Chatabout!

Our resident nature experts...Christa Drake & Connie Cox...of Lake Bemidji & Itasca State Parks...are back to tell us what we'll find and what we can do in June at our state parks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Public Health Director Amy Bowles is in to discuss all the things they are doing to educate and keep people healthy in our communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Family Advocacy Center is helping more than 350 children a year who have suffered from sexual and physical abuse. Executive Director Courtney Haskins and Minnesota House 2A State Representative Bidal Duran discuss the importance of this program and the challenges of keeping it financed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Paul Conklin and Cole Flaat are "The Sunshine Boys" for the latest Bemidji Community Theater production opening Friday. They have all the details of this Paul Simon classic on the latest podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

House 2A Representative Bidal Duran recaps the legislative session and discusses his thoughts on what went well and what didn't. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson is back to talk about the latest School Board Meeting, the end of school and the budget. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Voice of the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival, Brian Bissonette, is in to talk all things Dragon Boats...including the 20th anniversary celebration! Then Jared Davidson, Beltrami County Solid Waste Operations Manager, is back to do a little trash talkin' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Commissioner Scott Winger is in to recap the latest Beltrami County Board meeting and what's happening with roads, budgets and personnel. Then, Lexi Mudrick & Shelana Ysen of Sanford Center stop by to talk about the many things going on there, including a couple of BIG summer events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Today we hear from Dr. Russ Lee & Susan Shelquist, board members with Hope House, about their upcoming Open House on Wednesday. They also discuss the mental health challenges in America and the mission of Hope House to walk alongside those suffering from severe mental illness. Then, Carol L Johnson of the Bemidji Area Church Musicians is in to talk about their Summer Recital Series at 13 area...

Bemidji State University recently received the largest gift in its history. Plus, new programs and innovations are happening at both BSU and NTC. We learn all about it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area Executive Director Andrea Kent is in to preview the upcoming summer season at the Club, along with a discussion on the kids served, challenges and the upcoming fundraisers including the spring campaign match through the end of June See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

There are many, many career opportunities in health care and Hannah Johnson of Sanford Health is in to discuss a couple of events next month for students considering health care careers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mississippi Headwater Audobon Society & Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve Outreach Coordinator Beth Drost and Board Member Brian Hemmelman are in to discuss the many activities the Audobon Society has planned for the coming months, and a "Forever Fund" campaign to make the Society & Preserve sustainable for, well, forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Mayor Jorge Prince is in with updates on the YMCA and Rail Corridor cleanup, road construction, business expansions and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On today's Chatpod, Chief Justin Sherwood is in with the latest from the Fire Hall. Then, we hear from Pete & Donna on the return of Loop The Lake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We get the latest on School District 31 from Superintendent Jeremy Olson. School's out on May 29th but a lot has happened recently and a lot more to come as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs is in to discuss the latest issues in law enforcement, including a Dept of Corrections inspection, watercraft safety, new potential costly jail rules being challenged and on going searches for missing people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson previews the Planning Board Meeting while House 2A Representative Bidal Duran previews the final week of the Minnesota Legislative session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lake Bemidji State Park Assistant Park Manager Shannon Bungart and Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox are in to discuss what's happening with animals and plants in May. Then they talk about the many activities they've got going on this month and in the summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Ward 5 City Councilor Lynn Eaton is in to recap Monday's City Council meeting and discuss summer projects in Bemidji. Then, Beltrami County Administrator Tom Barry was in to recap Tuesday's Beltrami County Board meeting, discuss the challenges in the upcoming year and the day to day world of a county administrator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Lee the Exec, Devin The Exhibitor and Howie The Ferret are in to talk about all the cool new things going on at the HSC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Adult Day Service's Duck Race is being reimagined. This year it's called "Quack For A Cause" and will be held in June at Adult Day Services. Then, George Olson is back to preview the Bemidji Sons of Norway's annual Syttende Mai (17th of May) celebration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mailman Jay Tody joins Denae & Kev to talk about Saturday's "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive , a joint nationwide effort of the United Way and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Then, Susie Boelter of North Country Food Bank is in to discuss summer food drops at Sanford Center and their never ending quest to keep the North Country fed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Greater Bemidji's Dave Hengel and YMCA of the Northern Sky CEO Steve Smith are in to discuss all things YMCA. Ground breaking is coming in the near future and we discuss timelines, what a YMCA will bring to our community, the purpose and goals of YMCA and how you can be a part of it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Ethan Larson of the Bemidji Lions Club is in to talk about the Lions 45th Annual Flapjack Fundraiser coming to First Lutheran Church on Tuesday. Plus, he previews other big Lions events on the way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .