US EditionThrough the Snow, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar Visits Bemidji to Witness Storm Recovery
More than $10 million in damage left recovery work ongoing as local officials seek added state aid and crews prepare controlled burns.
- On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited Bemidji to assess recovery efforts at the Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center following a devastating June windstorm that struck the region.
- Despite experiencing more than $10 million in damage, the area failed to qualify for Federal Emergency Management Agency funding, leaving recovery dependent on insurance, state money, and a challenging 25% local match.
- Rep. Bidal Duran co-authored legislation providing 100% relief instead of the 75% covered by Minnesota's Disaster Assistance Contingency Account, while crews manage 11 piles of debris at the juvenile center.
- Klobuchar concluded her visit presenting the National Association of Broadcasting Crystal Award to Continuous Country KB101, with Hubbard Radio President Dan Seeman noting she "did not hesitate to say yes" when asked.
- As she runs for governor of Minnesota this year, Klobuchar emphasized community resilience, while Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince coordinates long-term restoration plans ahead of the tourism season.
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Duluth News Tribune
Through the snow, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar visits Bemidji to witness storm recovery
BEMIDJI, Minn. — An untimely blizzard greeted U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was in Bemidji on Thursday, April 2, to witness recovery efforts from the area's devastating June windstorm. Klobuchar was not expecting snow, but was excited to see Bemidji's progress after her initial July 2025 visit. "I also happen to come here when it's snowing on April 2, go figure," she said with a laugh. "I want to thank the people of Bemidji for just standing tall…
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