Chatabout!

Sheriff Jason Riggs is in to discuss DWI (and how legal marijuana fits into that), Automated License Plate Readers, the new jail, new proposed jail rules and the challenges they bring, and the joint disaster drill of last week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeff Haack of the Bemidji31 Education Foundation is in to discuss the Foundation and its goals, and preview's their latest fundraiser...The 2nd Annual Eduputt Classic at Boardwalk MiniGolf next weekend See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ebony Warren returns to update us on Evergreen Youth & Family Services. They are getting ready for the annual conference, looking for good team members and she shares the great work being done. Then George Olson previews a special event at the Eagles Club for the Bemidji Sons of Norway See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

Sanford Center GM Bobby Anderson joins the show to update repairs, events and conferences. Then, we hear abour the next Community Picnic with Naomi and Jamin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson is in to update us on all things planning and zoning in Bemidji. Then Mayor Jorge Prince discusses recovery, the upcoming levy discussions and recent hearing with Northern Township See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Denae & Kev welcome in the United Way Co-Chairs Kayla Winkler and Megan Steigauf to preview the United Way campaign. They discuss what drives them to support the United Way, what's coming up in the campaign, how the United Way serves the community and more. 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 is in preview the new school year and discuss how the first couple days have gone. Then, Fire Chief And Emergency Management Director Justin Sherwood updated the storm recovery and how we are now in long term recovery. 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 Board held its first meeting of September and District 3 Commissioner Scott Winger recapped the meeting and discussed budget and levy issues coming this fall. Then, Denae was in to discuss the move from immediate to long term storm recovery efforts and previewed the start of the United Way campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Naturalist Connie Cox of Itasca State Park & Assistant Park Manager Shannon Bungart of Lake Bemidji State Park check in to discuss September in the parks, including what phenology is, leaf colors, animal changes and much more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County's Public Health Director Amy Bowles joined Kev to discuss the new Community Health Assessment, her team. the biggest health concerns in Beltrami County, and how Beltrami County Public Health was front and center with storm relief. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Pastor Corey Fuhrman is in to discuss First Lutheran Church's 125th Anniversary Block Party and the history of the church. Then, Kathy Lamping & Ethan Larson preview next weekend's UKC Fall Bash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

HSC Director Lee Furuseth is back to talk all things Headwaters Science. They're annual Labor Day reset is happening next week and Lee previews what we can expect. Plus, an update on the new HUGE aquarium coming to the Science Center and how they work with area kid's organizations during the school year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

BSU & NTC President John Hoffman, and BSU VP of Advancement/BSU Foundation Director Allyssa Joseph (AJ) are in to preview the new school year, homecoming and the For The North Campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

House 2A Representative Bidal Duran stopped by to recap last session, discuss his first year in the legislature, some key court rulings and what he sees as vital issues going into next year's session See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Waste Director Brian Olson hasthe latest on the new recycling site in Bemidji, Labor Day hours, Transfer Station construction, and storm recovery efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On the latest Chatpod, Beltrami County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig was in to recap the latest meeting. He discussed the jail progress and the first recommendations on the current jail facility. Also, he discusses the new recycling facility and closures of older facilities. He also talks about the reality of levies and budgets coming in September. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Bemidji Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Justin Sherwood checks in with the latest updates, including the second pass through the city. Then Pastors Steve Thompson and Bobby Weinert have the details on Saturday's "Celebrate Jesus" Event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As a new school year, looms, the Bemidji School Board will have their final meeting before kids returns to the classroom. Board member Anna Mannecke and Superintendent Jeremy Olson discuss tonight's meeting, goals for the district, extra curriculars and it's levy time. 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 joins the show for his monthly update and there's a lot to cover...and most of it isn't even storm related...at least not directly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sanford Health's Joe Beaudreau celebrates Sanford Health's Nimiwidin Celebration set for next Thursday. We'll discuss the event, Sanford's efforts to work with and help native populations and Joe's work as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichting are talking late summer in the state parks. They discuss their upcoming programs, plus talk bird migrations and squirrel prep. Can winter be far behind?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Andrea Kent is in to update all things Boys & Girls Club as they transition from summer to after school programming. Plus, they have their annual Golf Tournament coming up and there's a new one in Blackduck too. Then Paula & Kevin preview the upcoming Bemidji Downtown Alliance Crazy Days celebration this Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson previews tonight's Planning Board Meeting and Connie Olafson of the Women of BASA preview their upcoming August Academy. 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 updates all things law enforcement and Bemidji Schools Superintndent Jeremy Olson previews the upcoming 2025-26 school year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kev hung out with the chickens, ducks, turkeys and pigs this morning. Oh, and Vern, Char, Lori and Beryl were there too. The Beltrami County Fair is underway! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .