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A list of resources, information and answers to questions about Bemidji storm recovery, including cleanup tips, road and other closures and how to support the community.

Destructive storms with wind gusts over 100 miles per hour knocked out power for tens of thousands of northwestern Minnesotans in and around Bemidji on Saturday, June 21.

Emergency officials are still assessing damage after two tornadoes on Monday and are warning of unlicensed or uninsured contractors trying to take advantage of those needing repairs.

The first tornado began northwest of Pillager and ended after crossing Gull Lake. The second touched down north of North Long Lake near Merrifield before ending just before Ironton.

National Weather Service crews are surveying damage in the northern Brainerd lakes area following reports of a tornado. Heavy rainfall on the Iron Range caused flash flooding.

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.

Thunderstorms, freezing rain, rain and snow are all possible in the forecast for March 14-16, 2025, according to National Weather Service in Grand Forks and Duluth.

Plus, the Grand Rapids City Council is applying for a municipal cannabis license to explore operating a city-owned dispensary; and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day of Remembrance returns to Bemidji for its 9th year on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Due to frigidly cold temperatures and wind chills, the Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry rescheduled its Feb. 11-12, 2025, stops in Northern Minnesota.

Individuals in a Minnesota county designated for FEMA individual assistance may go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app, or by calling the helpline at 800-621-3362.