August 13, 2015 – The Minnesota House Bonding Committee recently toured Bemidji, examining projects that need funding from next year’s legislative session. The tour began with a visit to Northern Dental Access Center and was followed by stops at the Carnegie Library, the local DNR office and Bemidji State.

August 13, 2000 – Thousands of Bemidji High School graduates in town this weekend for the All School Reunion toured the old and new Bemidji High School buildings. During the coming school year, the $40 million new high school campus along West Fifth Street will replace the old 1922 building.

August 13, 1975 – Earl Kerns, Bemidji High School band director for 32 years, recently passed away. Kerns came to Bemidji in 1939 as director of the band and orchestra, later starting the elemen

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