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Anton Treuer's 'Where Wolves Don't Die' nominated for Minnesota Book Award

2 weeks ago | parkrapidsenterprise.com | Dennis Doeden

BEMIDJI — Anton Treuer has written two dozen books in the past 25 years, most of them focused on his passion for Ojibwe history, language and culture. But he says his first novel, “Where Wolves Don’t Die,” is “the best thing I’ve ever written.”Critics and readers agree. “Where Wolves Don’t Die” is a finalist for the 2025 Minnesota Book Awards in the Young Adult Literature category.
Anton Treuer's 'Where Wolves Don't Die' nominated for Minnesota Book Award

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dennis Doeden

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysApr. 5—BEMIDJI — Anton Treuer has written two dozen books in the past 25 years, most of them focused on his passion for Ojibwe history, language and culture. But he says his first novel, "Where Wolves Don't Die," is "the best thing I've ever written."Critics and readers agree.
Anton Treuer's 'Where Wolves Don't Die' nominated for Minnesota Book Award

2 weeks ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Dennis Doeden

BEMIDJI — Anton Treuer has written two dozen books in the past 25 years, most of them focused on his passion for Ojibwe history, language and culture. But he says his first novel, “Where Wolves Don’t Die,” is “the best thing I’ve ever written.”Critics and readers agree. “Where Wolves Don’t Die” is a finalist for the 2025 Minnesota Book Awards in the Young Adult Literature category.
Morell’s Chippewa Trading Post relocates, allowing myBemidji to move in its place

2 weeks ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Dennis Doeden

BEMIDJI — There will soon be a new look at the Third Street entrance to downtown Bemidji. The Morell’s Chippewa Trading Post business has been sold and relocated, Morell’s owner Roxi Mann is retiring, and Kevin Johnson plans to move his myBemidji store into the Morell’s building at 301 Bemidji Ave. N.
Morell's Chippewa Trading Post statue on its way to new home in Illinois

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dennis Doeden

Mar. 31—BEMIDJI — A Native American statue that stood in downtown Bemidji for more than 61 years is on its way to a new home at the American Giants Museum along historic Route 66 in Illinois. The statue has been stationed outside of Morell's Chippewa Trading Post since 1963. Morell's was then located at Second Street and Bemidji Avenue in the former Lake Shore Hotel.
Morell's Chippewa Trading Post statue on its way to new home in Illinois

3 weeks ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Dennis Doeden

BEMIDJI — A Native American statue that stood in downtown Bemidji for more than 61 years is on its way to a new home at the American Giants Museum along historic Route 66 in Illinois. The statue has been stationed outside of Morell’s Chippewa Trading Post since 1963. Morell’s was then located at Second Street and Bemidji Avenue in the former Lake Shore Hotel.
Today in History: Bison women's basketball team wins second straight national title

4 weeks ago | inforum.com | Dennis Doeden

On this date in 1994, The Forum carried front page news of the North Dakota State women's basketball team capturing their second straight Division II national championship. Here's the story in its entirety as it appeared that day: Bison women national champs NDSU beats Cal State-San Bernardino 89-56 for second straight Division II title By Dennis DoedenThe ForumIt doesn’t get much sweeter than this.
Percussionists take center stage at March 30 Bemidji Symphony Orchestra concert

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dennis Doeden

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysMar. 25—BEMIDJI — Percussionist Eric Sundeen had a recurring dream about playing Ney Rosauro's "Concerto for Marimba" with the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra. Sometimes it was more like a nightmare.
Percussionists take center stage at March 30 Bemidji Symphony Orchestra concert

1 month ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Dennis Doeden

BEMIDJI — Percussionist Eric Sundeen had a recurring dream about playing Ney Rosauro’s "Concerto for Marimba" with the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra. Sometimes it was more like a nightmare. He will live that dream for real when the BSO takes the Bemidji High School Auditorium stage at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 30. “This whole thing started with a funny dream sequence that I kept having,” Sundeen said.
Pho Bemidji Vietnamese Restaurant set to open this week

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Dennis Doeden

Mar. 11—BEMIDJI — Spending a year in Warroad, Minn., a world away from her native Thailand, did not faze Chayanis "Channy" Kerdsook Bilinski. Her tolerance of the northern Minnesota weather — and true love — brought her back. This week, she and her husband, John Bilinski, will openPho Bemidji,a Vietnamese restaurant, at 414 Beltrami Ave. NW in downtown Bemidji. It will open Friday, March 14, and will serve from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. six days a week, closing only on Sundays.