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From the Archives: May 31 in the Pioneer
May 31—May 31, 2015 — After surviving the Great Depression, a fire and ownership changes, Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge has reached its 100th year on the shores of Lake Bemidji. Throughout the years, the resort has hosted movie stars, business moguls, governors and even U.S. presidents since it was built in 1915.
May 31, 2000 — Hope House, a program for people with mental illnesses who need support, is celebrating 20 years of operation. Hope House's services include monitoring medications, medical and dental treatment, job preparation and help arranging for food stamps, housing assistance and home repair.
May 31, 1975 — Some 115,000 Jack pine and Norway pine have been planted near the community of Pinewood after a fire destroyed about 2,000 acres of land. The planting is done by a crew of 14, consisting of two county foresters and 12 planters, all working under the supervision of the county land commissioner.
May 31, 1925 — A total of 73 members of the senior class, the largest in the history of Bemidji High School, are set to receive their diplomas at commencement. Included in the program will be the prelude by the high school orchestra, followed by an invocation by Rev. H.W. Radloff, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
