"For over a year, Kohls Resort has hosted visiting volunteer groups at no cost, teams that traveled here to clear debris, run chainsaw crews, and repair homes after the June 2025 storm. Many of these crews told us they are used to bunking in church basements or empty warehouses. At Kohls, they found a welcoming place on the lake to rest and recharge. Because these crews had somewhere lovely to stay, they keep showing up! And because they kept showing up, we've been able to help hundreds of families recover." - Denae Alamano, Executive Director, United Way of Bemidji Area
The Bemidji Pioneer is partnering with the United Way and Long-Term Storm Recovery Committee to highlight those working behind the scenes to help the community recover from the June 2025 storm.
