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Plus: The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland continue to deal with staffing challenges; and MnDOT crews will begin a project on Highway 2 in Grand Rapids starting Monday, July 21.
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The devastating storms that impacted Bemidji and surrounding areas prompted the extension of a local emergency. The Beltrami County Board also heard an update on its temporary disposal site near Target.
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Crews are resurfacing the road from Highway 219 to the Roseau County line. Work is expected to be complete by late August.
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Starting Tuesday, July 8, 2025, around 30 "Greyshirt" volunteers will spend the next two weeks serving Bemidji residents affected by the disaster.
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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs can activate the State Soldiers Assistance Program's Disaster Relief Program to help with housing, utilities and other needs.
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The internet and cable provider said the Bemidji derecho caused damage in hundreds of locations, and crews worked long hours to restore service.
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Plus: Second Harvest food bank shutters Grand Rapids warehouse but maintains food shelf will remain open.
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Also Greater Bemidji, partnering with other economic development groups, is launching a rapid-response no-interest loan program to assist storm-damaged small businesses.
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The emergency declaration follows a severe windstorm on June 21, 2025, that downed thousands of trees and caused widespread power outages.
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Whether in search of supplies, groceries or even a hot meal, Bemidjians flocked to the location as the first day of operations began for the new center.