From the Archives: May 3 in the Pioneer
May 3—May 3, 2015 — Local anglers Duane and John Peterson, along with their business, Northland Fishing Tackle, have been inducted into Minnesota's Fishing Hall of Fame. The company, which opened in the 70s, is now one of the country's leading tackle producers and has markets throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.
May 3, 2000 — The communities of Solway, Shevlin and Leonard are exploring innovative wastewater treatment systems that, if implemented, could serve as a statewide cooperative model for other rural communities. Shevlin currently has only onsite wastewater systems and a municipal wastewater system has been proposed.
May 3, 1975 — "Godspell," a contemporary musical adaptation of the Gospel according to St. Matthew, is set to open at the Bemidji High School auditorium. The play offers an unusual challenge to the imagination and the ingenuity of the cast, since its structure allows for improvisation and original ideas.
May 3, 1925 — The Bemidji Elks will be visited by the oldest living charter member of the organization this week. "Dad" John F. Norris is the sole surviving member of the original 15 members who founded the Elks in 1868. He is 80 years old and has visited nearly every lodge of Elks in the country.
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