One Year After the Storm that Changed Bemidji’s Landscape

One year after the storm that changed Bemidji’s landscape

BEMIDJI — In the days following the devastating storm on June 21, 2025, Pioneer photographers documented the destruction that dramatically changed the area's scenery. After enduring wind speeds equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane, the community knew the impacts would be long-lasting. But while the lack of trees is evident, Bemidjians have spent the last year working tirelessly to rebuild, restore and replant. A year after the historic severe we…

1 Year Has Passed Since the June 2025 Wind Storm in the Bemidji Area

This Sunday will mark one year since a devastating wind storm blew through the Bemidji area…causing millions of dollars in damages and changing the city landscape forever. "I think in some ways it feels like it's a year in other ways, not at all." said Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince. "There's…