From the Archives: Feb. 12 in the Pioneer
February 12, 2000 — Bemidji is joining the ranks of Brighton, Mich., Mesa, Ariz., and Van Nuys, Calif., with KETT Engineering Corp., which has opened a facility for year-round vehicle testing. In Bemidji, KETT mainly does real-world testing, which means it hires drivers and technicians to compile statistics for manufacturers.
February 12, 1975 — Beltrami County Nurse Virginia Wickstrom appeared before the Board of Commissioners with a report of services provided by her office. Noting that health care in the 70s has taken on a more preventative approach, Wickstrom said the agency offers immunization clinics, screenings for various health problems and more.
February 12, 1925 — Eleven residents of Beltrami County have been granted naturalization papers by Judge C. W. Stanton in Bemidji's district court. R. K. Doe of Duluth conducted the naturalization examinations, and several residents of the county came to the court to consult about making petitions for citizenship.
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