Chatabout!

Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood checks in to kick off his monthly visits for 2026. We look at the stats from 2025, discuss vision and goals for the Department and talk burn piles in the winter. 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 is in for his regular monthly visit...but it's far from regular. The Sheriff has announced he is running for a second term, and there is tension in the Twin Cities. We discuss those topics...and the continuing progression of the Beltrami County Jail. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Sanford Health OBGYN Jolyn Seitz is in to discuss cervical cancer screening and an event tied to that coming to Sanford Clinic as part of Cervical Cancer Month. Then moderator Kay Mac and State Family Child Care Ombud Lisa Thompson preview a family child care forum coming up Wednesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Beltrami County Commissioner Tim Sumner recaps yesterday's first County Board meeting of 2026 and State Park Naturalists Connie Cox and Christa Drake talk about January in Itasca and Lake Bemidji State Parks...what the animals are doing, what events are coming and they've got cabins for winter getaways See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Ward 2 Councilor Josh Peterson recapped the first Bemidji City Council meeting of 2026, including the process of creating a Budget Committee. Plus, we talk a little First City Of Lights & Visit Bemidji, as long as he is in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ehren Inkel is the Director of Operations at Bemidji Regional Airport and he discusses the day to day details at the airport. Keeping runways clear, working with tenants and staying up to FAA standards See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

HSC Executive Director Lee Furuseth previews the Center's annual e-Cubed (Elevated Epicurean Experience) Extravaganza. Plus last minute shopping ideas and what do with your kids during the holiday break. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brian's in to talk Holiday Hours, finished construction and remodels, new compost programs, batteries and landfill issues. Oh, and the best Christmas movie. 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 recaps the final Council meeting of 2025. The levy, budget, Sanford Center, Rail Corridor and the always controversial topic of the best Christmas movie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Minnesota House 2A Rep Bidal Duran is in for his regular visit and dicusses the unfolding investigation into fraud allegations in several state programs and agencies, as well as the challenges local governments are facing and Bidal boldly dives into a truly divisive debate...Yes, he will be watching "Die Hard"... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Winter is here...and the question is whether electric heating saves you money...and is efficient. Beltrami Electric Business Development teammates Bob Gregg and Ayla Kranz discuss it all...plus we talk a little EV too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The final School Board Meeting of 2025 is tonight and that will include the Truth In Taxation Hearing and adoption of the levy. We discuss all the fun financial details and other things the board will be dealing with in the coming months. 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 & the new Sergeant of Investigations Rob Billings are in to talk all things investigations. They discuss cold cases, how many investigations are going on at any one time and how many officers are handling them. Plus a discussion on jail progress and their pioneering approach to officer's mental health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood discusses budgeting for 2026, his passion for staffing, where we are at in storm recovery and the upcoming Unified Fire Brigade See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Amber Asplund, Customer Service Supervisor and Kim Lindsey, Customer Service Rep for Unify/Delta discuss flying out of the Bemidji Regional Airport. They Do's & Don't's to make your trip a breeze (especially during holiday time), the benefits of flying out of Bemidji, and what you can expect at the Bemidji Regional Airport. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Kyle Woody & Scott Taylor of Jack's Caregiver Coalition have the details on this unique coalition of male caregivers. We learn what they do, and how you can get help from them or support them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As we head to 2026, the School District will have their Truth In Taxation Hearing and set the levy. Then it's time to dive into next year's budget. Plus, improved elementary reading scores, Christmas vacation and the end of half days is coming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Denae of the United Way updates us on where we are at with Radiothon numbers. We're still hoping to reach our goal of $25,000 by Monday! Drew Hildenbrand, BMS Principal helps the cause by delivering the Hat Day Dollars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji City Councilor Mark Dickinson recapped Monday's City Council meeting, discussed the key issues facing the city in the future and talked rail corridor development. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Deputy Chief Mark Biganek & Training Officer Kevin Waldo, both of Westwind Resort, are in to discuss the First Ever Kelliher Fire Relief Association Fishing Derby & Raffle. It's coming up December 13th, so time to act! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In the second episode of our Spotlight Series on the Bemidji Regional Airport, Tracie Walter has the details of the many things Bemidji Aviation is involved in...in and out of the airport. 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 Veterans Service Office is making it much easier for county veterans to meet and use their services. He has the details on their new Veterans Service Mobile Unit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Josh Peterson and Char Blashill are in to preview the BIG WEEKEND...It's the Night We Light Friday! Then Mary Knox Johnson has the details about Loon Country Arts NEW digs at The Carnegie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince discusses the YMCA Railroad Corridor project, upgrades to Fire Station 1, a key decision facing the Planning Commission next month and appreciating the City Staff after an epic summer 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 Operations Manager Jared Davidson is in to TALK TRASH. Then we hear from Bemidji Chorale Artistic Director Isaac Lovdahl about The Chorale's concerts this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .