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FYIBemidji 2019 Your easy-to-use source of information about living in the Bemidji Area

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About Bemidji...........................................................37 Airport/Airlines.................................................14, 25 Arts/Entertainment........................................26-27 Attractions...................................................................24 Audubon Society.....................................................30 Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce.........22 Beltrami County Government..........................13 Bemidji City Government....................................14 Bemidji Public Schools........................................16 Bemidji State University......................................17 Bicycling.......................................................................30 Blood Donation.......................................................... 5 Boat Launch Locations........................................31 Boat Licenses.............................................................. 6 Building Permits.......................................................12 Bus Service.................................................................25 Business Directory.................................................. 4 Cable Television Providers.................................. 9 Calendar of Events.................................................39 Campgrounds...........................................................30 Charter Schools................................................. 18-19 Child Care...................................................................... 6 Children’s Services................................................36 Churches......................................................................23 Clinics....................................................................35-36 Clothing Assistance/Donations....................... 5 Community Profile.................................................37 Community Organizations................................34 Dog and Cat Licenses.............................................7 Drivers Licenses.........................................................7

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Elected Officials................................................. 13-15 Emergency Numbers.............................................. 6 Extension Service..................................................... 5 Farm Service Agency............................................13 Fire Department.......................................................10 Fitness Centers.........................................................31 Food Shelf..................................................................... 6 Frequently Asked Questions............................37 Garbage Collection.................................................. 5 Golf Courses................................................................31 Greater Bemidji........................................................22 Health Care.........................................................35-36 Hospital.........................................................................35 Human Services.......................................................13 Lake Bemidji State Park......................................32 Library Services......................................................22 License Plates............................................................. 6 Marriage Licenses.................................................... 6 Minnesota State Government..........................15 Museums.....................................................................24 Newspaper................................................................... 9 Northwest Technical College-Bemidji........17 Oak Hills Christian College.................................18 Outdoor Program Center.....................................31 Parks....................................................................... 30-32 Passports....................................................................... 6 Police Department..................................................10 Post Office..................................................................... 6 Preschools...................................................................18 Private/Parochial Schools........................... 18-19

Public Safety......................................................... 10-11 Radio Stations............................................................ 9 Recreation........................................................... 30-32 Recreational Vehicle Licenses......................... 6 Restaurant Guide............................................ 28-29 Sanford Center.........................................................24 Senior Activity Center............................................ 6 Sheriff’s Department..............................................11 Shooting Ranges.....................................................31 Skating/Hockey Rinks.........................................32 Skiing.............................................................................32 Snowmobiling...........................................................32

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“For Your Information” is what this publication is all about. It includes everything from ​ renewing your passport to finding a r​ estaurant.

This is the 18th year the Bemidji Pioneer has published “FYI Bemidji.” We have updated it​s look and its content​in an effort to make it an even more valuable publication.​​We hope you find it to be a useful reference throughout the next year.

Our hope is that you will keep your copy of “FYI Bemidji” in a handy place and use it often.

Social Security..........................................................13 Soil & Water Conservation District...............13 Sports Organizations.................................... 30-32 Square Dancing.......................................................32 Support Groups........................................................34 Taxi Service.................................................................25 Television Station...................................................... 9 Township Government..........................................15 United States Government.................................15 United Way................................................................... 5 Utilities............................................................................ 8 Visit Bemidji...............................................................22 Voter Information...................................................... 6 Weather.......................................................................... 9 Websites.......................................................................33 Woodcarving.............................................................32

FYIBemidji Contributors: Matt Cory, Micah Friez, Jordan Shearer, Matthew Liedke, Joe Bowen, Austin Monteith, Jillian Gandsey, Chris Johnson, Mollie Burlingame, James Hanson, Shelly Willison, Lindsay Nygren, Todd Keute, Abby Randall, Eve Rongstad, Pam Wynkoop, Kelly Reid.

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Animal Care

Credit Unions

Paws Hoofs Claws 218-464-2154 pawshoofsclaws.com See ad on Page 26

TruStar Federal Credit Union 2313 TruStar Ave. NW 444-5567 trustarfcu.com See ad on Page 33

DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS

Architects/Engineers EAPC Architects Engineers 222 Third St. NW 751-0151 eapc.net See ad on Page 11

Automotive Detail Plus 211 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 444-7587 detailplusbemidji.com See ad on Page 31 Exhaust Pros 219 Cars Ct. NW 759-1264 See ad on Page 25 Northwest Tire 402 Paul Bunyan Drive SE. 444-8696 nwtire.com See ad on Page 30 Valvoline Instant Oil Change 500 Paul Bunyan Drive SE 444-9338 1700 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 4449921 store.vioc.com/mn/bemidji See ad on Page 27

Banks Bank Forward 700 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-2393 bankforward.com See ad on Page 10 Citizens State Bank Midwest 1060 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-3486 csbmidwest.com See ad on Page 14 First National Bank Bemidji 1600 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 429 Minnesota Ave. NW 607 Washington Ave. S (Lueken’s South) 751-2430 fnbbemidji.com See ad on back cover

Beverages Coca-Cola of Bottling Co. 1325 30th St. SE 751-1617 bemidjicoke.com See ad on Page 28

Churches Calvary Lutheran Church 2508 Washington Ave. SE 751-1893 calvarybemidji.org See ad on Page 22 Eckankar The Path of Spiritual Freedom ECK Light and Sound Services 218-467-3302 eckankar-mn.org, TheSoundofSoul.org See ad on Page 22 First Lutheran Church 900 Bemidji Ave. N 444-5302 flcbemidji.org See ad on Page 23 4 | FYIBemidji | 2019

Education Bemidji State University 1500 Birchmont Dr. NE 755-2040 bemidjistate.edu See ad on Pages 20 and 21

Employment Services Always There Staffing 2522 Hannah Ave. NW 444-6533 alwaystherestaffing.com See ad on Page 19

Excavating Contractors Sparky’s Construction 444-8181 See ad on Page 12

Northern Liquor 3324 Bemidji Ave. N 751-3312 northernliquor.com See ad on Page 8

Magazines InBemidji Magazine 1320 Neilson Ave. SE 333-9200 issuu.com/inmagbemidji See ad on Page 38

Movie Theaters Bemidji Theater 5284 Theater Lane NW 759-0324 Cectheatres.com See ad on Page 29

Newspapers Bemidji Pioneer 1320 Neilson Ave. SE 333-9200 bemidjipioneer.com See ads on Pages 29 and 33

Gymnastics

Paving Supplies/Contractors

Gym Bin 928 Washington Ave. SE 444-3547 gymbinbemidji.com See ad on Page 24

Knife River Materials 4101 Bemidji Ave. N. 751-6241 See ads on Pages 30

Pet Supplies/Grooming

Hardware

Pets Plus 2014 Anne St. NW 444-4738 bemidjipetfoods.com See ad on Page 8

Ace on the Lake 600 Paul Bunyan Dr. S 751-1506 acehardware.com See ad on Page 5

Home Care Accra Care 1426 Bemidji Ave. N 308-8680 accracare.org See ad on Page 2

Insurance Headwaters Mutual Insurance 2820 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-5405 See ad on Page 26 Insure Forward 700 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-2393 bankforward.com See ad on Page 10 Jerry Downs Farmers Insurance 1425 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 3333555 agents.farmers.com/mn/bemidji/ jeremiah-downs See ad on Page 25

