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Thanks to donations from local organizations, the Headwaters Science Center has new amenities and a new exhibit that provides a look behind the scenes.

In addition to her work at the science center, Laddie Elwell was a founding member of the Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society and a driver of the development of the Neilson Spearhead Center.

With three sessions taking place throughout Thursday, a variety of leaders had a chance to share their input and experiences with varying AmeriCorps programs present in the Bemidji area.

The Bemidji Lions Club recently made its annual donation to the Headwaters Science Center.

Monday morning marked the start of the 17th annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival’s four-day extravaganza when the dragon boats arrived at Paul Bunyan Park.

Living up to its acronym, over 100 youth explored leadership and learning opportunities at Bemidji State University Tuesday through Friday as part of YELLO, a statewide leadership conference.

Park Rapids, Nevis, Laporte, Cass Lake-Bena and St. Philip's students get a hands-on experience of nature at Camp Wilderness.

Orion, a bunny whose No. 1 job at the Headwaters Science Center is to look cute, will retire later this month.

JOHN EGGERS COLUMN: How to raise money and market your ideas Every nonprofit agency in Bemidji and the surrounding area should have sent a representative to the recent Zoom Sunrise Rotary symposium, “Your Mission Matters,” which dealt with helping agencies raise money and market their ideas. Yes, it was that good. Written By: John Eggers | × Before I share some tips about how to raise money I wish to pay a personal tribute to lifelong educator, Mark Fodness. I didn’t know M...