BEMIDJI WEATHER

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Home of the Beltrami County Historical Society, is located in the Historic southern corridor of downtown Bemidji, in the restored 1912 Great Northern Depot, the regions most unique museum, presents the history of Beltrami Country. With its arched framework windows and original terrazzo floors, the depot is a stunning example of Neo-classical architecture, and its preservation is of significant importance. Built in 1912, the last depot built by "empire builder," James J. Hill. Approximately 1,250 prehistoric and historic artifacts, including lithic (use of stone as a cultural tool) materials collected nationwide. The majority of American Indian artifacts are of Ojibwe/Chippewa origin from the Red Lake Band.

Sculptures and murals on public display throughout the downtown business area.  Begin walking tour at Tourist Information Center.  Brochure and parking available. New works are added to the program every year in late May, and are on display for a year. Online galleries of new works from each year are archived on our site. Returning, or Encore pieces spend 2-3 years on the Walk. Pieces in the permanent collection, murals around town, and special works like the new Shaynowishkung (Chief Bemidji) statue in Library Park, and the Veterans Memorial, can also be found on our map. Most New and Encore work is available for private sale. Contact us for more info about buying the art you see on the Walk. 

The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is a thriving community/college orchestra servicing the region of North Central Minnesota.  Its mission is to bring classical music to new audiences, while at the same time providing performance experience for both novice and accomplished musicians.  The orchestra performs four subscription concerts each season, and youth concerts biannually.  In addition, in 2005, the ensemble added a summer pops concert by the lake, a Messiah Sing-A-Long, and in 2006 a Valentines Concert with the Bemidji Youth Symphony.

Easy to find hard to leave. Located four blocks west of the famous statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in beautiful Historic Downtown Bemidji. We invite you to discover for yourself our traditional woolen garments, quality woolen yarns, huggable bed pillows and old fashioned woolen quilt batting "grandmas favourite." In addition to our own uique offerings we also feature high quality brand names such as Pendleton Woolen Mills, Woolrich Woolen Mills, Faribault Woolen Mills, Johnson Woolen Mills, C.C. Filson, Wigwam, Smart Wool, Acorn, Steggman Footwear, Duofold Long Johns, Nalgene Water Bottles, Fox River Socks and much more. A friendly hello and smile await you at Bemidji Woolen Mills.

Located on the edge of the Paul Bunyan State Forest, Forestedge Winery and Farm offers it's visitors a peaceful setting in the woods. Enjoy the gardens and cobblestone patio; taste our elegant fruit wines; visit our gallery with art and fine crafts made by MN artisans. Stay for an hour or for the day. Bring a picnic, share wine by the glass or bottle on the patio; and be sure to take some Forestedge wine home with you to share with family and friends.

It pays to play at Palace Casino! Feel the thrills of the lights and sounds on our game floor or sit back and relax in our expansive Bingo hall. The Palace offers a legendary gaming experience in Northern Minnesota with over 500 slots, Blackjack, Poker and a large Bingo Hall in an alcohol-free environment. Come check out the fun and excitement of our fast paced 20/20 Bingo, or try your luck at our wide area progressive slot machines with jackpots starting at $500,000! Hungry? Satisfy your appetite at the Red Cedar Grill. Need a place to rest? Unwind in one of 80 guest rooms available at the Palace Casino Hotel. You'll be feeling like rested royalty in one of our Jacuzzi suite rooms.

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
300 Bemidji Avenue
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 444-3561

Paul Bunyan and his Blue Ox Babe stand along the shore of Lake Bemidji near the Tourist Information Center.  Built in 1937, Eastman Kodak recognized Paul & Babe as the second most photographed icon in the nation.  Located at 300 Bemidji Avenue.

The Paul Bunyan Playhouse is a non-equity professional summer stock company located in the historic Chief Theater in beautiful downtown Bemidji. Under the artistic direction of Jim Williams, it employs a wide range of talented actors from Bemidji, the Twin Cities, and all over the country. In continuous operation for over 65 years, it is truly a tradition to treasure for both area residents and tourists. 

Camp Rabideau National Historic Landmarkrepresents the best preserved of the Civilian Conservation Corps camps in the nation. Part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's mammoth "New Deal," Camp Rabideau was one of the 2,650 camps established across the country in 1935.  The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) gave more than a quarter of a million young men, many of them unemployed and just scraping by during the Great Depression... some skills, some money, some happy memories. Camps were run jointly by the U. S. Forest Service, which manage the camps today, and the U.S. Army, which commanded the camps. Enjoy a self-guided walk through the camp or hosts provide tours as well.

