 755-2809

International Studies 755-2756

Physics Program ........................................................... 755-2920

Gender & Women’s Studies 755-2487

Cultural Events

Honors Program Lecture Series 755-2957

Music Department 755-2855

Talley Gallery ................................................................ 755-2950 bemidjistate.edu

Oak Hills Christian College

Founded in 1946, Oak Hills Christian College is located on the shores of Lake Marquette, south of Bemidji. The college offers 26 academic programs which include bachelor degrees, associate degrees, two certificates and four online degrees. All academic programs are conducted within the context of a Christian college community. Oak Hills seeks to serve a broad section of qualified students who profess faith in Christ and who desire a Bible-centered education. To learn more, visit oakhills.edu.

Oak Hills Christian College is part of Oak Hills Fellowship which includes Camp Oak Hills, Center for Indian Ministries and Oak Hills Church Ministries. People to know – Call 751-8670 for all

Martin Giese ................................................................. P resident

Jeff Wisdom College Dean

Leesa Drury .............................. V ice President for Institutional Advancement and Marketing

Brad Spaulding V ice President of Enrollment

Jessica Mulkey ....................................................... Financial Aid

Scott Buchan C amp Oak Hills Director

Jim Hodgson ... D irector of Church and Community Relations oakhills.edu

A&W

RESTAURANTS

515 Anne St NW 444-2442

Applebee’s

1909 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-2038

Arby’s

2312 Trustar St NW 755-1111

Bar 209

217 Minnesota Ave NW 751-2442

Baskin-Robbins

100 Paul Bunyan Drive S 398-2282

Becida Bar & Grill

13718 County Rd� 9 Becida 854-7270

Bemidji Bowl

3455 Laurel Drive NW 751-2153

Bemidji Brewing

211 America Ave� NW 444-7011

Bemidji Town & Country Club - North

Shore Grille

2425 Birchmont Beach Rd NE 751-4535

Big Apple Bagels

1710 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-7840

Big River Scoop

219 Bemidji Ave� N 444-3898

Brigid’s Pub

317 Beltrami Ave� NW 444-0567

Buffalo Wild Wings

225 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-9464

Burger King

2575 Hannah Ave� NW 444-2569

1000 Paul Bunyan Drive S 444-3321

Cantabria Coffee

211 Second St NW 444-4220

Caribou Coffee

2219 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 761-9342

100 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 210-1919

1171 Paul Bunyan Drive NW (Lueken’s North)

609 Washington Ave S (Lueken’s South)

Cenex C Store

Hwy 2 and Hwy 71 South 751-1830

Cherry Berry

1008 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-8500

Chocolates Plus

315 Beltrami Ave� NW 759-1175

The Coffee District

501 Paul Bunyan Drive 444-5252

Corner Bar

602 Second St� SE 751-8872

Country Kitchen

728 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-8963

Countryside Restaurant

702 Highway 2 W 751-8248

Culver’s

2200 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 368-3131

Dairy Queen

700 Paul Bunyan Drive SE 444-2108

Dave’s Pizza

422 15th St� W 751-3225

Domino’s Pizza

701 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 759-3030

Dunkin’

100 Paul Bunyan Drive S 398-2282

Eagles Aerie 351

1270 Neilson Ave� SE 751-9985

Erbert & Gerbert’s

1500 Bemidji Ave N 444-9700

Fozzie’s Smokin Bar-B-Q

114 Third St NW 444-0069

The Garden Grill & Pub

111 Central Ave SE 751-9656

Giovanni’s Pizza

102 First St� NW Union Square 751-0798

Grace Lake Bar & Grill

51039 Wildflower Drive 751-1116

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar

1025 Paul Bunyan Drive S 444-1875

Hard Times Saloon

119 Third St� NW 497-0376

Hardee’s

205 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-8823

Harmony Natural Foods Co-op

302 Irvine Ave NW 751-2009

Hatchet House

200 Paul Bunyan Drive S 444-2404

Jake’s Pizza Turtle River

12486 71 Connection 586-2800

Jimmy John’s

1000 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-0086

Keg ‘n’ Cork

310 Beltrami Ave� NW 444-7600

Keith’s Pizza & Restaurant

110 Paul Bunyan Drive SE 444-7940

1425 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-7941

KFC

1210 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 741-2300

Lazy Jack’s

6735 Fairgrounds Rd� NW 333-3934

Little Caesars Pizza

1504 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-2885

Los Tapatios

1204 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-2315

Lucky Dogs

201 Beltrami Ave NW 444-0288

Lueken’s Deli

1171 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-3663

609 Washington Ave� S 444-8419

Marketplace Foods Deli

2000 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-1400

McDonald’s

1245 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-2560

520 Paul Bunyan Drive SE 759-9117

Mi Rancho

677 Anne St� NW 444-8212

Mi Taqueria

1720 Bemidji Ave� N� 218-553-0615

Minnesota Nice Cafe

315 Irvine Ave NW 444-6656

New China

412 Beltrami Ave NW 751-5340

The NorthStar Speakeasy

6405 Bemidji Ave N 444-5007

Papa Murphy’s

514 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-7025

Paul Bunyan Sub Shop

119 Second St NW 444-2020

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

1120 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-7850

Pizza Hut

509 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-1601

Pizza Ranch

1635 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 333-0600

Qdoba Mexican Grill

1000 Paul Bunyan Drive S 308-2772

Raphael’s Bakery & Restaurant

319 Minnesota Ave� NW 444-2867

Red Stu Breakfast Bar

217 Minnesota Ave� NW 497-0334

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

1008 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-8500

Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge

7598 Bemidji Rd NE 444-3463

Ruzy’s Bar & Grill

801 Washington Ave S 444-5222

Schummer’s Backwoods Bar & Grill 48220 Reserve Trail 751-1195

Simonson’s Market Cafe

1820 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-4045

Slim’s Bar & Grill

142 Anne St� NW 444-7546

Sparkling Waters

824 Paul Bunyan Drive 444-3214

Starbucks

1811 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 553-1273

2100 Paul Bunyan Drive NW (Target) 759-0820

Subway

1008 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 755-9878

120 Paul Bunyan Drive S 751-3823

Wal-Mart location 444-7785

Super Buffet

2450 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 333-0999

Table for 7

414 Beltrami Ave NW 444-2586

Taco Bell

515 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-3498

Taco John’s

1285 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-5907

Tara Thai Bemidji

401 Beltrami Ave� NW 444-8222

The Tavern on South Shore

929 Lake Shore Drive 444-2310,

TRC Bar & Grill

468 Bemidji Road NW, Turtle River 586-5827

Tutto Bene Italian Restaurant

300 Beltrami Ave� NW 751-1100

Wasabi and Slurp Ramen

419 Beltrami Ave NW 444-2022

Wild Hare Bistro and Coffee Co.

523 Minnesota Ave NW 444-5282

Wilton Bar

284 Spirit Ave NW 751-3432

RESOURCES

Bemidji Public Library

509 America Ave. NW 751-3963

krls.org/index.php/bemidji-home-page

The Bemidji Public Library is one of nine branches and a mobile library that composes the Kitchigami Regional Library System. Beyond the library’s collection, materials can also be requested from other regional branches that are delivered to the Bemidji branch several times a week. The library also offers public computers, wireless internet access, a meeting room for public use and comfortable seating for reading and study.

The library, through the KRLS, also lends to its members e-books. Learn more by contacting library personnel.

The Bemidji branch offers a full schedule of programs for people of all ages and interests, including storytime programs for pre-kindergarten children, reading and entertaining programs for school-age children, book discussions for adults, author visits and other informational programs. The monthly program schedule can be found at the library’s website.

The Friends of the Bemidji Public Library support the library through volunteer opportunities and membership. The Friends also operate the Friends Red Door Bookstore, which is housed in the library. It is open to the public and staffed by Friends volunteers.

Library hours

Mon�-Thu�: 9 a�m� to 7 p�m�

Fri�-Sat�: 9 a�m� to 5 p�m�

Closed: Sunday

Bookstore hours

Tue�-Thu�: 10 a�m� to 4 p�m�

Fri�: 10 a�m� to 2 p�m�

Sat: 12 p�m to 2 p�m�

Closed: Sunday, Monday

Visit Bemidji

300 Bemidji Ave. N 444-6081

visitbemidji.com

The mission of Visit Bemidji is to promote the Bemidji Area as a tourism, sports, recreation and convention center. The bureau supplies support and materials for local, state and regional groups bringing their tournaments and meetings to Bemidji.

Visit Bemidji is located in the Tourist Information Center next to the Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues.

Greater Bemidji

102 First St. W Suite 101 444-5757 greaterbemidji.com

The mission of Greater Bemidji is to improve the quality of life for Beltrami County citizens by taking the initiative in identifying, encouraging and providing coordinated support to businesses that create quality jobs and improve the economic base of the community.

Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce

102 First St. W Suite 101 (Mayflower Building) 444-3541 bemidji.org

The mission of the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce is to advocate for the business community by providing leadership, communication and acting as a referral resource. Governed by a board of directors, the Chamber is made up of a number of councils and committees that are guided by the program of work.

ATTRACTIONS

Beltrami County History Center

130 Minnesota Ave. SW 444-3376 beltramihistory.org

The Beltrami County Historical Society operates out of the Beltrami County History Center in the historic Great Northern Depot. It features multiple interactive exhibit galleries; a unique gift shop; and a research room and archives available to the public. Experience local history through our exhibits, events, programs and collections.

