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A student’s guide to living in Bemidji Matthew Liedke mliedke@bemidjipioneer.com Moving to a new city is an exciting experience, but before one goes out on the town, it’s important to have the basics covered, both in and out of the house.

For those whose top priority is getting the internet and cable hooked up, there are two main choices.

One is Bemidji-based Paul Bunyan Communications. The cooperative offers Internet, TV and phone services and can be reached at (218) 444-1234.

The other is Midco, a company headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., which can be reached at (800) 888-1300.

In order to power those devices, new residents of Bemidji also have a few providers to choose from. Local electric providers include Otter Tail Power, which can be reached at (218) 751-3120 and Beltrami

Electric Cooperative Inc, available at (218) 444-2540.

For garbage services, Bemidji utilizes the company Waste Management and also has a solid waste transfer station located at 751 Industrial Drive SE. For details, call (218) 7511668.

On the flip side of home services, some key places and resources outside a person’s residence include Bemidji City Hall, the Beltrami County Administration Building and the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce.

Located at 317 Fourth St. NW, City Hall is the place where citizens can see the Bemidji City Council meet and is also the location to pay off parking tickets. Not too far away is the Beltrami County Administration Building at 701 Minnesota Ave. NW, which houses offices such as the Highway Department and Health and Human Services.

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For information on what the city has to offer in recreation and entertainment, stop by the Tourist Information Center at 300 Bemidji Ave., which houses an informational section and is in the shadow of the famous Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues. Further details from the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce are available by calling (218) 444-3541.

To get around to these downtown locations, as well as places like the Paul Bunyan Mall, Bemidji residents have a few transport services to choose from. For example, there are two taxi companies, Bemidji

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The other main transport for residents is Paul Bunyan Transit, which offers dial-aride services at a cost of $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children. The company can be reached by calling (218) 7518765.

The city of Bemidji also has resources if one is looking to travel across the state of Minnesota and beyond. One example is the Bemidji Bus Line, a motor coach company that transports people to locations in both the United States and Canada. Those interested can request a quote by calling (218) 751-5311.

Another example is the Bemidji Regional Airport located at 3824 Moberg Drive NW, which offers round-trip flights to and from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport through Delta Airlines.

Charter flights are also avail-

able at the airport thanks to Bemidji Aviation, which provides fuel, maintenance, hangar rental, plane rental and more. Also housed at the facility are a few rental car options such as Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo and National Car. For more airport information, call (218) 444-2438.

One of the largest places Bemidji residents should know when they move opened its doors just a few years ago. That place is the Sanford Center, a 193,000 square-foot facility.

Home of the Bemidji State University Beavers hockey team, the Sanford Center has an arena capacity of 4,373, 25 private suites and an attached convention center with three ballrooms.

The facility originally broke ground in 2009 and opened in 2010. Besides hockey games, the building is also used for other types of events such as concerts.

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SOME FACTS ABOUT BEMIDJI WHERE IS BEMIDJI LOCATED?

• 90 miles south of Rainy River, Ontario • 112 miles southwest of Fort Frances, Ontario on US Highway 71 • 113 miles east of Grand Forks on US Highway 2 • 143 miles west of Duluth on US Highway 2 • 211 miles northwest of Minneapolis

WHAT DOES “BEMIDJI” MEAN?

Bemidji is derived from the Ojibwe (Chippewa) phrase ‘Bay-me-ji-gamaug’ meaning “flowing through or across,” designating the course of the Mississippi River through Lake Bemidji.

HOW BIG IS LAKE BEMIDJI? Lake Bemidji has 14.8 miles of shoreline, covers 6,420 acres and is 76 feet at its deepest point.

HOW WAS LAKE BEMIDJI FORMED?

Local legend claims the lake is Paul Bunyan’s footprint; however geologists claim it was formed from glacial activity. The Mississippi River flows through the southern portion. The power dam downstream helps control the water level.

WHERE IS THE HEADWATERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER?

31 miles southwest of Bemidji on US Highway 71. The headwaters is located in Itasca State Park.

HOW TALL IS PAUL BUNYAN AND HOW OLD IS HE?

Paul is 18 feet tall. The statue was constructed in 1937.

WHEN DOES LAKE BEMIDJI FREEZE OVER?

The average date is December 5.

The average date of ice-out

is April 26.

WHEN DO THE LEAVES TURN COLOR? Average peak season for fall colors is the week of September 22.

WHAT IS THE POPULATION OF THE CITY?

15,366, according to the 2017 estimate. But that number can be deceiving, because so many people live in nearby townships and still consider Bemidji home. According to the 2010 census, the populations of the six adjacent townships (Eckles, Northern, Turtle River, Grant Valley, Bemidji and Frohn) and the city of Wilton totaled 14,058. Add that to the city of Bemidji and you get nearly 30,000. Bemidji is a regional hub. According to the most recent ESRI Community Profile, the population within a 15-mile radius of Bemidji was 39,396; within a 30-mile radius it was 62,885.

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Nothing to do in Bemidji? Think again FISHING

There isn’t a better way to enjoy the lakes than cruising on the water. Fishing is a wellliked activity among locals.

The larger recreational lakes are popular for sailing, waterskiing and pontooning.

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Bemidji Theater offers private showings for both current and older movies, delivering the perfect get-together for schools, businesses and other organizations. The theatre offers daily matinees, stadium seating, digital sound and a full concession stand.

PARKS

Bemidji has 19 city parks, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to lakeside beaches. Recently renovated, Diamond Point Park has a swimming beach, walking trails and picnic and play areas.

Some other popular parks are

Paul Bunyan Park, Cameron courses include Maple Ridge, Park, Bemidji City Park and Castle Highlands, Sand Trap Nymore Park. and Greenwood, each complete with driving ranges, power TRAILS The Bemidji area is a recre- carts and clubhouses. ational lover’s dream, with a DISC GOLF wide range of opportunities, The newly updated 18-hole including a network of trails disc golf course is located for biking, hiking and running in Bemidji’s City Park. This in the summer months. The wooded course features two area features nine trails for levels of difficulty, concrete tee cross country skiing within a pads and water hazards. The 15-mile radius of Bemidji, with parking lot entrance for the most open to non-ski season disc golf course is off of 23rd hiking and mountain biking.

Street Northwest, just west of The paved Paul Bunyan Trail is the National Guard Armory. part of an impressive statewide system, allowing cyclists to HEADWATERS SCIENCE CENTER connect with Guthrie, Walker An engaging science-orientand beyond. ed center located in downtown GOLF The Bemidji Town and Coun- Bemidji. It offers a variety of try Club, located on the north opportunities to explore the shore of Lake Bemidji, hosts sciences through activities, an one of northern Minnesota’s interactive exhibit floor and a premier golf courses. Its big- unique gift shop. Please call gest event is the annual Birch- for more information or regismont tournament. Other area ter for demonstrations, Tots-

tions to large-scale projects like clay arts, metal sculpture and mural painting. Artworks Programs are on Saturdays HEADWATERS MUSIC and during school vacations.

Weekend workshops feature AND ARTS guest artists. Ongoing group A place where a wide variety classes and private lessons are of arts activities take place, available for all ages. from chamber music concerts and children’s theater produc- TO DO: Page 6 in-Science, birthday parties and summer camps as well as many other programs and activities.

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WATERMARK ART CENTER

Located at 505 Bemidji Ave. N., this center provides gallery space for exhibitions, music, poetry readings and social events for many organizations. It displays national, regional and local artists in group exhibits, solo shows and installations featuring a new exhibit each month from February through December.

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LAKE BEMIDJI STATE PARK

This park is the perfect playground any time of year, offering visitors swimming, boating, fishing, bird watching, hiking, camping, biking, picnicking, snowmobiling, crosscountry skiing and year round naturalist-led activities. Hikers can explore the beauty of a tamarack bog.

BELTRAMI COUNTY HISTORY CENTER

The center is located in the historic Great Northern Depot in downtown Bemidji.

It features multiple interactive exhibit galleries, a gift shop and a research room and archives available to the public.

CONCORDIA LANGUAGE VILLAGES

Visit the unique educational and cultural grounds of Concordia Language Villages northeast of Bemidji. Students come to live the culture and speak the language of 15 different languages with seven permanent villages: Norwegian, German, Finnish, French, Spanish, Russian and Swedish.

Special events to the tradition of the village you’re visiting are available.

GEOCACHING

Caching opportunities are growing rapidly in the Bemidji area. There are caches with easy access around downtown Bemidji or more challenging BEMIDJI SKATE PARK access at Lake Bemidji State The concrete Bemidji Skate Park and other beautiful locaPAUL BUNYAN Park is located on 23rd Street tions in the surrounding forAND BABE Northwest in Bemidji. Hours Paul Bunyan, towering 18 ests and attraction locations. are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. feet tall, and his Blue Ox Babe Search www.geocaching.com There are no fees for using stand along the shore of Lake by zip code 56601. this public skate park. Every- Bemidji near the Tourist InforBEMIDJI BOWL one is welcome to use it in mation Center. Built in 1937, 24 lanes include: 8 boutique any fashion they choose such Paul and Babe were recog- lanes; Redemption arcade area, as skateboarding, BMX bik- nized by Eastman Kodak as 3 pool tables, simulated golf, 13 ing and more. It is surrounded the second most photographed TVs, private party rooms, fullby gorgeous trees, grass and icons in the nation behind only service bar, pizza and lunch shrubberies to have an eye Mount Rushmore. bar.

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Bemidji climate facts Average Annual Temperature 37.2° Average Annual Rainfall 23.8” Average Annual Snowfall 41.1” Average Annual Humidity 47% Coldest Month: January — average daily high: +16 degrees, average daily low: -4 Warmest Month: July — average daily high: 79 degrees, average daily low: 57 Average date of first frost Sept. 10 Average date of last frost May 25 Average day Lake Bemidji freezes over Dec. 5 Average day ice goes off Lake Bemidji April 26 5-day forecast Call 751-7400 Bemidji elevation 1,365 feet Latitude/Longitude 47:28:25 N 094:52:48 W

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BEMIDJI AREA ATTRACTIONS BELTRAMI COUNTY HISTORY CENTER 130 Minnesota Ave. SW 4443376 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. Visit the History Center to show off your telegraphy skills, listen to Native American flute music, marvel at historical photographs, conduct genealogical research, and experience local history through our exhibits, events, programs, and collections.

The center is open to the public from Wednesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m.

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researchers by appointment.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students and seniors, $3 per adults for groups of five adults or more, $1 for children ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger and free for members.

Memberships start at $25 and include a 10 percent gift shop discount, 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 4444472 hscbemidji.org The Headwaters Science Center gives visitors a chance to see science at work in a hands-on environment. It features over 40 exhibits including live animals, interactive

physics exhibits, a kinetic sculpture and a 200 gallon saltwater aquarium. The Science Store features unique toys, puppets, science kits, books, and more for everyone on your shopping list.

Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The center is closed on Mondays from September to March. 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 addi-

tional $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 mission of Headwaters Science Center is “to provide opportunities for hands-on science engagement and enjoyment for children, adults, and community organizations.”

THE SANFORD CENTER

1111 Event Center Drive NE 441-4032 thesanfordcenter.net Bemidji opened its new 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.

But it features more than just hockey.

The center has also hosted BSU and high school basketball, award-winning Little Big Town and A Prairie Home Companion.

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

It boasts a 10,000-squarefoot 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.

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take place at the Language Village’s site northeast of Bemidji.

Ten villages comprise Concordia Language Villages.

Patricia Mason 444-6665 The Bemidji Chorale is a community- and BSU-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 currently conducted by Patricia Mason and accompanied by Wayne Hoff. Rehearsals are every Monday night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at BSU, from September to

505 Bemidji Ave. N. 444-7570 watermarkartcenter.org Mon.-Wed. 10-5, Thurs. 10-7, Fri.-Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-4 Established in 1982, the Watermark Art Center has moved into its newly remodeled building in downtown Bemidji.

It is a nonprofit, member-supported organization dedicated to encouraging the growth and development of art in the community. The center provides gallery space for exhibitions, music, poetry readings and social events for many organizations. It displays national, regional and local artists in group exhibits, solo shows and installations featuring a new exhibit each month from February through December.

Member artists display and sell their work in the Gallery Shop on site. The center sponsors the monthly First Friday Art Walk and Art in the Park, the annual summer art fair in July.

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May. The Chorale performs two Christmas concerts, a Mother’s Day concert and featured performances in other venues.

HEADWATERS MUSIC & ARTS

519 Minnesota Ave. NW 4445606 hwschool.org Headwaters Music & Arts is a nonprofit community school of the arts. The school 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 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

444-7914 bemidjisymphony. org

The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra was established in 1938 and celebrated its 75th anniversary concert season in 2013. 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. University students may elect to enroll for course credit. For more information, visit the website.

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 non-profits throughout the community.

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515 Anne St. NW 444-2442

Applebee’s 1909 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-2038

Brigid’s Pub

Cherry Berry

Eagles Aerie 351

317 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-0567

2512 Hannah Ave. NW 209-3009

1270 Neilson Ave. SE 751-9985

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CK Dudley’s

Erbert & Gerbert’s

6405 Bemidji Ave. N 444-5007

1500 Bemidji Ave. N 444-9700

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602 2nd St. SE 751-8872

114 3rd St. NW 444-0069

Country Kitchen

The Garden Grill & Pub

728 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-8963

111 Central Ave. SE 751-9656

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Giovanni’s Pizza

225 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-9464

Arby’s

Bunkhouse

2312 Trustar St. NW 755-1111

1602 Bemidji Ave. N. 444-4687

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Burger King

217 Minnesota Ave. NW 751-2442

Becida Bar & Grill 13718 County Rd. 9 Becida 854-7270

2575 Hannah Ave. NW 444-2569 1000 Paul Bunyan Dr. S 444-3321

702 Highway 2 W 751-8248

3455 Laurel Drive NW 751-2153

The Cabin Coffee House & Culver’s 2200 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW Cafe

Bemidji Brewing

214 3rd St. NW 444-2899

211 America Ave. NW 444-7011

Cantabria Coffee

Bemidji Bowl

Bemidji Town & Country Club - North Shore Grille

211 2nd St. NW 444-4220

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Dairy Queen 700 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 444-2108 Paul Bunyan Mall 751-0977

102 1st St. NW Union Square 751-0798

Grace Lake Bar & Grill 51039 Wildflower Drive 751-1116

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar

Harmony Natural Food Co-op 302 Irvine Ave. NW 751-2009

Jake’s Pizza Turtle River 12486 71 Connection 586-2800

Jimmy John’s 1000 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-0086

Keg ‘n’ Cork 310 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-7600

Keith’s Pizza & Restaurant 110 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 444-7940 1425 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-794

KFC 1210 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 741-2300

Dave’s Pizza

1025 Paul Bunyan Drive S 444-1875

2219 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 761-9342

422 15th St. W 751-3225

Hard Times Saloon

6735 Fairgrounds Rd. NW 333-3934

Domino’s Pizza

119 3rd St. NW 497-0376

Little Caesars Pizza

1710 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-7840

Cenex C Store

701 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 759-3030

Big River Scoop

Highway 2 and Highway 71 South 751-1830

Dunn Brothers Coffee

Hardee’s Family Restaurant

1504 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-2885

501 Paul Bunyan Drive 444-5252

205 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-8823

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1285 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-5907

142 Anne St. NW 444-7546

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401 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-8222

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284 Spirit Ave. NW 751-3432

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509 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-1601

609 Washington Ave. S 444-8419

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319 Minnesota Ave. NW 444-2867

520 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 759-9117

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Wasabi of Bemidji 419 Beltrami Ave NW 444-2022

Wild Hare Bistro and Coffee Co. Wilton Bar

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Sports and Recreation

Audubon Society

Bowling

Peter Buesseler 444-3915

3455 Laurel Drive 751-2153 bemidjibowl.com

Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society

Bemidji City Parks (218) 333-1860

Diamond Point Park

On Birchmont Drive Northeast adjacent to Bemidji State University campus

Paul Bunyan and Library Park

On Bemidji Avenue North at the Lake Bemidji waterfront.

Cameron Park

Bemidji Bowl

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

On Birchmont Drive Northeast along the west shore of Lake Bemidji

3401 State Park Road NW 308-2300

Located just off 23rd Street Northwest near the Bemidji Armory

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On Pershing Avenue Southeast

510 Brightstar Road NW 444-7562

Bemidji City Park

Hamilton’s Fox Lake Campground

Nymore Park

KOA Campground

North Country Park

On 30th Street NW near Ridgeway Avenue

Royal Oaks RV Park

2860 Washington Ave SE 751-8357

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Canoeing

Headwaters Canoe Club Frannie Tjader 444-5477

Curling

Bemidji Curling Club 23rd & Ash Avenue Eric Fenson 751-1123 bemidjicurling.org

Disc golf

Bemidji Disc Golf Course City Park 1224 23rd St. NW 333-1860

Figure skating

Bemidji Figure Skating Club P.O. Box 24 Bemidji MN 56601 bemidjifigureskatingclub.com

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CrossFit Bemidji

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Gymnastics

Gillett Wellness Center

Bemidji State University 755-4135 bemidjistate.edu/students/recreation/ gillett

Knockout Fit Club

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Gym Bin

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Golf Courses

Bemidji Town & Country Club 2425 Birchmont Beach Road NE 751-9215 bemidjigolf.com

Maple Ridge Golf Course

Castle Highlands Golf Course 13848 Gull Lake Loop Road NW 586-2681 golfcastles.com

Diamond Point Park

8257 Hwy 89 N

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

Lake Bemidji State Park

President Karl Runningen 218-760-0900 bemidjihockey.org

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.

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.

24907 Beltrami Line Road 751-8401 mapleridgebemidji.com

Shooting Ranges/Clubs

Hockey

Bemidji Hockey League

Snap Fitness 24-Hour Gym

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

Northwoods access

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

Lavinia access

Mystery and Escape Room Minute 59 www.minute59mystery. com 218-444-2002 minute59@ paulbunyan.net

Outdoor Program Center In Diamond Point Park 755-2999 bemidjistate.edu/students/recreation/ opc Outdoor equipment rental and excursions.

Paintball Devotion Paintball & Laser Tag, 1706 Paul Bunyan Dr SE Bemidji (218) 333-3630

Simonson

Bemidji Trap and Skeet Club Bemidji-trap-skeet.org 444-4111 btsc@paulbunyan.net

minnesotafinlandia.com The Minnesota Finlandia hosts an annual international cross country ski race held at the trails at Buena Vista Ski Area. This year’s race will be Feb. 16.

Bemidji Area Shooters Association

bemidjishooters.org bemidjishooters@gmail.com

Bemidji Archery Club

Cross country skiing

1571 Quiet Pond Trail Northwest, Bemidji,

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

Minnesota Finlandia Community

Bemidjicrosscountryski.org 368-5050 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

19600 Irvine Ave NW 243-2231 or 800-777-7958 bvskiarea.com The ski area consists of 16 trails,

Trailhead on Birchmont Beach Road 6 miles east of Bemidji Avenue

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Montebello

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State Park

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3401 State Park Road NE 218-308-2300 Park visitors must purchase a State Park Permit good for access to all state parks. Basic park fees include the annual sticker ($35), second vehicle permit ($26), special annual permit for people with disabilities ($12), day use sticker ($7) and camping fees ($28 with electricity in summer and $22 in winter and $22 without electricity in summer and $16 in winter). A group daily fee for 10 vehicles or more is $5 per vehicle. Must be arranged in advance.

Tennis

Tae Kwon Do

Tim Hinrichs, President 760-4648 bemidjiwrestlingclub.com

Lake Bemidji State Park

Bemidji Total Martial Arts

Bemidji Area Tennis Association

Paul Swartwood 218-929-0590 bemidji.usta.com

Bemidji Tennis

Mark Fodness 218-760-4548 Bemidjitennis.com

Woodcarving

Bemidji Woodcarvers Club Bob Larson 218-444-6269

Wrestling

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Soccer

Bemidji Youth Soccer Association

bemidjiyouthsoccer.org 766-8854

Softball

Bemidji Area Softball Association

David White 760-6668 P.O. Box 541, Bemidji MN 56601 bemidjisoftball.org

Bemidji Girls Fastpitch bemidjigirlsfastpitch.com

Bemidji Youth Softball Bruce Dahlin 586-2458

Square Dancing

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Tammy Rogers 556-6267 The First City Squares square dancing club holds dances the first and third Fridays at United Methodist Church. Call to confirm.

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BEMIDJI COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Adult Day Services of Bemidji

Bemidji Community Education

Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon

Bemidji Community Food Shelf

Alzheimer’s Support Group Jennifer Cole, 333-8264

Bemidji Community Table (Soup Kitchen)

755-2032

Bemidji Community Theatre

Cheryl Fredenburg, 760-2219

Bemidji Downtown Alliance

444-9490

Bemidji Fire Department

April Collman, 751-1324 444-2525

American Indian Resource Center American Legion Auxiliary

Beltrami County 4-H Council Ann Marie Ward, 444-5722

Beltrami County American Cancer Society Elizabeth Andrews, 751-8836

Beltrami County Historical Society

Gary Rozman, Executive Director (218) 444-2810 444-3376

Beltrami County Master Gardeners

Mary Lou Marchand, 444-7916

Beltrami Wellness Education for Long Life

Mary Mitchell, 444-6580

Vance Peters, 444-9687

444-7909

Elks Club BPOE #1052

Ernie Rall, 755-8942

Evergreen Youth and Family Services

751-8001

Bemidji (First City) Lions Club

Kay Murphy, kay_m1957@yahoo.com

Ann Hayes, (218) 766-1465

Sanford Behavioral Health

Keith Gora, 766-2482

Lutheran Social Service

Vance Peters, 444-9687

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

751-1052

Narcotics Anonymous

751-8223

First City Square Dancers Tammy Rogers, 556-6267

Friends of the Library

Sharon Geison, 751-8277

751-4886

Josh Peterson, 444-4401 751-3578

Great River Rescue

Andy Mack, 444-2111

(218) 444-0732 333-2200

Sanford Home Care & Hospice

444-2525

333-5665

Northwest Indian OIC 759-2022

Seventh-Day Adventist Clothing Center

(218) 751-9201

Sexual Assault Program — Support Within Reach

Shelly Geerdes, Chair, 444-1395

Sons of Norway Bemidji Lodge 500

Cindi Lee Jernigan, 333-8264

Special Olympics

Northwest Minnesota Legal Services

Valerie Kratzke, 751-1985

Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter

444-9524

Northwoods Caregivers

Richard T. Labraaten 759-0178

Northwoods Pregnancy Care Center

368-8002

St. Philip’s Clothing Depot 444-3835

Linda Binder 444-3035

Timber Bay

Habitat for Humanity

Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center

Bi-CAP

Headwaters School of Music & the Arts

Occupational Development Center

Bike Bemidji

Headwaters Science Center

Parkinson’s Support Group

Boy Scouts

Headwaters Shrine Club

Paul Bunyan Amateur Radio Club

Hope House

Paul Bunyan Vintage Auto Club

Lori Forshee-Donnay, 444-7570

Bemidji Symphony Orchestra Mary Anne Wilimek, 444-7914 751-4631 or (800) 332-7161 Rebecca Que, 444-6081

Bemidji Area Church Musicians

Rural Minnesota CEP

Great Northern Iron Horse Railroad Society

751-3963

Scott Merschman, (218) 759-2057

Barb Stensland, 751-1305

855-222-5542

Bemidji Public Library

Bemidji Area Arts Endowment

Eagles Auxiliary

Girl Scouts-Land of Lakes Council

Bemidji Order of Eastern Star

751-9224

Rotary Club (Sunrise)

Bemidji Lions Club Bemidji Jaycees

Rotary Club (Noon)

Brian Larson, 556-5699

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Gamblers Anonymous/Gam-Anon

234-3005, lions@bemidjilions.org

League of Women Voters

Joan Huseby, (218) 368-4787 243-2679

Bemidji Garden Club

Karen Sollom, 759-0684

444-2810

Beltrami County Council on Aging

Brian Ross- Minnesota Chair, 825-0996

Colleen Bakken, 751-2009

American Red Cross

Ducks Unlimited

333-3284

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Brandon Mustful, 751-7910 Geri Hickerson, 751-4649 Tricia Andrews, 444-5606

Annie Butler Ricks, 444-4472

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Cory Wilson, 760-2188

Steve Hanson, 766-9997

Mindy O’Brien, (218) 751-3196

United Way of the Bemidji Area

Jorge Prince 751-6001

Margaret Booge, (218) 751-3258

Denae Alamano, 444-8929

VFW Auxiliary 1260 VFW Post 1260

Bruce Malterud, 854-7499

JoAnn Tyk, (701) 318-0845 David Sauer, 751-3556

Village of Hope Homeless Shelter Sandy Hennum, 751-0722

Watermark Art Center

Kenneth Wold, 751-2554

Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji

Glenn Seibel, 209-7381

Community Resource Connections

Horizon Connection Support Group

Planned Parenthood Bemidji Clinic

Sandy Underwood, 444-5556

Disabled American Veterans

Knights of Columbus Council 1544

Retired Senior Volunteer Program

Young Professionals Network

Bemidji Area Community Band

Andrea Ohnstad, 444-4171

Bemidji Board of Realtors 751-2852

Bemidji Chorale

Pat Mason, 444-7226

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Robin Wold, 444-6748

Bonnie Jevning, 751-3118 Ron Arel, 243-2364

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Mike Arnold, 759-9702

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Tips to build good credit during and after college StatePoint Media There’s a lot of learning that takes place during and after college, including many lessons outside of the classroom.

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Assembly of God Crossroads Church 3354 Laurel Dr. NW 444-8205 crossroadsnorth.org First Assembly of God 1015 Fourth St. SE 751-2485 bemidjiag.org

Missionary Fellowship

1016 Causen Ave. SE 751-4400 ag.org/top

Baptist Bemidji Baptist Church 2130 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 751-9311 bemidjibaptist.com

Faith Baptist Church

2531 Roosevelt Rd. SE 751-4506 faithbaptistbemidji.com

First Baptist Church

1555 Paul Bunyan Dr. 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 444-4262 stphilipsbemidji.org

Sacred Heart Church

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

Episcopal

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal 1800 Irvine Ave. NW 444-6831 stbartsbemidji.org

Evangelical Evangelical Covenant

5405 Hart Lane NW 751-3699 bemidjicovenant.com

BEMIDJI AREA CHURCHES

Presbyterian

Turtle River 586-2262 newsalemlutheran.org

First Presbyterian

Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church 1214 Durand Drive NW Puposky 243-2358

People’s Church (ELCA)

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

Evangelical Free Church

St. Mark’s Lutheran (Wis. Synod)

Lutheran

12886 Highway 89 NW 467-3254

115 Carr Lake Rd. SW 751-8834 efcbemidji.org

2220 Anne St. NW 444-3939 stmarksbemidji.org

Trinity Free Lutheran Church

Aardahl Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran (Missouri Synod)

Bethany Free Lutheran

Trinity Lutheran Debs

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

123 29th St. NE 444-4441 trinitybemidji.com

1300 Beltrami Ave. NW 759-9188 aflc.org/blog/location/bethany-freelutheran-church/

26685 Debs Road NW 243-2935

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 Dr. NE 751-5326 lcmbemidji.org

Malvik Lutheran

27689 474th St. Guthrie 444-4112

New Salem Lutheran

7491 Island View Dr. NE

Stay engaged with your faith in Christ

924 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-3503 bemidjiumc.com

Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints 3033 Birchmont Dr. NE 751-9129 lds.org

616 Wood Ave. SE 333-0577 upcbemidji.org

Church of Christ Temple Lot

14748 Wildnerness Drive NE 586-2743 churchofchrist-bemidji.org

Cornerstone Community

Unitarian

414 Lincoln Ave. SE 760-0993 (south entrance)

Headwaters Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

1701 Birch Lane NE 407-2587 dfbemidji.com

Bemidji Community Food Shelf, 1260 Exchange Ave. SE headwatersfellowship.weebly.com

Others All Saints of North America 5232 Irvine Ave. NW 444-5348 ocobmn.org

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

Bemidji Seventh-day Adventist

United Methodist

New Life Church

501 Minnesota Ave. NW 444-5016 firstpresbji.com

Baha’i Faith

Methodist

Pentecostal

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The Path of Spiritual Freedom 4673302 Eckankar-mn.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

Lakewood Community Church Wilton 444-7150

Mokahum Chapel

4400 Eckles Rd. NW 333-7322 bemidjimn.adventistchurch.org

15784 Roosevelt Rd. SE 368-6806 mokahum.org

Meets Thursdays at United Methodist Church, 902 Beltrami Ave. NW

414 Lincoln Ave. SE 751-8000 mtzionbemidji.org

Buddhism

Calvary Chapel

500 Irvine Ave. NW 751-9192 calvarybemidji.com

Christian Science Society

1324 Beltrami Ave. NW 209-1682

Christ’s Lighthouse Ministries

Mount Zion Church

Northern Bible Church

8612 Irvine Ave. N 444-2654 northernbible.com

Northern Light Friends (Quaker) 2048 Agate Lane NW 218-467-3584

Real Life Christian Fellowship

4241 Swiss Lane NW Wilton 333-1528

5097 Scribner Road NW 444-7150 rlcf.net

692 Mag Seven Court SW 444-7895 bemidjichurch.com

616 Wood Ave. SE 333-0577 upcbemidji.org

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Welcome Back Students The Bemidji Pioneer

Fall 2019

Apple AirPods

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Giveaway

Raffling a pair of Apple AirPods each month!!

Drawing on the last Saturday of each month thru December, 2019 One entry per household. Need not be present to win. AirPods are “open box, like new” and are not factory sealed.

How to Enter: Fill out form below.

Then stop in and drop off

•Preowned Apple Products and Merchandise •Apple Sales and Service

at our NEW location!

1710 PAUL BUNYAN DR NW (next to Big Apple Bagels, Star Nails, Del Sol)

Name______________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________ Phone #____________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________ *AirPods are "open box, like new" and are not factory sealed.