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Bemidji residents vote in Minnesota's presidential primary

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2 years ago

March 5, 2024

Bemidji residents vote in Minnesota's presidential primary

BEMIDJI — Residents in Bemidji and across Minnesota took to the polls on Tuesday, March 5, as one of several states participating in Super Tuesday’s presidential primaries.

The primaries in Minnesota featured three major parties, each with their own ballot: the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, the Republican Party and the Legalize Marijuana Now Party.

Ward 4 residents cast their vote in the presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Bemidji City Hall.

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Residents began voting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday by selecting which party they would like to vote for and then selecting their preferred candidate from the options listed.

The DFL ballot includes Joe Biden, Eban Cambridge, Gabriel Cornejo, Frank L. Lozada, Jason Palmer, Armando Perez-Serrato, Dean Phillips, Cenk Uygur and Marianne Williamson.

The Republican ballot features Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy and Donald Trump.

Currently on the ballot for the Legalize Marijuana Now Party are Robert Edward Forchion Jr., Krystal Gabel, Rudy Reyes, Dennis Schuller and Vermin Supreme.

030924.N.BP.PRIMARYVOTING - 4.jpg — Residents voting in the presidential primary on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, can select which party ballot they want to use to select their preferred candidate.

Candidates who have dropped out of the race still appear on the ballots for their respective parties.

Polling hours continue through 8 p.m., with the locations in Bemidji listed below and divided by ward of residence:

Ward 1: American Indian Resource Center, 1630 Birchmont Drive NE
Ward 2: Bemidji National Guard Armory, 1430 23rd Street NW
Ward 3: Boys and Girls Club, 1600 Minnesota Avenue NW
Ward 4: Bemidji City Hall, 317 Fourth Street NW
Ward 5: Northwest Technical College, 905 Grant Avenue SE

More information on the primary, polling locations and answers to other questions can be found on the

Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.

030924.N.BP.PRIMARYVOTING - 8.jpg — Head Judge Nathan Nolting helps a Ward 4 resident check in to vote in the presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Bemidji City Hall.

030924.N.BP.PRIMARYVOTING - 6.jpg — A Ward 4 resident receives a ballot from Election Judge Barb Benson to vote in the presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Bemidji City Hall.

030924.N.BP.PRIMARYVOTING - 5.jpg — Residents in Beltrami County and across Minnesota took to the polls on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, to select their preferred candidate in the presidential primaries.

030924.N.BP.PRIMARYVOTING - 7.jpg — A Ward 4 resident places their ballot in the counting machine after voting in the presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Bemidji City Hall.

030924.N.BP.PRIMARYVOTING - 3.jpg — A Ward 4 resident casts their vote in the presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Bemidji City Hall.

Annalise is the editor and a photographer at the Bemidji Pioneer. She is a Mass Communication graduate from Bemidji State University. Her favorite pastime is exploring the great outdoors and capturing its natural beauty on camera. Contact Annalise at (218) 333-9796, (218) 358-1990 or abraught@bemidjipioneer.com.

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What will bring visitors back to the Science Museum of Minnesota?

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April 8, 2026

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What will bring visitors back to the Science Museum of Minnesota?

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Another Minnesota city moves toward displaying old state flag

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April 8, 2026

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Another Minnesota city moves toward displaying old state flag

Elk River leaders are moving to keep Minnesota’s retired state flag flying in the city after residents backed the idea in a survey.

The Elk River City Council voted 5-0 on Monday night to draft a resolution to display the old flag instead of the new design adopted two years ago.

The move came after more than 1,000 residents responded to an online survey posted by the city. In that survey, the city says almost 75% supported displaying the old flag.

A final council vote is expected at its next meeting on the 20th.

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Other cities across the state have taken similar steps to fly the retired flag, including Champlin and Zumbrota.

The flag design turned into a political dispute when planning for a new design first began. Two years later, debates continue, with some believing the old flag celebrated the displacement of Native Americans and others embracing it due to its history.

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Brad Paisley to perform at 2026 Minnesota State Fair

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April 7, 2026

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Brad Paisley to perform at 2026 Minnesota State Fair

Country music star Brad Paisley will be bringing his talents to the Grandstand at this year’s Minnesota State Fair.

Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, with prices ranging between $52 to $113.75.

Paisley has won several awards, including three Grammys, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards.

Brad Paisley performs during The Big 98’s Friendsgiving at the Grand Ole Opry House on November 10, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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In 2008, Paisley became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. Last year, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

This year’s Grandstand acts also include TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, Rod Stewart, “Weird” Al Yankovic and Bonnie Raitt. Pre-fair discount admission tickets are also still available.