This week, Watermark celebrates its fifth anniversary in this fine arts facility at 505 Bemidji Avenue North, a dream that started with an enthusiastic group of lovers of the arts in 1967. Fifty-five years later, the center is a focal point for the arts, serving not just the Bemidji area, but the nine counties and three tribal nations that surround it and the many visitors to the area from across the state and beyond.
Patricia “Pat” Staehle, age 104, of Virginia, MN, died Saturday, April 30, 2022 with her children, their spouses and several grandchildren by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Minneapolis Marriot Southwest, 5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, MN 55343. Memorials may be directed to the Crane Lake Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 407, Crane Lake, MN 55725.
Marley Kaul was so much more than a teacher of art. He and Sandy, his wife of 58 years, became active leaders in the arts community in Bemidji, their home since 1967. The Marley & Sandy Kaul Gallery is the largest display area at the Watermark Art Center.
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.
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