In a 3-3 vote, board members Justin Hoover, Anna Manecke and Dave Wall voted in favor of adding the pledge to board meetings while Ann Long Voelkner, Jenny Frenzel and Julie Laitala voted against it.
This year, many of the Pioneer’s top stories centered around growth, healing, relationships and community. Even in the midst of some hard losses it was a rejuvenating year of progress.
On Nov. 2, C.T. Marhula filed a complaint against five Bemidji school board candidates alleging that their campaign billboards lacked disclaimers in a form required by Minnesota Statute.