The Cass Lake-Bena Schools are located on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation and proudly serves a student population rich in Ojibwe culture and history. The student body is comprised of 90% American Indian students. Indian studies classes in language, history, and culture are offered to all students in all grades.
Schools include:
- Cass Lake-Bena Elementary School, grades Preschool – 4th
* All day every day Kindergarten, with a 2 year option - Cass Lake Middle School, grades 5 – 8
- Cass Lake-Bena High School, grades 9 – 12
- Area Learning Center, grades 7 – 12 alternative education programs
All schools include:
- Special education services on site, with additional services available through Bemidji Regional Inter-District Council for special education
- In-school small group instruction and after school tutoring programs
- Research-based education methods, including project based learning and grade-specific initiatives
- Cooperative efforts with Leech Lake Tribal College, Bemidji State University, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Montana
- Wide variety of activities including sports and arts
- Student support services: on-site counseling, home-school advocates, School Social Worker and School Resource Officer
High School
15308 State Highway 371 NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Ph: 218-335-2203
Fx: 218-335-7649
Middle School
15314 State Highway 371 NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Ph: 218-335-2203
Fx: 218-335-1194
Elementary School
15 Fourth Street NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Ph: 218-335-2201
Fx: 218-335-8538
Adult Day Services of Bemidji offers a reliable, caring and supportive environment where Seniors of varying abilities can go for socialization, healthy meals, health observation, and recreation. Seniors and their caregivers may choose Adult Day Services as a respite option or as a place for the Senior to be while the caregiver is at work all day. Support services are available for the caregivers as they transition their family member into higher degrees of service.
Adult Day Services has handicap buses available to transport Seniors to and from their homes within a 10 mile radius of Bemidji. The buses are available for use by the public if the drivers participate in training, have appropriate licensure and insurance and are approved by ADS. Funding is provided by United Way and CADI. ADS clients are charged 50 cents per mile, billable to MA.
Building (Interest free home loans):
Northwoods Habitat for Humanity builds simple, decent, affordable homes with selected partners who contribute 300 hours of sweat equity either by working on their own or other Habitat homes, or volunteering with Habitat and sells the home to the partner with a zero interest mortgage. Must have the ability to pay long term (25-30 year) mortgage and willingness to partner with Habitat.
Habitat Restore:
A building supply thrift store that sells donated surplus and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances and unique items to support H abitat’s building program and eliminate waste in our local landfills.
218-444-6398
A Brush with Kindness (ABWK):
A nation-wide program that serves low-income homeowners struggling to maintain the exterior of their homes. Assistance includes, but is not limited to, exterior repairs, (deck, sidewalk, ramp, painting, etc.) landscaping, and yard clean up. For low income homeowners (seniors, veteran, people with disabilities).
We offer help with basic reading and math, and we provide support for those seeking GED’s, the Standard Adult Diploma, citizenship, English language, computer skills and more!
Bagley: 218-694-3268
204 Park Ave NW Bagley, MN 56621
Bemidji:218-333-6670
Cass Lake:
208 Central Ave NW Cass Lake, MN 56633
P.O. Box 180 Cass Lake, MN 56633
Clearbrook-Gonvick: 218-776-2789
256 2nd Ave SW Clearbrook, MN 56634
Fertile:
210 Mill Street Fertile, MN 56540
P.O. Box 618 Fertile, MN 56540
Longville-Remer:
320 Eagle Ave (Northland Family Service Center) Remer, MN 56672
Northwest Indian OIC: 218-759-2022
520 4th St NW Bemidji, MN 56601
Oakley: 218-688-1558
201 Governor Street Oakley, MN 56742
Park Rapids: 218-237-6628
301 North Huntsinger Ave Park Rapids, MN 56470
Pine River- Backus: 218-587-2080
P.O. Box 610 Pine River, MN 56474
Redby (OSHKI/ED):
15525 Mendota Ave Redby, MN 56670
P.O. Box 416 Redby, MN 56670
Red Lake: 218-679-3353
23990 Hwy 1 East Red Lake, MN 56671
Roseau:
509 3rd Street NE Roseau, MN 56751
Warroad: 218-386-6094
201 Lake Street Suite D Warroad, MN 56763
Northwest Technical College prepares students for fulfilling careers in highly skilled, sought-after fields. Our certificate, diploma and degree programs are carefully designed to serve graduates and employers in northern Minnesota.
Northwest Technical College offers 21 programs under six major areas of study. They are set up on semesters and typically begin fall semester in late August and in spring semester in early January. A summer semester is also offered which begins in late May.
Applications are accepted up until two weeks before the start of a semester on a space available basis.
Degree Programs On-Campus & On-Line:
Automotive:
- Automotive Service & Performance – Diploma
Building Systems:
- Commercial Refrigeration – Diploma
- Electrical Construction – Diploma/AAS
- Residential Plumbing/HVAC – Diploma
Business and Accounting:
- Accounting – Certificate/Diploma/AAS
- Administrative Support – Certificate/Diploma/AAS
- Computer Support – Certificate/AAS/AS
- Human Resources – Certificate
- Management & Entrepreneurship – Certificate
- Sales, Marketing & Management – Certificate/Diploma/AAS
Child Care:
- Child Care and Educaton – Certificate/AAS
- Young Child Education – AS
Manufacturing Technology:
- Production Technologies – Certificate – 360 eTech Program
- Engineering Technology – AAS
- Welding Technology – Certificate – 360 eTech Program
Health Care:
- Community Health Worker – Certificate
- Dental Assisting – Diploma/AAS
- Health Care Administrative Support
- Medical Coding: Certificate/Diploma/AAS
- Health Care Administration: Diploma/AAS
- Health Services Broad Field – AS
- Nursing
- Practical Nursing: Diploma
- LPN Step-In: AS
- Nursing Generic: AS
We strive to promote people’s potential by providing supportive employment opportunities, as well as social and recreational experiences, to adults with developmental disabilities.
Paul Bunyan Transit provides public transportation for Beltrami County and the city of Bemidji. Roseau County the cities of Roseau and Warroad. Lake of the Woods County in Baudette. Our Service Area in Bemidji is a 10 mile radius of City Hall. In the Roseau and Warroad communities the Service Area is a 4 mile radius of the center of each town. In Baudette we provide service to the Lakes Road and to the Clementson area.
Each additional stop will cost an additional fare.
Exact fare is required. Drivers do not make change.
Bus Passes in all areas
Bus passes may be purchased from the bus driver or at 706 Railroad Street SE
* If you are purchasing passes at our office, please call in advance to let us know you will be coming.
Also, when you call, please let us know if you will be needing a receipt.
Hours
Office hours in Bemidji are 8am-4:30pm.
SERVING: Roseau and Lake of the Woods Counties. INCLUDES: the cities of Greenbush, Bader, Roseau, Warroad, Baudette, Roosevelt, and Williams.
To reserve your seat a 24 hour notice is preferred.
Contact us for your special events needs!
Canceling a ride
Riders are asked to cancel any unneeded rides as soon as possible by calling the dispatcher.
From our home in America’s heartland, we connect people with places. Our transportation company provides scheduled service and a full range of group travel services. We earn our customer’s business by understanding what they value and require when traveling with us. Then we provide service that exceeds their expectations.
The Headwaters Regional Development Commission (HRDC) works to ensure quality affordable housing options for low and moderate income households throughout the region. The HRDC is a regional planning and development organization that serves local governments, development organizations, community leaders, and others in the five counties of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen in north central Minnesota. The HRDC can help these customers identify needs, develop appropriate solutions, and find the resources to carry out their plans. Most importantly we provide staff leadership to move our communities forward.
We exist to help our communities, and our Region as a whole, be successful. This is our core mission, and core value. Everything we do is focused on creating that success. Our services and activities are a function of our skills and competencies and those needs communities have as they strive to be successful.
PO BOX #906 Bemidji, MN 56619
The Bemidji Community Soup Kitchen organizes four free meals a week at two area churches. Anyone that is hungry and would like to share a meal is welcome. There are no income guidelines or forms required. The meal is free to anyone who comes through our doors. Thus an open table!
