Chatabout!

Northern Township will soon be The City of Northern. Township Administrator Chris Lahn and Board Chair Jess Frenzel discuss the process of becoming a new city. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Greg Roberts & Brian Hemmelman of the Bemidji Sunrise Rotary discuss a couple of fundraisers they have for the new YMCA Indoor Playground and Leslie Seitz of MnDOT has the details on this (and next) summer's Highway 197 project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With school registrations underway, St. Philip's Catholic School Principal Casey Reierson, Middle School Language Arts Teacher Shannon Hundsberger and School Council (and parent) Sarah Martinka are in to put the spotlight on the school. Then, DNR Forester Ben Lang is in to talk fire safety in the dryer spring months. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Brian Olson is in to talk all things Solid Waste, including Beltrami County's new organics program and Alethea Kenney has another presentation at the Son Of Norway meeting this Sunday, this time on Medicinal Plant Use in Norway's history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In Part One, Mayor Jorge Prince is in to discuss what's happening in city business and in Part Two, Sarah Haman, Izzy Vaughn and Kady St. Peter talk all things Figure Skating See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Administrator Tom Barry is in to recap the latest Beltrami County Board meeting and update key issues in the county. Then Lydia Pietruszewski and Crystal Noble discuss Sunday's upcoming Childcare Panel Discussion at Northwest Tech College See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeremy Olson and Todd Haugen recap Monday's Board Meeting, discuss district financing and contract negotiations with the BEA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Andrea Kent of the Boys & Girls Club updates all things Club, as well as discusses employment opportunities and her concern about the potential closure of JW Smith. Then Eve Lavrenz of BECC previews the Tiny Tots Expo and discusses the challenges in the early childhood world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Minnesota House 2A Rep Bidal Duran is in to discuss the latest work in St. Paul and what he's hearing from constituents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Alot to cover with the Sheriff this month. He's just back from a Sheriff's Wellness Seminar, he discusses ice safety, and an in depth discussion on the department's continuing efforts to find missing persons and solve cold cases...including the nearly 40 year old Anita Carlson murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Village of Hope Board President Dee Sweeney discusses Village of Hope's mission and other shelter providers in the area, along with Saturday's March to Support Shelter Care. Then, Sanford Center's Dynamic Duo, Lexi & Ethan, are back to preview some big events coming to Sanford Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Headwaters Music & Art's Gala is coming up March 21st. Executive Director Tricia Andrews & Arts Program Manager Angela Marie are in with all the details on WHY you should be there. Plus we preview the Spring Open House and Monroe Crossing is back in May! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood brought in Shannon Murray of Lead For Inclusion and two members of the new Inclusive Fire Brigade, Daniel Norton and Asher Geller, to discuss the Brigade and Lead For Inclusion's mission to expand opportunities and experiences for ALL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji's Planning & Zoning Director previews this month's Monday meeting and discusses what we'll see develop over the course of this construction season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When does Spring start? Depends on if you're talking with Christa Drake or Connie Cox. Our resident State Park Naturalists debate meteorological or astronomical seasons. Plus, syruping (is that a word?), state park events and camping season. 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 discusses legislative issues, JW Smith, and great things happening in ISD #31. 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 and Board Chair Scott Winger recaps the latest Beltrami County Board meeting, including fraud prevention updates, a jail update and what Beltrami County is watching closely during the legislative session See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ward 5 Bemidji City Councilor Emelie Rivers recapped this week's Bemidji City Council meeting and discussed the key topics going on in the city as we close in on spring. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thomas Cain, Jr is back to share another Native American legend and discusses Native American history and his efforts to share it with us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bidal Duran is in to update the first two weeks of the Minnesota Legislative session. Gun legislation, fraud, bonding, and school safety are high on the list of Bidal's concerns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

General Surgeon & Bariatric Specialist Dr. Dave Faugno-Fusci and Bariatric Coordinator Kayla Persons discuss weight loss options at Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota. From medications to multiple surgical options, there are many way to combat obesity. They have the details on today's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Superintendent Jeremy Olson & School Board Chair Todd Haugen discuss topics from Monday's School Board Meeting, as well as addressing the proposal to close JW Smith Elementary, contract discussions with BEA, a disciplinary issue and the challenges of financing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Family Advocate Charmaine Shepard and Director Michele Andringa were in to preview Thursday's Head Start Open House and detail what BiCAP Head Start is all about and how it helps children and families. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Headwaters Science Center Executive Director Lee Furuseth is in to talk all things e-Cubed. There are just a few tickets left and after you hear from Lee, you'll definitely want them! Plus we hear from one of the chefs...Channy from Pho Bemidji. 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 busy time in Bemidji. The Mayor is in to recap his State of the City Address from Monday, discuss the implications of the Northern Township decision and the recent approval of First City Cannabis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .