Visit Bemidji

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

The Pink Lady’s Slipper blooms for only a short time each year, rewarding those who slow down and explore the trails less traveled. A true Northwoods treasure, right here in the Bemidji area! ❤️

Have you spotted any Lady’s Slippers this season?

📸: Visuals by Syd

06/17/2026

Peddle your way into the weekend, catch a world premiere, and go for a cruise. Here are the top 3 things to know this weekend!

Bike Bemidji
Paul Bunyan Playhouse

06/16/2026

There’s nothing quite like the call of a loon echoing across a northern Minnesota lake. It’s a sound that reminds you to slow down, take it all in, and appreciate the beauty of the Northwoods! ❤️

06/12/2026

The Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic brings together anglers, families, volunteers, and fans for one unforgettable weekend on Lake Bemidji. From the excitement on the water to the crowds gathering at the Sanford Center for weigh-in, it’s the community behind the competition that makes this event so special! 🎣

KC Walleye Classic
The Sanford Center

06/11/2026

Last year’s Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic champions were a father-daughter team!

Who will take home the title this year?

Hear Terry Belanger share the story behind last year’s winning team on the latest Bemidji Buzz Podcast!

KC Walleye Classic

06/10/2026

The Walleye Classic, Songs for a New World, and celebrating the stars & Stripes are the top 3 things to know this weekend!

KC Walleye Classic
Paul Bunyan Playhouse
Elks Lodge Bemidji

06/09/2026

A brighter downtown is on the way!

Thanks to the partnership between the Bemidji Downtown Alliance and the George W. Neilson Foundation, new lighting is being installed throughout downtown Bemidji. These improvements will help showcase the character, beauty, and vibrancy of our historic downtown for years to come!

Have you spotted the new lights yet?

Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Christmas Decor
Bemidji Downtown Alliance

06/09/2026

The Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic wouldn’t be possible without the incredible businesses and organizations that step up to support it each year.

In this clip, Terry Belanger shares just how many sponsors come together to help make this event a success for anglers, families, and the Bemidji community!

KC Walleye Classic

06/08/2026

Why do so many anglers keep coming back to the Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic year after year?

In the latest episode of The Bemidji Buzz Podcast, Terry Belanger shares what has made this tournament a Bemidji tradition for more than two decades and why it continues to draw anglers from across the region.

Listen now and hear the story behind one of northern Minnesota’s favorite fishing tournaments!

KC Walleye Classic