Despite possible loss of county funds, Paul Bunyan Transit's biggest concern is securing new drivers

Despite possible loss of county funds, Paul Bunyan Transit's biggest concern is securing new drivers

BEMIDJI — An $8,000 cut to Paul Bunyan Transit funding was included in Beltrami County's proposed 2026 budget, as part of an overall 42% cut to community services. The Beltrami County Commissioners will finalize this budget in December. Paul Bunyan Transit Executive Director Lezlie Grubich and Beltrami County Administrator Tom Barry both confirmed that Paul Bunyan Transit has not received Beltrami County funding since 2020, despite being include…