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...
Northern Township
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...
Fairground Road Paving Update 7-22-25
🚧 Fairgrounds Road Paving Update 🚧 Final prep (tolerancing/blading) for Fairgrounds Road is scheduled for Friday, July 25, with paving to follow on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29. 🚗 What to Expect: • Temporary delays of 5 to 20 minutes may occur during paving •...
Storm Debris Cleanup: Birchmont Beach Road Next Week
🚨 Storm Debris Cleanup Update: Birchmont Beach Road Next Week 🚨 Northern Township crews will be working on Birchmont Beach Road (County Road 20) next week as part of our storm debris cleanup program. This area has a large number of big logs along the road. If you were...
Township Debris Clean-up Program Conclusion
Storm Debris Pickup Update – Program Concludes July 15, 2025 Northern Township’s storm debris clean-up program is progressing toward completion. Crews have removed vegetative debris from over 80% of township roads since the June 21 storm, and we will continue working...
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...
Storm Recovery Update June 27, 2025
Storm Recovery Update – Friday, June 27, 2025 Governor Walz has declared a peacetime state of emergency for our area. This important step will help bring additional resources and potential funding to our community and is required for any future FEMA assistance. Debris...
STORM DEBRIS PLAN UPDATE: 6-25-25
STORM DEBRIS PICKUP UPDATE – Major Crews Begin Monday Posted: June 25, 2025 Because Beltrami County has declared a state of emergency and the June 21, 2025 storm causedunprecedented damage, Northern Township will assist residents by picking up storm-related...