Chatabout!

Captain Christmas aka Josh Peterson is in to previewe the First City Of Lights Night We Light Celebration and we get the goods on what's going on in the city of Bemidji with Mayor Jorge Prince...and we ask about sonic booms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Our little neck of the woods is getting a ton of national publicity due to mysterious flashes and explosions. We ask Sheriff Jason Riggs "What's Going On??" Plus an update on the jail, traveling and hunting safety, and what the 2024 budget brings to the Sheriff's Office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Amber Fuller of Beltrami County and Megan Lokken of North Homes discuss Foster Care and its importance in helping kids and families. They also discuss the need of more foster parents and how you can get involved. Plus, Denae is back to talk about her experiences in foster care and other Radiothon topics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson talks all things Bemidji Schools. He discusses the implementation of the strategic plan along with fall events and activities and the continuing need for bus drivers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Child care is a major problem in the area and nationwide. Sanford Health is working to provide some relief for their team by opening a child care center on the Sanford campus. To do that, they need a partner to own and operate the center. Sanford HR Advisor Erin Echternach tells us all about it on today's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

The Joint Planning Board is down to its final couple of meetings. Jamin Carlson discusses the timeline and what you need to know about the changes coming in 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Fire Department Chief Justin Sherwood joins Kev to talk about what's happening at the Fire Hall. He's looking for two new career fire fighters, along with paid on call. Plus, a new truck is coming in the distant future and he discusses the challenges of keeping the community safe in a short staffed department. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Kris Cannon, cast member and stage manager, previews BCT's production of Brigadoon opening November 10th. Plus, we discuss BCT overall and how people can get involved on stage or back stage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There are new things going on at the Headwaters Science Center and Lee Furuseth is back with the details. Plus, we preview e-Cubed and remember a key pillar of the Headwaters Science Center See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Denae joins Kev once again, this time to preview the upcoming Radiothon To End Child Abuse (& Celebrity Pizza Night) along with The Week of Caring, and how your business can be part of it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 .