Jen Bloomquist News Today

“I just decided I didn't want to sell it. I wanted to keep it. I love it here, this is where I grew up and I've been here all my life — it’s such a big part of me and my family,” she said.

Despite losing her husband and business partner two years ago, Cedar Rapids Lodge owner Jen Bloomquist has kept the resort in Tenstrike going strong and was recently named Resorter of the Year.

Despite losing her husband and business partner two years ago, business owner has kept the resort in Tenstrike going strong

Despite losing her husband and business partner two years ago, business owner has kept the resort in Tenstrike going strong

Despite losing her husband and business partner two years ago, business owner has kept the resort in Tenstrike going strong

Despite losing her husband and business partner two years ago, business owner has kept the resort in Tenstrike going strong

Despite losing her husband and business partner two years ago, business owner has kept the resort in Tenstrike going strong

Despite losing her husband and business partner two years ago, business owner has kept the resort in Tenstrike going strong

The late Marc Bloomquist of Blackduck is one of four Bemidji State University graduates who will be named distinguished alumni for the 2023-24 academic year by the BSU Alumni and Foundation.