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Bemidji

Downtown Bemidji

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The charming shops of downtown Bemidji / Lisa Meyers McClintick

Culture, Nature, Legends & Lore

The first city on the Mississippi River, Bemidji is an #OnlyinMN destination defined by its small town charms and north woods beauty. Discover vibrant culture, local lore, outdoor adventure and much more in the heart of northwest Minnesota.

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues in Bemidji — Find these iconic Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues in Bemidji / Abhishek Taralekar

Lumberjack Lore

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox may be the stuff of tall tales, but their story began in Bemidji—and oh, how it grew from there. An 18-foot statue of the legendary figure stands (flannel, ox and all) along the shore of Lake Bemidji.

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