Public comment period for incorporation trail will remain open until October 24th. Click here for more information on how to submit comments to Judge Palmer-Denig.
Northern Township
STORM CLEAN UP RESOURCES AND INFO
- Debris Pickup info
- MN Dept. of Commerce Disaster Response Guide
- Resident Assistance with Community Resource Connections: 218-333-0880 | crcinform.org
- Volunteer Info with United of Way of Bemidji
- MN DLI Info on Hiring a Contractor
- MN Agriculture Hiring Tree Service Checklist
- Township Contractor List
- Small Business Administration Disaster Relief Loan Program
Northern Township is located directly north of the City of Bemidji in northern Minnesota. The township surrounds a large portion of beautiful Lake Bemidji and the 2021 population was estimated at 4,500 residents. A new town hall was built in 1990 at 445 Town Hall Road NW and is available for functions at a nominal rental fee.
The Evergreen Cemetery is located on Irvine Ave. northwest of the Northern Town Hall. A recent expansion offers many plots available for purchase.
Township residents are also provided services which include maintenance of 55 miles of roads, fire protection, animal control, a water district, and a sewer district.
The Northern Township Board consists of five ‘at large’ members, who are elected in even-numbered years with the general election in November. The Board meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m., with guests welcome. Office hours of the Northern Township Clerk and Township Administrator are generally Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm (call 751-4989).
Location:
445 Town Hall Rd NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
Main Office: 218-751-4989
Administrator: 218-444-1857
info@northerntownship.com
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LATEST NEWS
📣 Northern Township Incorporation Trial Update
The evidentiary portion of the incorporation trial has now concluded, and we’re very pleased with how the proceedings went. Our team was able to present all of the key points from our case, and the evidence came in very well. We sincerely thank Judge Jessica...
Joint Meeting on Contested Annexation by Ordinance Petition
🚨 Joint Meeting on Contested Annexation by Ordinance Petition 🚨 As many of you know, the City of Bemidji has petitioned to annex portions of Northern Township through annexation by ordinance. Minnesota law requires that a Joint Informational Meeting be held between...
Incorporation & Annexation Trial Update
📢 Incorporation & Annexation Trial Update On July 15, Judge Jessica Palmer-Denig formally opened Northern Township’s incorporation trial. Because the City of Bemidji is contesting our petition—and submitting its own request to annex the entire area around Lake...
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