As 2022 dawns, the Covid conversations continue, especially now that mutations of the original are causing a rapid spread of the virus. The latest is Omicron, which reportedly is far more contagious than other variations (which is saying something!) but the symptoms, in general, don’t seem to be as severe. What does it all mean?…
Photo courtesy of Annalise Braught/Bemidji Pioneer The 30th Annual Stuff A Truck Drive, sponsored by the stations of Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, the Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidji Area Schools and Marketplace Foods, was a huge success in 2021 with 12,700 pounds of food and $10,512 in cash delivered to the Bemidji Community Food Shelf. On Monday, Dan…
There’s a new option for Bemidji area residents this holiday season. The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce is re-introducing “Chamber Bucks” to the community. Chamber Bucks allow people to buy an electronic gift card of any amount to be used at Bemidji area merchants. Bemidji Area Chamber Executive Director Abby Randall and Assistant Director Scott…
Evergreen Youth & Family Services is holding its annual conference designed to help youth-serving professionals acquire knowledge in best practices to improve outcomes for children, youth & families in high risk situations (poverty, abuse/neglect, foster care, mental health crisis, chemical dependency, etc.) Click here for the full schedule. Evergreen’s Executive Director Ebony Warren and Executive…
The Evergreen Virtual Gala is coming up this Friday. Evergreen is hoping to build on its first Gala of two years ago, though this year’s event will be virtual. The food and beverage options are no longer available, but there are still many ways to be part of the evening and help Evergreen Youth &…
Dr. Colleen Swank, pediatrician and VP of Clinics for Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, says anyone aged 65+, 45-64 with one or more underlying medical conditions, 16-44 with two or more underlying medical conditions can get a vaccine at Sanford Health. Underlying conditions include those that require a patient to use supplemental oxygen, have a…
Covid or not, here it comes! e-Cubed, The Elevated Epicurean Experience, the Headwaters Science Center’s signature event IS happening! But, of course, it needs to be done very differently in 2021 due to the coronavirus.
Absentee voting is still underway at Bemidji City Hall for the Feb. 9 special election to fill the vacant at-large seat. The at-large council member serves all five wards in the city. City Hall will be open for absentee voting today until 5 p.m. Absentee ballots will be accepted through 3 p.m. at City Hall…
Assistant News Director Kev Jackson visits with Dr. Colleen Swank, Vice President of clinics and pediatrician at Sanford Bemidji. Swank says Sanford Health patients are automatically on a “list,” and factors for priority include age and conditions. Those who are not Sanford patients can visit their website to register for their “list.” Right now, Swank…
There has been no shortage of words or phrases to describe the year 2020. Many of them can’t be repeated on the airwaves, and WON’T be repeated here. But Denae Alamano, Executive Director of the United Way of the Bemidji Area, has been front and center in the efforts to get people and businesses through this…
