Chatabout!

Beltrami Electric Cooperative and Paul Bunyan Broadcasting are teaming up for the Second Annual United Way Northwoods Makers Market. Becky Theis of Beltrami Electric and our own Nell were in to discuss how to get your booth and everything else you need to know for the big event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Bemidji mayor Jorge Prince stopped in today for a conversation on the latest happenings around the city. Among the topics was a discussion on several important housing initiatives that are ongoing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today's guests were Beltrami County Solid Waste director Brian Olson and Bemidji Transfer Station foreman Tim Knapp. They offered up insights on what to know before making a visit to dispose of waste at 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 .

Watermark Art Center executive director Lori Forshee-Donnay stopped by today to paint the picture of this weekend's Watermark Art Festival, one of the staple summertime events 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 John Carlson & Beltrami County Public Health Director Amy Bowles teamed up to discuss today's County Board Meeting and quarterly Community Health Board meeting. Then we hear all about the Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine set for Saturday at Dondelinger GM with Jim Hess, Lloyd Holy and Chatabout Blast From The (recent) Past, Todd Haugen. See Privacy Policy at http...

Superintendent Jeremy Olson and Board Member Anna Mannecke preview the topics in tonight's School Board meeting, including policies and textbooks and library materials, the district overview along with potential changes to work session and board meeting schedules. 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 more than meets the eye in the Sheriff's Department. This month, Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs brought in Sgt. Trish Grimsley to discuss the Courthouse Crew. They deal with court security and inmate transport. It's a very complicated job and we learn all about it on today's Chatpod. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Pediatrician Dr. Ashley Huerd of Sanford Health in Bemidji discussed the importance of well child check ups and why they need to continue throughout the childhood. She also discussed how children often are suffering from anxiety and depression but do an excellent job of hiding it from their parents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

The countdown to the Beltrami County Fair continues. Today we hear from Amber Bury and Stacy Ness on the Open Class categories at the Fair. Registration is open now and they have all the details. Plus, it's National Park & Recreation Month and they are celebrating at Bemidji Parks & Rec. We hear from Marcia Larson and Jamie Anderson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Bemidji Community Theater's latest production opens up Friday. It's Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit". Julie Kaiser is one of the cast members...and the director. She tells us all about it, how you can get involved in community theater and how to get your tickets for the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Two guests on today's show. Jamin Carlson discusses everything going on in the Planning Department and also guides us on the process of starting a new business or new building. Then Watermark Art Center Executive Director Lori Forshee-Donnay checks in to preview the upcoming Watermark Arts Festival set for July 20th and 21st. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Author Barb Mack discusses her book "The Hand I've Been Dealt" on her battle with epilepsy. She also discusses the misconceptions about epilepsy and a special event she will be part of next Tuesday at the Bemidji Public Library. Before that, we hear from Beltrami County Commissioner John Carlson previewing today's Work Session and Regular Board Meeting, including solid waste and Beltrami County Hi...

Bemidji Ward 5 Councilor Lynn Eaton previews tonight's Bemidji City Council meeting. There are some key items on the agenda including improvements needed at the Beltrami County Historical Society building and discussion on Cannabis ordinances that will need to be in place soon. Lynn also talks about action that will need to take place on several other buildings in Bemidji, including Nielsen-Reise...

The 80th Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival kicks off this Wednesday and the Three Musketeers were in with the details. Larissa, Eva & MIssy tell us EVERYTHING happening from July 3-7. Get the details of this Paul Bunyan Country summer tradition on the latest Chatpod. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Lee Furuseth of the Headwaters Science Center was today's guest, providing an update on what's new and happening at the Science Center this summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, Sanford Hospice bereavement coordinator Erin Kossivi stopped by to share about the grief support systems they offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Beltrami County Fair is coming up August 9th, but they're getting ready now. We hear from Fair Board Dog Superintendent Lori Brama and 4-H Intern Lily Krona about all the 4-H and dog events coming to the fair, along with what 4-Her's do the rest of the year. Plus, Andrea Kent is in to talk about the final days of the Great Futures Campaign at the Boys & Girls Club. See Privacy Policy at ht...

Mary Knox Johnson and Chris Tolman of Loon Country Arts were today's show guests, as they shared all about the art gallery, its grand opening, and what it brings to the community and local artists in particular. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Another double dip today on Chatpod. We hear from the Mayor of Bemidji on issues before the Council including the Railroad Corridor, Red Pine Estates, Industrial Park ordinances, Cannibus...AND...roundabouts. Then, we hear from Michelle Bedford of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) about their annual Lawn Social on Lake Movil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Beltrami County Solid Waste director Brian Olson visited today to talk all things solid waste, including recycling, composting, and new grant possibilities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Beltrami County Fair is set for August in Bemidji...and UNICON 21 (The International Unicycling Championships & Convention) comes to Bemidji next month. Vern Holzhueter & Beryl Wernberg are in to talk about the fair and Kirsten Goldstein talks all things unicycling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Beltrami County commissioner Richard Anderson was today's guest, and he had a preview of the county board meeting that is taking place tonight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Area Schools superintendent Jeremy Olson and board chair Dave Wall were today's guests to set the stage for tonight's ISD 31 school board meeting. 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 records technician supervisor Gretchen Gunning provided insight on what happens behind the scenes at the Sheriff's Office with their visit to the show today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sanford Orthopedics bone health specialist Kelly Pruitt visited the show today to discuss staying mobile and ways to avoid osteoporosis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .