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🌱 What new data says about Lake Irving’s water quality gains.

Bemidji, Minnesota Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Bemidji? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new data says about Lake Irving’s water quality gains.
  • How you can help grow fresh food at Bemidji’s community farm
  • What surprise is Foxby teasing at Saturday’s free Bemidji Brewing show?

Also on today's calendar: Songs For a New World.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Windy with a few showers, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy with a shower in places, temps: high: 58, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mississippi Headwaters Board receives report on benefit of Lake Irving Project in Bemidji (messagemedia.co) — A major water-quality project on Lake Irving in Bemidji is showing real results, with new data confirming more stable phosphorus levels and healthier conditions. Local and regional partners say the project proves that targeted conservation spending around Bemidji’s lakes can deliver measurable benefits and a clear return on public investment for residents and county boards.
   

2. Bemidji Community Food Shelf holds 2-day planting event (bemidjipioneer.com) — Bemidji residents are being invited to help revitalize the Bemidji Community Food Shelf’s 3.5‑acre farm, which just hosted a two-day planting push to boost locally grown produce for neighbors in need. After storm damage and staffing challenges, new leadership is rebuilding the program and seeking volunteers—no gardening experience required—to grow thousands of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables for local families.
   

3. The Setlist: Where to hear live music June 12-13, 2026 (kaxe.org) — Bemidji music lovers can catch alt‑indie band Foxby for a free outdoor patio show at Bemidji Brewing on Saturday, June 13, as part of the brewery’s Sunset Sounds series. The broader roundup also highlights a packed festival and EP release show in Grand Rapids for those willing to travel.
   

4. Bemidji Fire Department Responds to House Fire (VIDEO) (bemidjinow.com) — Bemidji-area readers should know that the Bemidji Fire Department spent about two and a half hours knocking down a house fire in nearby Wilton on Wednesday, with help from Bemidji Ambulance and other agencies. Thirty firefighters and 11 pieces of equipment contained the blaze to one apartment, and no injuries were reported while the cause remains under investigation.
   

5. Q&A: Beavers AD Britt Laurtisen assesses impending NCAA changes, local hockey attendance and more (bemidjipioneer.com) — Bemidji sports fans get an inside look at how Bemidji State’s athletic director is navigating fast-changing NCAA eligibility rules while working to keep Beaver hockey strong and affordable for local families. She talks candidly about attendance challenges, Bemidji’s unique hockey culture, and how women’s and men’s programs fit into the community’s identity and future.
   

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  • How To Text 911 in an Emergency
    Did you know you can text 911 if calling isn't safe or possible? Follow these steps when texting 911: - Enter the number 911 in the "To" field. -… (Nextdoor )
  • Concordia College posted a job opening for Italian Language Summer Camp Counselor in Bemidji. Apply here.
  • Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodial Subs in Bemidji Area Schools in Bemidji. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bemidji here.

Ok Bemidji! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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