From the Archives: April 21 in the Pioneer

10 several years in the past

April 21, 2011 — Almost 3 years in the past Mike Bredon appeared before the Bemidji Metropolis Council in hopes of building community accessibility tv for region residents. And now, the town council unanimously has voted to approve a deal with Upstream Television set, a nonprofit group of which Bredon is the executive director, to function a community entry television station.

25 several years in the past

April 21, 1996 — Zorro, a peregrine falcon, was hurt and rehabilitated in New Mexico. He is not able to stay in the wild for the reason that of a eyesight impairment and a disabled talon blocking him from catching birds. Pat Oldham, regional wildlife artist and Headwaters Science Center volunteer, presents presentations with Zorro teaching folks about raptors and issues birds of prey facial area.

50 a long time in the past

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April 21, 1971 — The Bemidji Lumberjacks opened the defense of their Northwest Meeting title by halting Crookston 5-2. The acquire was the next in a few commences for Bemidji. Coach Chuck Grillo threw all three of his best hurlers at the Pirates with Gary Sargent doing the job the first two frames, Charlie Meyers likely the up coming two and Steve Donahue finishing up.

100 years in the past

April 21, 1921 — Design of the new a few-story summer lodge at Birchmont to replace the hotel ruined by fire past fall is presently effectively underway. The new hotel is envisioned to be completely ready for procedure by July 1. Contractor George Kreatz of this town is in demand of the perform. Plans for the new framework were being drawn by Charles B. Funk, also of Bemidji.