Chatabout!

The Bemidji Fire Dept. Chief has his first visit of 2024 and previews the 2023 Recap Meeting coming up Thursday, shares stats from the past year, talks about his drive for more staffing, goals for the upcoming year and shares his thoughts on the tragedy in Burnsville. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mayor Jorge Prince will be presenting his State of the City address at the upcoming Bemidji city council meeting. He offered a preview of the address, along with details on new south shore development, Bemidji Day at the state capital, and some thoughts on the railroad corridor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

What is the future of landfills? What are common disposal items? All of this, plus discussing recycling and other waste topics are covered with guest Brian Olson, Beltrami County's Solid Waste Director. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Do you have Norwegian roots you have always wanted to trace? George Olson of the Sons of Norway stopped by to preview an upcoming presentation that will allow you to explore your genealogy! 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 visited the show to share about the new Computer Aided Dispatch and Records system, the jail project reaching its third phase, hiring taking place in the department, and provide a journey from the initial call to the disposition of a case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

City of Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson discusses the organization of the new Bemidji Planning Commission and Planning Board, a "zoom bomb" that occurred at the last City Council meeting, and the process of reaching out to receive help from the Planning Department. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Sanford physician assistant Josh Kelsey stopped by to talk about the start of American Heart Month, including topics in heart and vascular health as well as special programs going on at Sanford throughout the month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Board Administrator Tom Barry previews today's Beltrami County Board meeting which includes a discussion on the county's priorities for the upcoming legislative session, a jail project financing report and several other topics to be discussed an voted on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Bemidji City Council meets tonight and City Councilor Emilie Rivera is in to discuss it all. Among the key items: Amending Short term rentals, ordinance changes to the septic system and planning commission feedback. She has all the details 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 .

Northwoods Habitat for Humanity's Community Engagement Coordinator Brandon Mustful visited the show to share details about the newest house, info on how to be eligible, volunteer opportunities, and a preview of the organization's big fundraiser. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Bemidji Area Schools have a full plate of updates and agenda items these days. Superintendent Jeremy Olson visited to talk about the status of negotiations, a referendum update, implementation of the READ Act, board work sessions, and upcoming events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Community Theatre's latest production will be on stage beginning Friday, February 2nd. Director Derrick Houle stopped by to preview "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This Saturday, the Brrrmidji Plunge marks its 30th year...and this year, they're supporting Special Olympics. And the Jaycees are presenting a NEW event...Brrrmidji Days with a FULL week of winter activities. Jaycees Eva Fisher & Brittany Isensee join us with the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

Coming on the heels of Valentine's Day this year. e-Cubed (The Eleveated Epicurean Experience) at the Headwaters Science Center is exploring the Science of Love. As always, great food, auction items and wine wall, but this year a weekend partnership with Bemidji Symphony Orchestra! We have Lee Furuseth, Julie Bengtson and BSO Executive Director Katey Lutz with all the details. See Privacy Policy a...

Sanford Health Lead Dietician Alicia Van Den Heuvel talks about kicking off a new year with new habits. She talks about healthy eating, how poor diets lead to a number of chronic conditions and what you can do independently and in consultation with medical professionals to make progress in 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Bemidji has a new City Manager. Rich Spiczka has been on the job for about a month and we find out his thoughts about Bemidji, his priorities and how he found his way to Bemidji and municipal administration. We also discuss the city's challenges and why Rich wanted to be in Bemidji. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs joined Kev to talk about the construction process for the new jail and when it will be ready. He also discussed crime stats in Beltrami County and 911 calls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The first meeting of the year for the Bemidji School Board will mean the organization of this year's board. We talk about the process of picking board chair, committee assignments and other organizational issues. Plus an update on the referendum renewal listening seassions, employee group contract agreements and a preview of how Minnesota's new READ Act will affect the district. See Privacy Policy...

Mayor Jorge Prince was in to preview Monday's City Council meeting. He discussed ASM's proposal on the Sanford Center shortfall, the organization of the new Bemidji Planning & Zoning Commission, what a city is, what a city government's role is and transparency. It's a great conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Tom Cain, Jr discusses his grandfather's stories and how they have been preserved at the Minnesota Historical Society. He also dicusses some programs he's been involved in at the Beltrami County History Center and at Red Lake regarding the history of Native Music, and shares one of his grandfather's stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Vocalmotive is off to a GREAT start, taking the title at the Onalaska competition last weekend. This weekend is the Annual Vocalmotive Dinner Show and their new director Gunnar Aas is in to talk about coming home to Bemidji and stepping into the legendary shoes of Chris Fettig. Plus all the details on the show and how you can get tickets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Bemidji Police Officer Rachel Kniss discusses the return of the K-9 program to Bemidji. She talks about the need for the K-9 program, the training she and her new partner will through, the costs and equipment needed and how you can help them raise money to make it happen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Richard Anderson previews the latest Beltrami County Board Meeting. He discusses Public Health, the latest on the jail project, other key agenda items and the key issues he sees for 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brian discusses everything he and the Beltrami County Waste Department do, how he got into the solid waste business and all the changes technology has wrought for solid waste disposal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeannie Thompson, Director of Sanford Health's Woods Edge Senior Living Campus, discusses the campus and the various levels of care that are available in the three facilities. She also discusses financial helps, the flexibility of the campus and how it's convenient as needs change over the years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...