Chatabout!

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs is in to update all thing law enforcement. We discuss his trip to the southern border, budget season and medical examiners. Then, Dave Knudson and Kari Lewis of the Bemidji Sunrise Rotary preview their annual Shred Event, a scholarship fundraiser. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

PA Jen McGill in Rheumatology at Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota discusses what rheumatology is, the various types of arthritis and treatment options. Then, Ward 3 Bemidji City Councilor Mark Dickinson recaps Monday's meeting and discusses key items in the city for the summer and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Tomorrow is Northwest Technical College's Day Of Giving. The NTC and BSU President and Head of Staff discuss the programs, the growth of both schools and tease a big event coming to the Gigazone TechXpo this Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

State Representative Bidal Duran checks in from St. Paul as negotiations on the budget begin in earnest. He also discusses the decision to bring additional FBI agents to Minnesota to work on the continuing tragedy of missing indigenous women and children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paul Bunyan Communications' Brian Bissonette is in to preview the 9th Annual Gigazone Gaming Championships filling up Sanford Center this weekend. Plus, it's the 3rd Annual TechXpo as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lisa Bruns and Sally Corser are in to preview Thursday's 3rd 100 Women Who Care event in Bemidji. We'll find out how it works, what it's all about and where you need to be if you want to be part of it this Thursday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On the latest LIVING UNITED PODCAST, Denae and Kev talk with Lydia Petruszewski and Tina Kaney about BECC and the many things they do to help kids and families. One of their big events is Tiny Tots and that is set for tomorrow at Sanford Center. All the details on LIVING UNITED. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Fresh from an e-learning day and a late start, Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson discusses the challenges of deciding when to close, when not to open and when to start late. Plus student achievement in the classroom and in activities, financial challenges and he addresses what he can on the teacher currently on administrative leave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

Beltrami County Administrator Tom Barry was in to recap the topics from yesterday's County Board meeting including concerns about the Minnesota Budget and its huge implications for Minnesota counties, future options for the current jail facility, upcoming road projects and more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Amelia has the details on a fun night coming to the Neilson Spearhead Center next Saturday, April 12th. Plus we find out the details on the bird count, discuss how you can rent the Neilson Spearhead Center for your event and if you want to live in the a very beautiful place, The Headwaters Audobon Society has a deal for you! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

The Bemidji Community Theatre's Annual Youth Musical opens Friday! It's Disney's LIttle Mermaid Jr. and features a huge cast of kids aged 8 to 18. Then we hear from the officers of the Kelliher FFA Club about their activities and annual banquet set for Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lee Furuseth and his band of merry scientists are gearing up for field trip season, that time of year when we see buses from all over northern Minnesota parked in front of the Headwaters Science Center. Lee tells us all about it and previews some summer fun too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Whether your dealing with stress, anxiety or depression, there is help. Sanford Health's Kalee Browne, Lead Behavioral Health Therapist and head of Bemidji's Crisis Residential Facility, discusses dealing with a mental health crisis and the many resources available to help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Mary Eaton and Cheryl Yarnott are in to preview the 26th Annual Ministry of Caring Conference coming April 24th to the SouthShore Hotel. They discuss the challenges of care giving, the need to share and the need to take time for yourself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

State Representative Bidal Duran discusses the work of the fraud committee now that there have been two convictions, what the legislatures role may be as cannabis licensing will soon begin, the coming budget battle and the continuing concern of unfunded mandates and he discusses the former Senator Justing Eichorn situation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Ben Lang of the Minnesota DNR is back to remind us that spring can be a very dry and very dangerous time for brushfires and campfires. He discusses the dangers, the need for permits and how you can make it as safe as possible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince is in to update the Highway 197 project...frozen federal funds are changing the timeline...he's been advocating for the city in St. Paul, street projects are coming soon, a quest for more law enforcement and fire personnel and...why not...we decided to get an update on cannabis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson is in to Talk Trash. We cover the new recycling site coming to Bemidji, the 9 County Landfill project and a transfer station remodel. Then, Jackie Stoffel is in to tell us all about Unified Sports and activities in Bemidji Schools and their upcoming Gala. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

In Part 1 today, District 1 County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig recaps yesterday's Beltrami County Board meeting including the upcoming property tax assessments, good budget news, the jail is officially a go and the Planning Commission will tackle the Shoreland Ordinance. Then, "Chipdude" and "Owl" talk about the In Country Vietnam Veteran's Motorcycle Club and their upcoming Vietnam Veteran's Appre...

Another Double Feature today. First we hear from Scott Baumann, who now heads up Lokstad Products who started out as Lokstad Rolling Pins in Newfolden. He'll tell the story at the Bemidji Sons of Norway meeting Sunday. Then, Sarah Haman of the Bemidji Figure Skating Club previews the next Learn To Skate sessions AND Fantasy On Ice coming next weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Bemidji Area School Board Member Jenny Frenzel is in to preview tonight's School Board meeting. Then Kingdom Builders Christian School Principal Jon Ness previews this Friday's Games Gala and talks about the mission of Kingdom Builders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sheriff Jason Riggs was in to discuss his upcoming trip to the southern border as part of Beltrami County's HIDTA designation; safety in stormy weather; grandparent scams and discussion on the jail timeline and staffing the new larger jail. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Rod Will of Sanford Health is in to talk prevention. Then we get caught up with what's happening in the state parks, both with nature and with programming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Fundraising Co-Chair Joleen Stout previews the Bemidji Lumberjack Trap Team's big Fundraiser: The Crushing Clays Event at The Bemidji Armory next Thursday, March 20th See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

District 2A State Representative Bidal Duran checks in from St. Paul on the controversial girls in sports bill and a soon to be contentious budget battle. Then, Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood discusses all things fire and safety. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .