Chatabout!

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 .

Beltrami County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig was in to recap the latest Beltrami County Board Meeting, then we hear from Connie Cox and Sandra Lichter about what's happening in Paul Bunyan Country's State Parks this month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji City Councilor At Large Audrey Thayer checks in with Kev to recap last night's City Council Meeting. She discussed applying for the SAFER grant and what it would mean for fire safety in the Bemidji area, a proposed City Charter amendment, the Ojibwe Forests Rally Street Race Event coming to Sanford Center and the big challenges for the city in the remainder of 2025. See Privacy Policy at h...

We meet the new Executive Director of the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Sarah Bruns, and the "sidekick", Marketing and Events Coordinator Brooke Erpelding. We recap their recent tournament, preview what's happening in Walker and discuss why Walker is such an awesome place. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Tricia Port and Chasidy Myhrer are in to discuss TRU Healthcare and what they provide. Then Lydia Pietruszewski of the Bemidji Early Childhood Collaborative and Jordan Stearns of Lakeland PBS preview the first ever Nature Neighbors Family Event next Saturday at the waterfront. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Headwaters Science Center Director Lee Furuseth and "The Birdman" Bill Knudson are in to talk about tonight's free Open House with Jerry Niemi, author of the book "The Breeding Birds of Minnesota". They've got all the details and some other cool bird facts on today's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Brian Bissonette is in to talk Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Races (and the early bird discount). Then, Reed Olson of the Nameless Coalition previews tomorrow's celebration of the new healing garden at their day shelter. 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 is in for his regular visit. We discuss the latest on Northern Township and the many questions their quest to incorporate brings to the city and to township residents. Plus, a discussion on the Council's Open Forum policy, an analysis of city liquor profits and efficiencies, and the need to replace trees downtown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

The Bemidji Rotary Club & Sanford Health are teaming up for the 10th Annual Blood Screening. Sanford Lab Supervisor Todd Glen and Bemidji Rotary's Michelle Brielmaier have all the details on when, why and how. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

District 4 Beltrami County Commissioner Tim Sumner recaps the latest Beltrami County Board meeting including budget discussions and concerns. Then, we hear from Connie Cox of Itasca State Park and Shannon Bungart of Lake Bemidji State Park on what's happening this spring. Flowers are blooming, campsites are opening and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Republican State Representative Bidal Duran of District 2A checks in from St. Paul. He discusses the new DWI law that extends the time of ignition interlock for repeat offenders among other things. He also discusses his belief in local solutions and discusses all things budget talks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

A last second cancellation left Kev & Denae without a guest for this edition of LIVING UNITED, The United Way Podcast. So, they talked to each other. Denae had plenty of great United Way stuff to share including the Investment process, their NEW Kid's Fishing Tournament, the Lueken's Village Foods Fishing Tournament and Women United. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checks in for his monthly visit. He recaps the momentous school board meeting Monday, breaking down the budget reductions and discussing how we got here and how to be fiscally healthy moving forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Joy Barclay, Susie Balstad and Angie Scripture of the First City Lions Club are in with all the details on the upcoming Minnesota Lions Hearing Foundation's Annual Walk to D-Feet Hearling Loss coming June 7th. They discuss the Lions efforts to combat hearing loss, how you can join the club and how to get registered for the walk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...