Chatabout!

Connie and Christa are in to talk fall colors...and how it works, quiz Kev on creepy nature stuff, and preview all the cool events coming in October See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Republican Steve Green is running for his second term as District 2 State Senator. We'll find out his biggest concerns, what he thinks are the state's biggest challenges, and his thoughts on one of Minnesota's biggest hot button issues in 2026...fraud. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Calli Ferdig has the details on the Colors of Cancer's annual Little Black Dress Gala coming to The SouthShore Hotel on November 7th. She discusses the history of the event, what the funds go to, and how to get your tickets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Board District 1 Challenger Ann Skoe discusses why she is running for County Commissioner, what she sees are the biggest challenges in the county, what's unique about District 1 and her goals for a first term if elected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Candidate Spotlight shines on incumbent Bemidji City Councilor At Large Audrey Thayer. Audrey discusses her role with the city, her goals for a next term and the challenges facing the city. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Firefighter Parker Beighley is in to preview the Bemidji Fire Department's annual Open House next Saturday, October 10th See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Denae brought in Annie Butler Ricks to talk about her work in collaboration and fund allocation, as well as her love of moving the community forward. 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 in to recap the first month of school, discuss great news on Bemidji's improvements on statewide testing, the district's cell phone policies and preparing students for the real world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dr. Sherry Holloway is Bemidji State University's new Director of Inclusive Higher Education. She is in to discuss BSU's new initiative to make higher education accessible to everyone, the 10 year grant they received to make it happen, and the plan to get it initiated. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today we kick off our election series, where we offer every candidate in a contested race in the Bemidji area the opportunity to talk to voters. This is open to any contested candidate in Minnesota House Districts 2A & 2B; Minnesota Senate District 2; Beltrami County Board of Commissioners; Bemidji City Council; and city of Northern City Council. All candidates have been contacted and if you a...

The fall renovation is mostly completed at the Headwaters Science Center. Lee Furuseth is in with an update on what's going on and what's coming up at the HSC...including Boo's and food. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Next week is a busy week at Beltrami Electric Cooperative...particularly in their garage. Bob Gregg and Ayla Kranz are in to talk about next Thursday's EV Car Show, and Nell joins the show to talk Maker's Market next Saturday. 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 and Board Member Ann Long Voelkner recapped this week's School Board meeting, talked about the start of the school year, and the upcoming State Constitutional Amendment to increase student dollars from the Permanent School Fund See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

Beltrami County Solid Waste Landfill Operator Bob Revering is in to talk trash...specifically what goes to the landfill, and what goes to the transfer station. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mayor Jorge Prince discusses the budget, Sanford Center, date centers, and other key happenings in Bemidji 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 Craig Gaasvig was in to recap the latest County Board meeting as well as discussing the upcoming budget decisions. Then, Bemidji Lions member Bob Woodke is in to preview a new event the Bemidji Lions are putting on...Dining In The Dark, a fundraiser for Leader Dogs For The Blind See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Phil Knutson has been part of Bemidji's Blue Ox Marathon since before day 1. He discusses its history, growth, this year's event and the ever present need for volunteers. 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 and Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force Commander Dave Hart address the use of Automatic License Plate Readers aka Flock Cameras in the community. They also discuss privacy concerns and how the cameras AREN'T used. 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 latest Planning Board Meeting and key discussion topics including date centers and development codes in the city. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ashlea McMartin of Sanford Health, Meghan Peterson of Beltrami County Public Health and Halen Groenke of the United Way discuss the Headwaters Alliance For Suicide Prevention and their upcoming Walk For Hope. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lynn Eaton recaps this week's Bemidji City Council meeting and the 6-1 vote to take direct control of Sanford Center. Then Vicky Beckmann discusses The Friends Of North Country Dog Park and their efforts to create a dog park space at North Country Park. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Executive Director Tiffany Vickaryous and Board Chair Leasha Roy are in to discuss Hearts Haven Shelter, the new name for Northwoods Battered Womens Shelter. They discuss the new name, the services they provide, the challenges they face and a year and a half in their new space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson previews the upcoming school year and recaps last year's achievements. He discusses entering the year with a balanced budget and how to maintain that. 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 and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Sarah Lofgren are in for today's show. Scott recapped Tuesday's work session and board meeting and previewed the budget decisions that will be made soon. Dr. Lofgren discussed infectious diseases and how they are diagnosed and treated. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Christa Drake of Lake Bemidji State Park & Big Bog State Recreation Area, and Connie Cox of Itasca State Park are in to preview September events in the parks, what critters are doing as they get ready for the "W" word...and how smart is Kev when it comes to animal winters? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...