Chatabout!

Vicki Stenerson and LaDon Howes are in to preview the latest Bemidji Community Theater production: "The Iliad, The Odyssey and All Greek Myths in 99 Minutes Or Less" opening Friday night. Then Naomi Carlson and Marcia Larson are in to talk about the first of two big community picnics set for July 29th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson previews tonight's Planning Board meeting, discusses what's coming up the remainder of the summer, how the storm affects Bemidji's plans and what you need to know regarding permits if you need to rebuild or repair. Then, Mayor Jorge Prince checks in as we begin Week 4 of Storm Recovery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Sheriff Jason Riggs checks in to talk storm recovery, lends us his expertise as a part time tree specialist and discusses the day to day operations that don't stop because of a storm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Haddie Cory and Kiah Wolf of Vivaz Medical Spa discuss what a medical spa is and their big event coming up next week. Then, The Three Amigos, Corvette Edition preview their big show next weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sanford Center Executive Director Bobby Anderson is in to to talk about this weekend's 3rd Annual Z99 Babe's Burnout and everything else going on at the Sanford Center, including repairs and their role in disaster relief. Then, our first Beltrami County Fair preview with Jenna Claypool and Shelly Gilbertson on all things 4-H. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Ward 5 City Councilor Lynn Eaton recaps last night's Bemidji City Council Meeting and Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson discusses this week's disposal site hours and the continuing challenges of dealing with the volume. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bobby and Ethan from Sanford Center preview Saturday's Third Annual Babe's Burnout Car Show & Denae checks in to preview Pizza With A Purpose at Keith's Pizza North, along with the re-scheduled Kid's Fishing Tournament. 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 updates us on all things District 31, including storm damage to area schools and Denae has the latest on storm resources and a fundraiser at Keith's PIzza. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

District 3 Beltrami County Commissioner Scott Winger recapped yesterday's County Board meeting and the information received from Chris Muller and others on storm response and repercussions. Then Christa and Connie from Lake Bemidji and Itasca State Parks discuss storm damage, animal response to severe weather and what's happening in the parks this month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Eva & Larissa take over to talk Water Carnival, then Deb Pierce of Adult Day Services wonders if you are interested in a fast duck. It's the Annual Duck Race! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's been a stressful week in the area and there's going to be a long stretch of work, but sometimes you need a break...and there's a couple of them in the area. Sue Olson has the goods on Laporte's Legendary Independence Days and we hear about Sunday's Ag Day Breakfast at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Bemidji Fire Chief & Emergency Management Director Justin Sherwood is back with the latest information and news regarding the Storm Recovery, Then Ethan Rogers is in to discuss the return of the Babe's Burnout Car Show and how Sanford Center fared during the "hurricane". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Ashlea McMartin of Sanford Behavioral Health discusses maintaining strong mental health during crises and disasters. She discusses steps you can take, why you respond the way you do, and what to do if you continue to struggle. 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 joined Kev to preview the two topics on Monday's Work Session agenda...use of the Neilsen Reise facility and a discussion on City Operations. Plus, the first meeting between representatives of the city and Northern Township, positive movement on the housing front and the Ojibwe Forest Rally returns! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson joined Kev to do a little trash talking. Specifically, a tip of the hat to his crew during "Waste And Recycling Workers Week", the residential organics program, clean up at Fourtown, the latest on the remodel, the new Bemidji recycling spot...and, yes, we talk a little bit on how the landfill challenge was affected by the just finished legislative s...

District 2 Beltrami County Commissioner Joe Gould stopped in to recap yesterday's Beltrami County Board Meeting. A lot of information was shared during the work session including the update on the stormwater sewer project at BSU, a review of the 5 year transportation improvement plan, and the status of Beltrami County facilities. Joe also discussed what the results of the final state budget means...

Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood is in to update. He discusses response calls thus far compared to last year, the need for more staffing, funding challenges and they're looking for a few good women and men for their paid on call crew. 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 Chair Dave Wall preview tonight's District 31 School Board meeting and work session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Jail Administrator Capt. Calandra Allen was in. She discusses what the Jail Administrator does, the progress of the new jail and how it differs from the current jail, how many inmates need to be transported to other jails and how the new jail will change that and they're hiring! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Kris Naig of Sanford Health discusses the new Peak Center (in the old Delta Dental). She discusses the benefits of a new bigger space, the types of therapy available, and the big Open House coming June 24th. 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 double feature, we get all the details on next Saturday's Loop The Lake event. Then we find out about the new ownership of the SouthShore Hotel complex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Greater Bemidji Executive Director Dave Hengel and Steve Smith, President & CEO of YMCA of the Northern Sky are in to discuss the Rail Corridor project. They discuss the timeline, what a YMCA will bring to Bemidji and the downtown area and the importance of this project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Jamin Carlson is back to talk planning and zoning in Bemidji, He discusses tonight's meeting, and various projects around town almost completed and just getting started. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Denae and Kev talk with Courtney Aitken Gifford and Niki Sether about the challenges facing Evergreen Youth and Family Services, primarily in staffing. Then Brad Olson of Scouting America talks about their upcoming lawn social and all the great things going on in Scouting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Although the kids are done, and after today, the teachers are done, Jeremy and the crew in the district office now start focusing 100% on the next school year, while still celebrating the successes of this one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .