Beltrami County, MN

May 15th marks the beginning of National Law Enforcement Memorial week. As Memorial Day approaches, public servants are remembered for their work and sacrifices made. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and Bemidji Police Department held a memorial service yesterday to honor their fallen comrades. In the last two years,...

The following is a summary of incidents the Bemidji Police Department and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to on Thursday, May 19. Disorderly Conduct, 9:50 p.m. Male arrested on multiple charges on the 200 block of Paul Bunyan Dr. NW. Theft, 9:43 p.m. Officer took a theft of...

A woman and three children were able to safely exit a Bemidji area house this morning after the attached garage of the home caught on fire. The Bemidji Fire Department and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office along with medical personnel responded to the fire Tuesday morning at 4005 Cardinal Rd NW.

The Beltrami County License Center will be closed for a lunch hour starting Monday. According to Taxpayer Services Division Director Leala Roth, the lunch hour closure will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every weekday until further notice. The Beltrami County License Center, in the county’s administration building, handles...

The Beltrami County License Center will be closing from 11:30am-1:00pm Monday through Friday starting on Monday, May 23, 2022 for a lunch period until further notice.

The Bemidji Charter Commission met for the fourth month in a row ahead of their required annual meeting next month. Marty Cobenais has approached the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners and the Bemidji City Council on establishing a code of conduct required for local candidates and elected officials; particularly, that they pass a criminal background check.

The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners reviewed the final draft of an ordinance regulating short-term rentals in their meetings Tuesday. A short-term rental is any rental that is occupied for fewer than 30 days by one party, such as the operations of an Air BNB or VRBO. The Greater Bemidji...

First 2023 budget discussion for Bemidji City Council Monday. The Bemidji City Council will review potential budget items for next year in their work session Monday, and the presentation from Finance Director Ron Eischens notes multiple big-ticket uncertainties. Beyond…. 0. Beltrami County License Center to close for a lunch hour.

A woman and three children were able to safely exit a Bemidji area house this morning after the attached garage of the home caught on fire. The Bemidji Fire Department and The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office along with medical personnel responded to the fire Tuesday morning at 4005 Cardinal Rd NW.

The following is a summary of incidents the Bemidji Police Department and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to on Tuesday, May 17. Welfare Check, 10:56 p.m. Officer responded to a welfare check on an elderly woman sitting by the water near the 800 block of Lake Blvd. NE. The caller had mistaken a large orange traffic sign for a person. No actions taken.