Bemidji Pioneer

2 days ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Daltyn Lofstrom

CASS LAKE — From the basketball court to the golf course, Alexiah LaRose has good aim when it comes to her life goals. As graduation quickly approaches on Friday, June 6, the Cass Lake-Bena senior has set her sights on Augsburg University in Minneapolis to pursue pre-med after becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant in her junior year. “I loved the experience, and from there I knew how much I would enjoy the field,” LaRose said.

6 days ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Daltyn Lofstrom

CASS LAKE — Formerly hosting Cass Lake-Bena High School’s football field — a venue for physical wellness and community connection — a plot of land along the shoreline of Cass Lake will host the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe’s new wellness center come early 2027.

1 week ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Jared Rubado

BEMIDJI – There are still some firsts the Bemidji High School boys volleyball team is crossing off its list. The Lumberjacks were awarded the third seed in the first-ever Section 8 Tournament, which meant BHS was given the opportunity to host its first-ever section playoff game. It resulted in the Jacks’ first-ever tournament win and their first-ever tournament sweep. Despite having never played against Coon Rapids, Bemidji dispatched the No. 6 seed by scores of 25-17, 25-20 and 25-20.

1 week ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Dennis Doeden

BEMIDJI — The owner of Bemidji’s Bar 209 is planning to open a similar establishment in Fargo, N.D., later this year. Derek Leach said he hopes to launch his second Bar 209 in September at 3788 55th Ave. S in Fargo. Derek and his brother, Brett, bought the original business at 209 Minnesota Ave. NW in 2011, then moved it into the former American Legion building at 217 Minnesota in 2018. They also opened Red Stu Breakfast Bar at the new location.

1 week ago | bemidjipioneer.com | Dennis Doeden

BEMIDJI — The Calendar Girls are taking the title literally. The Bemidji Community Theater’s production of “Calendar Girls,” which opens on Friday, May 30, will include actual calendars featuring photos of the actors. The calendar idea started simply as a way to present cast members with a gift. “We wanted to have professional pictures taken anyway, because they’re a nice touch,” said director Evie Halvorson.