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🚴 Loop the Lake Festival Traffic Notice – Saturday, June 20 🚗
Please be aware of temporary traffic changes on CSAH 20 between CSAH 21 (Bemidji Road) and Country Club Road from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during the Loop the Lake Festival. To provide a safe route for both cyclists and motorists: ➡️ Eastbound motorized traffic will...
We’re Hiring: Town Clerk
Northern Township is searching for its next Town Clerk. Our longtime Clerk, Mary Israelson, is retiring after many years of dedicated service to the Township and its residents. Mary has been an exceptional public servant, and her contributions to Northern Township are...
Press Release: Incorporation Update – March 3, 2026
On March 2, 2026, the Chief Administrative Law Judge issued an order denying the City of Bemidji's post-hearing motion for rehearing, reconsideration, amendment, and stay. This means the Court's February 10 decision remains in effect - granting Northern Township's...
Northern Township Update: Response to Bemidji’s Motion Filed
Northern Township has filed its response to the City of Bemidji's recent motion asking the Court to reconsider portions of Judge Palmer-Denig's incorporation decision. Our attorneys have laid out in detail why that motion should be denied, and we are confident in the...
Public Input Wantedas Beltrami County Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan
SHERIFF’S OFFICE613 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601Jason Riggs, County SheriffJason.riggs@co.beltrami.mn.usTelephone: 218-333-4136February 20, 2026 PRESS RELEASE: Public Input Wantedas Beltrami County Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan Beltrami County residents,...
Press Release: Northern Township Incorporation Update
We have received the City of Bemidji's motion asking the court to reconsider last week's incorporation ruling, and we are reviewing it with our legal team. To provide some context: on February 13th, now that the border dispute had been resolved, the Township...
Incorporation Granted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Northern Township Responds to Incorporation Order Tuesday, February 10, 2026Northern Township, MN Northern Township is pleased with the Office of Administrative Hearings’ decision granting the Township’s incorporation petition and denying the...
Northern Township Secures Third Round of Federal Funding for Lake Bemidji Wastewater Project
Wednesday, January 21, 2026Northern Township, MN Northern Township has secured a third round of federal funding for its Lake Bemidji wastewater infrastructure project following congressional approval of H.R. 6938, legislation that includes Congressionally Directed...
Planning Commission Vacant Seat
NORTHERN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF OPENINGS Planning Commission The Northern Township Planning Commission has a vacant position and Northern Township is seeking residents interested in serving as a Planning Commissioner. Interested candidates can contact the Planning...