Chatabout!

Mayor Jorge Prince discusses the budget, Sanford Center, date centers, and other key happenings in Bemidji 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 County Board meeting as well as discussing the upcoming budget decisions. Then, Bemidji Lions member Bob Woodke is in to preview a new event the Bemidji Lions are putting on...Dining In The Dark, a fundraiser for Leader Dogs For The Blind See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Phil Knutson has been part of Bemidji's Blue Ox Marathon since before day 1. He discusses its history, growth, this year's event and the ever present need for volunteers. 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 and Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force Commander Dave Hart address the use of Automatic License Plate Readers aka Flock Cameras in the community. They also discuss privacy concerns and how the cameras AREN'T used. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson previews the latest Planning Board Meeting and key discussion topics including date centers and development codes in the city. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ashlea McMartin of Sanford Health, Meghan Peterson of Beltrami County Public Health and Halen Groenke of the United Way discuss the Headwaters Alliance For Suicide Prevention and their upcoming Walk For Hope. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 .