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Minnesota Vatican expert weighs in

March 13, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

BEMIDJI With the announcement of Pope Francis on Wednesday, Bemidji resident John Thavis was in Rome as an on-air commentator for ABC News covering the conclave. Continue Reading

Snow, ice on meter causes minor gas leak, evacuation in Bemidji

February 28, 2013 in DL-Online

While warmer weather was welcomed by most area residents Wednesday, it also resulted in the closing of two businesses following a gas leak in downtown Bemidji. Continue Reading

Co-pilot tests positive for alcohol before SkyWest flight from Bemidji airport

February 21, 2013 in DL-Online

A SkyWest Airlines co-pilot and flight attendant have been suspended without pay after police discovered alcohol in their system before their flight was scheduled to leave Bemidji Thursday morning. Continue Reading

Bemidji man pleads guilty to sex charge

February 8, 2013 in DL-Online

Karl John Sauer, a Bemidji man who pleaded guilty Tuesday to molesting a 6-year-old in the summer of 2010, faces up to nine years in prison. Continue Reading

Bemidji State requests stories, poetry pieces

February 6, 2013 in DL-Online

The Bemidji State University English Department is sponsoring an online literary magazine for students, graduates and any other resident of northern Minnesota. Continue Reading

Suspect in theft of firearms pleads guilty to felony count

February 6, 2013 in DL-Online

The fate of an estimated 15 to 20 rifles and shotguns stolen from a Bemidji store in the summer of 2010 remains unclear. Continue Reading

Man gets 11 years for robbing Bemidji store

January 17, 2013 in DL-Online

Jason Lee King, 22, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for robbing a convenience Bemidji convenience store, according to the office of B. Todd Jones, U.S. attorney for Minnesota. Continue Reading

Bemidji musician, band up for Nashville awards

January 12, 2013 in Grand Forks Herald

Kent Dudley, a Bemidji musician and former pastor, and his band Bended Knee have been nominated for a music award in Nashville. They are vying for Country Gospel Music Fan Awards in four categories nominated by readers of Christian Voice Magazine. Continue Reading

Torch passes for celebrated Bemidji grocer

January 7, 2013 in Grand Forks Herald

What’s happening at Lueken’s Village Foods is a heartwarming story that has caught the attention of people across the globe. Continue Reading

Daughter surprises father with medal ceremony

December 22, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Two years ago, while he was vacationing at Christmas time, someone broke into Arlin Melgaard’s home. The bandit made off with nearly everything. He and his wife, Wanda, have replaced most items but one piece of his past couldn’t be replaced easily the shadow box commemorating Melgaard’s Army and reservist career. Continue Reading