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02/06/2026

After losing a loved one, acts of remembrance are essential to the healing process. One way you can honor and remember a lost loved one is by celebrating their birthday every year. But what does that look like? Read this article to learn more!

Acts of remembrance are essential to the healing process. Read this article for 10 ways to celebrate a lost loved one on their birthday.

02/05/2026

It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the loss of artist Paula Swenson.
She joins her longtime love and husband, artist Gary Thomton, who passed this last November. She was lonely and lost without him. He grounded her, looked out for her, and supported her creative spirit.

She is p...

02/04/2026

Nancy Jean Flaherty, 73, of Bemidji, MN, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home in Bemidji, MN.

Committal Services are pending at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.

02/04/2026

Betty Darlene Merseth, 72, of Clearbrook, Minnesota, died on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home in Clearbrook.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bagley. A gathering of family and friends will be held one h...

02/04/2026

Jerome Dale Newman, 77, of Bemidji, MN, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN.

A family Celebration of Life will be held.

02/02/2026

Bradley James Wanek, 57 of Bemidji, MN died Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

Services will be held at a later date.

02/02/2026

With it being Groundhog Day, it seems like a good idea to learn more about groundhogs. Did you know that they are vegetarians, native to North America, create impressive underground burrows with multiple "rooms," and can sometimes hibernate up to six months? As long as Punxsutawney Phil predicts a short winter, we'll all be happy!

02/01/2026

You can't celebrate African American Heritage Month without talking about music. Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis Jr., Aretha Franklin, Prince, Stevie Wonder, and so many others have truly shaped our musical culture. Which African American musician has had the greatest impact on your life and why?

01/30/2026

When a loved one passes away, you’ll have to consider what to do with their house and possessions. If hosting an estate sale on your own sounds complicated, consider hiring a company to do it. Check out these 8 tips for hiring a professional estate sale company!

If you're considering hiring an estate sale company, look at these 8 tips for hiring a professional and trustworthy company.

01/29/2026

Beverly Jean Hamlin Midbo, 80, of Ebro, Minnesota died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at her residence at Cornerstone Nursing Home in Bagley, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bagley, Minnesota with a ...

01/28/2026

Ronald Dennis Judd Jr., 82, of Bemidji, MN, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN.

Committal Service arrangements are pending at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.

Ronald was born on April 26, 1943, in International...

01/28/2026

Decluttering can feel like an overwhelming task in our already busy lives, but just 10 minutes can make a big difference. Try the tips in this article to create a calm, restful sleep space!

This quick cleanup and declutter is bound to help you sleep better!