 Lake Bemidji fishing pier has reopened and is back in operation, but it may look a little different last weekend High winds combined with strong waves cause significant damage to the popular dock a 20-foot section that sustained the most damage was removed and the length of the dock was shortened Park staff tells us that it may not be able to be repaired leaving the the department to explore new options You know over the last couple years We've really had a lot of wind a lot of waves a lot of movement to that dock so We we did manage to repair it But the whole dock itself has sustained some some damage So we'll be just kind of evaluating it this year make sure it stays in place and kind of come up with a new plan Probably for next year the shortened fishing pier reopened Tuesday afternoon so that it would be ready for the Memorial Day holiday weekend If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS