Press Release: Thursday Storm Update

Press Release: Thursday Storm Update

July 3, 2025

After nearly two weeks, the Beltrami County Emergency Operations Center is ramping down their response to the destructive severe thunderstorm that struck Beltrami County on June 21, 2025. While the physical location is being closed, work continues behind the scenes and we will continue to be in contact and coordination with our state agencies, volunteer groups, city and county departments to handle recovery efforts.

Beltrami County Solid Waste have made adjustments to their hours with weather and staffing considerations. The Blackduck Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The Bemidji Transfer Station will be operating on their normal hours. The Target debris site and Demolition Landfill will be closed on Saturday, July 5 due to forecast heavy rainfall. Both debris sites will be open July 7-11 from 8am-7pm. July 12 the Demotion Landfill and Target site will be open from 8am-6pm. July 13 the Target site will be open from 8am-6pm.

Residents needing assistance should continue to utilize Community Resource Connections and the United Way of Bemidji. CRC is for those needing help and can be reached at 218-333-0880 or www.crcinform.org. United Way of Bemidji is coordinating those who want to volunteer and can find information at unitedwaybemidji.org/disaster-recovery. Those needing in-person assistance can visit the Public Health Office during business hours (8am-4:30pm) at 616 America Ave NW or call 218-333-8140. Food, water and other supplies are available while supplies last.

This will be the final regular update/press release regarding the storm response and recovery.

Have a safe and enjoyable 4^th of July!

-Christopher Muller

Beltrami County Emergency Management Director