Chatabout!

Jim Molde and Ethan Larson (along with Coco) of the Bemidji Lions Club discuss the Lions Vision Awareness Game Saturday at Chet Anderson Stadium along with other associated activities, all to help people of all ages see better. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Bemidji Fire Department is looking for paid on call staff. Assistant Fire Chief Chris Loebs describes what that means and how you can become part of the Bemidji Fire Department. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Marcia and Jamie from the Parks & Rec Department get us ready for Halloween and all kinds of upcoming winter fun, plus Sheila from The Sanford Center previews a busy Holiday Season and recaps a wild fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Chronic pain is definitely a tough reality for many, many people. Dr. Peter Fliss discusses the typical causes and what can be done to overcome it and feel better. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stuff A Truck is back and underway. Students in Bemidji area schools are collecting food items right now. Your chance to help is coming. We talk with Marketplace Foods Store Director Brandon Granmo and Food Shelf Director Mike Olson about the event and the need for food. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Batteries are becoming more and more of an issue when it comes to solid waste. Beltrami County Solid Waste Coordinator Brian Olson has the details on what they can and can not accept, and where you need to take those batteries. Plus, we talk about the many things they DO take and even off hour disposal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Mayor Jorge discusses the new City Manager, Fire Districts, new docks and piers, the railroad corridor, Sanford Center and crime and safety in Bemidji. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What's it REALLY like to be an investigator and crime analyst? Bill and Heather tell us whether it's just like TV (Spoiler alert: It's not) Get the insider scoop on the latest Chatabout podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Denae Alamano is back to update us on the latest goings on in the United Way. Movie Days is this weekend and they're teaming up with Northwoods Caregivers for Senior Cleanup Day too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The monthly District 31 School Board meeting is tonight. Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Olson and board member Dave Wall preview tonight's meeting, including discussion on state assessment results, class sizes and prioritization of the strategic plan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Senior Cleanup Day is coming October 28th and Northwoods Care Givers could use a few good rakers (or maybe more than a few!) Michelle Nelson tells us about that and all the other great things Northwoods Caregivers does for our community See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Viruses mutate, which is why we need flu shots every year. Same thing for Covid. New vaccines are out for both and Sam Dwyer discusses them along with all things pharmacy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A tragic event in Bemidji has put the reality of human trafficking in northwestern Minnesota back into our consciousness. Evergreen is front and center in the fight and we hear from Evergreen YFS about the realities and the devastation it causes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Firefighter Alexis Joyce is back to preview the upcoming Fire Department Open House Saturday, October 14th. Plus, tips to be safe since it's National Fire Prevention Week, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Annual Day is in Bemidji this year and we hear from a couple of the presenters: Sanford Health Counselor Mindy Broden, area author Wendell Affield & Veteran's Suicide Prevention Liaison Krysta Stanesas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Little Black Dress Gala is back for its 9th year of supporting people and families battling cancer. She discusses the event along with their goal of helping more families. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

United Way Restaurant Week is next week and we get a preview from the Campaign Co-Chairs: The Brothers Leach. Denae is also in to try to maintain order. Tries. 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 going on in Bemidji Schools, and Superintendent Jeremy Olson joined Kev to talk about all of it, including the strategic plan, long term goals and finances.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ebony Warren introduces us to the new Evergreen Shelter Director Jennifer Aakre. Plus we talk about the annual Evergreen Conference and all the things Evergreen YFS is doing for youth and families. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and that is the month Sanford's PETAL program hosts the annual Walk To Remember. Amy Martin has the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brian Olson previews some initiatives coming to Beltrami County in 2024 and discusses the volume of solid waste to date in 2023, as well as the many layers of taking care of the trash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Vance Balstad of the Bemidji Lions Club and Susie Balstad of First City Lions stop by to remind us to get our ATV Raffle tickets before the drawing November 1st, and let us know everything the Lions are doing in Paul Bunyan Country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Although there's a lot to catch up on in the jail project, and we do, the sheriff has other important things to discuss as well, including school bus safety and some scams in the area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The First Ever Autumn Hoopla For The United Way Is Coming In Two Weeks. Donelle Is Here To Tell You Why You Need To Be There! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Firefighter & EMT Alexis Joyce stopped by to preview the upcoming Station #4 Grand Opening on Saturday. Plus, we discuss the day to day duties of a firefighter and the 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 .