Bemidji Area

An abundance of natural resources in the region draws hunters and outdoor enthusiasts year-round, but Bemidji also boasts:

• Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College, and Oak Hills Christian College
• Several K-12 education options at Bemidji School District, Schoolcraft Learning Community, St. Phillips, Trek North, and others
• The Sanford Center, hosting sporting, entertainment, and business events
• A variety of independent and widely-known restaurants, and a local brewery
• A well-connected business community that fosters entrepreneurial efforts, industry growth, and innovation
• Gigabit network for broadband internet
• Sanford Health, including new centers for orthopedics, cardiac & vascular care, and cancer care
• Local theater productions, art exhibitions, and concerts
• Boutique shopping, as wells as stores for all home, garden, and sporting goods needs
• Lake Bemidji State Park, plus miles of hiking, biking, ski, and snowmobile trails in the area
• Dragon Boat Festival, Winterfest on Lake Bemidji, Fourth of July Carnival, and Beltrami County Fair

One visit is all it takes to begin appreciating the charm of the First City on the Mississippi!