From Dragon Boat paddling to powwows, August was a jam-packed month filled with activities of all kinds.
Once the fun of the county fair and other summer staples have concluded it means the start of a new school year is just around the corner. The shifting of the seasons always brings new excitement to town as fall sporting events start up once again and area college students return to campus.
In the midst of all the busyness, Pioneer photographers Annalise Braught, Madelyn Haasken and Charley Gilbert captured these fun moments along the way.
Participants make their way around the circle during grand entry as part of the Red Lake Nation Fair and Powwow on Aug. 10, 2024, in Red Lake.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Storm clouds move over Lake Bemidji during a weather delay on Aug. 3, 2024, during the 18th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
Students stroll through campus during the first day of fall semester on Aug. 26, 2024, at Bemidji State.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
A rodeo participant rounds a barrel during a barrel racing event at Wojo's Rodeo on Aug. 9, 2024, at the Beltrami County Fair.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
The Lumberjacks celebrate after sophomore Stella Schoonover (14) scores a goal in the first half against Sartell on Aug. 24, 2024, at Bemidji Middle School.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
Anika Binder performs during a Bemidji Sings! vocal competition on Aug. 12, 2024, at BSU's Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
Onigum Tiny Tot Brave Brayden Jackson, 4, makes his way around the circle during grand entry as part of the 19th Annual Niimi’idiwin on Aug. 8, 2024, on the Sanford Bemidji campus.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
The Island City Dragon Boat Club’s Wake My Day! team celebrates its Champion Cup win on Aug. 3, 2024, during the 18th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival.
Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
A male red-headed woodpecker perches in an oak tree in Diamond Point Park on July 31, 2024, after a severe thunderstorm caused significant wind damage to trees in the park.
