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,...
Northern Township
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...
Q4 2025 Northern Township Newsletter
Winter 2025 Update I hope this newsletter finds you well. As we move through winter, I wanted to share several important updates on Township projects, seasonal reminders, and ongoing community activity. Thank you, as always, for your continued engagement and support....
📣 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...
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 •...