Chatabout!

Amber Fuller and Robin Schmidt of Beltrami County Social Services stopped by to talk about foster care and give details on upcoming meetings for those who have interest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lee Furuseth and Chuck Deeter stop in to talk about the history of the Headwaters Science Center, and give a preview of its 30th birthday celebration that will be held on March 9. 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 member Alexis Joyce stopped by today to share about all things fire and safety in preparation for the dry days of the beginning of spring. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jon Ness, the principal of Kingdom Builders Christian School, stops by to share about the latest happenings at the school and preview its upcoming gala event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Bemidji School Board meets again tonight, bringing superintendent Jeremy Olson and board member Jenny Frenzel to the show to give a preview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Megan Fitzpatrick and Charlotte Roy stopped by the show to discuss the need for Emergency Weekend Veterinary Service in the area, and an ongoing effort to make this possible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dr. Dave joined Kev to talk bariatric surgical options to help with weight loss. There are many considerations and a process that patients need to go through, but there are two surgeons at Sanford who can do the procedures. He discusses the importance of weight loss, and what needs to happen before and after the procedures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

The 2024 Gigazone Gaming Championship and TechXpo is returning to the Sanford Center on April 20, and Paul Bunyan Communications' Brian Bissonette has a full preview of this year's event and its array of contests. 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 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 .