Emergency peacetime order extended after storm devastates Bemidji area
The cleanup of thousands of downed trees means the area has run out of landfill space, and the local United Way has set up a disaster-relief fund for families and nonprofits.
June 30, 2025
Tolkkinen: When a natural disaster strikes, why would anybody want their governor to stay away?
Gov. Tim Walz’s visit to Bemidji draws online criticism and even threats. 
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenJune 28, 2025
Walz declares peacetime emergency, directs more resources to Bemidji area
Power was fully restored Friday after severe storm left 27,000 without electricity.
June 27, 2025
Walz tours Bemidji storm damage, praises ‘neighbors helping neighbors’
He fears insurance will fall short, as utility crews and arborists swarm Beltrami County to help clean up.
June 25, 2025
Tornadoes touch down a day after northwest Minnesota hit with hurricane-force winds
“Mother Nature did remind us what it can do,” said a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
June 24, 2025
Tolkkinen: Bemidji will go on, but dang we’ll miss all those trees
The city and Beltrami County have declared a state of emergency while they recover from hurricane-force winds.AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenJune 24, 2025
Yuen: What a Minnesota Vikings legend taught me about becoming a cabin owner
Alan Page was initially hesitant about cabin culture, but now he’s a convert. Here’s his advice.
AuthoredLaura Yuen
AuthoredLaura YuenJune 23, 2025
![Many of the cabins at Burntside Lodge, a family-owned resort in Ely, Minn., hug Burntside Lake. [by Kerri Westenberg]](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/DMYBPKCLGKNG6MNRYI6D26RYQQ.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Cleanup and restoration efforts underway in Bemidji
Outage maps on Sunday showed thousands of home still without electricity in Beltrami County.
June 22, 2025
State of emergency declared in Beltrami County after a powerful storm leaves thousands without power
Packing winds over 100 mph, the storm toppled transformers, trees and street lights in Bemidji. No injuries were reported, but some residents have been displaced.
June 21, 2025
What the first day of summer looked like across Minnesota
Minnesota Star Tribune reporters took in the sunshine and a bit of nature on the longest day of the year.
June 20, 2025
Storm survey crews confirm two tornadoes hit Lakes Country
A storm on Monday rolled across north central Minnesota. Crews on Tuesday confirmed the paths of two tornadoes.
June 18, 2025
Trial of state Sen. Nicole Mitchell postponed following lawmaker shootings
“We just believe this is not a good week to try this case,” Dane DeKrey, one of Mitchell’s attorneys, told the judge Monday.
June 16, 2025
