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Transfer Station Delays

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member

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Transfer Station Delays

Transfer Station Delays Construction Delays Bemidji Transfer Station Back to News Search Subscribe By Beltrami County - Aug 07, 2026 Public Notices Due to the second phase of construction, expect delays at the Bemidji Transfer Station starting Wednesday August 12th. Only one lane through the Transfer Station will be open through the first week of September. The 24-hour lane for Household Garbage, (ie: produced while making a meal and put under the kitchen sink). Recycling will be remain open as usual. All non-burn items will have to be brought through the Transfer Station’s one lane during normal business hours. Contact Us County Administration701 Minnesota Ave. NWBemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-333-8478Email Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pmMon - Fri Stay Informed! Subscribe to our Quarterly Newsletter or other news category you would like notification on. Subscribe This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. Agree

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Press Release: SWCD Water Test Kits

Press Release: SWCD Water Test Kits By Beltrami County - Sep 24, 2026 Press Releases Beltrami Soil and Water Conservation District Date: September 24, 2026 FREE Well Water Test Kits – Blackduck Leevers Foods Well Aware is conducting a clinic to distribute free water kits to help private well owners test for lead, arsenic, and bacteria in their ground water. Residents can come to Leveers Foods in Blackduck at 288 Frontage Rd, Blackduck, MN on September 29th from 3pm-6pm to pick up their free water test kit. Residents can also bring a half cup water sample in a clean container on September 29th if they would like a free, on-the-spot nitrate screening. (To collect the nitrate sample, people should run their tap water for 5 minutes before collecting the sample on the morning of the 29th. If you have a treatment system to remove nitrate or a reverse osmosis system, people can collect 2 nitrate water samples for the 29th. One before the treatment system and one after to check if the system is working.) Filled test kits for bacteria, lead, and arsenic should be returned to the Well Aware Team at Blackduck Leveers Foods on October 1st from 11am-1pm. Instructions on water sample collection will be given at the event. This event is brought to you by Well Aware and local partner organizations. Well Aware is part of the Northwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership to raise awareness about water quality in our area. Part of that work is providing free water testing kits to private well owners and giving out information about potential health issues that can be caused by poor water quality. This is brought to you by these organizations: Minnesota Extension Northwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, West Polk Soil and Water Conservation District, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Beltrami County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District, & Minnesota Extension Private Well Education Program. Questions? Please Contact: Collin Murphy at 218-281-6070; ([email protected]) or Crystal Rayamajhi at 218-236-2009 ([email protected]) with any questions.

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Press Release: MSA Scholarships

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