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Hello Bemidji! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Beaver football’s 100th season opener, Bemidji Pride, and carnival fun at Beltrami Fair + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Beavers earn early attention: Bemidji State was picked seventh in the NSIC preseason coaches poll after a 4-7 2025 campaign. Caden Bolte and quarterback Connor Carver were named the Beavers’ players to watch -- read the full preview.
Strong finish in Fargo: Bemidji High’s Owen Lappinga won the 18U singles title, while he and Blake Friese rebounded from a loss to take the 18U doubles consolation at the Red River Junior Open -- read the full results.
County Republicans gather: Beltrami County GOP will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at its Paul Bunyan Mall office, with coffee at 6, and discuss the Aug. 20 Lincoln/Reagan dinner -- learn more about the dinner.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Backyard spa upgrade: From Jacuzzi and Nordic hot tubs to Finnleo and Leisurecraft saunas, swim spas, and even pools, Midnight Sun Pools n' Spas helps Bemidji folks turn the backyard into the favorite room. They also handle watercare and repairs, so you can soak, sweat, and swim without the maintenance headache.
Soup and sandwich magic: Wild Hare Bistro and Coffee House keeps things interesting with world flavors, creative cooking, and special diet friendly ideas like a turkey hoagie with apricot mustard and a silky kohlrabi bisque. Grab a coffee, then let the soup and sandwich situation rescue your week.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Art Camp Registration @ Watermark Art Center | Monday (8/10) at 1:00 PM – Mark Makers Art Camp is open, and the Fantastical Art session for grades 4 to 6 is already full, because dragons RSVP faster than parents. For grades 7 to 12, Art of Illustration has room, with drawing, watercolor, and more, $120 member, $150 non-member pricing.
🍽 Kids Eat Free Tuesday @ Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade Bemidji | Tuesday (8/11) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats free nuggets on a Tuesday, especially when they belong to your kid. Every Tuesday, one child 12 and under eats free per paying adult, which means more fries for them, and maybe a quiet minute for you, or at least dessert money.
🎡 Carnival @ Beltrami County Fairgrounds | Wednesday (8/12) at 5:00 PM – Ready to embrace your inner kid without the sugar crash hangover? The Beltrami County Fair carnival rolls in with classic rides, rigged games you swear you can beat, neon nostalgia, and enough funnel cake to bribe the grandkids, or your spouse, into one more spin.
✈ Annual Moberg Air Base Fly In @ Moberg Air Base Airport | Friday (8/14) – Bemidji’s aviation shindig returns to Moberg’s Seaplane Base, where wheel planes and floatplanes share the sky like they actually get along. Expect low passes, glassy-water landings, and that oddly comforting scent of coffee, grass, and a little avgas.
🚗 Wilton car show @ Wilton, Minnesota | Saturday (8/15) at 9:30 AM – Wilton’s rolling out the chrome for a car show that smells like gasoline, sunscreen, and a thousand good stories. Expect polished classics, proud owners, and lawn-chair wisdom, the kind that drifts from carburetors to who used to own that lot by the feed store.
🏈 Beaver Football 100th Season Opener vs Michigan Tech @ Chet Anderson Stadium | Thursday (8/27) at 6:00 PM – Kick off the Beavers’ 100th season as they square up with Michigan Tech, plus the annual Shrine Game with the Bemidji Headwaters Shrine Club. Expect small-town spectacle, big hits, and tailgating at Diamond Point Park, where the chili is competitive, and the stories get taller.
✈️ Hangar Throwdown 2026 @ Nary National-Shefland Field | Saturday (8/29) at 10:00 AM – Nary Airport turns into a runway rumble, cash only of course, for an N/T 1/8 mile drag bash with classes from Big Tire to True Street, plus strider bike breaks. Small Tire pays $6K, so bring lawn chairs, ear plugs, and your family manners.
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07 — Bemidji report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 82°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. This house is wildSet on 7.71 private acres in a small neighborhood, this spacious single-level 4-bedroom, 2-bath home blends country calm with everyday convenience. The open-concept layout centers around a generous kitchen, while the oversized primary suite adds a walk-in closet, 3/4 bath, and built-in desk. An oversized garage and a heated 40x60 shop round out the package.
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