Wellness

Officials hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for a Bemidji YMCA on Aug. 18, 2026, with construction expected to begin in spring 2027.

Bemidji's blighted rail corridor is slated to be the home of a future YMCA with a final $10 million fundraising push for the new facility.

A Laporte woman is among those capitalizing on the growing number who prefer low- or no-alcohol drink options and cancer risks associated with drinking are further defined.

The more than $900,000 grant is part of nearly $7 million DEED awarded in contamination cleanup grants for projects that create jobs and increase local tax bases.

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