Linen/Apparel Services AmeriPride 300 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 751-5150 ameripride.com See ad on Page 11

Liquor Stores Bemidji Discount Liquors 504 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-8868 bemidjiliquor.com See ad on Page 9 Lakeview Liquors 510 Paul Bunyan Dr. NE 751-3911 bemidjiliquor.com See ad on Page 9

Plumbing & Heating Dick’s Plumbing & Heating 427 Mag Seven Court SW 751-4964 dicksplumbingandheating.com See ad on Page 12

Real Estate Richard Phelps Century 21 1085 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 766-5263 century21dickinson.com See ad on Page 24

Restaurants/Ice Cream Big River Scoop 219 Bemidji Ave. N. 444-3898 bigriverscoop.com See ad on Page 28

Skin Care/Spas The Skin Company & Spa 802 Paul Bunyan Drive SE #8 4440700 theskincospa.com See ad on Page 10

Veterans Services Beltrami County Veterans Services 616 America Ave. NW #140 333-4178 www.co.beltrami.mn.us/ Departments/Veterans/Veterans. html See ad on Page 15

Vintage Aircraft Restoration/ Aerospace Fabrication AirCorps Aviation 1259 Exchange Ave. SE 444-4478 aircorpsaviation.com See ad on Page 7

Donating blood

Clothing assistance St. Philip’s Clothing Depot 125 8th 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 reducedprice goods, clothing, crafts and holiday items.

Donations are welcome, but call ahead. The depot is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 444-3835 for more information.

Seventh-Day Adventist Clothing Center and Thrift Shop 810 15th St. NW 751-1985 The Seventh-Day Adventist Clothing Center and Thrift Shop has clothing and other household items for sale; some items are free. Hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Donations may be made at the center’s drop-off closet from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday.

Garbage collection Waste Management offers commercial weekly professional garbage removal service (including recyclables). 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 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call 751-1668

United Way 716 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-8929 unitedwaybemidji.org The United Way of Bemidji Area is a community organization that works to fulfill people’s basic needs and rehabilitation, promote health and healing, assist people in crisis, nurture children and youth and support older people. The director is Denae Alamano.

Throughout the year, the United Way of Bemidji Area sponsors many programs that benefit the Bemidji community including Coats for the Community, Boost America!, Holiday Gifts for Kids, National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, Someone Special Volunteer Program and Volunteer Recognition Reception.

For more information about these programs, call Shannon Combs at 444-8929.

SERVICES

Memorial Blood Centers Memorial Blood Centers hosts blood drives in the Bemidji area. To schedule an appointment call (218) 723-8080 or visit www.mcb.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.

United Blood Services 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.

or 766-0563 for information.

Recycling bins are placed at the following locations: on the north edge of Herberger’s parking lot at the Paul Bunyan Mall; at Northdale Oil (formerly Tom’Stop) at 8000 Irvine Avenue just north of the Highway 71 underpass; at 519 Anne St. NW at Supreme Lumber; and at the old county fairgrounds, behind Target. The entrance/ exit is on 23rd Street NW. Recycling transfer stations are also around Beltrami County. For locations visit http://www. co.beltrami.mn.us/Departments/Solid%20Waste/ Recycling.html

Beltrami County Extension 7223 Fairgrounds Rd NW Suite 7A 444-5722 mxextbeltrami@umn.edu Open Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. http:// www3.extension.umn.edu/local/beltrami The University of Minnesota Extension discovers science-based solutions, delivers practical education and engages Minnesotans to build a better future.

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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; 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: http://www. co.beltrami.mn.us/Departments/License/Marriage.html

Senior Activity Center 216 Third St. NW (218) 751-8836 The mission of the Senior Activity 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 $110 for adults 16 and older or $80 for those 15 and younger, plus an extra $25 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.

Emergency numbers Emergencies: 911 Road Conditions: 800-542-0220 or 511 Minnesota Poison Control: 800-222-1222 Beltrami County Sheriff and non-emergencies: 218-333-9111

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: http://sos.state. mn.us/index.aspx?page=204 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 http://mnvotesinfo.sos.state.mn.us/.

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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.

Post Office 401 Irvine Ave. NW 218-751-1059. 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 $111.00 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 $51.00 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 $66.00 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 ricing season and non-motorized watercraft 10 feet in length or less.

Child care Child Care Aware in Moorhead, Minn., helps families find high-quality, accessible child care in the area. Call (218) 632-3600 or visit childcareawaremn.org.

Food Shelf 1260 Exchange Ave. SE (218) 444-6580 bemidjifoodshelf.org The Bemidji Community Food Shelf serves individuals and families living within Beltrami County and the Bemidji School District who are experiencing food insecurity. Those needing assistance may visit the food shelf once per calendar month and must show proof of residence within the service area. 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; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the third Monday of the month.

Drivers licenses The Bemidji Drivers License Exam Station, located at 111 Second St. NW, (218) 308-2940, is open from 8 a.m. to 3:45 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 dvs.dps.mn.org.

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

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 the owner’s name and address, telephone number, the name, breed, color and sex of each dog or cat owned or kept and being licensed.

Rabies immunization. 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 the 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 (218) 333-9111.

The city of Bemidji Animal Control can be reached at (218) 333-9111. Dolf Corvelli, Animal Control official for Bemidji, Northern, Frohn, Grant Valley, Ten Lakes, Port Hope townships and city of Tenstrike can be reached at (218) 760-6651.

Other means of reporting lost or found animals are: City of Bemidji Pound at (218) 333-9111; Animal Care Clinic, (218) 759-2222; Great River Rescue, (218) 751-7910; RP Broadcasting radio stations, (218) 7517910; Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, (218) 444-1500 and Minnesota Public Radio, (218)751-8864. The Bemidji Pioneer will publish free of charge any found animals that you have. The Pioneer can be reached at (218) 3339200.

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UTILITIES

City of Bemidji utilities

Utility providers

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 Craig Gray, 333-1850.

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.

Otter Tail Power, 751-3120, 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 17,000 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 128,500 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, 444-8000.

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

The Bemidji Co-op Association also supplies fuel oil. Other fuel oil suppliers in the area are Bemidji Oil & Propane, 444-5522, and Cash Oil, 751-5471.

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KCRB (MPR) 88.5.................................. Classical

KBHP KB101 101.1..................................... Country

KBSB 89.7.......................................................Top 40

KKWB Coyote 102.5.............................. Country

KBXE 90.5.....................Northern Community KNBJ (MPR) 91.3............................................News WMIS The River 92.1.....................................Rock KBHW 92.7...............................................Religious

KKBJ The Mix 103.7..................Contemporary KBUN 104.5....................................................Sports KBJI 106.3..................................................Religious KKEQ QFM 107.1/94.9..........................Christian AM Stations WBKK 820................................................Religious

KOPJ 93.5..................................................Religious

KPMI 1300..................................Classic Country

KKZY KZY-FM 95.5..................Contemporary

KKBJ 1360.............................................................Talk

WBJI Babe Country 98.3................... Country

KBUN 1450.....................................................Sports

Weather information Bemidji Climate 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

Television station Lakeland PBS PBS 751-3407 lptv.org

Cable providers Midco 314 3rd St. NW 800-888-1300 midco.com Paul Bunyan Communications 1831 Anne St. NW 444-1234 paulbunyan.net

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 Altitude Bemidji elevation 1,365 feet Latitude/Longitude Bemidji 47:28:25 N 094:52:48 W Lake Bemidji 47:30:10 N 094:51:00 W

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public safety

Bemidji Fire

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Business: 751-8001 Emergencies: 911 The Bemidji Fire Department, 318 Fifth St. NW, consists of eight full-time firefighters who are on duty 24 hours a day, including Fire Chief Dave Hoefer, and 48 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 climits, 15 townships and the communities of Wilton and Turtle River. The total fire department service area covers 522 square miles that include approximately 35,000 people.

The fire department answers about 1,000 emergency calls per year.

A full list of the fire department’s equipment can be found on its website.

To schedule tours, call the department’s business number, 751-8001. The mobile fire safety training house is available to communities and events for fire safety training during spring and summer months.

The fire department has four stations. Station 1 is located at 318 Fifth St. NW and three substations are located at 312 Lake Ave. SE, and 3810 Moberg Dr. NW and 881 Winter Sumac Road NE.

Bemidji Police Department Non-emergencies: 333-9111 Emergencies: 911 The Bemidji Police Department consists of a force of 34 fulltime officers led by Police Chief Michael Mastin. There are also two administrative support staff. Officers respond to all public safety and traffic calls, and four full-time detectives investigate crime. They are equipped with defibrillators in their squad cars.

Parking and animal control are enforced by a non-licensed community service officer.

Randy Moyer is the school resource officer for the Bemidji High School.

Zack Ruport is the school resource officer at the Bemidji Middle School and teaches DARE courses and drug education.

A SWAT team makes high-risk arrests and entries, as well as serves search warrants.

The police department is a member of and has an officer assigned to the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force and Headwaters Safe Trails Task Force.

Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office Non-emergencies: 333-9111 Emergencies: 911 The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office is led by Sheriff Ernie Beitel 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, three investigators, 22 patrol deputies, three court deputies, nine bailiffs, 13 communications officers, 36 jail corrections officers, seven records technicians and one emergency manager.

Deputies patrol 3,000 square miles in Beltrami

County and more than 1.5 million acres of land and 62,887 acres of water and rivers. The records department is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and can be reached at 333-4187.

The agencies that constitute the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force include the sheriff offices of Beltrami, Hubbard and Cass counties; and the police departments of Bemidji, White Earth, Leech Lake, Park Rapids and International Falls. Fourteen agents are assigned to the task force.

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Building permits City of Bemidji Building Department, City Hall, 759-3573 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.

Typically, permits will be issued at City Hall within 72 hours of submission of required data. Fees are based on the value of construction.

The Greater Bemidji Area Joint 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 Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Commission, which meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. The Joint

Planning Commission holds public hearings and makes recommendations to the Joint Planning Board, which meets on the second Wednesday of the month.

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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Health and Human Services

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 Del Olson.

Board meets at 8 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 Agency administers farm commodity and conservation programs and makes farm ownership and operating loans.

Social Security Office 2900 Hannah Ave. NW 751-2904 The local Social Security Office can handle all

BELTRAMI COUNTY Elected County Officers County Commissioners District 1 Craig Gaasvig 766-9699 District 2 Reed Olson 766-0383 District 3 Richard Anderson 467-3275 District 4 Tim Sumner 407-7589 District 5 Jim Lucachick 586-3523 Attorney David Hanson 333-4219 Sheriff Ernie Beitel 751-9111 Auditor/Treasurer Jodee Treat 333-4175 District Court Judges Paul Benshoof, John Melbye, Shari Schluchter, Annie Claesson-Huseby 333-4120

GOVERNMENT

The Beltrami County Health and Human Services Department, the county’s largest budget item, is housed in the Beltrami County Community Services Center, third floor, 616 America Ave. NW, (218) 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 and habitation services, 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.

your questions in regard to status, benefits and Medicare.

The office is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday.

Appointed County Officers Administrator Kay Mack 333-8478 Assessor Joe Skerik 333-4146 Facilities Management Steve Shadrick 333-8475 Environmental Services Brent Rud 333-4158 GIS/Mapping Kevin Trappe 333-8457 Highway Engineer Bruce Hasbargen 333-8173 Human Resources Linda Tran 333-4155 Health & Human Services Economic Assistance 333-8300 Social Services 333-4223 Public Health 333-8100 Information Systems Ron Pula 333-4151 License Center Debbie Reierson 333-4148 Natural Resource Management Richard Moore 333-4210 Recorder Charlene Sturk 333-4170 Veterans Services Scotty Allison 333-4178 FYIBemidji | 2019 | 13

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.

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 Charter Commission Meets annually at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday in June at City Hall, and as needed throughout the year.

Parks and Trails Commission Meets at 4:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the city’s Public Works Facility.

City Council members

Ward 3 Ron Johnson 333-3024 Mayor Ward 4 Rita Albrecht 751-0197 Emelie Rivera 760-5552 Ward 1 Ward 5 Michael Meehlhause 763-614-8863 Nancy Erickson 444-9168 Ward 2 At Large Michael Beard 368-4992 Jim Thompson 444-8338

Airport Authority The Bemidji Regional Airport is governed by a freestanding 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.

Executive Director Karen Weller 444-2438 Board members Ron Johnson, Roger Hellquist, Jim Lucachick, John Knorr and Reed Olson.

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MINNESOTA GOVERNOR

There are 1,792 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.

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/

Beltrami County

Paul Utke, R-Park Rapids, 2 95 University Avenue W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3403 St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-9651 sen.paul.utke@senate.mn Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, 5 95 University Avenue W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3213 St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-7079 sen.justin.eichorn@senate.mn

Bemidji Township Samantha Jones, clerk 333-3617 Eckles Mary Lou Milender, clerk 759-0830 Frohn Lanette Anderson, clerk 333-1302 Grant Valley Angela Schmidt, clerk 766-3669 Liberty Margaret Curtis, clerk 444-6956 Northern Mary Israelson, clerk 751-4989 Port Hope Naomi Paulson, 586-2525 Ten Lake Sue Glidden, 239-0140 Turtle Lake Lynn Johnson, 586-2379 Turtle River Tanya Hanson, 444-7202

Hubbard County Farden Laurel Schummer, clerk 368-5654 Helga Susan Adkins, clerk 759-9265 Rockwood Jean Diffley, clerk 751-5672

MINNESOTA SENATE

MINNESOTA HOUSE John Persell, DFL-Bemidji, 5A 427 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-5516 rep.john.persell@house.mn Matt Grossell, R-Clearbrook, 2A 429 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-4265 rep.matt.grossell@house.mn

BELTRAMI COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE Your First Stop for Any Veteran Related Issue, Question or Concern.

• Disability Compensation • Non-Service Connected Pension • Vocational Rehabilitation • Burial & Death Benefits • Home Loan Guaranty • Widow’s/Death Pension • Educational Benefits • VA Life Insurance • National Cemetery • Healthcare/Medical

Steve Green, R-Fosston, 2B 231 State Office Bldg.

St. Paul, MN 55155-1606 (651) 296-9918 or 888-682-7179 E-mail: rep.steve.green@house. mn

U.S. SENATE Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 302 Hart 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) 320 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-5641 E-mail: info@franken.senate.gov 60 Plato Blvd. E, Suite 309 St. Paul, MN 55107 (651) 221-1016

U.S. HOUSE Collin Peterson (7th District, DFL) 2211 Rayburn House Office Bldg.

Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2165 714 Lake Ave. Suite 107 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (218) 847-5056 Website: collinpeterson.house.gov Pete Stauber (8th District, R) 126 Cannon House House Office Bldg.

Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-6211 Website: stauber.house.gov

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EDUCATION

Bemidji Area Schools Independent School District 31, more commonly known as Bemidji Area Schools, covers approximately 825 square miles, serves roughly 5,400 students and employs 393 teachers, 237 paraprofessionals, 41 secretaries, 43 food service workers, 11 principals and 67 bus drivers.

The district has eight elementary schools, including newly opened 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.

The middle and high schools both have Project Lead the Way, a program that teaches pre-engineering to prepare students for success in high-technology fields, while the high school has a growing participation in the Minnesota Innovation Institute, or MI2, a program result-

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, obtain-

District 31 Administration Superintendent Tim Lutz 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 Chris Leinen 333-3100 ext. 31198 Director of Curriculum/Admin. Services Colleen Cardenuto 333-3100 ext. 31103

Transportation Robert Wicklund

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Community Education Sandy Eberhart

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Food Service Tammie Colley

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ing from a multi-agency collaboration that aims to address manufacturing skills gaps in the region. The middle school also has GiftedTalented Student Enrichment and the high school has College in the Classroom. Students in both schools also take part in Students First, a mentorship program.

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 learning how to use a smartphone and/or tablet.

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. ing a GED and learning English as a second language. A growing area of emphasis is workforce preparation.

Northwest Technical College, Room 220, 3336670 School year hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays Summer hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday

Bemidji High School

Principal Jason Stanoch 444-1600 ext. 63305 Assistant Principal (A-K) Kyle Resler 444-1600 ext. 63306 Assistant Principal (L-Z) Jill Walter 444-1600 ext. 63320 Attendance Office (A-K) 444-1600 ext. 63301 (L-Z) 444-1600 ext. 63303 Activities Office 444-1600 ext.

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Bemidji Middle School

Principal Drew Hildenbrand 333-3215 ext. 52041 Assistant Principal Kyle McMartin 333-3215 ext. 52031 Dean of Students/Activities Director Andra Vaughn 333-3215 ext. 52021

Lumberjack High School Principal Brian Stefanich

444-1600 ext. 3700

First City School Principal Brian Stefanich

Elementary Schools Central Elementary Gene Dillon Elementary Horace May Elementary J.W. Smith Elementary Lincoln Elementary Northern Elementary Paul Bunyan Elementary Solway Elementary

Other

333-3458 333-3220 333-3400 333-3240 333-3290 333-3250 333-3260 333-3119 467-3232

Student Registration 333-3100 ext. 131 Indian Education 333-3187 Alternative Education Center 333-3299

School Board members Jeff Haack Carol L. Johnson Jeff Lind Ann Long Voelkner John Gonzalez Sarah Young

651-587-6950 751-0415 333-0981 333-0510 407-0332 333-6959

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 nine graduate programs offered, a student can pursue a program that fits 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.

Bemidji State University Administration

Faith Hensrud, President...................................................................755-2017 Randy Westhoff, Assistant Vice President For Academic and Student Affairs............................................ 755-2015 Karen Snorek, VP for Finance and Administration........................................... 755-2012

Offices

Admissions............................................................................................. 755-2040 Alumni Office......................................................................................... 755-3989 American Indian Resource Center.............................................. 755-2032 Career Services.................................................................................... 755-2038 Communications and Marketing.................................................. 755-2041 Financial Aid.......................................................................................... 755-2034 Records/Registrar............................................................................... 755-2020 Residential Life......................................................................................755-3750 Athletic Media Relations.................................................................. 755-4603

Services

A.C. Clark Library................................................................................. 755-3342 Campus Recreation............................................................................. 755-4135 Hobson Memorial Union.................................................................. 755-3760 Outdoor Program Center..................................................................755-2999 University Bookstore...........................................................................755-1660 General Information............................................................................ 755-2001 Distance Learning............................................................................... 755-2068 Graduate Studies..................................................................................755-2027

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

For decades, students at the college have prepared for successful careers in northern Minnesota and beyond.

In 2014, NTC underwent a thorough review process to ensure that it will continue to serve the needs of students and employers in the future.

A refreshed academic plan to be implemented over the next few years will offer students flexible programs that prepare for them for good-paying jobs in highdemand fields. The plan stresses greater collaboration with Bemidji-area business and industry, school

Colleges, Departments, Integrative Programs

College of Arts, Education and Humanities.................755-2989 English; History/Humanities/Philosophy; Languages and Indigenous Studies; Music; Professional Education; School of Technology, Art and Design.

College of Business, Mathematics and Science......... 755-3732 Accountancy, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Integrated Media; Mathematics and Computer Science; Physics/ Science College of Individual and Community Health.............. 755-2259 CEESEG; Criminal Justice; Human Performance, Sport and Health; Nursing; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Social Work Selective Integrative Programs Honors....................................................................................................... 755-3984 Humanities.............................................................................................. 755-2880 Indian Studies........................................................................................ 755-2032 International Studies.......................................................................... 755-2984 Science Program..................................................................................755-2796 Women’s Studies................................................................................. 755-2803 Cultural Events Honors Program Lecture Series.................................................. 755-3984 Music Department............................................................................... 755-2915 Talley Gallery.......................................................................................... 755-3708 Touché Gallerie..................................................................................... 755-3760 bemidjistate.edu districts, government agencies, nonprofits and other colleges to boost student success and promote a thriving regional economy. It also includes an expanded partnership with Bemidji State University, providing new opportunities for students to continue onto a fouryear degree in many fields, if they choose.

While maintaining core academic areas, a more streamlined approach will let students acquire sequential or “stackable” credentials as they progress from foundational learning to more in-depth study.

Numbers to know Faith Hensrud, President...................................................................755-2017 Darrin Strosahl, VP for Academic Affairs.................................333-6613 Charles Abbott, Admissions...........................................................333-6645 Financial Aid..........................................................................................333-6600 General Information...........................................................................333-6600 NTCmn.edu FYIBemidji | 2019 | 17

Oak Hills Christian College

Preschools

Founded in 1946, Oak Hills Christian College is an interdenominational college located on the shores of Lake Marquette, south of Bemidji. The college offers 18 academic programs, such as a one-year Certificate in Biblical Studies and 11 four-year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, including its newest majors in addictions counseling and sports management. There also are several associate degrees available that prepare students for continuing their education at a four-year university.

As part of the Student Outreach Program, students invest thousands of volunteer hours in area churches and community programs each year.

This allows students to put into practice what they are learning. Oak Hills values the opportunity to partner with the community in this way.

Other ministries include Camp Oak Hills, offering summer camp for kids, and the Center for Indian Ministries.

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 available.

There is now an online site where families can go and learn about the different child care options available in their communities. Parent Aware was designed to help families select quality programs for their children. At the site, families can learn about the options and view details on licenses.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services leads Parent Aware in coordination with the Minnesota Office of Early Learning.

To learn more, visit ParentAware.org.

People to know – Call 751-8670 for all Dr. Martin Giese President Sue Glidden Dean of Education Brad DeJager Dean of Student Life Leesa Drury Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Marketing

Mike Rasch Vice President for Student Enrollment Scott Buchan Camp Oak Hills Director Paul Straubel Center for Indian Ministries Director oakhills.edu

TrekNorth Junior/Senior High

Heartland Christian Academy

2400 Pine Ridge Ave. NW 444-1888 treknorth.org TrekNorth Junior & Senior High School is a public charter school that serves nearly 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.

9914 Heartland Circle NW 751-1751 heartlandbemidji.org Heartland Christian Academy offers a Christ-centered education from prekindergarten through eighth grade.

Heartland offers personalized, personal attention to its students by keeping small class sizes. Enrollment was 88 in 2017-18 pre-kindergarden through eighth grade.

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Schoolcraft Learning Community 8955 Deer School Road NW 444-2101 schoolcraft.org Schoolcraft Learning Community is a public charter school serving nearly 200 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.

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 328 Catholic and non-Catholic students in 2018-19.

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 Principal Nathan Bitter.

The congregation’s regular offerings support about 95 percent of the educational costs for member children.

Non-member parents pay a tuition set each year by the Board of Education.

In 2018-19, 35 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 approximately 100 students.

Applications are available online or from the school office.

In 2018-19, about 105 students were enrolled at Voyageurs.

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RESOURCES

Bemidji Public Library

Visit Bemidji

509 America Ave. NW 751-3963 http://krls.org/index.php/bemidji-home-page The Bemidji Public Library is one of nine branches and a mobile library that compose 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 Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Sunday Bookstore hours Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

300 Bemidji Ave. N 759-0164 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.

Greater Bemidji 102 1st 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 300 Bemidji Ave. N 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 comprised of a number of councils and committees that are guided by the program of work.

The Chamber is also responsible for the operation of the year round Tourist Information Center, a State of Minnesota Travel Affiliate.

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Gym, fellowship hall, kitchen, and meeting space available to rent for community groups and activities.

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Assembly of God

Lutheran

Methodist

Crossroads Church

Aardahl Lutheran Church

United Methodist

3354 Laurel Dr. NW 444-8205

2920 Van Buren Ave. SE 444-8865

924 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-3503

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aardahllutheran.com

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First Assembly of God

Bethany Free Lutheran

1015 Fourth St. SE 751-2485

1300 Beltrami Ave. NW 759-9188

Mormon

692 Mag Seven Court SW 444-7895 bemidjichurch.com

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Church of Christ Temple Lot

Missionary Fellowship

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Faith Baptist Church

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Pentecostal

Cornerstone Community

Calvary Lutheran (ELCA)

New Life Church

Bethel Lutheran (NALC) 5232 Irvine Ave. NW 444-4746

900 Bemidji Ave. N 444-5302

1701 Birch Lane NE 407-2587 dfbemidji.com

First Presbyterian

Eckankar

501 Minnesota Ave. NW 444-5016

The Path of Spiritual Freedom 467-3302 Eckankar-mn.org

First Baptist Church

1221 Birchmont Dr. NE 751-5326

1555 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-6556 lcmbemidji.org fbcbemidji.org

Malvik Lutheran

Northwoods Baptist

27689 474th St. Guthrie 444-4112

216 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-7142

New Salem Lutheran

northwoodsbaptist.org

7491 Island View Dr. NE

Ridgewood Baptist (SBC)

Turtle River

2795 15th St. NW 444-4723

586-2262

Sacred Heart Church

firstpresbji.com

Unitarian Headwaters Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Bemidji Community Food Shelf, 1260 Exchange Ave. SE headwatersfellowship.weebly.com

Others

newsalemlutheran.org

All Saints of North America

Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church

5232 Irvine Ave. NW 444-5348 ocobmn.org

1214 Durand Drive NW Puposky

Baha’i Faith

243-2358

Interfaith spiritual gatherings

People’s Church (ELCA)

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824 America Ave. NW 444-8240

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sacredheartwilton.com

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Episcopal

St. Mark’s Lutheran (Wis. Synod)

Bemidji Seventh-day Adventist

135 Third St. NW Wilton 751-8446

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

Evangelical

2220 Anne St. NW 444-3939

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

Buddhism Trinity Free Lutheran Church Meets Thursdays at United stmarksbemidji.org

12886 Highway 89 NW 467-3254

Methodist Church, 902 Beltrami Ave. NW

5405 Hart Lane NW 751-3699

Trinity Lutheran (Missouri Synod)

bemidjicovenant.com

123 29th St. NE 444-4441

500 Irvine Ave. NW 751-9192

Evangelical Free Church

trinitybemidji.com

calvarybemidji.com

115 Carr Lake Rd. SW 751-8834

Trinity Lutheran Debs

Christian Science Society

efcbemidji.org

26685 Debs Road NW 243-2935

1324 Beltrami Ave. NW 209-1682

Evangelical Covenant

Destiny Fellowship

Presbyterian

Lutheran Campus Ministry

stphilipsbemidji.org

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

First Lutheran (ELCA)

faithbaptistbemidji.com

702 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-4262

3033 Birchmont Dr. NE 751-9129

2508 Washington Ave. SE 751-1893 616 Wood Ave. SE 333-0577 upcbemidji.org calvarybemidji.org

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St. Philip’s Parish

Church of Christ Bemidji

14748 Wildnerness Drive NE 5862743 churchofchrist-bemidji.org

2531 Roosevelt Rd. SE 751-4506

Catholic

4241 Swiss Lane NW Wilton 333-1528

Calvary Chapel

House of Prayer 1701 Birch Lane NE 368-7998 bemidjihop.com

CHURCHES

1016 Causen Ave. SE 751-4400

Christ’s Lighthouse Ministries

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1659 Adams Ave. NW 333-0841 www.jw.org

Lakewood Community Church Wilton 444-7150

Mokahum Chapel 15784 Roosevelt Rd. SE 368-6806 mokahum.org

Mount Zion Church 414 Lincoln Ave. SE 751-8000 mtzionbemidji.org

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 5097 Scribner Road NW 444-7150 rlcf.net

United Pentecostal Church 616 Wood Ave. SE 333-0577 upcbemidji.org

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ATTRACTIONS

Beltrami County History Center

The Sanford 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 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.

1111 Event Center Drive NE Box Office 441-4032 Main phone 4414000 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, awardwinning 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. 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.

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

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transportation

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

Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sundays.

Customers may reserve a ride by calling the office at (218) 7518765 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.

Paul Bunyan Transit also serves as the depot for Jefferson Lines.

For bus service or details, call 751-8765 or go to paulbunyantransit.com.

Bemidji Regional Airport Bemidji Regional 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 manager 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, Airport Manager 444-2438 bemidjiairport.org

Taxi service First City Taxi serves the Bemidji area.

First City Taxi 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 4448294 (TAXI).

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Paul Bunyan Playhouse 314 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-7270 thechieftheater.com The Paul Bunyan Playhouse will celebrate its 68th anniversary in 2019. It 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 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.

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,

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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.

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.

Art galleries Watermark Art Center 505 Bemidji Ave N. 444-7570 Gallery North 310 4th St. NW 444-9813 Northwoods Gallery Frame & Gift 218 3rd St. NW

Ramsey Gallery BSU Bangsberg Fine Arts Center Lower Level Talley Gallery BSU Bridgeman Hall 755-3708 Touché Gallery BSU Hobson Memorial Union 755-3760

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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.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Patricia Mason 444-6665 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 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 May. The Chorale performs two Christmas concerts, a Mother’s Day concert and featured performances in other venues.

the school is home to various exhibits, concerts and other arts events. For more information, call Tricia Andrews at 444-5606.

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.

In 2008, the Language Villages added Portuguese as a 15th language, plus a new Helvetia program – a week of Swiss language and culture, and day camps. Adventure Day Camps for 6-to11-year-olds take place at the Language Village’s site northeast of Bemidji. Ten villages comprise Concordia Language Villages.

Watermark Art Center 505 Bemidji Ave. N. 444-7570 watermarkartcenter.org Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Thurs. 10-7, Sun 12-4 Established in 1982, the Watermark Art Center 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.

for visual artists. First Friday of the month is an opportunity for individual artists to display their work. Sponsored by and coordinated by the Watermark Art Center, local businesses host First Friday receptions when artists can meet with the public in a social setting for informal discussions about their work. The exhibits are installed for the month at each venue, enjoyed by the customers and also afford an opportunity to purchase art work from an artist.

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.

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.

Bemidji Community Theater Ernie Rall 755-8942 or 218-280-1265 bemidjicommunitytheater.org BCT is a non-profit organization whose mission is 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, melodrama, musicals, children’s theater and comedy. The theater has purchased the former Book World building at 316 Beltrami Ave. NW.

Bemidji Area Community Band Glenn Seibel 759-0777 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 in Bangsberg on the campus of Bemidji State University, Birchmont Drive and 14th Street.

Mask & Rose Women’s Theater Collective Cate Belleveau 760-2211 maskrose57@gmail.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.

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RESTAURANTS

A&W 515 Anne St. NW 444-2442

Caribou Coffee 2219 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 761-9342

Giovanni’s Pizza 102 1st St. NW Union Square 751-0798

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

Cenex C Store Hwy 2 and Hwy 71 South 751-1830

Grace Lake Bar & Grill 51039 Wildflower Drive 751-1116

Arby’s 2312 Trustar St. NW 755-1111

Cherry Berry 2512 Hannah Ave. NW 209-3009

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar 1025 Paul Bunyan Drive S 444-1875

Bar 209 217 Minnesota Ave. NW 751-2442

CK Dudley’s 6405 Bemidji Ave. N 444-5007 1426 Bemidji Ave N 444-9335 (Express)

Hard Times Saloon 119 3rd St. NW 497-0376

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 Slurp Ramen 414 Beltrami Ave NW 444-7888 Bemidji Town & Country Club North Shore Grille 2425 Birchmont Beach Rd NE 751-4535 Big Apple Bagels 1710 Paul Bunyan Dr. 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 Dr. NW 444-9464 Bunkhouse 1602 Bemidji Ave. N. 444-4687 Burger King 2575 Hannah Ave. NW 444-2569 1000 Paul Bunyan Dr. S 444-3321

Corner Bar 602 2nd St. SE 751-8872 Country Kitchen 728 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-8963 Countryside Restaurant 702 Highway 2 W 751-8248 Culver’s 2200 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 368-3131 Dairy Queen 700 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE 444-2108 Paul Bunyan Mall 751-0977 Dale’s Bar & Grill 8083 Old Long Lake Road NW 751-8571

Hardee’s Family Restaurant 205 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-8823 Harmony Natural Foods 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 444-7941 KFC 1210 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 741-2300

Dave’s Pizza 422 15th St. W 751-3225

Lazy Jack’s 6735 Fairgrounds Rd. NW 333-3934

Domino’s Pizza 701 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 759-3030

Little Caesars Pizza 1504 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 751-2885

Dunn Brothers Coffee 501 Paul Bunyan Drive 444-5252

Lucky Dogs 201 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-0288

Eagles Aerie 351 1270 Neilson Ave. SE 751-9985

Lueken’s Deli 1171 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 4443663 609 Washington Ave. S 444-8419

Erbert & Gerbert’s 1500 Bemidji Ave. N 444-9700

The Cabin Coffee House & Cafe 214 3rd St. NW 444-2899

Fozzie’s Smokin Bar B Q 114 3rd St. NW 444-0069

Cantabria Coffee 211 2nd St. NW 444-4220

The Garden Grill & Pub 111 Central Ave. SE 751-9656

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

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Red Stu Breakfast Bar 217 Minnesota Ave. NW 497-0334

Super Buffet 2450 Paul Bunyan Drive NW 333-0999

Minnesota Nice Cafe 315 Irvine Ave. NW 444-6656

Rother’s Just Desserts 419 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-3300

Taco Bell 515 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-3498

New China 412 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-5340

Ruzy’s Bar & Grill 801 Washington Ave S. 444-5222

Taco John’s 1285 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-5907

North Country Confections 404 Beltrami Ave. NW 214-0620

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

Tim Hortons 100 Paul Bunyan Drive S 444-8400

Papa Murphy’s 514 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-7025

Simonson’s Market Cafe 1820 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 751-4045

Tara Bemidji 401 Beltrami Ave. NW 444-8222

Slim’s Bar & Grill 142 Anne St. NW 444-7546

Paul Bunyan Sub Shop 119 2nd St. NW 444-2020

Southside Restaurant Highways 2 and 71 South 444-3133

Pike Hole Bar & Grill 24896 Power Dam Rd. NE 335-0009 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

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Sparkling Waters 824 Paul Bunyan Drive 444-3214 Starbucks 1811 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 553-1273 2100 Paul Bunyan Drive NW (Target) 7590820 Subway 1008 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 755-9878 120 Paul Bunyan Dr. S 751-3823 Wal-Mart location 444-7785

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Turtle River Chophouse 468 Bemidji Road NW 586-5827 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

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sports & recreation

Audubon Society Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society Peter Buesseler 444-3915 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, 460 acres of coniferous forest and wetlands surrounding Spearhead Lake, nine miles southwest of Bemidji.

Baseball

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 On Pershing Avenue Southeast North Country Park On 30th Street NW near Ridgeway Avenue

Bemidji Youth Baseball 444-2952 bemidjibaseball.org

Bowling

Basketball

Bemidji Bowl 3455 Laurel Drive 751-2153 bemidjibowl.com

Bemidji Bombers Doug Flatness, President 402-5944974 leaguelineup.com/bemidji

Bemidji City Parks - (218) 333-1860 Diamond Point Park On Birchmont Drive Northeast adjacent to Bemidji State University campus

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 NW 308-2300 Hamilton’s Fox Lake Campground 2556 Island View Dr NE 586-2231 camponfoxlake.com KOA Campground 510 Brightstar Road NW 444-7562 Royal Oaks RV Park 2860 Washington Ave SE 751-8357 royaloaksrvpark.com

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 3331860

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

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Fitness Centers Anytime Fitness 2526 Hannah Ave. NW 444-5529 anytimefitness.com/gyms/19/bemidjimn-56601 CrossFit Bemidji 987 Industrial Park Drive SE, 766-9088 crossfitbemidji.com Gillett Wellness Center Bemidji State University 755-4135 bemidjistate.edu/students/recreation/ gillett

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Gym Bin 928 Washington Ave. SE 444-3547 gymbinbemidji.com

Knockout Fit Club 1008 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW 444-3897 info@knockoutfitclub.com knockoutfitclub.com

Hockey

Snap Fitness 24-Hour Gym 3835 Supreme Ct. NW, Suite 1 444-9163 snapfitness.com/bemidji

Football Bemidji Area Youth Football 218-556-4453 info@bemidjiyouthfootball.com bemidjiyouthfootball.com

Golf Courses Bemidji Town & Country Club 2425 Birchmont Beach Road NE 751-9215 bemidjigolf.com Maple Ridge Golf Course 24907 Beltrami Line Road 751-8401 mapleridgebemidji.com Castle Highlands Golf Course 13848 Gull Lake Loop Road NW 586-2681 golfcastles.com Greenwood Golf Course 1361 Swenson Road NE 751-3875 greenwoodgolfcourse.com

Bemidji Youth Hockey President Bruce Hasbargen 556-6959 bemidjiyouthhockey.org

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.

Bemidji Hockey League President Karl Runningen 218-760-0900 bemidjihockey.org

Mystery and Escape Room

Bemidji Senior Hockey Craig Larson 556-9566

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

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.

Minute 59 www.minute59mystery.com 218-444-2002 minute59@paulbunyan.net

Paintball

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

Shooting Ranges/Clubs Northland Regional Sports Park 8257 Hwy 89 N Bemidji Trap and Skeet Club Bemidji-trap-skeet.org 444-4111 btsc@paulbunyan.net Bemidji Area Shooters Association bemidjishooters.org bemidjishooters@gmail.com Bemidji Archery Club 1571 Quiet Pond Trail Northwest, Bemidji,

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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 800-7777958 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 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.

Cross country skiing 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 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

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Bemidji High School Trailhead behind school off Adams Avenue Lake Bemidji State Park 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 ncsclub.clubhosting.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.

Swimming BASS Swim Club Woody Leindecker 333-3284 ext. 5 Bemidji Community Ed Aquatics Woody Leindecker 333-3284 ext. 5 aquatics@bemidjicommunityed.com

State Park Lake Bemidji State Park 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.

Tae Kwon Do Bemidji Totaal Martial Arts Academy 3481 Laurel Dr NW 308-4036 bemidji.totalma@gmail.com

Soccer

Tennis

Bemidji Youth Soccer Association bemidjiyouthsoccer.org 766-8854

Bemidji Area Tennis Association Paul Swartwood 218-929-0590 bemidji.usta.com The Bemidji Area 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 professionals.

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 First City Squares 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. There are no mandatory dress codes and the dances are alcohol and tobacco free.

Woodcarving Bemidji Woodcarvers Club Bob Larson 218-444-6269 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 Tim Hinrichs, President 760-4648 bemidjiwrestlingclub.com

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 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-homepage Bemidji Public Schools www.bemidji.k12.mn.us Bemidji Regional Airport www.bemidjiairport.org Bemidji Sculpture Walk www.bemidjisculpture.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 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/ sanford-bemidji-medical-center Social Security (Bemidji Office) www.ssofficelocations.org/minnesota/ bemidji/social-security-office-bemidjimn-56601/

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Bemidji Community Education www.bemidjicommunityed.com

Bemidji State University www.bemidjistate.edu Bemidji Symphony Orchestra www.bemidjisymphony.org Bemidji Youth Hockey www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org Bemidji Workforce Center www.mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/ workforce-centers/workforce-centerlocations/bemidji-wfc/ Bike 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 School of Music & Arts www.headwatersmusicandarts.org Headwaters Science Center www.hscbemidji.org

United Way of Bemidji Area www.unitedwaybemidji.org Visit Bemidji www.visitbemidji.com Watermark Art Center www.watermarkartcenter.org

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community organizations

Adult Day Services of Bemidji April Collman, 751-1324

Bi-CAP 751-4631 or (800) 332-7161

Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon 444-2525

Bike Bemidji Rebecca Que, 444-6081

Alzheimer’s Support Group Jennifer Cole, 333-8264

Boy Scouts 800-939-5811

American Indian Resource Center William Blackwell, 755-2032

Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji Andrea Ohnstad, 444-4171

American Legion Auxiliary Cheryl Fredenburg, 760-2219

Community Resource Connections Beth Warrick, (218) 333-6838

Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center Mindy O’Brien, (218) 751-3196

American Red Cross 444-9490

Disabled American Veterans Dave Sterr, (218) 556-4633

Occupational Development Center Jorge Prince 751-6001

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

Ducks Unlimited Brian Ross- Minnesota Chair, 825-0996

Parkinson’s Support Group JoAnn Tyk, (701) 318-0845

Beltrami County American Cancer Society 444-2810

Eagles Aerie #351 Vance Peters, 444-9687

Paul Bunyan Amateur Radio Club David Sauer, 751-3556

Eagles Auxiliary Vance Peters, 444-9687

Paul Bunyan Vintage Auto Club Mike Arnold, 759-9702

Elks Club BPOE #1052 751-1052

Planned Parenthood Bemidji Clinic 751-8683

Evergreen Youth and Family Services 751-8223

Retired Senior Volunteer Program Ruth Sherman, LSW, 333-6838

First City Square Dancers Tammy Rogers, 556-6267

Rotary Club (Noon) Brian Larson, 556-5699

Friends of the Library Sharon Geison, 751-8277

Rotary Club (Sunrise) Keith Gora, 766-2482

Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Scott Merschman, (218) 759-2057

Gamblers Anonymous/Gam-Anon 855-222-5542

Rural Minnesota CEP (218) 444-0732

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Kenneth Wold, 751-2554

Girl Scouts-Land of Lakes Council 751-4886

Sanford Behavioral Health 333-2200

Bemidji Area Community Band Glenn Seibel, 209-7381

Great Northern Iron Horse Railroad Society Andy Mack, 444-2111

Sanford Home Care & Hospice 333-5665

Beltrami County Council on Aging 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 751-9224

Bemidji Board of Realtors 751-2852 Bemidji Chorale Pat Mason, 444-7226 Bemidji Community Education 333-3284 Bemidji Community Food Shelf Mary Mitchell, 444-6580 Bemidji Community Table (Soup Kitchen) 444-7909 Bemidji Community Theatre Ernie Rall, 755-8942 Bemidji Downtown Alliance Colleen Bakken, 751-2009 Bemidji Fire Department 751-8001 Bemidji (First City) Lions Club Kay Murphy, kay_m1957@yahoo.com

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Great River Rescue Brandon Mustful, 751-7910 Habitat for Humanity Geri Hickerson, 751-4649 Headwaters School of Music & the Arts Tricia Andrews, 444-5606 Headwaters Science Center Annie Butler Ricks, 444-4472 Headwaters Shrine Club Cory Wilson, 760-2188 Hope House Robin Wold, 444-6748 Horizon Connection Support Group Bonnie Jevning, 751-3118 Knights of Columbus Council 1544 Ron Arel, 243-2364

Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter Shelly Geerdes, Chair, 444-1395 Northwoods Caregivers Cindi Lee Jernigan, 333-8264 Northwoods Pregnancy Care Center Linda Binder 444-3035

Seventh-Day Adventist Clothing Center Valerie Kratzke, 751-1985 Sexual Assault Program — Support Within Reach 444-9524 Sons of Norway Bemidji Lodge 500 Richard T. Labraaten 759-0178 Special Olympics 368-8002 St. Philip’s Clothing Depot 444-3835 Timber Bay Steve Hanson, 766-9997 United Way of the Bemidji Area Denae Alamano, 444-8929 VFW Auxiliary 1260 Margaret Booge, (218) 751-3258

Bemidji Garden Club Karen Sollom, 759-0684

League of Women Voters Joan Huseby, (218) 368-4787 243-2679

Bemidji Lions Club 234-3005, lions@bemidjilions.org

Lutheran Social Service Barb Stensland, 751-1305

Village of Hope Homeless Shelter Sandy Hennum, 751-0722

Bemidji Jaycees Josh Peterson, 444-4401

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Ann Hayes, (218) 766-1465

Watermark Art Center Lori Forshee-Donnay, 444-7570

Bemidji Order of Eastern Star 751-3578

Narcotics Anonymous 444-2525

Weight Watchers Sandy Underwood, 444-5556

Bemidji Public Library 751-3963

Northwest Indian OIC 759-2022

Women’s Al-Anon 444-2525

Bemidji Symphony Orchestra Mary Anne Wilimek, 444-7914

Northwest Minnesota Legal Services (218) 751-9201

Young Professionals Network 444-3541 ext. 109

VFW Post 1260 Bruce Malterud, 854-7499

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

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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. 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 AM–5:00 PM 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 Heart and Vascular Center 1300 Anne St. NW 333-2485 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 506 Beltrami Ave. NW 751-2020 and 1611 Anne St. W. 333-2020 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 333-5000 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 Accessories 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 provide accessibility aids for commercial and residential applications. These include elevators and lifts, personal transfer systems and other products.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays.

Sanford OccMed 1705 Anne Street NW 333-4735 Hours are 8 a.m.-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.

Baker Park Housing 803 Dewey Avenue N 751-7249 HUD subsidized apartment living for seniors.

Sanford Bemidji Behavioral Health 722 15th St NW 333-2200 Sanford Behavioral Health Headwaters ACT Bemidji 116 3rd 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.

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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, provides basic dental services to eligible children and families.

Hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Children’s/Youth Services Youth Crisis Center (218) 751-4332 Youth Services (218) 751-8223 Youth Drop-In Center (218) 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. On-site family counsel-

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ing 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 (218) 751-0282 northhomesinc.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.

MedExpress 2317 Bemidji Ave. N (218) 751-2648 MedExpress features a full medical team, offering a range of services, including urgent care, basic wellness and prevention, and employer health services. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. No appointments are necessary.

True North Health Care 514 Beltrami Ave. NW #102 (218) 4447172 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.

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.

Bemidji Community Profile Source: U.S. Census Bureau

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD 15-MILE 30-MILE INCOME RADIUS RADIUS 2016 $48,500 $49,293

POPULATION BY AGE (2016 figures, 15-mile radius) 0-4 6.8% 5-9 6.6% 10-14 6.3% 15-24 17.1% 25-34 14.0% 35-44 10.7% 45-54 11.1% 55-64 12.4% 65-74 8.7% 75-84 4.4% 85+ 2.0%

PER CAPITA 15-MILE 30-MILE INCOME RADIUS RADIUS 2016 $24,852 $25,703

MEDIAN HOME VALUE 2016

15-MILE 30-MILE RADIUS RADIUS $159,545 $169,501

MEDIAN 15-MILE 30-MILE AGE RADIUS RADIUS 2016 34.4 39.2

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.

POPULATION BY EDUCATION (2016 figures, 15-mile radius) 1.9% Less than 9th grade 6.3% 9th-12th grade High school graduate 19.6% GED/Alternative 4.6% Some college, no degree 22.8% 14.0% Associate degree 20.3% Bachelor’s degree Graduate/professional degree 10.6%

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POPULATION SUMMARY 15-MILE RADIUS 30-MILE RADIUS 2000 total population 33,456 55,015 2010 total population 37,737 60,502 2016 total population 39,396 62,885 64,604 2021 population projection 40,545

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?

• 13,431, according to the 2010 census. 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 27,489.

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.

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.

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Walk MS Bemidji at Beltrami County Fairgrounds “Monroe Crossing” at the Chief Theater Bemidji State University Commencement Northwest Technical College Commencement Walleye/Northern/Large & Small Bass Fishing Openers Northern Minnesota’s Women’s Expo at Sanford Center Mommy & Me Garden Party at City Parks Multipurpose Building Chase the Campers Fun Run at Diamond Point ParkKids in Motion Pavilion Leech Lake Memorial Pow Wow Bemidji High School Graduation Leech Lake Walleye Tournament Muskie Fishing Opener Take a Kid Fishing Weekend Paul Bunyan Playhouse “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” Chippewa Triathlon starts at Cass Lake Information Center Bark For Life Walk for Animals Grandma’s Attic Big Flea & Vintage Market Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic Bark for Life of Beltrami County Bike Bemidji Loop the Lake Festival Wells Fargo/Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament Moondance Jammin’ Country Paul Bunyan Playhouse “Deathtrap” Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival International Day at Concordia Language Villages Paul Bunyan Playhouse “Little Shop of Horrors” BSU’s Annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament Grandma’s Attic Big Flea & Vintage Market Moondance Jam Paul Bunyan Playhouse “Driving Miss Daisy” Art in the Park Birchmont Golf Tournament Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival Paul Bunyan Playhouse “Footloose” Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival Paul Bunyan Playhouse “Footloose” Lake Itasca Family Music Festival Beltrami County Fair Security Bank USA Lumberjack Scramble at Bemidji Town and Country Club Grandma’s Attic Big Flea & Vintage Market Bemidji High School 50 Year Class Reunion (1969) at Bemidji Eagles Club AIM Weekend Walleye Classic State Championship Cajunfest at Northern Lights Casino Backwoods Bash in Blackduck Art Fair at the Winery - Forestedge Winery Northwoods De-feet Violence 10-mile run & 5K Fun Run/Walk Vandersluis Memorial Golf Tournament

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Vandersluis Memorial Golf Tournament Run/Walk/Skate for Suicide Prevention North Country Arts & Crafts Workshop Bemidji Walk to end Alzheimer’s Sanford Event Center Relay for Life of Beltrami County Bemidji State University Homecoming Week Blue Ox Marathon at the Sanford Center BooFest at Headwaters Science Center

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