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Chuck Norris, macho star of 'Walker, Texas Ranger', dies at 86
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (775+ words) Chuck Norris, the former martial arts champion and 1980s action-film hero who fought the bad guys in "Code of Silence," "Missing in Action" and "The Delta Force" and upheld the law in the TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger," died on Thursday,…...
Darcy Brambrink to host oil painting workshop March 28
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (244+ words) Our newsroom sometimes reports stories under the byline "Pioneer Staff Report." This byline is used when reporters rewrite basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as an email or press release that requires little or no reporting. Other…...
Indivisible Bemidji to host third 'No Kings' protest March 28
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (208+ words) BEMIDJI " Indivisible Bemidji is planning to host its third "No Kings" peaceful rally, as part of a national day of protest, starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at Paul Bunyan Park. The first No Kings rally took place on Saturday, June…...
DKG Mu Chapter presents Outstanding Service, Woman of Achievement awards
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (176+ words) Our newsroom sometimes reports stories under the byline "Pioneer Staff Report." This byline is used when reporters rewrite basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as an email or press release that requires little or no reporting. Other…...
John Eggers Column: Let’s do more to help our youth carry the torch
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (783+ words) Every spring, watching the girls" and boys" sports tournaments, I renew my confidence in our young people's ability to carry the torch. As Kennedy said in his inaugural address, "the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans....
Advances could prevent missing person case like Ruth Eckholm
2+ week, 4+ day ago (597+ words) TWIG, Minn. " It was an ordinary August day in 1991 when 85-year-old Ruth Eckholm walked away from her facility, Twig House 2, and never returned. Eckholm, an Alzheimer's patient, had a history of wandering and walking everywhere, according to her family. She'd…...
Duluth couple share outdoor knowledge, create recreation experiences
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (419+ words) DULUTH " Joni Cannon and Judas Bardon had a shared dream. The couple wanted to share their passion for outdoor knowledge with people. A few years back, the two decided to put their knowledge to use by starting their own nonprofit…...
Duluth woodworker turns wood burls into art
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (631+ words) DULUTH " Woodturning takes time. That's one of the biggest lessons Duluth artist Eric Helland has learned in his 19 years of practicing the art form. "Flatwood versus stuff that goes on the lathe are two totally different worlds," Helland said. "The…...
Letter to the Editor: This is not a crisis, it's an opportunity
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (308+ words) The possible closure of J.W. Smith Elementary School could be the best thing to happen to Bemidji in many years. Why? Now the school district is forced to be creative and innovative in deciding what they need to do to keep…...
Mike Johnson, Darin Schultz step down from Bemidji High School coaching positions
18+ hour, 58+ min ago (346+ words) BEMIDJI " There will be two new Bemidji High School winter sports coaches in 2026-27. Activities director Kristen McRae announced on Friday afternoon that girls hockey head coach Mike Johnson and girls basketball coach Darin Schultz have each stepped down from their…...