 Sanford Health and the organization Greater Bemidji are looking to build a new sports complex and wellness center in Bemidji. Initial plans include a multi-purpose field house, ice facility, and outdoor playing fields. Sanford Health has pledged land on its property near the main clinic for the project. It would also invest $10 million towards the facility over the course of a few years. Families today and families especially that have children, they're going in a lot of different directions. Mom is taking one or two children here, dad's taking brother or sister there, and they're doing it separately. But what if we could bring a lot of those elements together in one location? Greater Bemidji will lead a task force of local leaders to assess the need and feasibility of the project. The group would meet with the community about what they would like to see at the facility. The recommendations would then be given to the organizations for them to implement. There's so many stakeholders, there's so many potential beneficiaries of this effort that it's important that there's a group that can oversee the effort and oversee the project on our part to make sure it's the right recommendation. The two groups hope to have a recommendation about how to move forward completed by October. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.