Madelyn Haasken

Bemidji

Multimedia Editor and Photographer at Bemidji Pioneer

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Beltrami County Historical Society dedicates caboose at Train Days event

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Madelyn Haasken

Apr. 15—BEMIDJI — TheBeltrami County History Centerwas buzzing with activity over the weekend during a Train Days event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Northern Iron Horse Railroad Society. The two-day event offered plenty of fun activities for train enthusiasts, with attendees having the opportunity to check out model railroads in multiple scales, including an expansive LEGO city and railroad displays.
Beltrami County Historical Society dedicates caboose at Train Days event

1 week ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Madelyn Haasken

BEMIDJI — The Beltrami County History Center was buzzing with activity over the weekend during a Train Days event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Northern Iron Horse Railroad Society. The two-day event offered plenty of fun activities for train enthusiasts, with attendees having the opportunity to check out model railroads in multiple scales, including an expansive LEGO city and railroad displays.
Pioneer Perspectives: Reflecting on 5 years since everything changed

2 weeks ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Madelyn Haasken

A couple of weeks ago, I started looking through a recent photo gallery by Forum photographers headlined “Look back: Photos from COVID-19's eerie onset 5 years later.” Each image served as a powerful and emotional reminder of that strange time. Scrolling through the gallery transported me back to the spring of 2020 and caused me to reflect for the thousandth time on how truly uncertain and scary that time was.
Photos of the month: A remarkable March

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Annalise Braught |Madelyn Haasken |TJ Rhodes

Mar. 29—BEMIDJI — As the Northland gave a sneak peek of the first hopeful signs of spring, Bemidjians took advantage of all the area had to offer. Downtown Bemidji served as a place of gathering as people participated in the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade and gathered near Paul and Babe to honor the life of Arizona 14-year-old Emily Pike.
Photos of the month: A remarkable March

3 weeks ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Annalise Braught |Madelyn Haasken

BEMIDJI — As the Northland gave a sneak peek of the first hopeful signs of spring, Bemidjians took advantage of all the area had to offer. Downtown Bemidji served as a place of gathering as people participated in the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade and gathered near Paul and Babe to honor the life of Arizona 14-year-old Emily Pike.
Bemidji event honors memory of murdered Arizona Indigenous teen Emily Pike

1 month ago | inforum.com | Madelyn Haasken

BEMIDJI , Minn.— More than 1,500 miles from where 14-year-old Emily Pike was found dead, dozens gathered at Paul Bunyan Park on Friday afternoon, March 14, to honor her memory and demand justice for the death that rocked the Indigenous community. Held by MMIW 218, the event aimed to raise awareness for the still-unsolved case and highlighted the violence Indigenous relatives face on a broader scale. Pike, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona, was reported missing in late January.
MMIW 218 event honors memory of murdered Arizona teen Emily Pike

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Madelyn Haasken

Mar. 15—BEMIDJI — More than 1,500 miles from where 14-year-old Emily Pike was found dead, dozens gathered at Paul Bunyan Park on Friday afternoon to honor her memory and demand justice for the death that rocked the Indigenous community. Held by MMIW 218, the event aimed to raise awareness for the still-unsolved case and highlighted the violence Indigenous relatives face on a broader scale. Pike, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona, was reported missing in late January.
MMIW 218 event honors memory of murdered Arizona teen Emily Pike

1 month ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Madelyn Haasken

BEMIDJI — More than 1,500 miles from where 14-year-old Emily Pike was found dead, dozens gathered at Paul Bunyan Park on Friday afternoon to honor her memory and demand justice for the death that rocked the Indigenous community. Held by MMIW 218, the event aimed to raise awareness for the still-unsolved case and highlighted the violence Indigenous relatives face on a broader scale. Pike, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona, was reported missing in late January.
Former nursing director charged in 2019 death of Beltrami County Jail inmate

1 month ago | inforum.com | Madelyn Haasken

BEMIDJI — More than six years after the death of Hardel Sherrell, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has charged the nursing director of the Beltrami County Jail's former health care provider with manslaughter. According to a release from Ellison's office, on Friday, March 7, Michelle Skroch was criminally charged in Beltrami County District Court with one count of second-degree manslaughter and two counts of criminal neglect — felony deprivation for Sherrell's death in September 2018.
Former nursing director charged in Beltrami County Jail death of Hardel Sherrell

1 month ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Madelyn Haasken

BEMIDJI — More than six years after the death of Hardel Sherrell, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has charged the nursing director of the Beltrami County Jail's former health care provider with manslaughter. According to a release from Ellison's office, on Friday, March 7, Michelle Skroch was criminally charged in Beltrami County District Court with one count of second-degree manslaughter and two counts of criminal neglect - felony deprivation for Sherrell's death in September 2018.