16-04-2025
From the Archives: April 16 in the Pioneer
Apr. 16—April 16, 2015 — High winds and dry conditions have sparked wildfires in the area, including several within Bemidji city limits. The public has been urged to avoid the area north of Division Street and west of Adams Avenue as flames have engulfed nearly 20 acres, accompanied by wind gusts of 30 mph.
April 16, 2000 — Dave Bucher, Bemidji School District's director of education, is retiring after 27 years with the district. After moving to Bemidji from Grand Forks where he was an assistant principal, Bucher served 14 years as the Bemidji High School principal and 13 as the district's director of education.
April 16, 1975 — The weight of recent federal human rights legislation descended on Beltrami County officials recently as a state Department of Human Rights official outlined the requirements local governments must meet, including the adoption of an Affirmative Action Plan covering the county's hiring policies.
April 16, 1925 — The Christianson Motor Co. moved from its old location on Beltrami Avenue to its new place of business in the old armory on Fourth Street. The building has been remodeled and now boasts a storage room that will hold up to 45 cars, as well as a repair room where autos will be serviced by mechanics.
