Beltrami County

Adam J. Bommersbach and Joe Gould are running for Beltrami County District 2.Kari Howe and Scott Winger are running for Beltrami County District 3.Frank Duresky and Tim Sumner are running for Beltrami County District 4.

Bidal Duran and Reed Olson are running to represent House District 2A, which includes all of Lake of the Woods County, most of Beltrami County and the northern portion of Clearwater County.

Law enforcement entities serving Beltrami County have sought this federal designation for several years, which will secure additional law enforcement resources to combat drug trafficking.

The United Way of Bemidji Area will accept proposals that address area housing needs from qualified organizations through Oct. 31.

Michael Meelhause lost to Bill Batchelder by seven votes and requested a publicly funded recount under state law. The votes for the city precinct will be hand-counted Aug. 28.

The storm that toppled trees in the Bemidji area on July 31, 2024, caused an estimated $100,000 in damages, which could open the door for state disaster reimbursement.

Arthur Jones, 48, made an initial court appearance in Beltrami County on Tuesday, Aug. 20, after a deadly fight between brothers Saturday, Aug. 17.

Incumbent Commissioner Tim Sumner and challenger Frank Duresky will advance to the general election in November.

Voters narrowed fields throughout the region, selecting candidates for Congress, state Legislature, county boards, city offices and township seats.

An upcoming "Starry Trek" event enlists citizen scientists to search for the invasive macroalgae, which creates dense mats and is confirmed in 30 Minnesota water bodies.