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About Bemidji

Bemidji is a city located in Beltrami County, Minnesota. The city is nicknamed the "First City on the Mississippi" and the "Curling Capital". Bemidji has a population of around 13,500 people and covers 13 square miles. The average household income for the residents of Bemidji is about $28,000. Major attractions here include Lake Bemidji and the Big Bog Recreation Area. Among the biggest companies in Bemidji are Paul Bunyan Broadcasting and Bemidji Woolen Mills. The biggest schools here include Northwest Technical College and Oak Hills Christen College. One of the best places to visit when you are in Bemidji is the statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. Famous people with ties to the city include actress Jane Russell and Dave Casper, pro football hall of famer.

-- Latest Update 2010/05/31 by Mclaren105