Our chalet and facilities are available for rent - weddings, family reunions, church retreats. We also offer historic covered wagon rides.

One of 155 National Forests, the Chippewa was the first National Forest established east of the Mississippi. The Forest boundary encompasses 1.6 million acres, of which over 666,542 acres are managed by the USDA Forest Service. Aspen, birch, pines, balsam fir and maples blanket the uplands. Water is abundant, with over 1300 lakes, 923 miles of rivers and streams, and 400,000 acres of wetlands. These unique qualities offer an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities all year long.

Home of the 2006 United States Men's & Women's Olympic Curling Teams. Bemidji Curling Club offers various leagues Monday through Friday. The leagues vary from men's, women's, mixed, to open. "Mixed" would require two men and two women and "open" would require all men, all women, or any combination there of including juniors. Some leagues are very social, some are competitive, but most are a good mix in between.

Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk across the mighty Mississippi as it starts its winding journey 2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Stand under towering pines at Preacher's Grove. Visit the Itasca Indian Cemetery or Wegmann's Cabin, landmarks of centuries gone by. Camp under the stars, or stay the night at the historic Douglas Lodge or cabins. Explore Wilderness Drive past the 2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary, one of Minnesota's seven National Natural Landmarks.

This park is the perfect playground any time of year, offering visitors swimming, boating, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, camping, biking, picnicking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and year-around naturalist-led activities. Hikers can explore the beauty of a tamarack bog carpeted with showy lady's slippers, pitcher plants, dragon's mouth, grass pink, and insect-eating sundews. Most flowers are blooming in the bog during late spring and early summer.

Pastor:  Peter Warren
Sunday Worship:  8:30 am

Pastor:  Adam and Lexie Molina
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

Pastor:  Rev. James Mucerino
Sunday Worship:  11:00 am

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Pastor:  Rev. Mark Kindem
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am 

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Pastor:  Nate Bendorf
Sunday Worship:  8:30 am and 10:45 am

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Pastor:  Chuck Allen
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

Pastor:  John Hubert
Sunday Worship:  10:45 am

Pastor:  Dave Benedict
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am Traditional, 10:45 am Contemporary

Pastor:  Jerry Johnson
Sunday Worship:  8:30 am and 11:00 am

Pastor:  Derek Claypool
Sunday Worship:  11:00 am

Pastor:  Clarence St. John
Sunday Worship:  9:30 am

Pastor:  Stan Nelson
Sunday Worship:  8:30 am (Traditional)
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Pastor:  Corey Fuhrman
Sunday Worship:  8:30 am (Traditional)
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Pastor:  Pulpit Supply
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

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Pastor:  Keith Willard
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

Pastor:  Steve Thompson
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

Pastor:  Jamie leal
Sunday Worship:  11:00 am

Pastor:  Corbit Magby
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

Pastor:  Bob Kelly
Sunday Worship:  1:00 pm

Pastor:  David Myers
Sunday Worship:  10:45 am

Pastor:  Joel and Valerie Kratzke
Saturday Worship:  11:00 am

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Pastor: Aaron Nitz
Sunday Worship:  8:00 am and 10:30 am

Pastor:  Fr. Chuck Huck
Saturday Mass:  5:30 pm
Sunday Mass:  7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 6:30 pm

Pastor:  Rev. Robert Wentzel
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

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Pastor:  Rev. Rob Kopp
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

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We have eight cabins total. All of our cabins have beautiful lake view and knotty pine interior, carpeting and modern equipped kitchens with cookware & tableware, microwaves, electric coffee pot, toasters, clock radios, ceiling fans in all rooms, air conditioning, TV/VCR with 100 channels of satellite Dish Network and soft water. You also have a patio set on decks, gas grill and a fire ring. Our very clean cabins will make you feel right at home.

Birch Haven Resort offers modern Housekeeping Cabins and RV sites for weekly or shorter stays at reasonable rates. Located on peaceful, 2300 acre Gull Lake, just 15 miles northeast of Bemidji, Minnesota, we offer high quality fishing for walleye, pan fish, northern pike and bass. It is considered one of the "best kept secrets" of the Northwoods.

Cass Lake Lodge has 15 nonsmoking cabins. With two bedroom cabins to the larger seven bedroom cabins, we have the perfect cabin for you and your group! All cabins are fully furnished housekeeping cabins. The kitchens are furnished with all of the needed cooking ware, dinner ware, and appliances, including stoves, microwaves, toasters, and a fridge. All bedding is provided. 

Cedar Rapids Lodge is a family resort on the shore of Medicine Lake in the Bemidji Area of northern Minnesota. We have 45 well-groomed acres and a beautiful one-half mile of pristine shoreline. Our entire grounds are at lake level with all cottages close to the lake for easy access. Come experience the peace and solitude, as we are the only resort on the lake.

Eagle Ridge Resort is a quiet, comfortable, family resort that offers friendly personal service. Located 15 miles north of Bemidji on Gull Lake. Come to enjoy fishing, wildlife, scenery, and water fun.

Joe's Lodge, a family fishing vacation resort on Andrusia Lake, near Cass Lake and Bemidji, in northern Minnesota, offering cabin rental, walleye, musky, bass, crappie, northern and bluegill fishing and other outdoor activities.

Nestled in the pines and birch of Buena Vista State Forest on the eastern shore of Big Turtle Lake just 12 miles north of Bemidji, Kohl's Resort offers a pleasing combination of comfortable cabins and hotel suites, incredible sunsets and the songs of our native loon to make your stay unforgettable. Exactly what you're looking for! It would be our pleasure to welcome you and your family as our guests - any season of the year.

Lost Acres is nestled in the Chippewa National Forest and Kitchi Lake is on the Cass Lake chain of 8 lakes and 2 rivers including the Mississippi River- making it one of the best kept fishing secrets in Minnesota. Whether you are fishing for walleye, northern, jumbo perch, crappie, bluegill or muskies you will be successful on Kitchi Lake.

We are a family fishing resort located on the Mississippi River and The Upper Chain of Lakes.  You will enjoy fishing the clear calm Mississippi River water and any of the 9 lakes in the chain including: Cass Lake, Lake Andrusia, Big Wolf Lake, Pike Bay, Buck Lake, Lake Kitchi, Rice Lake, Little Rice Lake and Ose Lake. All within minutes of our docks!

Pike Point Resort and Lodge in Northern Minnesota is calling you for your fishing adventure and family summer vacation.  We are located 15 miles north of Bemidji on clean and clear Gull Lake. Our cabins will give you the atmosphere of the 'good ole days' having been built in the 1920s. 5 of our cabins now feature A/C along with many other updates.

Ruttger's is the perfect place for your romantic retreat, family resort vacation, or family reunion. The resort's rental accommodations include lakefront rooms, suites, townhomes, a whirlpool suite with fireplace, and cottages with 1 to 4 bedrooms, all spread out along our 1700' natural sand beach.

A Northern Minnesota family & fishing resort, nestled on the south east shore of beautiful Blackduck Lake, featuring crisp clean air and incredible sunsets. The lake is ideal for recreation as well as fishing and watching wildlife. The beach has a gradual sand slope with no drop-offs and is absolutely perfect for swimming. Other popular lake activities include water skiing, jet skiing, boating and canoeing.

Surrounded by awe inspiring panoramic views of deep greens and blue landscapes, combined with unspoiled natural beauty of birch, spruce, maples, vibrant sunsets and calm summer breezes, this beautiful lake front resort, originally established in 1932, is proud to be offering a truly unique hi-end boutique resort experience, like no other in Minnesota. This BRAND NEW 5-STAR ALL-INCLUSIVE resort in Minnesota now offers luxury vacation homes and cabin accommodations overlooking Blackduck Lake and the “lazy” knee deep Blackduck River, just minutes north of Bemidji, 3 ½ hours north of Minneapolis, 3 hours east of Fargo and 1 hour south of Canada.

Wishbone Resort is an upgraded lake level resort with newer spacious clean cabins. Upgraded fishing boats and pontoons available. Bait & gas available. Docks on lite all night. Dock service & fish cleaning. We have spring and fall fishing specials. American plan and full bar.

Wood Haven Resort is the ONLY resort on Three Island Lake. We are a quiet, secluded fishing resort, located about 14 miles north of Bemidji. Our clean, modern cabins are fully equipped for housekeeping, complete with hot showers and everything you will need except towels.

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