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We've been informing the community since 1896. Back then, guys like Paul Bunyan chopped down trees to deliver you the news every day (OK, maybe that's a little off.) Now, we're looking to do the same for readers in the digital age. Our aim is for this page to be a hub for breaking news and community interaction for Bemidji, Beltrami County and the rest of North Central Minnesota. We like to talk t

o readers and welcome discussion, but we have some rules: Don't use profanity, abusive language, racial slurs or personal attacks and stay on topic. In other words: Use common sense and don't troll or else we'll delete your comments. To subscribe, visit https://allaccess.forumcomm.com/allaccess/bemidjipioneer or call the Pioneer at 218-333-9200.

Thanksgiving is here again, and we'll gather around the table, say a blessing, and share one thing we're thankful for. T...
11/23/2025

Thanksgiving is here again, and we'll gather around the table, say a blessing, and share one thing we're thankful for. That’s a wonderful tradition.

Of all the species of gallinaceous birds that occur in Minnesota, only sharp-tailed grouse, also called "sharptails," an...
11/23/2025

Of all the species of gallinaceous birds that occur in Minnesota, only sharp-tailed grouse, also called "sharptails," and prairie chickens are known to fly at high elevations and long distances.

Things went south fast for the Bemidji High School boys hockey team Saturday against St. Cloud.
11/23/2025

Things went south fast for the Bemidji High School boys hockey team Saturday against St. Cloud.

You may have an abundance of this product already on hand, or you can start saving it for the next growing season.
11/23/2025

You may have an abundance of this product already on hand, or you can start saving it for the next growing season.

Kratom and its synthetic counterpart, 7-OH, are legal at the federal level, are widely available and offer stimulant and...
11/22/2025

Kratom and its synthetic counterpart, 7-OH, are legal at the federal level, are widely available and offer stimulant and opioid effects, which have sparked concern in Beltrami County.

The month of November brings three things to mind: Native American Heritage Month, Family Literacy Month and Thanksgivin...
11/22/2025

The month of November brings three things to mind: Native American Heritage Month, Family Literacy Month and Thanksgiving. I encourage each of us to pause and reflect on the many things we can be grateful for.

What was printed on this day 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
11/22/2025

What was printed on this day 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.

North Dakota law requires a supermajority of four out of five justices to overturn a state law. Only three justices supp...
11/22/2025

North Dakota law requires a supermajority of four out of five justices to overturn a state law. Only three justices supported overturning the anti-abortion law.

Minnesota has yet to receive its annual EAP funding, which last year totaled nearly $100 million and helped more than 12...
11/22/2025

Minnesota has yet to receive its annual EAP funding, which last year totaled nearly $100 million and helped more than 125,000 households statewide.

Five Bemidji State men's basketball players scored double-digit points in a 68-point win over Oak Hills Christian.
11/22/2025

Five Bemidji State men's basketball players scored double-digit points in a 68-point win over Oak Hills Christian.

St. Cloud State came into its game against the Bemidji State women’s hockey team on a seven-game winless streak. The Hus...
11/22/2025

St. Cloud State came into its game against the Bemidji State women’s hockey team on a seven-game winless streak. The Huskies seemed to have found their footing in a shutout triumph over the Beavers.

In the 98th minute, Central Missouri found the golden goal to end the Bemidji State women's soccer team's season.
11/22/2025

In the 98th minute, Central Missouri found the golden goal to end the Bemidji State women's soccer team's season.

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Welcome to the Bemidji Pioneer page! We've been informing the community since 1896. Back then, guys like Paul Bunyan chopped down trees to deliver you the news everyday (OK, maybe that's a little off). Now, we're looking to do the same for readers in the digital age. Our aim is for this page to be a hub for breaking news and community interaction for Bemidji, Beltrami County and the rest of North Central Minnesota. We like to talk to readers and welcome discussion, but we have some rules: Don't use profanity, abusive language, racial slurs or personal attacks and stay on topic. In other words: Use common sense and don't troll or else we'll delete your comments.

We want our social media channels to be a space where members of our community can engage in respectful dialogue and commentary related to news and information. We support the diversity of opinion, presuming that opinion is expressed in a civilized manner. We reserve the right to hide or remove comments we believe go against these community guidelines and may block users who consistently abuse these rules. Moderation decisions are subjective, but we will make them as diligently and consistently as possible. To subscribe, visit https://allaccess.forumcomm.com/allaccess/bemidjipioneer or call the Pioneer at 218-333-9200. This page is managed by a number of people: Jillian Gandsey (JG), Annalise Braught (AB) and Austin Monteith (AM).