From the Archives: April 6 in the Pioneer
Apr. 6—April 6, 2014 — Fifteen years after a historic agreement between the Red Lake Band of Chippewa and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the walleye populations of Red Lake are booming. The agreement allowed for the restoration of walleye populations in the lake following a collapse in the 1990s.
April 6, 1999 — Maple syrup season has arrived in northern Minnesota, with children from Bemidji Middle School going out and tapping trees to learn about the process. Students were walked through the steps and history of making maple syrup, from gathering the sap to boiling and bottling it.
April 6, 1974 — Over 60 local artists are participating in the upcoming Ojibwe Art Exhibit, which aims to highlight Indigenous artists and culture. The exhibit is free and open to the public, taking place at the Hobson Union gallery at Bemidji State College. It's dedicated to the memory of Patrick DesJarlait.
April 6, 1924 — A concert featuring the choir of First Lutheran Church will be performed this Friday evening at 8 p.m. Pieces will be sung in both English and Norwegian, with vocal and piano duets and solos as part of the program. Tickets are currently available and members of the public are encouraged to attend.
