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71-0330-40846 and 71-0330-40869 In the Matter of the Petition for the Incorporation of Northern Township (MBAU Docket I-76) and In the Matter of the Annexation of Certain Real Property to the City of Bemidji from Northern Township (MBAU Docket A-8517)

February 10, 2026 - 1. The Township’s petition for incorporation (I-76) is GRANTED. 2. The City’s petition for annexation (A-8517) is DENIED. 3. The Township shall hereby be incorporated as the City of Northern. 4. The incorporated City of Northern shall consist of all property within the Township, as legally described in Finding No. 43. 5. Incorporation shall be effective upon the election and qualification of the new City Council as set out in Paragraphs 6 and 7 of this Order. 6. The form of government for the City of Northern shall be “Optional Plan A.” An election of a mayor and four council members shall be held on November 3, 2026, etc.

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