From the Archives: April 5 in the Pioneer

Apr. 5—April 5, 2015 — Hundreds of spectators gathered at the Sanford Center for the first-ever Bemijigamaag Powwow. The chairs of Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth Nations, as well as city officials and even Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton attended the event, which included a hand drum contest and a communal feast.

April 5, 2000 — The Bemidji School District bus drivers and mechanics strike has temporarily ended with the union's call for a 17.3% contract increase set to be voted on by the school board. If they approve the settlement, the average driver's yearly salary will increase from $12,200 to $14,800.

April 5, 1975 — Northern Minnesota man Clyde Hooker is compiling his beer-can-collecting knowledge and experience for an article on "Hunting and Finding the Beer Can" that will be featured in an upcoming book published by the Beer Can Club of America. Hooker and his son sport a collection of nearly 5,200 cans.

April 5, 1925 — Superintendent J.C. West of Bemidji Public Schools went to Minneapolis to attend the annual gathering of Minnesota school teachers known as Schoolmen's Week. Mr. West is chairman of a large committee that has been working on coordinating high school and university efforts.