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Letter to the Editor: J.W. Smith's closure will have a devastating impact
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (471+ words) Letter to the Editor: J.W. Smith's closure will have a devastating impact'Bemidji Pioneer Letter to the Editor: J.W. Smith's closure will have a devastating impact The following is a letter to the editor submitted by a reader and does not reflect the…...
Students in the news, March 7
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (246+ words) GRAND FORKS, N.D. " The following area students have been named to the president's list at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks for achieving a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Students on the list have earned a minimum of 30 semester hours…...
Bi-CAP receives $190,000 Minnesota Youthbuild Grant for youth job training
22+ hour, 57+ min ago (404+ words) Our newsroom sometimes reports stories under the byline "Pioneer Staff Report." This byline is used when reporters rewrite basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as an email or press release that requires little or no reporting. Other…...
Public hearing on proposed J.W. Smith closure set for March 24
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (173+ words) BEMIDJI " The Bemidji Area Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed closure of J.W. Smith Elementary at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in the Bemidji High School commons. This hearing comes after the board's unanimous vote to move…...
From the Archives: March 4 in the Pioneer
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (307+ words) Our newsroom sometimes reports stories under the byline "Pioneer Staff Report." This byline is used when reporters rewrite basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as an email or press release that requires little or no reporting. Other…...
Despite pleas, Bemidji school board inches closer to shuttering J.W. Smith Elementary
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (365+ words) 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. Monday's meeting comes after a…...
Bemidji Adventures in Lifelong Learning announces spring schedule
5+ day, 27+ min ago (374+ words) BEMIDJI " Adventures in Lifelong Learning begins its spring 2026 season on March 10 and will continue from 10 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday through April 28 at the Bemidji Eagles Club. The season kicks off with the presentation, "Health Center Paths, Tracks to Providing Health Care,…...
Bemidji school board to hold special meeting regarding J.W. Smith Elementary
1+ week, 1+ day ago (91+ words) Our newsroom sometimes reports stories under the byline "Pioneer Staff Report." This byline is used when reporters rewrite basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as an email or press release that requires little or no reporting. Other…...
Jeremy Olson Column: Understanding the importance of reading
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (406+ words) Greetings from Bemidji Area Schools! As February is "I Love to Read Month," I will be focusing this article narrowly on the subject of literacy. Literacy is a cornerstone of democracy and, therefore, one of the most important things that…...
Bemidji State's Day of Giving is about making every dollar count for Kari Kantack Miller
2+ week, 3+ day ago (719+ words) BEMIDJI " Every year since 2019, Bemidji State University's Day of Giving has provided students with important opportunities and resources through crowdfunding. And Kari Kantack Miller has championed the charge year after year because she understands the difference a dollar can make....