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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Throw, sip, repeat: Hatchet House of Bemidji turns weeknights into friendly showdowns with straight grain lanes, projected games like tic tac toe and a moving bullseye, plus simulators when you want a break from hurling steel.
Fresh face, less fuss: Whether you need a legit skin reboot with an advanced practice facial, a tension-melting massage, or a quick wax before life gets busy again, ReNew You Spa focuses on care that actually delivers.
Date-night, solved: Turtle River Chophouse has that polished-casual vibe locals love, with craveable plates like Crabby Chicken piled with creamy lump crab and crispy shrimp, Coconut Shrimp that hits sunny notes, and a downright show-off Banana Cream Pie.
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The five stories Bemidji readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Motorists in Bemidji will see additional traffic changes around the Highway 197 construction project in preparation for the final stage of 2026 construction of two temporary compact roundabouts along the upcoming detour route.
Full story at lptv.org ↗
Authorities are investigating a man found dead in Cass Lake, Minnesota, over the weekend.
Full story at northernnewsnow.com ↗
Bemidji Area Schools School Board passed a resolution proposing the discipline of a Bemidji Area Schools employee during a closed school board meeting.
Full story at bemidjipioneer.com ↗
Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors have welcomed the Blue Ox Playroom, a new business owned by Bailey Weller.
Full story at bemidjipioneer.com ↗
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs developed three housing facilities for veterans in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston, using a community-based approach to address rural needs.
Full story at architizer.com ↗
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