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Community members demand answers regarding J.W. Smith closure during Q&A

The Bemidji Pioneer 21 Mar 2026
BEMIDJI — As the public hearing for the potential closure of J.W ... Among several questions posed throughout the evening, some common themes came to light. Some answers to certain questions, however, brought forth even more questions and pushback ... Smith?.
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Gene Dillon's Lego League clinches invite to world championship

The Bemidji Pioneer 18 Mar 2026
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Jaycees serve as backbone of Bemidji's best traditions

The Bemidji Pioneer 16 Mar 2026
Editor's Note. This story was initially published in the Pioneer's Spring 2026 edition of inBemidji Magazine. To see the full issue, click. here ... They’re aligned with their mission to foster leadership development through community service ... .
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Boys and Girls Club Director Andrea Kent details impacts of possible J.W. Smith closure

The Bemidji Pioneer 14 Mar 2026
BEMIDJI — The Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area has operated a satellite location in J.W. Smith Elementary since the fall of 2023. Less than three years later, that location is at risk, given the potential closure of J.W ... A satellite location ... J.W.
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What is Sacred Bundle, the new owner of Central Elementary?

The Bemidji Pioneer 04 Mar 2026
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Despite pleas, Bemidji school board inches closer to shuttering J.W. Smith Elementary

The Bemidji Pioneer 03 Mar 2026
BEMIDJI — In its first official step toward budget reductions for the 2026-2027 school year, the Bemidji Area Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a measure to potentially close J.W. Smith Elementary during a special meeting on Monday ... J.W ... .
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Hundreds pack Bemidji school board meeting to protest potential closure of J.W. Smith Elementary

The Bemidji Pioneer 24 Feb 2026
BEMIDJI – Many people have fond memories of Central Elementary, and perhaps not-so-fond memories of its closure a mere five years ago ... Namely, the closure of J.W ... Financial background ... Why J.W. Smith? ... Smith ... “J.W ... A central location ... “J.W ... J.W ... .
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Red Lake State of the Band Address provides retrospection, reignites future fights

The Globe 22 Feb 2026
REDBY, Minn. — Growth is the foundation of Red Lake Nation’s future, a sentiment that proliferated the entirety of the 2026 Red Lake State of the Band Address on Friday, Feb. 20 ... Of its current membership, 27% are children ages 18 and younger ... .
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Bemidji school board approves sale of Central Elementary to Leech Lake's Sacred Bundle

The Bemidji Pioneer 21 Feb 2026
BEMIDJI — Nearly five years after its closure, Central Elementary is seemingly in a new owner's hands ... 20. Sacred Bundle is a tribally chartered nonprofit with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe ... The board's next regular meeting is set for 6.30 p.m ... .
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Jason Caron hopes to improve community health as new Sanford Bemidji president

The Bemidji Pioneer 14 Feb 2026
BEMIDJI — Jason Caron is not new to Sanford Bemidji, though his current role is new to him ... The six-month transition period proved invaluable for Caron, who has served in orthopedics for Sanford since 2008 ... … It's been a good transition.”.
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Statewide 4-H leadership conference focuses on disaster response at Concordia Language Villages

The Bemidji Pioneer 10 Feb 2026
BEMIDJI — A key factor in disaster response is preparation. On the weekend of Feb ... BLU serves as a regional workshop throughout February, with five sessions taking place around the state ... … It’s for youth, by youth.” ... .
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Coconut Cannabis to open north of Bemidji as Mexico-themed dispensary

The Bemidji Pioneer 08 Feb 2026
BEMIDJI — Jeff and Janelle Hill have a myriad of memories from Mexico ... “We visit Mexico a lot, and we really like the vibe down there,” Janelle said, “so we thought we’d bring that up here.” ... A learning curve ... .
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Bemidji Fire Department partnering on 'Inclusive Fire Brigade'

The Globe 26 Jan 2026
BEMIDJI, Minn. — Asher Geller has long wanted to be a firefighter. “I love helping people and being part of a team, and I’m also really interested in the fire department, fire engines and history,” Geller said ... .
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Bemidji Fire Department partners with Lead for Inclusion to form 'Inclusive Fire Brigade'

The Bemidji Pioneer 24 Jan 2026
BEMIDJI — Asher Geller has long wanted to be a firefighter, an aspiration that would lead to a potential first-in-the-nation program, live from Bemidji ... “These young people are the best people to lead the work.” ... .
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Bemidji State emphasizes collective action during Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

The Bemidji Pioneer 21 Jan 2026
BEMIDJI — Collective action was at the forefront at Bemidji State University on Monday, as students, faculty and community members gathered to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day ... King’s work as well as his continued legacy ... “Dr ... .

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