The center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. It’s also open to groups and researchers by appointment. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for students grades K-12 and college students, $5 for seniors, $4 per adult for groups of seven adults or more, free for children 5 and younger and free for members.

Memberships start at $25 and include free admission to the museum, three hours of free assisted research, a 10 percent gift shop discount, voting privileges at BCHS meetings, the BCHS quarterly newsletter and benefits at over 300 historic sites across the U.S. through the Time Travelers Network. Contact BCHS to join.

Headwaters Science Center

413 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-4472 hscbemidji.org

The Headwaters Science Center gives visitors a chance to see science at work in a hands-on environment. It features over 70 exhibits including live animals, interactive physics exhibits and a kinetic sculpture that all result in a better understanding and appreciation of scientific principles and concepts. The Science Store features unique toys, puppets, science kits, books, and more.

The Center is open year-round, only closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission to Headwaters Science Center is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 and over and military members (with ID), $6 for children 2-11 and free for children younger than 2.

Headwaters Science Center memberships are $40 for an individual, $65 for a family, or $65 for a grandparent membership.

Memberships offer admission to the exhibit floor, discounts in the Science Store and on programs. For an additional $20, memberships also provide reciprocal admission to over 350 other science centers and museums worldwide through the Association of Science and Technology Center “Passport Program.”

The Sanford Center

1111 Event Center Drive NE

Box Office 441-4032 Main phone 441-4000 thesanfordcenter.com

Bemidji opened its multi-use event center in October 2010. The Sanford Center, with 185,000 square feet, has since hosted a variety of events, from large concerts to comedy and family shows.

Located on the south shore of Lake Bemidji, The Sanford Center is the home facility for the Bemidji State University hockey teams.

The facility seats 4,600 for hockey, including 25 private suites and 200-plus club-seating options. The Sanford Center can seat up to 6,000 for special events and concerts.

It boasts a 10,000-square-foot ballroom and has 4,000 additional square feet in lakeside meeting rooms. There are two concession stands, three lounges and one very large dynamic scoreboard.

The Sanford Center is named for Sanford Health, which pays the City of Bemidji $200,000 per year for naming rights.

Bemidji Veterans Memorial

Adjacent to Beltrami County History Center Bemidjiveteransmemorial.org

The Bemidji Veterans Memorial is located next to the Beltrami County History Center at 130 Minnesota Ave. SW. The Veterans Memorial committee is raising funds to allow for additional monuments to the Memorial. They want the Memorial to be a peaceful place for people to come and remember those who have served and will serve. The memorial has an Honor Walk that is made of pavers with the names and service of veterans. The pavers are $150.

Paul Bunyan Transit

Paul Bunyan Transit provides bus service to the city of Bemidji and Beltrami County. The transit system provides rides within a 10-mile radius of Bemidji City Hall.

Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sundays.

Customers may reserve a ride by calling the office at 751-8765 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. No calls are taken on Sundays. It is recommended to call 24 hours in advance to reserve a ride and time to be picked up. Same-day registrations will be accommodated as space allows.

The cost per ride is $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children ages 3-9 who are accompanied by an adult. Children ages 2 and younger ride free with an adult. Exact fare is required, as drivers do not carry money to make change. Regular 10-punch passes cost $15 and $12.50 for seniors. Work Pass is $42.50. Rides for work only during the month the pass is purchased.

In addition, Paul Bunyan Transit operates a volunteer driver program to

take people to clinics or doctor offices in Fargo and the surrounding area. This service is coordinated with Beltrami County Social Services and the Veterans Service in Bemidji.

For bus service or details, call 751-8765 (Ext 1 then 2) or go to paulbunyantransit.com.

Bemidji Bus Line

Bemidji Bus Line provides deluxe motorcoach transportation for any size group or event. Whether it is a trip across town, across the state or the nation, Bemidji Bus Line provides clean, comfortable motorcoaches with service and safety as their No. 1 priority.

Bemidji Bus Line also provides school bus services for both school districts and charter trips alike. For more information, visit bemidjibus.com or call 751-5311.

Bemidji Regional Airport

Bemidji R egional Airport, located north of U.S. Highway 2 just west of Bemidji, provides a commercial carrier, as well as a private fixed-base operation

in Bemidji Aviation Services.

Car rental is available at the airport, as well as flying lessons, scenic flights, airplane maintenance and other services.

The airport’s Executive Director is Karen Weller. The airport is managed by the Bemidji Regional Airport Authority.

Delta Connection provides commercial passenger service with two flights daily direct to Minneapolis in the winter and three flights in the summer.

The planes are 50-passenger CRJ 200 jets.

Numbers to know

Bemidji Aviation Services ������������������ 751-1880 Delta Connection �����������������������������������751-3726

Karen Weller, Executive Director 444-2438 bemidjiairport org

First City Taxi service

First City Taxi serves the Bemidji area and operates from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. seven days a week and by appointment. Appointments can be made for any time outside of regular business hours if arranged a day in advance. The company can be reached by calling 444-8294 (TAXI).

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bemidji Chorale

James Bowyer 206-551-6147 bemidjichorale.org

The Bemidji Chorale is a community-based organization composed of people in a large variety of career fields. Singers span the years from young adults to retired persons. It is an auditioned choir, so knowledge of vocal health, languages and vocal literature is helpful. Note reading and a good ear are a requirement. The Chorale was started in 1979 by Lyle Jewell, who served as its first conductor. He and other area music educators felt it was important for the community and surrounding area to have an avenue in which to perform a variety of challenging literature, and to share with the community through public performances. The Bemidji Chorale is directed by James Bowyer and accompanied by Wayne Hoff. Rehearsals are every Monday night at BSU, from September to May. The Chorale performs a Christmas concert, a Mother’s Day concert and featured performances in other venues.

Paul Bunyan Playhouse

314 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-7270 thechieftheater.com

The Paul Bunyan Playhouse will celebrate its 72nd season in 2023. It is a non-equity professional summer stock theater. It also produces off-season events. It employs a wide range of talented actors from Bemidji, the Twin Cities and all over the country. The Playhouse’s home was in Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge for 40 years; in the early 1990s, it moved to the Chief Theater in downtown Bemidji. For information about tickets or the season schedule, call the theater box office at 751-7270 or check the website.

Concordia Language Villages

9500 Thorsonveien NE 586-8600

ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org

Live the Language at Concordia Language Villages – the premier language and culture immersion camps in North America. Its mission is to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in our global community. Adventure Day Camps for 6- to 11-year-olds take place at the Language Village’s site northeast of Bemidji. Ten villages comprise Concordia Language Villages.

Region 2 Arts Council

505 Bemidji Ave. N 751-5447

The board is dedicated to making the arts available to all citizens of Beltrami, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen and Hubbard counties. The development of the arts is featured through a series of grants, programs and services.

Bemidji Symphony Orchestra

444-7914 bemidjisymphony.org

The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra was established in 1938. Originally developed as an accompaniment ensemble for Bemidji State University oratorio presentations, the orchestra established its own 501(c)3 non-profit designation in 1999. The orchestra, under the leadership of Conductor Beverly Everett, consists of volunteer community members with previous musical experience, university and high school students and university faculty. Concerts feature a wide variety of music ranging from Baroque concertos to modern film scores. Uni versity students may elect to enroll for course credit. For more information, visit the website.

Rail River Folk School

303 Railroad St. SW 766-3837

The school, which opened in 2010, isn’t a school in the traditional sense. Its founders started it as a means to bring together artists, craftspeople, gardeners and others for classes and workshops. It offers classes and other partnerships with nonprofits throughout the community.

Headwaters Music & Arts

519 Minnesota Ave. NW 444-5606 hwschool.org

Headwaters Music & Arts is a nonprofit community school of the arts. It offers classes and workshops in a wide variety of visual and performing arts, such as writing, drawing, theater and dance. The school relies on tuition (though financial aid programs are available) as well as grants and community membership. In addition, the school is home to various exhibits, concerts and other arts events. For more information, call Tricia Andrews at 444-5606.

Bemidji Area Community Band

bemidjiareacommunityband@gmail.com bemidjiband.org

The Bemidji Area Community Band is open to anyone high school age or older. The band generally performs at 7 p.m. every other Sunday, beginning with Father’s Day in June, on the lawn outside of Bangsberg Fine and Performing Arts Complex. Rainy day concerts are held in Thompson Recital Hall inside Bangsberg.

Sculpture Walk

bemidjisculpture.com

Every May, members of the Bemidji Sculpture Walk Committee install sculptures chosen for display and sponsored by local businesses or private individuals in Bemidji.

The pieces are chosen from artists representing a wide geographic area who agree to allow their sculptures to be on display for a year on the streets of downtown, along the waterfront and on Paul Bunyan Drive. Every year at least one sculpture is purchased for permanent display. Maps showing the locations and names of the sponsors are available at the Tourist Information Center.

Watermark Art Center

505 Bemidji Ave. N. 444-7570 watermarkartcenter.org

Boasting four galleries, an education studio and a gift gallery, Watermark provides space for rotating art exhibitions featuring solo and group shows by regional, national and international artists. Notably, the Miikanan Gallery exhibits a variety of traditional and contemporary artwork created by Indigenous artists. The BSU Harlow | Kleven Gallery exhibits work from Bemidji State’s prominent print and ceramic collections containing more than 1,400 pieces combined. The Education Studio is a welcoming creative space where artistic ability is fostered under the guidance of artisans and art instructors. Projects are designed for students of various skill levels and ages. The gift gallery, “SHOP 505,” is filled with a variety of fine art and hand-crafted items created by regional artists. The center sponsors the monthly First Friday Art Walk and Watermark Art Festival — an annual summer art fair in downtown Bemidji. Watermark’s galleries are free and open to the public. Recent and current exhibits are available to view online.

Loon Country Arts

310 4th St., 444-9813 office@looncountryarts.org looncountryarts.org

Loon Country Arts, an artist run gallery, showcases local and regional art work, promotes mentorships for young artists, and offers opportunities for all ages to engage in the creative arts. Come browse the wide variety of offerings in its retail store to find that one of a kind gift for any occasion. New members are always welcome.

Bemidji Community Theater

316 Beltrami Ave. NW 333-8989

Vicki Stenerson, Board President BCT@BemidjiCommunityTheater.org

bemidjicommunitytheater.org

BCT is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide theater education and to give the general public an opportunity to explore their interests in acting, directing, set construction, costume design and front of house activities such as program designs and box office management. Productions include dinner theater, drama, musicals, children’s theater and comedy, with education in the form of on-line classes, BCT Jr. children’s theater camp and the knowledge gained by participation in BCT activities.

Mask & Rose Women’s Theater

Cate Belleveau 760-2211 maskrose57@gmail.com

maskrose.com

A non-profit women’s theater collective primarily devoted to presenting multi-genre works for and by women playwrights. Works are thought provoking and may contain adult material. They also produce children’s and musical theater, and an array of drama classes including playwriting.

310 4th St., Bemidji

PUBLIC SAFETY

Bemidji Police Department

Non-emergencies: 333-9111 Emergencies: 911

The Bemidji Police Department consists of 34 licensed officers led by Police Chief Mike Mastin. Officers respond to all public safety and traffic calls, and six detectives handle the more complicated or lengthy felony investigations. The department has 26 officers assigned to the patrol division, and two of these officers are assigned as school resource officers in the Bemidji area schools. A team of four support staff handles data entry, crime mapping, evidence intake, parking enforcement, animal control and many office support duties.

Officer squad cars are equipped with life-saving equipment such as defibrillators, first aid supplies and Naloxone. Officers also are equipped with body-worn cameras.

The police department belongs to a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team that responds to high-risk situations and search warrants.

The department has an officer assigned to the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force as well as the Headwaters Safe Trails Task Force.

Bemidji Ambulance Service

1419 Anne St. NW 444-3328

Bemidji Ambulance Service is the largest privately-owned ambulance service in Minnesota, and has been family owned and operated since 1961.

It responds to more than 6,000 calls for service each year, and covers two counties and three municipalities. The service also offers interfacility transfers to the Fargo/Moorhead area, Duluth, the Twin Cities and Rochester. Bemidji Ambulance is a full-time Advanced Life Support service, staffing four duty crews 24/7, 365 days a year.

Bemidji Fire Department

Business: 751-8001 Emergencies: 911

The Bemidji Fire Department consists of seven full-time firefighters, Deputy Chief Mike Yavarow and Fire Chief Justin Sherwood, along with four paid on-call resident firefighters and 50 paid-on-call firefighters.

The Bemidji Rural Fire Association partners with the City of Bemidji to provide fire protection for the Bemidji area. The department covers city limits, 15 townships and the communities of Wilton and Turtle River. The total fire department service area covers 522 square miles that include approximately 45,000 people.

The fire department responds to more than 1,200 emergency calls each year.

Community members can schedule tours of the department by calling 751-8001. A mobile fire safety training house is available to communities and events for fire safety training during the spring and summer months.

The fire department has four stations. Station No. 1 is located at 318 Fifth St. NW, Station No. 2 is located at 312 Lake Ave. SE, Station No. 3 is located at 3810 Moberg Drive NW and Station No. 4 is located at 920 Winter Sumac Road NE.

Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office

Non-emergencies: 333-9111 Emergencies: 911

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office is led by Sheriff Jason Riggs and is located in the Beltrami County Law Enforcement Center, 613 Minnesota Ave. NW.

The Sheriff’s Office works to enforce all federal, state and local laws, as well as being responsible for the provision of other services to the public through all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office: field patrol deputies, criminal investigators, civil process officers, 911 communications officers, bailiffs, corrections officers, records technicians, boat and water and snowmobile patrol officers, emergency management and administrative staff.

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office staff includes a chief deputy, seven sergeants, one patrol captain, three investigators, 19 patrol deputies, two recreational enforcement deputies, four court deputies, six bailiffs, 15 communications officers, seven records technicians, one emergency manager, and a jail staff of 38.

Deputies patrol more than 3,000 square miles in Beltrami County, including more than 1,500 miles of county, state and township roads, more than 1.5 million acres of land including over 600 lakes encompassing 362,887 acres of water and several miles of rivers.

The Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force is a cooperative effort on behalf of Beltrami County, the City of Bemidji, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Cass County, Hubbard County, the City of International Falls, Koochiching County, Leech Lake Nation, Mahnomen County, the Minnesota National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, the City of Park Rapids, and the White Earth Nation.

There are 13 full-time agents and one National Guard analyst assigned to the task force which is supervised by commander Joe Kleszyk of the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office.

Audubon Society

Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society 444-8672

mhas@spearheadmhas org spearheadmhas�org

The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society was formed in 1974 It now has about 400 members in the Bemidji area� They work together with 11 other Minnesota Audubon chapters to be a strong environmental voice The group is unique in that it manages the Neilson Spearhead Center, 466 acres of coniferous forest and wetlands surrounding Spearhead Lake, nine miles southwest of Bemidji

Baseball

Bemidji Youth League Baseball

President Shannon Miller 329-2306 bemidjibaseball sportngin com

Basketball

Bemidji Bombers

President Shannon Miller 329-2306 bemidjiyouthbasketball@gmail com bemidjibasketball�com

Bemidji City Parks

333-1859

Diamond Point Park

On Birchmont Drive Northeast adjacent to the Bemidji State University campus

Paul Bunyan and Library Park

On Bemidji Avenue North at the Lake Bemidji waterfront

Cameron Park

On Birchmont Drive Northeast along the west shore of Lake Bemidji

Bemidji City Park

Located just off 23rd Street Northwest near the Bemidji Armory

Nymore Park

Located between Miles Avenue SE and Grant Avenue SE

SPORTS & RECREATION

North Country Park

On 30th Street NW near Ridgeway Avenue

Boxing

Bemidji Boxing Club

3481 Laurel Drive NW Suite 2 444-9033 vagaro�com/us04/bemidjiboxingclubllc

Bowling

Bemidji Bowl

3455 Laurel Drive NW 751-2153 bemidjibowl�com

Bicycling

Lake Bemidji State Park makes a connection with the Paul Bunyan Trail The trail continues from the south end of Bemidji through Guthrie and on to Walker and Brainerd� Bicycles are available for rent at the BSU Outdoor Program Center, 755-2999

Campgrounds

Lake Bemidji State Park

3401 State Park Rd NE 308-2300

Fox Lake Campground 2556 Island View Drive NE 586-2231 info@campatfoxlake com campatfoxlake com

KOA Campground

510 Brightstar Rd NW 444-7562 kamp@bemidjikoa com

Royal Oaks RV Park

2874 Fenske Farm Lane SE 751-8357 royaloaksrvpark@ymail�com royaloaksrvpark com

Canoeing

Headwaters Canoe Club

Email: headwaterscanoeclub@gmail�com

Curling

Bemidji Curling Club

1230 23rd St NW 751-1123 | info@bemidjicurling org bemidjicurling�org

Dancing

Diane’s Dance Studio

2335 Monroe Ave SW 751-4723

dianesdancestudio weebly com

First City Dance Studio

657 Mag Seven Ct SW 751-5425

firstcitydance com

First City Squares

squaredancemn com | squaredancemn@aol com

The First City Squares square dancing club holds dances at the United Methodist Church� There are no mandatory dress codes and the dances are alcohol and tobacco free

Fusion Center

410 Beltrami Ave NW (218) 209-6597

Just for Kix

2508 Washington Ave SE (218) 586-2925

justforkix com

Suzy & Hondo School of Dance

1259 Tyler Ave SE 766-4043

suzyandhondo com

Disc golf

Bemidji Disc Golf Course

City Park 1330 23rd St NW 333-1859

Figure skating

Bemidji Figure Skating Club

Bemidji Community Arena, 3000 Division St� bemidjifigureskatingclub com

Fitness Centers

Anytime Fitness

2526 Hannah Ave� 444-5529

anytimefitness com/gyms/19/bemidji-mn-56601

CrossFit Bemidji

722 Mag Seven Ct SW 766-9088

crossfitbemidji com

Gillett Wellness Center

Bemidji State University 755-4135 bemidjistate edu/services/campus-recreation

Boss Lady Fitness 1710 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-3897 bossladybemidji@gmail�com | bossladybemidji�com

Snap Fitness 24-Hour Gym

3835 Supreme Ct NW, Suite 1 444-9163 bemidji@snapfitness com snapfitness�com/bemidji

Football

Bemidji Youth Football 556-4453 | info@bemidjiyouthfootball�com bemidjiyouthfootball com

Golf Courses

Boardwalk Mini Golf

610 Lake Shore Drive NE 444-2202 Bemidjiboardwalk com carrie@bemidjiboardwalk �com

Bemidji Town & Country Club 2425 Birchmont Beach Road NE 751-9215 Bemidjigolf com rick@bemidjigolf�com

Maple Ridge Golf Course 24907 Beltrami Line Road 751-8401 Mapleridgebemidji com mapleridgebemidji@gmail�com

Castle Highlands Golf Course 13840 Gull Lake Loop Road NE 586-2681 Golfcastles com info@castlehighlands�com

Greenwood Golf Course 1361 Swenson Road NE 751-3875 greenwoodgolfcourse com

Gymnastics

Gym Bin

928 Washington Ave� South 444-3547 gymbinw@paulbunyan net | gymbinbemidji com

Hockey

Bemidji Youth Hockey

President Jenn Nelson 766-8252

bemidjiyouthhockey org

Bemidji Hockey League

President Jeff Longie (480) 518-2018

bemidjihockey org

Bemidji Senior Hockey

Craig Larson 556-9566

Lake Bemidji Boat Launches

Cameron Park

Concrete ramp with docks � West shore, off Birchmont Drive About 25 parking spaces

Nymore Beach

Concrete ramp with docks South end of lake, off Paul Bunyan Drive South�

Northwoods access

Concrete ramp with dock � 20 parking spaces � Northwest corner of lake on Bemidji Avenue

Lavinia access

Concrete ramp Northeast side of lake Three parking spaces with limited turnaround space �

Diamond Point Park

Operated by city� West side, off Birchmont Drive, adjacent to BSU Concrete ramp and docks Limited parking� Public beach�

Lake Bemidji State Park

Concrete ramp, sheltered docking area/harbor to lake Parking for about 20 units Park permit required for entrance to facilities Beltrami County Road 20, north end of lake

Mystery and Escape Room

Escape By The Lake

802 Paul Bunyan Drive South, Suite 17 444-2002

escapebythelake com

Outdoor Rentals Program

Rental Center

Outdoor Program Center

At Diamond Point Park 755-2999

bemidjistate�edu/services/campus-recreation

Outdoor equipment rental and excursions

Shooting Ranges/Clubs

Northland Regional Sports Park

8257 Hwy 89 North

co beltrami mn us/departments/nrm/Shooting%20

Sports%20Park �html

Bemidji Trap and Skeet Club

8257 Hwy 89 North 444-4111

btsc@paulbunyan net

Bemidji Area Shooters Association

P�O� Box 1851 444-2272

bemidjishooters org bjishooters@gmail�com

Bemidji Archery Club

Outdoor range: 1571 Quiet Pond Trail NW

Indoor range: 7223 Fairgrounds Rd NW bemidjiarcheryclub@yahoo com bemidjiarcheryclub�org

Skateboarding

Bemidji City Park

Next to the Curling Club off 23rd St NW

Skating/Hockey Rinks

Nymore Park

5th Street and Wilson Ave SE

Bemidji City Park

Next to the Curling Club off 23rd St� NW

Skiing

Buena Vista Ski Area 19600 Irvine Ave NW 243-2231 or 800-777-7958

bvskiarea�com | general@bvskiarea�com

The ski area consists of 16 trails, with a vertical drop of 230 feet� Buena Vista has a chalet, four chair lifts, a rope tow and a tube lift The longest run is the 2,000-foot Earle’s Happy Trail

Minnesota Finlandia Community

P O Box 771

minfin@paulbunyan�net | minnesotafinlandia�com

The Minnesota Finlandia hosts an annual international cross country ski race held at the trails at Buena Vista Ski Area

Cross country skiing

bemidjicrosscountryski org 308-7998 bemidjiskiclub@gmail�com

Look up Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club on Facebook for fresh winter grooming reports

The area features eight trails for cross country skiing within a 15-mile radius of Bemidji and many of these trails are open to non-ski season hiking and mountain biking� Here is a list of trails:

Movil Maze

5 miles north of Bemidji off U S Highway 71 and County Road 305

Hobson Memorial Forest

Trailhead on Birchmont Beach Road 6 miles east of Bemidji Avenue

Montebello

Trailhead at 1115 23rd St NW

Fern Lake

Trailhead off North Plantagenet Road

4 miles west of U S Highway 71

Bemidji High School

Trailhead behind school off Adams Avenue

Entrance on Birchmont Beach Road

2 miles east of Bemidji Avenue

Three Island County Park

12 miles north of Bemidji off U S Highway 71 and County Road 23

Buena Vista Ski Area

12 miles north on County Road 15

Snowmobiling

North Country Snowmobile Club

7550 Cardinal Road NW 755-9391

bemidjisnowmobiling com

The Paul Bunyan Trail runs 100 miles between Bemidji and Brainerd, and the Blue Ox Trail runs 110 miles north from Bemidji to International Falls to Winnipeg and beyond Combined, the Paul Bunyan/Blue Ox network is considered to be the longest rail conversion to

recreation trail in America The consistent high quality of Bemidji’s trails is due to the efforts of the North Country Snowmobile Club

Soccer

Bemidji Youth Soccer Association

P O Box 265

Club Administrator Jeff Mitchell 766-8854 bemidjiyouthsoccer org

Softball

Bemidji Area Softball Association

David White 760-6668 bemidjisoftball�org

Bemidji Girls Fastpitch Bemidjigirlsfastpitch com bgfsblaze@gmail com

Swimming

BASS Swim Club

bassswimclub�com

444-1600 ext� 63402 scott_leindecker@isd31�net

Bemidji Community Ed Aquatics 333-3284 ext� 35313 aquatics@bemidjicommunityed�com

State Park

Lake Bemidji State Park

3401 State Park Road NE 308-2300

Park visitors must purchase a State Park Permit good for access to all state parks Basic park fees include the annual sticker ($35), additional vehicle permit ($26), special annual permit for people with disabilities ($12) and day use sticker ($7)� A group daily fee for 10 vehicles or more is $5 per vehicle� Must be arranged in advance�

Tae Kwon Do

Bemidji Total Martial Arts Academy

3481 Laurel Drive NW 308-4036 bemidji totalma@gmail com

Tennis

Bemidji Area Tennis Association

President Paul Swartwood 835-8122

bemidji usta com

The Bemidji Area Tennis Association aims “to promote and develop the growth of tennis in the Bemidji Area” by offering 10 and under tennis, CHAMPS, Cardio Tennis, Kids’ Summer Tennis, men’s and women’s doubles leagues, winter group tennis lessons, local tournaments, as well as private lessons by certified tennis professionals

Bemidji Tennis

bemidjitennis�com

bemidjitennis@gmail com

The mission of Bemidji Tennis is to fully support the players, parents, volunteers, and coaches who make the Bemidji Lumberjacks tennis teams successful on and off the court Bemidji Tennis is a non-profit organization whose proceeds support the Lumberjacks and a variety of offseason programs� Bemidji Tennis manages the Summer Youth program, Winter Tennis programs, High School Summer Tennis and Tennis Under the Lights, group and private lessons, match play, the Lumberjack Open tournament, and a variety of other programs and activities Racquet stringing is also available for any community members�

Woodcarving

Bemidji Woodcarvers Club

Bob Larson 444-6269

The club meets from 9 a m to noon every Wednesday

One of the largest shows in the region is the Blackduck Woodcarvers Festival on the last Saturday in July in Blackduck

All levels of carvers are welcome�

Wrestling

Bemidji Wrestling Club

President Jeff Brooks 556-5647

bemidjiwrestlingclub com

BELTRAMI COUNTY RECYCLING

WHERE TO RECYCLE

Recycle Drop off Sites Rural Drop Off Sites Transfer Stations

Fee Schedule WHAT’S THE COST? COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

Recycling Transfer Sites

Acceptable Items

Type 1 and 2 Plastic Containers

Glass Containers

Metal Containers

Fiber (Paper/Cardboard) Products

Not Acceptable

Scrap Metal

Other types of plastic

Cardboard with wax coating

All other items not listed as acceptable

Household Hazardous Waste

Bemidji Transfer Station

Acceptable Items

Mixed Municipal Solid Waste

Demolition and Construction Waste less than 1 yard

Recyclable Containers (Type 1 and 2)

Batteries

Appliances

Fluoresent Bulbs & Ballasts

Electronics

Tires

Household Hazardous Waste

Carpet/Furniture

Used Oil and Filters

Scrap Metal

Gasoline

Antifreeze

Not Acceptable

Commercial-Hazardous Waste

Commercial-Used Oil & Filters

Commercial-Gasoline

Commercial-Antifreeze

Remote Transfer Sites

Acceptable Items

Residential Household Garbage

Type 1 and 2 Plastic Containers

Glass Containers

Metal Containers

Fiber (Paper/Cardboard) Products

Not Acceptable

Scrap Metal

Demolition Debris

Appliances

Electronics

Non Burnable Waste

Household Hazardous Waste

Blackduck Transfer Station

Acceptable Items

Mixed Municipal Solid Waste

Demolition and Construction Waste less than 5 yards

Recyclable Containers (Type 1 and 2)

Batteries

Appliances

Fluoresent Bulbs & Ballasts

Electronics

Tires

Household Hazardous Waste

Carpet/Furniture

Used Oil and Filters

Scrap Metal

Residential Commercial (Business) OR Beltrami County Non-Resident Waste: • Volume Based Billing (Monthly/Quarterly) Commercial Businesses will see two invoices: • 1 from Beltrami County Solid Waste for disposal. • 1 from Commercial Hauler (American Disposal, Waste Management, Jon’s Refuse) A Commercial Business can self-haul as long as you register with the County Solid Waste Department Beltrami County Solid Waste 751 Industrial Park Dr. SE Bemidji, MN 56601-5423 • 218-333-8187 | 218-333-8105 • www.co.beltrami.mn.us click on Solid Waste tab

Gasoline

Antifreeze

Not Acceptable

Commercial-Hazardous Waste

Commercial-Used Oil & Filters

Commercial-Gasoline