- The Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
Longtime Bemidji greenhouse Perkins Plants is blooming for its final season
May 4—BEMIDJI — Perkins Plants, the longest continuously running greenhouse in Bemidji, opened for its final season this week. Dorothy Carpenter, who has operated the business at 1327 Roosevelt Road SE for 34 years, said she will miss her many loyal customers. But "it's time," she added. "It's just been long enough. I'm getting tired." Newlyweds Orville and Margaret Perkins moved to Bemidji ...
- The Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
Bemidji rue21 location to close after retailer files bankruptcy
May 4—BEMIDJI — The rue21 store in Bemidji's Paul Bunyan Mall is one of about 540 locations that will close in the next four to six weeks. That's according to court documents filed Thursday, May 2, by the retailer in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The retailer, based in Pennsylvania, once had 1,000 brick-and-mortar stores before previously seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2003 and 2017, ...
- Associated Press
AL leading hitter Steven Kwan undergoing more tests after leaving Guards' win with tight hamstring
Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan will undergo further tests after leaving Saturday's game with a tight hamstring. Kwan, who entered the day leading the American League with a .356 batting average, told manager Steve Vogt he felt some tightness in his hamstring while making a running catch down the foul line in Cleveland's 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Vogt said Kwan was pulled in the fourth inning out of an abundance of caution because it's early in the season and the Guardians don't want to take any chances with their leadoff hitter and two-time Gold Glove winner.
