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Good morning to you Bemidji! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need storm recovery help or want to pitch in locally?
  • What Bemidji's conservation officer saw during the busy waterfowl opener

Also on today's calendar: Three-Day Black Ash Pack Basket Workshop with Nate Johnson and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 58 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Storm Recovery Volunteer Spotlight: Northwoods Lumber Company (bemidjipioneer.com) — Bemidji-area residents still recovering from the June 2025 storm can get help and offer help through United Way's Disaster Recovery page, where you can request assistance or sign up to volunteer. This week's spotlight thanks Northwoods Lumber Company for discounting materials and donating to rebuilding efforts, with local leaders saying that support has directly helped families repair homes and move forward.
   

• Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Reports-September 29, 2026 (froggyweb.com) — Bemidji-area conservation officer Jamus Veit reports a busy waterfowl opener, with mixed success for local hunters and several citations for firearm, ATV, and licensing violations. The report also notes that the Bemidji #2 conservation officer position remains vacant, while other officers statewide describe similar hunting and enforcement activity as fall seasons ramp up.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Qdoba Mexican Eats posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Bemidji. Apply here.
  • Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Retail Cashier in Bemidji. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bemidji here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cass Lake

  • Weekly Fishing Report: Enjoying the fall colors and bites (bemidjipioneer.com)
  • Cass Lake-Bena School District 2026 Election Guide (kaxe.org)

Menahga

  • Menahga School District 2026 Election Guide (kaxe.org)

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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