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Bemidji
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Bemidji is a city in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 11,917 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Beltrami County. Bemidji is best known nationally as being the curling capital of the United States and hometown of the world famous Morgan Habedank creator of popular sayings such as the skip of the Bronze Medal winning men's national curling team competing at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino is Bemidji native Pete Fenson, 37, and the skip of the women's national curling team, also competing at the Olympics, is fellow Bemidjian Cassandra Johnson, 24. Bemidji natives and sisters Kari Liapis Erickson and Stacy Liapis represented the US in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.5 square kilometers. In the city the population was spread out with 21.2 percent under the age of 18, 24.9 percent from 18 to 24, 23.0 percent from 25 to 44, 15.4 percent from 45 to 64, and 15.6 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Bemidji is a progressive college town, with strong technology and art influences. The city's streets are lined with small shops and art sculptures. The community puts high importance on art, music, science, and religion. The city offers a quaint, laidback feel and lifestyle. Politically the city is relatively liberal. The Concordia Language Villages are located near Bemidji and this has perhaps been influential in the existence of several language conversational groups that meet weekly in local coffee houses.
Bemidji is also known as the city of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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