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Bemidji, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Bemidji! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this missing 25-year-old Bemidji resident?
  • Are Bemidji’s wildfire plans ready for the next big blaze?
  • How a Bemidji celebration unlocked another $100 million for our region

Also on today's calendar: {In-Person; Bemidji, MN} Healing Hearts Support Group and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 35.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Endangered Person Alert Issued for Missing Bemidji Resident (rjbroadcasting.com) — A Bemidji resident, 25-year-old Zachariah Ausmus, has been reported missing since mid-September, and state authorities have issued an endangered person alert due to concerns about mental health. He was last seen in Bemidji on September 14 and may now be in the Fargo area, possibly using other names. Anyone with information is urged to contact Bemidji police or local law enforcement immediately.
   

2. Wildfire Tabletop Exercise Brings Together Bemidji Area Emergency Management (dailydispatch.com) — Bemidji and Beltrami County emergency teams just gathered at the Sanford Center to rehearse how they’d respond if a major wildfire threatened the area. Using a USDA-funded tabletop exercise, local leaders worked through blind spots and updated plans so residents are better protected when the next big natural disaster hits.
   

3. Northwest Minnesota Foundation celebrates 40 years of community impact (bemidjipioneer.com) — A major regional philanthropy milestone just played out in Bemidji, with the Northwest Minnesota Foundation marking 40 years at the Sanford Center and spotlighting local partners like United Way of Bemidji Area and the Bemidji Area Arts Endowment. Awards, grants, and new investment goals highlighted how more than $100 million has already flowed into northwest Minnesota communities, with another $100 million targeted for the coming decade.
   

4. Sanford Health addresses top community health needs (sanfordhealth.org) — Bemidji residents now have access to a Wellbriety-certified substance use treatment program and a new Sanford Bemidji Crisis Center designed for emergency mental health care, including culturally grounded services for Indigenous patients. Sanford is also surveying communities about health needs and expanding tools to connect people with food, housing, and behavioral health support across the region. Locals are encouraged to share feedback through the 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment survey.
   

5. Vandermeer, Arel swap positions; Jacks fall 1 point short in Battle for Babe's Bell (bemidjipioneer.com) — Bemidji High School’s football team nearly reclaimed Babe’s Bell in Brainerd, falling 28-27 after a bold two-point try with a toss to star senior Owen Vandermeer came up inches short. A new position swap between Vandermeer and quarterback Josh Arel sparked the Lumberjacks’ best offensive performance yet, giving hope as Bemidji heads into a tough closing stretch.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have been going to Kreative Kuts and Kolors ever since she opened.
    Would not consider any other place. Have recommended Kim to other people and they have reported that she did a wonderful job. Prices are reasonable… (Nextdoor Bemidji Ave N)
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Full-Time Visual Store Merchandising Lead in Bemidji. Apply here.
  • Petro Serve USA posted a job opening for Cashier - #057 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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