This year, the Pioneer’s top stories range in theme from big losses to even bigger wins. For 365 days, we not only reported on local community struggles but also captured the perseverance the ability to seek and find joy in life of our town in moving forward into the future, into 2022.
Bemidji Woolen Mills Owner Bill Batchelder, 61, is running for the Ward 5 seat on the Bemidji City Council. As a candidate, Batchelder said he wants to reduce taxes and increase the city's tax base.
Don Heinonen, a 57-year-old fleet shop manager, is making his second bid for the Bemidji City Council's Ward 5 seat in a short time frame. He also ran for the position in 2020.
After a career in engineering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, 71-year-old Lynn Eaton is looking to apply his skills on the Bemidji City Council. If elected, he would represent Ward 5.
Micaiah Graham, a 22-year-old heating and air conditioning industry worker, is running for the open Ward 5 seat on the Bemidji City Council. He has a focus on community building as part of his platform.