Bemidjians Partake in 19th Annual Day at the Capitol with over 40 Legislative Meetings

Bemidjians partake in 19th annual Day at the Capitol with over 40 legislative meetings

ST. PAUL — Bemidji Day at the Capitol gives area leaders a chance to speak directly with state legislators on both sides of the political aisle, and this year was no exception when the 19th annual excursion took place on Thursday. Many topics were discussed, but perhaps the most poignant was the derecho that struck Bemidji in June 2025. Over 9 million trees were lost and more than $10 million in damage was caused due to the storm — still, the st…

Preview: Bemidji Leaders Head to St. Paul for 19th Annual Day at the Capitol

Political and community leaders from around the Bemidji area drove down to the state Capitol on Thursday for the 19th annual Bemidji Day at the Capitol. The event gives representatives from the Bemidji City Council, the Beltrami County Board, and the Bemidji School Board, along with several community leaders, a…