Chatabout!

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-...

Kev & Denae are live at Four Pines Bookstore to talk with owner Gina Grinde about her decision to use a portion of this week's sales to support The United Way's Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Plus Kev & Denae discuss the campaign and other doings in the world of the United Way, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Kev checks in with Visit Bemidji Executive Director Josh Peterson from the Visit Bemidji booth at the Minnesota State Fair. They talk the impact the booth has on Bemidji and the potential for national Christmas recognition from Hallmark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Northern Access Co-Chair Lance Egley is in to discuss the coaltion's efforts to improve mental health and addiction struggles in our communities. Beltrami County Historical Society Director Emily Thabes discussed the historical response to these issues and her blog on interdependence, and Reed Olson, Executive Director of the Nameless Coalition for the Homeless, disccusses how mental health and ad...

Director of Educational Programs Nicole Deeter & Executive Director Lee Furuseth discuss the outreach programs the Headwaters Science Center does, particularly with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today we find out about Bemidji High School's Link Leaders, who help freshmen make the transition to high school. We'll find out what they do with President Lauren Bruley, Jacoby Burmeister-Pater, Ava Nelson and their faculty coordinator Jade Dockendorf. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Eric Hokuf had a dream, which has become one of Bemidji's fastest growing businesses...and one of the most unique businesses anywhere. WWII aircraft restoration. He tells the story of his business, its growth and its reliance and partnership with Bemidji Regional Airport...including the construction of a new hangar and building at the airport. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

They're kicking off 100 years of St. Philip's School with a Centennial Celebration Friday evening. Carol Rettinger and Stacy Ness have all the details, plus a look at the school's history, why so many people love St. Philip's and what they're doing this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The primary election is in the rear view mirror, new more flexible rules on public comment at council meetings data centers, the future of The Sanford Center and a business license revocation. All topics 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 .

Phase 2 of the Transfer Stations' construction project is underway, they've still got mulch at the landfill, they're looking for more participation in the organics program and 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 .

Fire Station 1 is primed for a new look, a new truck is on the way and fire calls are up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bud Larsen is a Hardangar Fiddle maker, Norway's National Instrument, and he's coming to Bemidji for a Sons Of Norway presentation at the Eagles Club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sanford Health's annual Niimi'idiwin celebration is coming up this Thursday at Sanford Medical Center. Joe Beaudreau is in with the details and the Bemidji State Beaver Football Team opens the season NEXT Thursday...and this year, it's the annual BSU Shrine Game, which ties in to the Screening Clinic for youth. Shriners Roger Schmidt and Scott Winger have the details. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

As Principal Skinner once sang..."School's Back In Session". Well not quite, but it's coming soon. Bemidji Superintendent Jeremy Olson previews the upcoming year and the process of getting ready for another school year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The fair is underway! Vern and Beryl have the details. Then we talk with Travis & Jesse about High School Robotics and the brand new robotics building used year round by all robotics teams in northern Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Bemidji Downtown Alliance's Annual Crazy Days is set for Saturday in Downtown Bemidji. Heidi Myhre of Merry Piglets & Molly Miller of Patterson's are in with all the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Molly Miller of Patterson's and Nikki Brink of LIttle Caesars and Cool Threads are the campaign co-chairs for the United Way Campaign. Denae and Kev put them in the spotlight...and preview the first big events of the upcoming campaign. 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 of things happening in Bemidji...and a lot more happening in the future. Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson discusses the items on the Planning Board Agenda tonight, including a big project coming to the old Central School location, and discussions on data centers in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox and Lake Bemidji State Park & Big Bog Recreation Area Naturalist Christa Drake are in to talk about fall migrations, which are happening soon, hummingbirds and lots of great activities in August 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 (and Board Chair) Scott Winger recapped the latest Beltrami County Board meeting. On the docket were discussions on Bemidji Regional Airport, Peatland Restoration on the north shore of Red Lake, The County Safety Action Plan, budget stuff...and road construction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Director Evie Halverson and Assistant Director LaDon Howes are in to preview the new Bemidji Community Theater production..."The Cover Of Life". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .