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
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
Township Debris Clean-up Program Conclusion
Storm Debris Pickup Update – Program Concludes July 15, 2025 Northern Township’s storm debris clean-up program is nearing completion. Crews have removed vegetative debris from over 80% of township roads since the June 21 storm. The final areas scheduled for cleanup...
Storm Cleanup Contractor Notice
Storm Debris Cleanup – Contractor Notice Northern Township has only hired the following contractors to assist with tree and storm debris cleanup: Joel Johnson (Johnson Construction) Randy Lofgren (Lofgren Landscaping and Tree Service) Anthony Seegmiller (Red Oak...
Incorporation Update 7-2-25
Incorporation Update: Trial Start Date & Upcoming Steps We want to keep you informed as we continue moving forward with the incorporation process. 🗓 Trial Start Date:The judge has set July 15 as the official start date for the incorporation trial. This is when the...
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