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BEMIDJI – The Bemidji Area Schools Board of Education held its first-ever meeting of 2026, kicking off the new year with organization of the board. Calling the meeting to order, acting board chair Dave Wall opened nominations for a new chairperson, for wh... See more

This was a year of resilience and passion, two key themes that were readily apparent in the Bemidji area. As is the case every year, the Pioneer recently came out with its top stories of the year in its Dec. 31 issue. When our newsroom began brainstorming... See more

BEMIDJI — Bemidji High School’s bowling teams saw unparalleled success this past season, clinching victories in spectacular fashion. Among these successes, BHS’ varsity team finished sixth overall at the 2025 Class AAA Varsity State Tournament on Dec. 7 i... See more

BEMIDJI — Residents of Bemidji’s Ward 1 will have a new polling place as of the 2026 primaries and midterm election. Following Bemidji City Council approval at its Dec. 15 meeting, voters will cast their ballots in the Northwest Indian Community Developme... See more

RED LAKE — Germane to an award he recently received, Joshua Jones is a pulse of Minnesota’s caring and connected communities. Given his extensive work for Red Lake Nation, Jones’ dedication has been recognized via the 2025 Virginia McKnight Binger Heart o... See more