Bemidji

Entrepreneurs shaped downtown more than 100 years ago near the Lake Bemidji waterfront. Members of the Bemidji Heritage Preservation are committed to sharing their stories.

Events this week include a kids fishing tourney and Loop the Lake Festival in Bemidji, a Bells and More concert in Cohasset, Spring Bike Fling in Walker and Itasca Pride Fest in Grand Rapids.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking comments on how people use bicycles, e-bikes and electric scooters at events in Hackensack and Bemidji.

The one-night party invited community members to “Get Downtown with KBXE” for an evening of great music in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Events this week include theater auditions in Pequot Lakes, a game afternoon in Hibbing and a story slam at Lake Bemidji State Park.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Mudsong and Forge North, Scott Jasmin, and Wild Horses, Cactus Blossoms, Them Coulee Boys and more at Festival Rialto.

Grants from the state to support inclusivity as people age were awarded to 11 projects benefiting Northern Minnesota, including programming for older adults.

Northern Township is planning to assess Lake Bemidji residents to build a new wastewater treatment facility, and the nearby city of Bemidji is looking to annex the same properties.

With Northern Township planning to assess residents living along Lake Bemidji for a new wastewater treatment plant, the city of Bemidji is petitioning to annex and connect the same residents, who say questions about real costs for either project are unanswered.

Events this week include author talks in Brainerd and Bemidji, a breakfast buffet in Nashwauk, Blackberry Jam Fest, a septic health webinar and nature programs in Bemidji.