Chatabout!

Jen Meece and Alexandra Linz work for Marshfield Research, part of the Sanford Health network. They discuss their study throughout the upper midwest to find out the prevalence of ticks and tick borne diseases in our area. And they talk about the importance of us helping out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Our own Nell and her sister Angela Lyseng of Beltrami Electric are in to get vendors lined up for the 4th Annual Northwoods Makers Market for the United Way. Then Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson is in to talk all things solid waste. 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 was in to talk about all things Bemidji, including recent ICE activities int he city, the anniversary of the storm, the upcoming YMCA groundbreaking, and his recent leadership award. 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 John Carlson is in to recap the latest County Board meeting. Among the topics were the annual coroner's report, recaps of last year's storm, a jail update and virtual tour, and an update on the drug court program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Katie Fellows and her sister Lisa Kiewatt are headed to the Special Olympics USA Games in the Twin Cities tomorrow. We hear from LIsa and Jodi Sandmeyer of Bemidji's Special Olympics program about the event and their big send off tomorrow. Then, Brad Olson from Scouting America previews the big Lawn Social returning to Dr. Mark Shanfeld's house next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Jeremy and Dave are in to discuss this week's school board meeting. They recapped the work session's discussion on district goals, continuing contract negotiations, and the upcoming school board election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Deb Pierce of Adult Day Services is in to preview this Saturday's Quack For A Cause event at Adult Day Services. The Tim Terrill, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Headwaters Board is in to discuss the organization and the work it does for the Headwaters area of the Mississippi River. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs is back to talk all things law enforcement, including state challenges, safe driving in construction zones and a deputy retires. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Gary Johnson led the technology revolution in northern Minnesota during his 37 year career at Paul Bunyan Communications. In addition to that, he was instrumental in bringing a couple of big events to the community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The First Ever Bemidji Local Authors Fair is set for Saturday June 27th at the Eagles Club, John and Wendall discuss the event, the process of writing a book and the challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood and Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson are in to talk all things fire and education. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji's Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson previews the Monday Planning Board meeting. He discusses the cases before the board this month, and some projects they'll be voting on in the coming months. Plus a discussion of the rail corrdior plat and how the city is saving money by putting in solar panels financed by a grant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Denae and Kev talk with Abby Greenside and Lindsey Falk of First Natonal Bank Bemidji talk about their upcoming Better Together Food Truck Lunch Tuesday at the main bank. Plus we discuss everything else FNB does to help the United Way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 .