Chatabout!

The Bemidji City Council was in session last night and Ward 2 Councilor Josh Peterson checks in to discuss what was covered. City Charter amendments, street projects and a discussion of legislative priorities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Derrick Houle is in to discuss the latest Bemidji Community Theater production, Stephen King's "Misery", opening this Friday. Plus, How can YOU get involved in community theater? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

e-Cubed, Headwaters Science Center's "Elevated Epicurean Experience" is back this February. Director Lee Furuseth previews the chefs, dishes and other things you'll experience at this amazing event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Public Health Director Amy Bowles discusses the Families First Collaborative, dedicated to bettering the lives and health outcomes of pregnant women and newborns in rural Minnesota, particularly in Native American communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Early Childhood Collaborative Director Lydia Pietruszewski and Board Member Jessica Niemi discussed all thing BECC including an important workshop in collaboration with the Minnesota Association For Children's Mental Health called "Big Baffling Behavior". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The State House of Representatives is still not in session, but we hear from District 2A Rep Bidal Duran to find out what he's been doing in the meantime. He discusses party huddles, hearing from constituents, lobbyists and others and what he and his party think are the top things to tackle once the session begins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

The Bemidji School Board meets tonight, including a work session. Superintendent Jeremy Olson discusses key topics n the docket including potential reductions to balance the budget, the need for new tech, state and national recognition of Bemidji Schools and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's a New Year, and many people are resolving to eat better and exercise. Sanford Health Dietician Alicia Ven Den Heuvel is here to help with the first part. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson discusses the new recycling center opening in the Bemidji area, along with the new commercial billing process, extended producer responsibility and the new commercial organics programming kicking off in early 2026. 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 Joe Gould recaps Tuesday's Beltrami County Board Meeting including the County Health Board meeting and a look at the key issues that will come before the board 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 Vocalmotive season begins this weekend with the 2025 Dinner Show. Then it's off to the competitions. VM Captains Lelah Kiehne and Zach Graf were in to preview this weekend's famous Dinner Show and the upcoming competition schedule. Plus a preview of the show and its theme. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

There's a lot going on in Bemidji and we get updated from Mayor Jorge Prince. He discusses the City Charter, street repairs, the Rail Corridor and even annexation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If a new year means a new you, that might include a new career path. Amy Mistic of Beltrami County Workforce Impact is in to discuss five steps to get your career path started. She also discusses the growth industries in the region and ways to expand your search beyond Bemidji. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session may or may not begin today, but everyone is in St. Paul, so we check in with new District 2A Rep Bidal Duran and preview what we'll see early in the session and what his priorities are as a north country representative. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The City of Bemidji Planning Board has its first meeting of the year and Planning Director Jamin Carlson is in to preview the meeting, discuss what's going on right now in the Planning Office and what's coming up in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Yesterday was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet Bemidji Police Officer Emmarie Yeager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

2025 is underway and Sheriff Jason Riggs is in to talk about all things Sheriff's Department. We discuss the first full building season for the new jail, crime rates, drug crime and its impacts on other crimes and the Beltrami County Sheriff's Department is hiring! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet Beltrami County Sheriff's Sgt. Sam Lundquist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet DNR Conservation Officer Brady Mantuefel See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Obesity continues to be a major health concern in the United States. Dr. Mike Joannides, a weight loss surgery specialist at Sanford Health is in to discuss the availability of weight loss surgery in Bemidji, the criteria for getting weight loss surgery and the surgical options available. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet Bemidji Police Officer Noah Hanks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bobby Anderson recaps his first year as Sanford Center GM and discusses the philosophy and goals of the facility going forward. Then Beltrami County Commissioner (and 2025 Board Chair) Craig Gaasvig recapped yesterday's first meeting of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet Beltrami County Deputy Zach Ruport See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On today's show, Amelia Kaiser of The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society previews their winter activities at the Nielson Spearhead Center. Then Bemidji Ward 5 Councilor Lynn Eaton recaps the first Bemidji City Council meeting of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet DNR Conservation Officer Mark Mathy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .