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2022 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 | 5 219 Bemidji Ave. N. Bemidji, MN 218-444-3898 • Alwaysbigriverscoop.com24flavorstochoosefrom with Dairy Free/Vegan options available, served in a dish, cone, fresh baked waffle cone or waffle bowl Gourmet Cookies baked in house Sundaes, Shakes, Fruit Smoothies, and Frappes State Fair Mini-Donuts welcome back students! Present your Valid Student ID for: 10% OFF 444-MOVI (6684) WWW.CECTHEATRES.COM Bemidji Theatre HWY. 2 WEST OF BEMIDJI Tuesdays$5.50 AllAllmoviesday*FREE44oz.popcornwithpurchaseofanydrink*Additionalchargefor3D*FREEpopcornonlyonTuesday CATCH THE WITHBLOCKBUSTERLATESTAFRIEND! Check out our Star Rewards Program. Join today and earn a FREE Medium Drink after your first purchase! Full Service Automotive Repair and Maintenance We Service All Makes and Models We offer the latest in 3D wheel alignment technology 218-759-9777 427 Roosevelt Rd SE, Bemidji Open: Monday - Friday • alignmentsWheel • Exhaust • Shocks & struts • Custom pipe bending • Tire repair • Brakes • balancingWheel • and more COUPON 10% withDiscountStudentValidStudentID 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 444-7941 KFC 1210 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 741-2300 Lazy Jack’s 6735 Fairgrounds Rd. NW 333-3934 Little Caesars Pizza 1504 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-2885 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 Dr. NW 444-1400 McDonald’s 1245 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-2560 520 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 759-9117 Mi Rancho 677 Anne St. NW 444-8212 Minnesota Nice Cafe 315 Irvine Ave. NW 444-6656 New China 412 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-5340 Papa Murphy’s 514 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-7025 Paul Bunyan Sub Shop 119 2nd St. NW 444-2020 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 1120 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-7850 Pizza Hut 509 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-1601 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 Rother’s Just Desserts 419 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-3300 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 Dr. 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 Dr. NW 553-1273 2100 Paul Bunyan Drive NW (Target) 759-0820 Subway 1008 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 755-9878 120 Paul Bunyan Dr. 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 Dr. NW 751-3498 Taco John’s 1285 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-5907 Tara Thai Bemidji 401 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-8222 That Alien Pizza Place 401 Central Ave. SE 751-2718 The Tavern on South Shore 929 Lake Shore Drive 444-2310 Tutto Bene Italian Restaurant 300 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-1100 Wasabi of Bemidji 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 There is no shortage of places to eat throughout Bemidji and the surrounding communities. From casual to fine dining, numerous restaurants offer outdoor seating to accommodate the beautiful views of Lake Bemidji. Patrons have numerous choices of dining.
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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 OnCAMERONwaterfrontPARKBirchmontDrive 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 North Country Park On 30th Street NW near Ridgeway Avenue 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 Road NE 308-2300 FOX LAKE CAMPGROUND 2556 Island View Dr NE 586-2231 510KOAcampatfoxlake.comCAMPGROUNDBrightstarRoadNW 444-7562 ROYAL OAKS RV PARK 2874 Fenske Farm Ln SE, 751-8357 royaloaksrvpark.com Canoeing Headwaters Canoe Club Frannie Tjader 444-5477 Curling Bemidji Curling Club 1230 23rd Street NW bemidjicurling.org751-1123 Disc golf Bemidji Disc Golf Course City Park 1224 23rd St. NW 333-1850 Figure skating Bemidji Figure Skating Club Neilson Reise Arena 1115 23rd St. NW bemidjifigureskatingclub.com Fitness Centers ANYTIME FITNESS 772 Mag Seven Ct. 444-5529 anytimefitness.com/gyms/19/bemidjiCROSSFITmn-56601 BEMIDJI 987 Industrial Park Drive SE, 766-9088 crossfitbemidji.com GILLETT WELLNESS CENTER Bemidji State University 755-4135 bemidjistate.edu/services/campusBOSSrecreationLADY FITNESS 1008 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 3835SNAPbossladybemidji.combossladybemidji@gmail.com444-3897FITNESS24-HOURGYMSupremeCt.NW,Suite1444-9163 snapfitness.com/bemidji Football Bemidji Youth Football bemidjiyouthfootball.cominfo@bemidjiyouthfootball.com556-4453 Golf Courses BEMIDJI TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB 2425 Birchmont Beach Road NE 751MAPLEbemidjigolf.com9215RIDGEGOLF COURSE 24907 Beltrami Line Road 751-8401 web.paulbunyan.net/users/mapridge/ CASTLE HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE 13848 Gull Lake Loop Road NE 586-2681 GREENWOODgolfcastles.com GOLF COURSE 1361 Swenson Road NE greenwoodgolfcourse.com751-3875 Gymnastics Gym Bin 928 Washington Ave. South 444-3547 gymbinbemidji.com Hockey BEMIDJI YOUTH HOCKEY President Jenn Nelson CraigBEMIDJIbemidjihockey.orgPresidentBEMIDJIbemidjiyouthhockey.org766-8252HOCKEYLEAGUEJeffLongie480-518-2018SENIORHOCKEYLarson556-9566 Lake Bemidji Boat Launches CAMERON PARK Concrete ramp with docks. West shore, off Birchmont Drive. About 25 parking NYMOREspaces. 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 ConcreteLAVINIAAvenue.ACCESSramp.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 Minute 59 802 Paul Bunyan Dr. South, Suite 17 minute59mystery.comminute59@paulbunyan.net444-2002 Outdoor Rentals Program Rental Center Outdoor Program Center At Diamond Point Park 755-2999 bemidjistate.edu/services/campusOutdoorrecreationequipment rental and excursions. SPORTS & Recreation
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The mission of Bemidji Tennis is to fully support the players, parents, volunteers, 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 Bemidji Tennis manages the Summer Youth program, Winter Tennis programs, High School Summer Tennis and Tennis Under the Lights, group match play, the Lumberjack Open tournament, a Racquet stringing available community members. Woodcarving Bemidji Woodcarvers Club Bob Larson 444-6269
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2022 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 | 7 Shooting Ranges/Clubs Northland Regional Sports Park 8257 Hwy 89 North co.beltrami.mn.us/Departments/NRM/ bemidjiarcheryclub.comPresidentIndoorNWOutdoorBemidjibjishooters@gmail.combemidjishooters.orgP.O.Bemidjibtsc@paulbunyan.nettrap-skeet.com8257BemidjiShooting%20Sports%20Park.htmlTrapandSkeetClubHwy89North444-4111AreaShootersAssociationBox1851,BemidjiMN56619ArcheryClubrange:1571QuietPondTrailrange:7223FairgroundsRdNWAndyHall566-1199 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 800general@bvskiarea.combvskiarea.com777-7958 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 minnesotafinlandia.com The Minnesota Finlandia hosts an annual international cross country ski race held at the trails at Buena Vista Ski Area. CROSS COUNTRY bemidjicrosscountryski.orgSKIING 308-7998 bemidjiskiclub@gmail.com Look up Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club on Facebook for fresh winter grooming Thereports.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 TrailheadMONTEBELLOat1115 23rd St NW FERN TrailheadLAKEoff North Plantagenet Road 4 miles west of U.S. Highway 71 BEMIDJI HIGH SCHOOL Trailhead behind school off Adams EntranceAvenue 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 ncsclub.org 755-9391 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 bemidjiyouthsoccer.orgAssociation766-8854 Softball Bemidji Area Softball Association David White bemidjigirlsfastpitch.comBemidjibemidjisoftball.org760-6668GirlsFastpitch Square Dancing First City Squares 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. Swimming BASS Swim aquatics@bemidjicommunityed.com333-3284Bemidji333-3100bemidjicommunityClubed.comext.313CommunityEdAquaticsext.35313 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), day use sticker ($7) and camping fees ($24 regular season and $18 off-season). 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 Dr NW bemidji.totalma@gmail.com308-4036 Tennis BEMIDJI AREA TENNIS ASSOCIATION President Paul Swartwood 835-8122 Thebemidji.usta.comBemidjiArea Tennis Association offers 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 bemidjitennis@gmail.comBEMIDJIprofessionals.TENNIS
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2022 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 | 9 The Corner Bar Bemidji’s Original Sports Bar, with Hockey at its core. 218-751-8872 | 602 2nd St. SE Bemidji MN Kitchen Hours 11 am - 10 pm Pizza until 1 am Serving up your favorite burgers daily with Stittsworth Meats. Welcome Students Lunch, Dinner And Late Night. “It’s always on in Nymore.” www.bvskiarea.com | 218-243-2231 Only 12 miles N. of Bemidji Skiing, Boarding, & Tubing at Buena Vista FREE SnowboardingSkiing/forBVEmployees!Fun,uniquejobs! Celebrating 73 Years! Open House Nov. 19 10-1 Season MembershipsPassAvailable! MUSICHEADWATERS&ARTS 519 Minnesota Ave. NW hwschool.org444-5606 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. WATERMARK ART CENTER 505 Bemidji Ave. N. watermarkartcenter.org444-7570
Established in 1982, the Watermark Art Center has moved into its newly remodeled building in downtown Bemidji. It is a nonprofit, membersupported 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.
SCULPTURE WALK Every May, members of the Bemidji Sculpture Walk Committee install sculptures chosen for display and sponsored by local businesses or private individuals in Bemidji.Thepieces 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. PLAYHOUSEBUNYAN Beltrami Ave. NW thechieftheater.com751-7270
The Paul Bunyan Playhouse is a non-equity professional summer stock theater. It also produces successful 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
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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. Arts & Entertainment FM RADIO STATIONS KCRB (MPR) 88.5 Classical 751-8864 KOJB 90.1 THE EAGLE Native American 339-5652 KNBJ (MPR) 91.3 News NorthernKBXESportsKBUN-FMRockKKBJCountryKKWBCountryKBHPClassicKLLZCountryWBJIContemporaryKKZYLiteWMIS751-886492.1Rock751-7777KZY-FM95.5444-1500REALCOUNTRY98.3751-7777Z99-FM99.1Rock444-7625KB101101.1444-1500COYOTE102.5444-1025THEMIX103.7444-1037104.5444-1500105.3Community333-9005 KKEQ QFM 107.1/94.9 Christian 218-435-1919 AM RADIO STATIONS KPMI 1300 The Sports Fox 751-7777 KKBJ 1360 Talk SportsKBUN751-77771450444-1500 CABLE PROVIDERS paulbunyan.net444-12341831COMMUNICATIONSPmidcocomm.com800-888-1300314COMMUNICATIONSMIDCONTINENT3rdSt.NWAULBUNYANAnneSt.NW NEWSPAPER BEMIDJI PIONEER 802 Paul Bunyan Drive SE Suite across#19from Dairy Queen bemidjipioneer.com333-9200 TELEVISION STATION LAKELAND PUBLIC TV PBS 751-3407 lptv.org Bemidji media
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. Member artists display and sell their work in the Gallery Shop on site.
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The Bemidji area is a recreational lover’s dream, with a wide range of opportunities, including a network of trails for biking, hiking and running in the summer months. The area features nine trails for cross country skiing within a 15-mile radius of Bemidji, with most open to non-ski season hiking and mountain biking. The paved Paul Bunyan Trail is part of an impressive statewide system, allowing cyclists to connect with Guthrie, Walker and beyond. GOLF
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10 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 2022 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS “Onlywhatyouneed...atapriceguaranteed” Custom pipe bending Custom duals for cars & pickups Stock mufflers & pipes 4” diesel systems Locally Owned Ray & Andy Appel 219 Cars Ct NW - Bemidji 1 block west of the high school 218-759-1264 Hot Dog or BBQ Blizzardw/MiniBeef $599 Every Day Polish Chili-CheeseorDogw/MiniBlizzard$699 700 Paul Bunyan Drive S (next to ACE) (218) 444-2108 Lakeside Dairy Queen is looking to add to our Soft-Serve team! Up to $15 per hour • Experience preferred. Contact dqbemidji@gmail.com Blizzard of the Month Reese’s Take 5 15% Discount with Valid Student ID IMMEDIATE OPENING Join Our Team Call today! (218) 751-3140 Full-Time Position Monday thru Friday Full Benefits AUTO DETAILER FISHING There isn’t a better way to enjoy the lakes than cruising on the water. Fishing is a well-liked activity among locals. The larger recreational lakes are popular for sailing, waterskiing and pontooning. MOVIE NIGHTS 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.
The wooded 18-hole disc golf course is located in Bemidji’s City Park. This course features two levels of difficulty, concrete tee pads and water hazards. The parking lot entrance for the disc golf course is off of 23rd Street Northwest, just west of the National Guard Armory.
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A place where a wide variety of arts activities take place, from chamber music concerts and children’s theater productions to large-scale projects like clay arts, metal sculpture and mural painting. Artworks Programs on Saturdays and during school vacations. Weekend workshops featuring guest artists. Ongoing group classes and private lessons for all ages. Located at 519 Minnesota Ave. NW.
The Bemidji Town and Country Club, located on the north shore of Lake Bemidji, hosts one of northern Minnesota’s premier golf courses. Its biggest event is the annual Birchmont tournament. Other area courses include Maple Ridge, Castle Highlands, Sand Trap and Greenwood, each complete with driving ranges, power carts and clubhouses.
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 Park, Bemidji City Park and Nymore Park. TRAILS
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An engaging science-oriented center located in downtown Bemidji. It offers a variety of opportunities to explore the sciences through activities, an interactive exhibit floor and a unique gift shop. Please call for more information or register for demonstrations, Tots-in-Science, birthday parties and summer camps as well as many other programs and activities. Located at 413 Beltrami Ave. NW.
2022 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 | 11 218-751-4471 petzonebemidji.cominfo@petzonebemidji.com Bemidji’s Best Choice For Pets and Pet Supplies Part-TimeHELPWANTED Apply in person includesPositiongenerousin-storediscountbenefit! • Fish • Small Animals • Reptiles & Amphibians • Aquariums & Food • Reptile Cages & Food • Bird Cages & Food • Rodent Cages & Food BEMIDJI SKATE PARK
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This park is the perfect playground any time of year, offering visitors swimming, boating, fishing, bird watching, hiking, camping, biking, picnicking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and year round naturalist-led activities. Hikers can explore the beauty of a tamarack bog.
Paul Bunyan, towering 18 feet tall, and his Blue Ox Babe stand along the shore of Lake Bemidji near the Tourist Information Center. Built in 1937, Paul and Babe were recognized by Eastman Kodak as the second most photographed icons in the nation behind only Mount Rushmore.
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BEMIDJI BOWL 24 lanes include: 8 boutique lanes; Redemption arcade area, 3 pool tables, simulated golf, 13 TVs, private party rooms, full-service bar, pizza and lunch bar. Located at 3455 Laurel Drive NW. Bemidji Pioneer File Photo Paul Bunyan and his sidekick, Babe the Blue Ox, are among America’s most photographed icons.
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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.
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.
GEOCACHING Caching opportunities are growing rapidly in the Bemidji area. There are caches with easy access around downtown Bemidji or more challenging access at Lake Bemidji State Park and other beautiful locations in the surrounding forests and attraction locations. Search www. geocaching.com by zip code 56601.
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The concrete Bemidji Skate Park is located on 23rd Street Northwest in Bemidji. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. There are no fees for using this public skate park. Everyone is welcome to use it any fashion they choose such as skateboarding, BMX biking and more. It is surrounded by gorgeous trees, grass and shrubberies to have an eye appeal of comfort.
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14 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 2022 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS 211 2nd St Downtown Bemidji 218-444-4220 Hours: M-F 6am-7pm Sat. 7am-6pm, Sun. 9am-3pm At Cantabria Coffee you’ll find friendly faces, a cozy atmosphere, and your favorite coffee to fuel your studies! Welcome Back College Students! • Sales and Service of new & pre-owned Apple computers & accessories 1710 Paul Bunyan Dr NW, Suite #105 (Willow Creek Center) • Bemidji, MN 218.444.2122 • adoptamac.com Affordable prices! –Plus–• FREE data transfer with computer purchase Now Available VHS home video transfer Repair and Replacement • iPhones • iPads • Mac Computers • Windows Computers Beltrami County www.co.beltrami.mn.us Beltrami County Historical Society www.beltramihistory.org Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce www.bemidji.org Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon www.bemidjiblueoxmarathon.com Bemidji Community Education www.bemidjicommunityed.com Bemidji Community Food Shelf www.bemidjifoodshelf.org Bemidji Community Theater www.bemidjicommunitytheater.org Bemidji Curling Club www.bemidjicurling.org Bemidji Downtown Alliance www.bemidjidowntown.com Bemidji Jaycees www.bemidjijaycees.com Bemidji Pioneer www.bemidjipioneer.com Bemidji Public Library http://krls.org/index.php/bemidji-home-page Bemidji Public Schools www.bemidji.k12.mn.us Bemidji Regional Airport www.bemidjiairport.org Bemidji Sculpture Walk www.bemidjisculpture.org Bemidji State University www.bemidjistate.edu Bemidji Symphony Orchestra www.bemidjisymphony.org Bemidji Youth Hockey www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org Bemidji Workforce Center centers/workforce-center-locations/bemidji-wfc/www.mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/workforceBike Bemidji www.bikebemidji.com Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area www.bgcbemidji.org City of Bemidji www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Community Resource Connections www.crcinform.org Concordia Language Villages www.concordialanguagevillages.org Evergreen Youth and Family Services www.evergreenyfs.org Greater Bemidji www.greaterbemidji.com Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Board www.jpbgba.org Headwaters Regional Development Commission www.hrdc.org Headwaters Music & Arts www.headwatersmusicandarts.org Headwaters Science Center www.hscbemidji.org Indian Health Service www.ihs.gov/bemidji/ Lake Bemidji State Park www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/lake_bemidji Lakeland Public Television www.lptv.org Minnesota Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.state.mn.us Northwest Technical College ntcmn.edu/ Oak Hills Christian College www.oakhills.edu Optivation www.optivation.org Paul Bunyan Playhouse www.thechieftheater.com Paul Bunyan Transit www.paulbunyantransit.com Sanford Center www.thesanfordcenter.net Sanford Bemidji Medical Center www.sanfordhealth.org/locations/sanfordbemidji-medical-center Social Security (Bemidji Office) social-security-office-bemidji-mn-56601/www.ssofficelocations.org/minnesota/bemidji/ United Way of Bemidji Area www.unitedwaybemidji.org Visit Bemidji www.visitbemidji.com Watermark Art Center www.watermarkartcenter.org websitesHandy
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A STUDENT’S GUIDE TO living in Bemidji
The other main transport for residents is Paul Bunyan Transit, which offers dial-a-ride services at a cost of $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children. The company can be reached by calling (218) 751-8765. And of course, there is the option of using your LYFT or Uber app to arrange rides. 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) 7515311.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 available 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.Oneofthe largest places Bemidji residents should know when they move opened its doors in 2010. That place is the Sanford Center, a 193,000 squarefootHomefacility.ofthe Bemidji State University Beavers hockey teams, 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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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.Forthose 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) 751-1668. 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. To contact City Hall, call (218) 7593560 and to get in touch with county personnel, call (218) 333-8468. For non-emergency services from law enforcement such as the Bemidji Police Department and Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, call (218) 333-9111. 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 Cab, (218) 7591368) and 1st City Taxi (218) 444-8294.
