Lake Bemidji

The trial on whether the city broadens its boundary around the lake or Northern Township becomes a city will take months, as both seek to install municipal services around Lake Bemidji.

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.

Township officials estimate more than 300 people attended the informational meeting on incorporation into a new city on May 7, 2025.

In a resolution passed unanimously on April 21, 2025, the Bemidji City Council also issued a notice of intent to annex Northern Township property around the lake.

Chris Lahn presented on 50 years of aspirations to wrap sewer services around the highly developed Lake Bemidji during a BSU Earth Day event on April 22, 2025.

The timed ride of either 10K or 28K distances starts on Lake Bemidji on March 1, 2025.

Arnold Dahl-Wooley, 53, advocates for Two-Spirit visibility and acceptance in Northern Minnesota. He is a Leech Lake Band member who owns and operates a resort in Bena.

Arnold Dahl-Wooley joins KAXE Bemidji Area Reporter Larissa Donovan for a canoe conversation about Two Spirit history and visibility in Northern Minnesota during Pride Month.

Mur Gilman is passionate about living an active life and encouraging others to do so, too. She's helped organize Bemidji's Loop the Lake Festival since…

For 11 years now, the Dragon Boat Festival has taken over the waterfront in Bemidji. The event has become phenomenon, growing from just a handful of teams…