Chatabout!

Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson is in to preview tonight's Planning Board Meeting. The Board will vote on the proposed location for First City Cannabis, Chipotle is on the way, a new tire and auto center is coming to Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest and several businesses are finding new homes. We cover it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson updated us on what's happening in School District 31, including contract talks and personnel issues. Then, Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic Czar Phil Hodapp previews the 26th Annual Event. The Tourney is in June, but registration is underway See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Christa Drake of Lake Bemidji State Park is in to preview the many events going on at Lake Bemidji and Itasca State Parks, the benefits of being outdoors when it's cold, and the animals are starting to get a little...shall we say...randy?> 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 recaps the latest Beltrami County Board meeting and we hear from Jesse Prince & Chris Conway on Bemidji Youth League Baseball's First Ever Northern Heat Dinner Show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Denae Alamano discusses the campaign. The United Way is VERY close to reaching their goal. She's got all the details and previews the Campaign Celebration coming February 12th! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Minnesota House 2A Representative Bidal Duran was in to discuss the key topics for the upcoming Legislative session (which begins on Feb 17). He also talks about the tensions enveloping Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

HSC Executive Director Lee Furuseth is in to preview this year's e-Cubed Extravaganza. Food, Food and Food, along with music, a wine pyramid, silent auction and a celebration of all things science! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There's a lot happening at Sanford Center...seen and unseen. Ethan Rogers and Lexi Mudrick are in to talk about the various events. meetings and conferences happening on both sides of Sanford Center every day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Director Derrick Houle is in to preview Bemidji Community Theater's production of "Clue" opening Friday night. Then, Superintendent Jeremy Olson and Board member Jack Aakhus recap yesterday's School Board meeting, and discuss the upcoming budget challenges and contract negotiations with the Bemidji Education Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Molly Miller and Heidi Myhre are in to talk about downtown Bemidji's first ever Chocolate Walk coming Valentine's Day and new Executive Director Brandon Mustul talks about Kinship of Park Rapids and why you should get involved 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 update us on everything going on in public health. She talks priorities, challenges, big events and her amazing staff See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In a two parter today, Kev talks with Caitlin Eigenberg and Erin Echternach about Sanford Health's Genesis Program. Then Joel Hoover checks in with Lumberjack Boys Hockey Players Griffin Dewar and Gino Laituri (along with Sanford's Kayla Winkler) to get the details on Saturday's Hockey Fights Cancer Doubleheader at BCQA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Beltrami County Commissioner Scott Winger recapped yesterday's Board Meeting, including big savings on the jail project, and other key things coming up in Beltrami County this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

No matter how you pronounce it, The Boys & Girls Club Gala is coming February 20th. Andrea Kent is in with all the details, along with everything else going on at the Club(s)...including the search for team members. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince is in for his first visit in 2024. It's been eventful. The levy was sent, there will be a Budget Committee, a cannabis case is coming before the planning board soon, he had a League Of Minnesota Cities Board Meeting in the metro and he's an award winner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

We learn all about the landfill today with senior operator Bob Revering and Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson. We discuss what goes to the landfill and what doesn't. How to separate and a very busy 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Village of Hope Board President Dee Sweeney and Executive Director Lindsey Pryor discuss Village Of Hope's mission, history, and challenges as they mark their 40th anniversary. Then Vocalmotive captains Isabel Neal and Braden Branson are in to preview next weekend's Vocalmotive Dinner Show and the upcoming competition season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood checks in to kick off his monthly visits for 2026. We look at the stats from 2025, discuss vision and goals for the Department and talk burn piles in the winter. 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 for his regular monthly visit...but it's far from regular. The Sheriff has announced he is running for a second term, and there is tension in the Twin Cities. We discuss those topics...and the continuing progression of the Beltrami County Jail. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Sanford Health OBGYN Jolyn Seitz is in to discuss cervical cancer screening and an event tied to that coming to Sanford Clinic as part of Cervical Cancer Month. Then moderator Kay Mac and State Family Child Care Ombud Lisa Thompson preview a family child care forum coming up Wednesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Beltrami County Commissioner Tim Sumner recaps yesterday's first County Board meeting of 2026 and State Park Naturalists Connie Cox and Christa Drake talk about January in Itasca and Lake Bemidji State Parks...what the animals are doing, what events are coming and they've got cabins for winter getaways See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Ward 2 Councilor Josh Peterson recapped the first Bemidji City Council meeting of 2026, including the process of creating a Budget Committee. Plus, we talk a little First City Of Lights & Visit Bemidji, as long as he is in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ehren Inkel is the Director of Operations at Bemidji Regional Airport and he discusses the day to day details at the airport. Keeping runways clear, working with tenants and staying up to FAA standards See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

HSC Executive Director Lee Furuseth previews the Center's annual e-Cubed (Elevated Epicurean Experience) Extravaganza. Plus last minute shopping ideas and what do with your kids during the holiday break. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brian's in to talk Holiday Hours, finished construction and remodels, new compost programs, batteries and landfill issues. Oh, and the best Christmas movie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .