Cloutman gets surprise gift at retirement celebration at Bemidji State University
BEMIDJI – Biology faculty at Bemidji State University may notice changes afoot after their colleague, aquatic biology professor Donald Cloutman, retires this May.Bemidji Pioneer, 04/14/2012
Today’s lesson, Dumpster diving: Trash sorting gives students insight into sustainable living
BEMIDJI — Caleb Countryman grinned from ear to ear Wednesday afternoon as he held up a bright blue plastic canteen a classmate found minutes earlier in the trash. It looked brand new.Bemidji Pioneer, 04/12/2012
Bemidji schools among growing trend of serving local foods
Marleen Webb, food services coordinator for Bemidji School District, is excited for the growing season to come into full swing because it means students will again be receiving fresh and locally grown food.Bemidji Pioneer, 04/11/2012
Solway Elementary School garden marks third year
This spring marks the third year students and others at Solway Elementary School will have the opportunity to plant seeds in their very own school garden.Bemidji Pioneer, 04/11/2012
Make-A-Wish: Special trip planned for Bemidji girl, family
BEMIDJI – Eight-year-old Grace Lauderbaugh of Bemidji has at times had to sit out physical education class at school or while her classmates played outside.Bemidji Pioneer, 04/07/2012
Local entrepreneur, developer Kittleson to be remembered today
The man who helped bring Concordia Language Villages to Bemidji will be remembered for his active role in the community and his accompanying entrepreneurial spirit.Bemidji Pioneer, 04/06/2012
Beardsley, now a motivational speaker, talks about drug addiction
BEMIDJI – Dick Beardsley was within a day or two of never waking up again. Fortunately, he got caught.Bemidji Pioneer, 03/30/2012
Lake Bemidji could see historic ice out
BEMIDJI – It’s no joke – ice could be off Lake Bemidji by April Fool’s Day, if not before, according to state and local officials.Bemidji Pioneer, 03/28/2012
Bemidji School District, Beltrami County leaders discuss common interests, issues
In what was dubbed an unprecedented meeting, Beltrami County and Bemidji School District leaders met Monday and cleared the air about the county’s plans for land the school district leases from it.Bemidji Pioneer, 03/27/2012
Taking on suicide: Guest speaker aims to share message about prevention, intervention
As a high school student, Arnold Thomas was recognized as one of Nevada’s elite football and basketball players. As schools began recruiting him, he was well on his way to achieving his goal of becoming a professional athlete.Bemidji Pioneer, 03/25/2012
