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Through the Snow, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar Visits Bemidji to Witness Storm Recovery
Klobuchar toured damage from the June windstorm and said Bemidji still needs long-term funding as crews continue cleanup.
- On Thursday, April 2, 2026, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited Bemidji to tour the Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center and assess recovery efforts from a devastating June windstorm that struck the region.
- Despite experiencing more than $10 million in damage, the area failed to qualify for Federal Emergency Management Agency funding, forcing recovery to rely on insurance, state money, and a 25% local match.
- Rep. Bidal Duran co-authored legislation seeking 100% relief, surpassing the 75% provided by Minnesota's Disaster Assistance Contingency Account, while cleanup crews manage 11 piles of debris at the center.
- Klobuchar concluded her visit by presenting the National Association of Broadcasting Crystal Award to Continuous Country KB101, with Hubbard Radio President Dan Seeman noting she "did not hesitate to say yes."
- As she runs for governor of Minnesota this year, Klobuchar emphasized community resilience, while Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince coordinates long-term restoration plans ahead of the tourism season.
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Duluth News Tribune
Through the snow, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar visits Bemidji to witness storm recovery
BEMIDJI, Minn. — An untimely blizzard greeted U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was in Bemidji on Thursday, April 2, to witness recovery efforts from the area's devastating June windstorm. Klobuchar was not expecting snow, but was excited to see Bemidji's progress after her initial July 2025 visit. "I also happen to come here when it's snowing on April 2, go figure," she said with a laugh. "I want to thank the people of Bemidji for just standing tall…
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