The Bemidji Pioneer | Bemidji, Minnesota

BEMIDJI — Bemidji Youth Soccer sent 11 teams to the Tri-City Tournament over the weekend.

There were five girls teams and six boys teams from Bemidji competing in Fargo, North Dakota. The U19 boys won their respective bracket, winning the championship game 4-0.

The U19 girls, U16 girls, U13 boys and U11 boys each finished in second place. The...

BEMIDJI — The Headwaters Music and Arts Chess Club held its inaugural tournament on May 31, bringing together players of all ages and skill levels for an afternoon of competition.

The tournament featured three divisions. In the Learner Division, Kaia Maie earned first place and a $25 prize. Dan Batson took top honors in the Mentor Division, receiving $50, whi...

BELTRAMI COUNTY — A Bemidji man has died after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday and suffering multiple injuries.

According to a release from Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs, at approximately 10:43 p.m. on June 21, the Beltrami County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a man who was struck by a vehicle on Division Street NW in Bemidji.

BEMIDJI — Minnesota author Emily Kilgore will visit several communities across the Kitchigami Regional Library system through June 26, to share her newest picture book, "Huck and Loona."

"'Huck and Loona' love spending time together in the great Northwoods. From cloud-watching to fishing, the two want to do everything together," a release said. "When they rea...

WELCH, Minn. — A recent Byron High School graduate has been named Miss Minnesota and will go on to compete in the Miss America contest.

Anna Brennan was crowned Miss Minnesota 2026 on Friday night, June 19, at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch. She will receive a $10,000 educational scholarship and represent Minnesota at the 2027 Miss America compe...