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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
June 21, 2025 Storm Information
The June 21, 2025 storm was one of the most destructive our community has ever seen, with wind gusts confirmed at over 100 mph. While we are profoundly grateful that no injuries have been reported, we are heart-broken by the extensive damage to homes, trees, and...
Press Release: Response to Bemidji’s Resolution to Petition for Annexation
Northern Township Responds to Bemidji’s Vote to Proceed with Annexation 5-20-25 Northern Township is disappointed—but not surprised—by the Bemidji City Council’s decision to move forward with a petition to annex large portions of our Township. Let us be clear: the...
Incorporation Information Meeting Summary 5-7-25
Thank You for Attending the Incorporation Information Meeting We want to extend our sincere thanks to the more than 300 residents who joined us last night for Northern Township’s Information Meeting on Incorporation. We deeply appreciate the time, thoughtful...
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