Dine with us Mondays and Tuesdays from 5-6pm (doors open at 4:30pm) at:
Mount Zion 414 Lincoln Ave SE Bemidji
Dine with us Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-6pm (doors open at 4:30pm) at:
United Methodist Church 924 Beltrami Ave NW Bemidji
A church led ministry and emergency program organized to provide short term assistance for those who fall through the cracks and who need immediate help and have nowhere else to turn in the short run. In addition to providing financial aid for food, gas, rent, and utility payments, Churches United also assists individuals and families through counseling and referrals to other community agencies and resources.
Mission Statement
Churches United is a non-profit organization of Bemidji Area churches, led by the Spirit of Christ. Working together to meet the emergency needs of homeless and low-income people in a prayerful way.
Services May Include:
Basic emergency needs: Food, gas, bus tokens, clothing, laundry, and rent/utility assistance
Referrals are made as needed to area agency and businesses. A photo I.D. is required for all vouchers. A valid drivers license and photocopiable proof of valid insurance is required for all gas vouchers. Screenshots and/or cell phone “proof” is not accepted.
COVID Policy:
While our lobby is open it is best to call ahead to complete an application by phone prior to coming in. Only one individual or family is allowed in the lobby at once. Please call to make sure we are open. Masks are required in our office; one will be provided if needed. No loitering or waiting for the bus is allowed in our office.
Gym Bin: Gymnastics instruction for all levels from 3 years to Level 9 Aerials. Home of the Bemidji High School Gymnastics Team.
Kindiland Learning Center: A licensed day care for toddlers, preschool children and school aged children. Open from 6:45am – 6:00pm each week day. Full or part time options. Family rates available. Drop in care is offered based on availability and the completion of required paperwork.
Gym Bin Goals:
- Help gymnasts reach their full potential as a gymnast and as an individual.
- Help gymnasts develop fitness for now and for the future.
- Help gymnasts develop their self-confidence.
- Help gymnasts know that they are a gift from God.
Property Professionals of Bemidji
709 Washington Ave S.
Bemidji, MN 56601
Individual mental health therapy and assessment for adults.
Michael T. Hill: PhD, LP
Areas of Interest: Anxiety and Depression, Adult relationship issues for men and women, and life’s transition issues.
The Door Coffeehouse and Temporary Emergency Shelter provides shelter for people needing a place to stay as they seek other resources such a s housing, jobs, or treatment. We also provide clothing and household items to those in need.
We provide services to Adults and Children with intellectual delays. We have CRS homes and ILS apartments located in Beltrami and Polk County of Minnesota.
Our services are designed for each person and will be based, as much as possible, on the lifestyles of other people of the individuals age, provide integration and independence, and provide training for future environments with as much independence and value as possible. It is also the program’s philosophy to provide the highest quality services available for the persons…and to offer them the opportunity to live and learn in the same setting and environment as a non-disabled persons, and to foster in each individuals potential for growth and development.
We base our programming on individual needs and wants.
Emergency food
Also has Meals on Wheels, no requirements
See website for contact information, programs and specifics.
Providing Adult & Adolescent Therapeutic Services
Treatment specialization includes:
Certified EMDR Therapy
Trauma-focused Therapy
Holistic Healing Integration
Tele-Psychiatry Integration/Consultation
Grief Counseling
Stress Management
Addiction & Recovery
Conflict Resolution
We work with a wide range of behavioral and emotional issues providing therapeutic services that span from treating depression and anxiety to trauma-focused counseling and beyond. In a supportive and comfortable atmosphere, we offer a personalized approach to attain the growth you’re striving for.
Birthing and Breastfeeding Services
A Native American Indian organization, committed to community-centered holistic care for all pregnant and birthing mothers, and their families. Services are delivered by knowledgeable, respectful and compassionate caregivers while honoring the wisdom that exists in all cultures for the celebration of birth. Mewinzha is a non-profit organization created to promote healthy birthing practices by working with: doulas and breastfeeding coaches to empower women during pregnancy, labor, delivery and breastfeeding. Provide support and educational services for pregnant women and their families. Reclaiming and promoting healthy birth practices for Aniishinaabe people.