Apr. 25—BEMIDJI — Back in the day, long before multi-theater movieplexes came on the scene, film lovers would flock to places like the Chief Theater in downtown Bemidji. Those days are coming back, ...

"If These Walls Could Talk" completed by Pioneer reporters with help from the Beltrami County Historical Society for our 2023 Annual Report. Mitch Rautio loves downtown Bemidji, and he's on a mission ...

Jul. 19—BEMIDJI — The pie orders just kept coming in, and it was all Michelle Ruport could do to keep up in her home kitchen. Thus, Borealis Baking Company became a downtown Bemidji storefront. The ...

Many pressing factors make Bemidji’s housing crisis unique, as was compounded during a recent housing summit held at the ...

Jul. 25—BEMIDJI — Downtown Bemidji was ablaze with excitement Tuesday evening as dozens gathered to raise funds for the Firefighter Relief Association and observe Unicon 21's uniquely entertaining ...

From extensive coverage of June's severe storm to big changes for local businesses and restaurants, here's a look at the Bemidji Pioneer's most-read stories of the year.

BEMIDJI, Minn. - A longtime tenant of downtown Bemidji has contacted city officials about what formal steps are needed to close its doors and promote a liquidation sale. Pamida, 200 Paul Bunyan Drive, ...