PC Magazine - USA (2021-02)

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Tall trees and tall tales abound in Bemidji. Located in northwest Minnesota, it’s

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statue of the lumberjack standing beside the shores of beautiful Lake Bemidji.

The city’s downtown area features an array of small businesses; it’s home to live

theater, art galleries, a local brewery, and outdoor adventures at Itasca State

Park, just 25 miles away.

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from Hartness State Park to Hoyt’s Landing, there are plenty of beautiful

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