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Woodcarver Paul Albright joined “Area Voices” to talk about being a sculptor, and how he got interested in sculpting in the first place.

The Heart-to-Art Instructor Showcase Annual Fundraiser begins 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Bemidji, to support student scholarships.

Gillian Bedford discussed her upcoming exhibit at Watermark Art Center and where she finds inspiration. There will be an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2023.

For over 40 years, JazzFest has been a staple of the music department at Bemidji State University. This year JazzFest will feature guest soloist Ben Patterson.

Patricia Lintner from Brainerd discusses her artistic journey from California to Minnesota and how she fell in love with teaching art.

Travis Zimmerman and his illustrator cousin, Sam Zimmerman, turned one of their grandmother's recorded stories into a book: “How the Birds Got Their Songs."

Visual artist Rachel Breen’s exhibit “Reassemble” at the Watermark Art Center ends March 23 with a workshop and closing lecture.

Rusty Crayfish Brass Band will join the Heartland Symphony Orchestra for a performance in Brainerd on June 21.

Playwright Jeremiah Liend is a recipient of the Region 2 Arts Grant to produce his original play "Irresponsible Men, Irresponsible Women." He discusses how the play came to be and how he first became interested in theater.

Podipto's found members will reunite for a fundraising event at the Beltrami County History Center at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Rail River Folk School.

Mary Overlie joined "Area Voices" to discuss the new singer/songwriter series LoonBird Cafe, a seasonal showcase for Northern Minnesota musical talent.

Eight couples and other featured dancers will show off their talents Thursday, April 20, at the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd as part of the Dancing with the Lakes Area Stars. This event is the major annual fundraiser for Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity.

The 16th annual Lakes Area Music Festival is July 26- Aug. 18 at various locations throughout the Brainerd area. This year’s theme is in honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics, “Heroic Journeys.”

Early reports indicate most of the damage was in the Merrifield area. Tornado sightings were also reported near Casino, Lake Shore and Nisswa, which may be the same twister.

Elizabeth Rockstad of Ada discussed her mosaic art and how she discovered a talent for it, almost by accident.

Potter Marie Brown has a new show at Ripple River Gallery called “Shaping and Reshaping,” partially inspired by an accident that occurred earlier in the year.

Multimedia artist Rory Wakemup’s exhibit “Smart Wars: Gaa-miinigoowiziyang" is featured at the Miikanan Gallery at the Watermark Art Center. The public will have a chance to meet the artist Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

The city has been operating its ambulance service at a deficit for years. A new county district will spread the cost across the entire service area.

Jack Aakhus, Todd Haugen, Nicole Jaranson, Carol L. Johnson, Julie Laitala and Ann Long Voelkner are running for I.S.D. 31, Bemidji Area Schools, School Board.

Specially trained dogs (and their human handlers) are attentive listeners for young people learning to read with the Bemidji Area Reading Canines program.