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The Welle name has been associated with the bank since 1945, and now a fourth-generation family member has been named its next president.
When a downtown area has as rich of a history as Bemidji’s does, certain historical aspects are often preserved for decades. Such is the case for 218 Clothing + Gift, a shop housed in a small building with a rich history that has stood the test of time.
The bank’s history began on Nov. 17, 1897, when Bank of Bemidji opened in a small white building on the south side of Third Street.