Beltrami County celebrates 160th birthday during board meeting

Beltrami County celebrates 160th birthday during board meeting

BEMIDJI — On Feb. 28, 1866, Beltrami County was born, and on Saturday, Feb. 28, the county celebrated its 160th birthday. To recognize this milestone, the Beltrami County Board signed a birthday proclamation during its Tuesday, March 3, board meeting. Beltrami County Historical Society Executive Director Emily Thabes presented to the board and read the proclamation, which notes that the county was established by the Minnesota State Legislature t…