Community Corner
🌱 How will the reopened 71/197 intersection change your Bemidji commute?
You won't want to miss Northstar Digital Literacy (Computer Basics) on the Bemidji Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How will the reopened 71/197 intersection change your Bemidji commute?
- Have you seen 16-year-old Karsen Smith in Bemidji?
- How did a Bemidji basket weaver land in a Venice art showcase?
Also on today's calendar: Community Beading Circle and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Warmer with partial sunshine, temps: high: 72, low: 42.
- Thursday: Sunny, breezy and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Highway 71/197 Intersection Detour Lifted as Construction Nears Completion in Bemidji (rjbroadcasting.com) — Traffic is easing in Bemidji now that the detour at the Highway 71/197 intersection has been lifted and the north section is open to drivers. Crews are finishing roundabout work near Gillette Drive, so expect brief lane closures while sidewalks, signals, signs, and landscaping are completed ahead of early October project wrap-up. 
2. Bemidji, Minnesota: 16-Year-Old Karsen Smith Reported Missing, Police Seek Public's Help (theunionstar.com) — Bemidji residents are being asked to help locate 16-year-old Karsen Smith, who was reported as a runaway and last seen at his Bemidji home on September 20. Police have shared his physical description, clothing, and a contact number, urging anyone with information to call the Bemidji Police Department or 911 rather than intervening themselves.
3. Bemidji artist's work exhibited at prestigious show in Venice (bemidjipioneer.com) — Bemidji fiber artist Shannon Lucas Westrum, a Bemidji High School and Bemidji State graduate, has a piece featured at the prestigious Homo Faber Biennial in Venice. Her work, created in her Wildflower Cottage Shop studio on Bemidji Avenue, is displayed alongside hundreds of artisans worldwide, boosting both her profile and Bemidji's presence on the international art stage.
4. HIGHLIGHTS: Late Equalizer Denies Lumberjack Girls In 1-1 Stalemate (bemidjinow.com) — Bemidji girls soccer battled Alexandria to a 1-1 draw at Chet Anderson Stadium after leading most of the match. Mya Thompson's first-half goal put the Lumberjacks ahead before a late Alexandria equalizer, with several Bemidji chances and a strong performance from goalkeeper Brynn Klaers highlighted in audio clips and a postgame coach interview.
📸 Around Bemidji
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bemidji
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★ Featured events ★
- Northstar Digital Literacy (Computer Basics) →
NWICDC Training Room, 1819 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji
9:30 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Community Beading Circle →
Ombishkaa Lounge, 1819 Bemidji Ave. N, Bemidji
2:00 pm - Welcome Wednesday →
NWICDC Training Room, 1819 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji
3:00 pm - Yoga in the Park with Pearl →
Cameron Park, 2609 Birchmont Drive Northeast, Bemidji
5:30 pm - Book Club →
Forbidden Love Bookstore, 114 4th Street Northwest, Bemidji
6:00 pm - Beaver Brew Pregame Party →
Corner Bar, 602 2nd St SE, Bemidji
3:00 pm - Three-Day Black Ash Pack Basket Workshop with Nate Johnson →
Turtle River Community Center (Turtle River Township), 9883 South Arm Court, Bemidji
10:00 am - Healing Hearts Support Group →
St. Croix Hospice, 1217 Anne Street Northwest, Bemidji
4:00 pm - {In-Person; Bemidji, MN} Healing Hearts Support Group →
St. Croix Hospice, 1217 Anne Street Northwest, Bemidji
4:00 pm - AIE Family Fun Night!
Voyageurs Expeditionary Bemidji, MN 56601
5:00 pm - The Love Hypothesis Watch Party →
Forbidden Love Bookstore, 114 4th Street Northwest, Bemidji
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Bemidji Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- AIE Family Night
TrekNorth JR/SR High School Bemidji, MN 56601
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Center City Housing Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Assistant - Part Time in Bemidji. Apply here.
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Bemidji. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bemidji here.
Ok Bemidji! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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