me and my buddy like urbex, but the only spots we know are a couple houses and then the old dairy building. does anyone know any others in the area?

Is Bemidji good for hunting? Worse or better than surrounding areas?

Hey all! New to Bemidji and we are hoping someone can help us find some fun things to do. We don’t drink just as an FYI. I was looking at the Hatchet House as an option but wanted to see what other places would be good to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated! 💙

Just curious if each of the three surrounding reservations has a different vibe, culture, economy, resource, etc.

Does one have more farmers and one have more wild rice? Do any have bison herds or outstanding fishing? Any famous people? (Besides Winona LaDuke) Any really rezzed out places that I shouldn't drive at night? Any with cool programs for kids?

Any info is nice to know!

Hello, African American here. Is Bemidji a safe place for me to move to? I am a veteran that has gotten a job offer at the VA there, Interview today. MN is a place I am very curious about and like the nature I see online and the lifestyle I read about. But I am unsure about my safety as a black person. Research online says theres less than 2% of blacks that stay there. Do You think I’m good to go? Or do I have something to worry about?

What are the amazing places to eat in Bemidji? We’re in town for the night and looking for some great local restaurants or breweries.

Ok, provocative title aside.

So, my backstory, right, is I recently moved to Bemidji with my family, and I've been a stay at home parent since 2021. I'm also a trans woman.

I'm doing some paperwork and i notice there's a job fair downtown and figure I can take a look and maybe make a few connections or something. I jam out a resume and print them at the library and head over.

Maybe it's just the jobs I was intereste din that did this, but almost all of them were essentially, "Visit our website and see what's available!"

And, just, idk, man, but this seems like such bad opportunity for job seekers. Like, I'd like to expect, idk, some interviews being done and these businesses there actually looking at the pool of people coming to this.

Is it better than nothing? Sure. But its honestly no different than if you just went to a bunch of business/local website from home. In fact that's what every job i had interest in just told me to do.

So, I guess, just seems like a wasted opportunity. And maybe the logistics of "Come here and be interviewed and maybe hired!" isn't possible but, honestly, not much point in a fair if all the booths tell you to go find a computer and apply online.

Hi all! We are on vacation at a nearby resort. It's only 30 mins from Bemidji. Our dog has medical needs and has to be with us so can anyone help us out with a list of dog friendly places in Bemidji? Thank you so much!

What is the best mobile phone service providers in the area? Especially for being out on lakes and on trails.

Considering a move to the area. What's it like? What is the college like? Seems to be geared toward humanities and environmental issues. Is that reflective of the community?

I know it's surrounded by 3 reservations. There seems to be conflicting info on whether that lends to more crime. I'm not a white asshole though and will be living in the country. I'm guessing I'll be fine?

What're the politics like? Is there a moderate mix?

What are the people like?

Thanks for any input

Anyone in the Nymore area happen to catch some people last night rummaging through cars on their security camera?

I’ll be visiting next month for The Blue Ox Marathon. Any tips or suggestions to make it a good experience? Where to stay? How to get there? Park? Where can I get a good plate of spaghetti to carb up the night before? What’s the best pizza delivery for after the run? What else should I do while I’m in town? I’ve never been! Thanks in advance.

Officials with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency say smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting into the northern part of the state Monday making the air unhealthy for everyone.

The agency has issued an air quality alert for north-central and northwest Minnesota. That includes Brainerd, St. Cloud, Bemidji, International Falls, Roseau and the tribal nations of Mille Lacs, Leech Lake and Red Lake.

Read the full article here: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/09/02/wildfire-smoke-sparks-air-quality-alert-for-parts-of-northern-minnesota

Hello,

My little neighborhood is struggling with a bear vs our community dumpster.

We reached out to the DNR for potential relocation but were told that the bear would come back. lol

I would appreciate advice for bear proofing our dumpster that will not cause harm to the bear.

Thanks!

Bear Tax.

Hi, I'm looking to take my road test in Bemidji and am wondering others experiences with the test. Google reviews say the examiners are mean and use confusing directions but some older pre-2020 posts on Reddit say the test was quite easy and no issue at all. Please let me know if it went well because the process of getting an appointment through the MNDPS site is agony.

I'm wanting to have my Maine Coon mix cat groomed but I'm having the hardest time finding a groomer that has room on their books and grooms cats. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Are there any places that do couples massage? all the ones I can find on Google seem to only have one massage therapist or Don't have a website.

Hey everybody the DFL will be hosting a weekend of action, this Saturday at 11 & 3, and Sunday at 12 & 3 out of our Bemidji office!

We will be door knocking Bemidji, for Reed Olson, DFL candidate for house 2A. Jen Schultz for Congressional District 8. Amy Klobuchar for Senate. And of course for Vice President Kamala Harris!

If this will be your first time door knocking we will have a training session, and we will partner you up with our experienced Volunteers.

Please join us in helping to get our DFL candidates elected, and sign up here!

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/647699/

If you can't make it this weekend, and want to help, we are looking for:

door knockers,

phone bankers,

post card writers,

people to staff the office,

food donations for our volunteers,

donations for office supplies,

and people to drive others to the polls for the election.

Our Bemidji office is located at 1510 Bemidji Ave N. And we will be open 11-5 everyday through the election. Stop in and meet the team, or grab a yard sign.

Thank you all.

In Bemidji for work for the day. What's a good small local bar to hangout at until close? Good music, good food, and friendly people?

Please feel free to delete this if it is not allowed here,

Our company, Grey Search + Strategy, is working with a client in Bemidji who has a job opening with a family-owned media and technology company. We wanted to post here in case anyone is interested or knows someone who might be a fit for this role. The position is for a Multimedia Account Manager, who will be responsible for selling marketing and advertising solutions (digital & print) to businesses local to the Bemidji market.

You can apply on our site, Indeed, or LinkedIn. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out, and I will leave the job description and links to apply below.

Grey Search + Strategy (Our site) - https://grey-search.com/opportunities/

Indeed - https://www.indeed.com/job/multimedia-account-manager-75429beb175cfa35

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3968895385

Job description

Position:

Multimedia Account Manager

About the Company

Our client is a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. They’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but they’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, they are leaders in the business of print and digital news, broadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. They believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

About You

Are you looking for a role that offers you a flexible work schedule, the ability to influence your own earning potential and the opportunity to contribute to important work in the community? As a Multimedia Account Manager you will leverage your knowledge of sales and account management to sell marketing solutions and advertising across both print and digital formats. You will demonstrate your creativity, drive, and passion in developing sales strategies, prospecting new clients, growing existing clients, and fearlessly asking for the sale. You thrive on the win and on building relationships within in your community, and you have a knack for assessing and translating business needs and challenges into a successful advertising and/or marketing solutions.

In this role, it is paramount to maintain strong communication with both clients and internal parties. The company specializes in adapting to clients’ needs, and as such, clients need to be confident in your ability to put their vision to the page and screen, as well as direct in-house designers to do the same. You are not just selling a product, but an investment in clear messaging from a trusted source.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare monthly/quarterly sales strategies within assigned territory to meet revenue goals
• Demonstrate clear understanding of all products and services and effectively communicate how they provide value to different businesses and industries
• Prospect to acquire new business; prepare and deliver customized proposals and presentations to clients
• Manage the day-to day relationships with existing clients, including analyzing their business, conducting business reviews, providing solutions, resolving issues and serving as an extension of their business
• Examine current clients for unmet needs; present recommended solutions and share new product capabilities
• Complete thorough needs analysis for every client to make a clear connection between company products and the return on investment
• Effectively communicate and offer input between the client and our creative department to help facilitate an effective campaign
• Share knowledge, experience and information in order to optimize overall team sales strategies and team effectiveness
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Key Success Factors

• Strategy Deployment - Creates and develops unique strategies for prospecting and managing campaigns
• Research and Retention – Demonstrates an ability to research new industries and markets and apply findings to campaigns
• Relationship Building - Maintains relationships with both clients and prospects in order to strengthen and grow the book of business
• Setting Aim - Can manage company and personal goals in order to generate revenue
• Self-Development - Can adapt to a changing environment with new and different projects and campaigns; pushes oneself to rise to the challenge

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience in sales and marketing
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company

Your Skills and Attributes

• Open to development, with a drive to take on new projects and challenges; curious to learn more
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with clients and prospects confidently
• Fearless to bring new ideas to the table, both internally and externally
• Adept at both building and developing relationships; ready to handle change
• Customer focused mindset, with an ability to adapt to different personalities
• Exceptional follow-through and perseverance; comfortable following up with prospects
• Ability to think strategically in prospecting and developing campaigns
• Flexibility to sell a wide range of products and services
• Excellent communication skills and ability to close
• Organized, with close attention to detail

Please feel free to delete if not appropriate- but I am an instructor who teaches firearm safety and would like to introduce myself as a Veteran small business owner. I don't have a website aside from my USCCA site that does my scheduling/registrations of students- but I do have an active Facebook following. www.facebook.com/IndividualTacticalFirearms

The reason I'm posting on Reddit is that I don't have a budget for commercials/billboards/etc. and I have spent literally half my life teaching and working with firearms. I am passionate about safety and quality education. I want to teach people who want to be taught. I'm not just trying to 'check the box'.

If you're still reading this, I thank you. If you are interested in obtaining or renewing your permit, please feel free to email me at IndividualTacticalFirearms@gmail.com and I'd be happy to work with you! I am intentionally not putting my registration link in here as to not be seen as a spammer.

Humbly,

Nic

My wife is looking for hiking trails while I’m in out of town. Can you help me out? We just moved here

The title has the logistical info! Randall Reid headlining!

Tickets: $15 presale, or $20 at the door.

Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/797055875888811

Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/degeestcomedy/1302703

Hello Bemidji,

I have been in your city since a few day for the unicycle competition, I'm looking at option to leave Bemidji on the 22 late evening or early 23 July, as I have my flight leaving at 4:35pm from Minneapolis International Airport.

I looked for bus shuttle but they arrive too late on the 23 or leave too early on the 22 (as I have my final competition finishing at 10:20pm that day)

Any suggestions or tips would be deeply appreciated.

Cheers,

Gab

It was likely a first for the Sanford Arena. On the second night of Unicon 21 the Bemidji venue hosted unicycle sumo. And by all accounts, the event was a slobberknocker.  

Competitors balanced on unicycles battled around a large chalk circle drawn on the arena floor.  

Like traditional sumo wrestling there are two ways to win: either force your opponent out of bounds or knock your opponent off balance so they topple over and touch the ground.  

Zach Strassberg-Phillips emerges as the unicycle sumo champion.

His approach: flatten the competition.  

“Take them out while you can. While they’re off guard. I even won one battle with just like, my interpretation of a haka,” he said, referring to the war dance performed by the Māori people of New Zealand. “And then they just like backpedaled out. No contact required." 

Read our story and see photos here: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/07/17/one-wheel-enthusiasts-from-around-the-globe-descend-on-bemidji-for-unicon-21