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18 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 2022 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS Join us forSunday Servicesat8:00or10:30AM SundayBibleStudy at9:15AM If youneeda ridetochu rch, pleasecall218-444-3939. St. Mark Lutheran Church— WELS 2220 AnneSt NW,Bemidji www.stmarksbemidji.org WatchServices on YouTube: Scanfor Podcasts: /stmarksbemidji ASSEMBLY OF GOD Crossroads Church 3354 Laurel Dr. NW 444-8205 Firstcrossroadsnorth.orgAssemblyof God 1015 Fourth St. SE 751-2485 Missionarybemidjiag.org Fellowship 1016 Causen Ave. SE assemblyofgodbemidji.com751-4400 BAPTIST Bemidji Baptist Church 2130 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 751-9311 2795Ridgewoodnorthwoodsbaptist.org216Northwoodsfbcbemidji.org1555First2531Faithbemidjibaptist.comBaptistChurchRooseveltRd.SE751-4506BaptistChurchPaulBunyanDr.NW444-6556BaptistBeltramiAve.NW444-7142Baptist(SBC)15thSt.NW444-4723 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 444-7131 episcopalbemidji.org EVANGELICAL Evangelical Covenant 5405 Hart Lane NW efcbemidji.org115Evangelicalbemidjicovenant.com751-3699FreeChurchCarrLakeRd.SW751-8834 LUTHERAN Aardahl Lutheran Church 2920 Van Buren Ave. SE 444-8865 calvarybemidji.org2508Calvarybethelbemidji.org5232Bethel1300Bethanyaardahllutheran.comFreeLutheranBeltramiAve.NW759-9188Lutheran(NALC)IrvineAve.NW444-4746Lutheran(ELCA)WashingtonAve.SE751-1893 First Lutheran (ELCA) 900 Bemidji Ave. N 444-5302 flcbemidji.org Lutheran Campus Ministry 1221 Birchmont Dr. NE 751-5326 27689Malviklcmbemidji.orgLutheran474thSt.Guthrie 751-7538 New Salem Lutheran 7491 Island View Dr. NE 586-2262 Ournewsalemlutheran.orgRedeemer’sLutheran Church 1214 Durand Drive NW Puposky People’s243-2358 Church (ELCA) 824 America Ave. NW 26685Trinitytrinitybemidji.com123Trinity12886Trinitystmarksbemidji.org2220St.peopleschurch-elca.org444-8240Mark’sLutheran(Wis.Synod)AnneSt.NW444-3939FreeLutheranChurchHighway89NW751-7272Lutheran(MissouriSynod)29thSt.NE444-4441LutheranDebsDebsRoadNW243-2935 METHODIST United Methodist 924 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-3503 bemidjiumc.com MORMON Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3033 Birchmont Dr. NE (605) 877-2782 comeuntochrist.org PENTECOSTAL New Life Church 616 Wood Ave. SE 760-2570 newlifebemidji.org PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 501 Minnesota Ave. NW 444-5016 firstpresbji.com UNITARIAN Headwaters Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Headwaters Peace Center 1826 Mikrantip Rd, headwatersfellowship.weebly.comSW Bemidji Area Churches
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HEADWATERS SCIENCE CENTER 413 Beltrami Ave. NW | 444-4472 | hscbemidji.org
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 mission of Headwaters Science Center is “to provide opportunities for hands-on science engagement and enjoyment for children, adults, and community organizations.”
BEMIDJI AREA attractions
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 Tuesdays 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 thanHeadwaters2.
2022 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 | 21 Open 7 Days a Week • Downtown Bemidji, MN Bring in this coupon for: $5.00 off! $5 OFF 5ANYTHING IN THE STORE WITH VALID STUDENT ID 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, aver age daily low: -4Warmest 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 BEMIDJI climate facts 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. 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. It’s also open to groups and researchers by appointment. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students and seniors, $3 per adult 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 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.
THE SANFORD CENTER 1111 Event Center Drive NE | Box Office 441-4032 Main phone 441-4000 thesanfordcenter.net
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. But it features more than just hockey. The center has also hosted BSU and high school basketball, award-winning Brad Paisley, Little Big Town and A Prairie Home Companion. 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.
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2022 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 | 23 WELCOME BACK STUDENTS! Detail Plus So Much More... Call us for any auto glass repair or replacement - Remote Starters - Car Detailing - Window Tint - Truck Accessories - Car Audio/Video 211 Paul Bunyan Drive, Bemidji MN (2 Doors West of Hardees) 218-444-7587 (PLUS) | dplus@paulbunyan.net | www.detailplusbemidji.com 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 DOES THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER FLOW “NORTH” TO BEMIDJI? The continental divide is located in the area. Water flows north to Hudson Bay and south to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River flows north into Lake Bemidji, then east with the northernmost point of the river east of Lake Bemidji. It continues to the southeast to Grand Rapids, Minn., before it takes a more southerly direction.
SOME FACTS about Bemidji
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? 15,434, according to the most recent 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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