Photos of the month: Signs of spring

May 25—BEMIDJI — When flowers start to bloom and anglers cast their lines on Lake Bemidji, it's a sure sign that spring is in the air in the Northland.

Bemidjians embraced the warm weather by participating in a plethora of outdoor events, from ECFE's annual "Wheels" program and a Unified track meet with athletes from all over the region, to waking up early for Minnesota's fishing opener and enjoying the sights and sounds of spring wildlife.

During a lively start to the season, Pioneer photographers Annalise Braught, Madelyn Haasken and Charley Gilbert captured these moments along the way.