Many educators will argue that schools can't run like a business, that an education isn't a commodity that can be purchased.
There are perhaps more things in common between education and business than they think, however.

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Labor Day weekend is generally regarded as the last weekend of summer in the Bemidji area. There will usually be a noticeable drop in tourist traffic after this weekend, with most high schools and colleges beginning their fall schedules.

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The Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Commission finalized the 30-day comment period Thursday night for the Alternative Urban Areawide Review for the proposed events center area on the south shore of Lake Bemidji.

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Business will pay what it takes for quality education in Minnesota, but the system must be held accountable, say business leaders.

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MINOT, N.D. - The Bemidji State football team defeated Minot State in the season opener Thursday night at Herb Parker Stadium.
Barely.

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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Republican John McCain tapped Alaska's little-known female governor as his vice presidential running mate on Friday, as Barack Obama, fresh from his night of nomination triumph, embarked on his history-making quest to become the first black president of the United States.

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ST. PAUL - The speculation is almost over.
For months, Minnesota political observers have been preoccupied about whether Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be John McCain's running mate, but the Republican presidential candidate's campaign did its best to keep the decision secret - and pundits chattering about it - as long as possible. McCain and his running mate are to appear together in Dayton, Ohio, at 11 a.m. Central time today.

There is a "crisis of health care" in Indian country, Leech Lake Tribal Secretary-Treasurer Mike Bongo said at a public hearing Tuesday night.

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While state funds lag, federal airport improvement funds continue to flow to Bemidji Regional Airport.

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The Bemidji State football team will open its 83rd season today against Minot State and the game should serve as a tune-up for the rugged Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference schedule ahead.

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