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Paul Bunyan Welcomes You to Bemidji
Bemidji, Minnesota has been around since 1896. Yet, despite its rich history, it remains one of the best-kept secrets in the state. Spread gently across 16 square miles at a head-turning elevation of more than 1,300 feet, it is a crossroads for those heading between Duluth and Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Home to about 15,000 residents, Bemidji lies on the shore of a gorgeous lake of the same name. Lake Bemidji is the northernmost feeder of the Mississippi River – and so, it has a claim to fame as the "First City on the Mississippi." It's considered the Curling Capital of the United States.
It also happens to be a college town well known for the arts and a culture of language learning backed by unique Concordia College programs and local meetup groups.
With all the warm and welcoming people in Bemidji, you might overlook its most famous resident …(Though, you can't miss him if you just remember to look up!) Bemidji is the proud birthplace of one of America's greatest tall tales: The story of Paul Bunyan.