That was in 1946. After two relocations and two family ownership changes, Morell’s is celebrating its 75th anniversary in downtown Bemidji with a banner year in sales.
“It’s just been going great guns all year,” said owner Roxi Mann. “This is our best year ever. I just keep thanking my lucky stars.”
The store is a popular destination for tourists and locals, selling Minnetonka moccasins, jewelry, pottery, beads, birch bark items, clothing, Native American art and souvenirs.
“It’s a little bit of everything,” Mann said. “You couldn’t make it on any one thing. You just have to keep that mix.”
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