New Leech Lake Campground

05/27/2026

05/18/2026

Update: Located
The Bemidji Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 11 year old Daniel Ogema. Daniel was reported as a runaway on 5/18/26. Daniel was last seen on bike on 5/17/26 at approximately noon in the Nymore area. He is wearing tan camo colored shirt, black sweats and black Crocs.

Daniel is 5’01”, 160 lbs, has brown hair and brown eyes. Photograph was provided by and posted with parent/guardian’s permission. If you have any information regarding Daniel Ogema’s whereabouts, please contact the Bemidji Police Department at 218-333-9111. (Image: Missing person poster for Daniel Ogema)

05/14/2026

Grand Rapids K-9 attacks dog on walk. The other dog was taken to the emergency vet.
Read More: https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/05/14/grand-rapids-k-9-attacks-dog-walk/

05/08/2026

05/06/2026

Fishing Opener 🐟
Mother's Day weekend 🌸
*Moms get their meal for half price on Sunday!

We're trying a new omelet, too.
In honor of Cinco De Mayo...
The "MN Mexican" (vegetarian)

Black beans, tomatoes w/green Chiles, Corn, and Mexican blend cheese.
Topped with salsa, sour cream, and avacado

05/05/2026

The deputy is in stable condition and being airlifted to a Duluth hospital; the suspect is in custody

01/30/2026

Your Salad Scraps Are Killing Winter Rabbits. 🥕💀

We see a bunny shivering in the snow and think, "It needs fresh food!" So we toss out carrot peels, lettuce, and apple cores. We think we are being Snow White. Biologically, we are handing them a death sentence.

🍂 1. The Winter Gut is Different A wild rabbit's stomach changes with the seasons. In winter, their microbiome (gut bacteria) is specialized to digest bark, twigs, and dry grass. It is a dry-fermentation engine designed to extract heat from wood. It is NOT designed for high-sugar, high-water vegetables.

🦠 2. The Sugar Shock (Dysbiosis) Carrots and fruit are full of sugar. When you introduce sugar into a "winter gut," it triggers a bacterial explosion. The bacteria ferment the sugar instantly, creating massive amounts of gas. This is Enterotoxemia. The rabbit's specialized "good" bacteria die, and toxin-producing bacteria take over.

🛑 3. The Silent Killer: GI Stasis Rabbits cannot burp. The gas builds up, inflating their stomach like a balloon. This causes excruciating pain. Because of the pain, the rabbit stops moving and stops eating. This condition is called GI Stasis. The bunny doesn't die of cold. It dies of "Bloat" and toxic shock, often sitting right next to the pile of food you gave it.

The Solution: If you really want to help:

NO: Carrots, Lettuce, Apples, Bread.

YES: A pile of Timothy Hay (from the pet store) or simply a pile of brush/branches from your yard pruning. Give them shelter (a brush pile), not a stomach ache.



📌 QUICK FAQ
Q: But Bugs Bunny eats carrots! R: That's a cartoon. 📺 In reality, carrots are like candy bars for rabbits. They are root vegetables high in sugar. Even for domestic rabbits, they should only be a rare treat. For a wild rabbit in sub-zero temps, they are a system shock.

Q: What about domestic rabbits? R: They are different. 🏠 Domestic rabbits live in temperature-controlled houses and eat veggies year-round, so their gut flora is adapted to it. The danger is specifically for Wild Rabbits in Winter whose gut has shifted to a "survival mode" diet of dry wood.

Q: I see them eating my garden in summer though? R: Summer is different! ☀️ In summer, they eat clover and greens, so their gut bacteria are ready for moisture and greens. The transition happens slowly in autumn. The problem is the sudden introduction of rich food in the dead of winter when their system is shut down for "dry mode."

12/31/2025

Happy Wednesday and Happy last day of 2025!
We hope you all have an amazing day!
Today we have:
❄️Lobster pizza with butter, garlic, finely chopped white onion and white wine, topped with fresh grated mozzarella and provolone, lemon zest and tarragon. $20
❄️$25 any pizza and 2 beers

We hope you all have an amazing day!
Be safe
❤️
Tia and crew

12/22/2025

BOGO!!!
Stop in today (Mon Dec 22) until 5:30 to buy 1 dozen get 1 dozen FREE!!!

12/12/2025

⚠️THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED⚠️
Welcome to Day 4 of our 12 Days of Christmas❄️⛄

Two separate people will win $25 in Chamber Bucks! Available to use at 60+ businesses around town, including Bar 209.

To enter, like this post and comment which place has the best happy hour. You can go enjoy the happy hour at Bar 209 from 2:09pm-5:00pm every Monday through Friday!

Winners will be announced on December 13th at 9 am✨

Click here for a list of businesses that accept Chamber Bucks: https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/bemidji-mn/locations