Chatabout!

Today Trisha Andrews is in to update what's going on at the Headwaters School of Music & The Arts this summer and preview the annual Monroe's Crossing Concert coming May 17th to the Chief Theatre. Then Christina and Demo Regas are in to preview this summer's annual Take A Kid Fishing Day in Bemidji. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

The Bemidji School Board will hear details on the District's plan to cut $1.5 million dollars to the upcoming Fiscal 2026 budget tonight and will vote on the proposal. Superintendent Jeremy Olson and Board Member Todd Haugen discuss the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

First National Bank Bemidji is hosting two Security Awareness Seminars covering multiple topics. Madi Pfleger, Wade Hudkins, Chris Mathisen and Jim Ekstrom are in to preview the events and why it's vital for you to be aware and safe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on Chatabout, we start with a conversation on mental health with Alicia Holley of Sanford Health. She discusses why and when to seek services, the options available and finding the right fit for you. Then, we hear from Lacie Blake of Otter Tail Power, LInda Kingery of the Citizens Climate Lobby and Ayla Kranz of Beltrami Electric Cooperative abotu Empower Your Home 2.0, a free event at Beltr...

Fund raising breakfasts are the topic today. Ethan Larson previews next Tuesday's Bemidji Lions Club Flapjack Fundraiser and talks all things Lions Club. Then, Don Hazeman and Dori Ramondo talk about this Saturday's Breakfast, Bake Sale and Garage Sale at Eckles Community Center to raise needed funds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Another doubleheader today. We start off with the latest from the State Capitol with House 2A Representative Bidal Duran, including the challenging budget discussions. Then, we hear from Dale Sohlstrom of Duluth, who will tell the story of his Swedish Ancestors moving to Minnesota at the Bemidji Chapter of the American Swedish Institute's Annual Meeting this Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Frank Bera of the Bemidji Woodcarvers Club talks all things wood carving as well as his upcoming presentation on a traditional Scandanavian style at this Sunday's Sons Of Norway Meeting. Meanwhile, Hondo, Suzy and Will preview this weekend's FUNtastic Dance Follies at Bemidji State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Mayor Jorge Prince is in to talk about what's happening in Bemidji. He discusses tree replacement, sink holes (and secret buildings?!), the 197 project and his thoughts on Northern Township's intent to incorporate. Then Angela Lyseng of Beltrami Electric previews their upcoming Green Touch Park Cleanup at Lake Bemidji State Park. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Beltrami County Solid Waste Operations Manager Jared Davidson was in to update the construction project at the Transfer Station. Plus, the new recycling site in Bemidji, battery issues and the demolition landfill has their expanded summer hours See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In another two part show, we start off with Beltrami County Commissioner Brian Winger recapping yesterday's meeting and discussing the very big burdens the current state budget proposals put on the county. Then Walt & Amy Lindahl are in to tell Walt's story of the life saving importance of organ donation during Organi Donation Awareness Month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

City of Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson previews tonight's Planning Board meeting and what's coming up in Bemidji, including first steps in the railroad corridor plan. Then Marlee Westrum and Brook Stevenson of Choice Therapy are in to talk Occupational Therapy for Occupational Therapy Month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Mary Eaton and Alice Thompson preview next Thursday's 26th Annual Ministry of Caring Conference, then we get updated on Spring at Lake Bemidji State Park with Park Manager Pete Harrison and Naturalist Christa Drake. 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 to update all thing law enforcement. We discuss his trip to the southern border, budget season and medical examiners. Then, Dave Knudson and Kari Lewis of the Bemidji Sunrise Rotary preview their annual Shred Event, a scholarship fundraiser. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

PA Jen McGill in Rheumatology at Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota discusses what rheumatology is, the various types of arthritis and treatment options. Then, Ward 3 Bemidji City Councilor Mark Dickinson recaps Monday's meeting and discusses key items in the city for the summer and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Tomorrow is Northwest Technical College's Day Of Giving. The NTC and BSU President and Head of Staff discuss the programs, the growth of both schools and tease a big event coming to the Gigazone TechXpo this Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

State Representative Bidal Duran checks in from St. Paul as negotiations on the budget begin in earnest. He also discusses the decision to bring additional FBI agents to Minnesota to work on the continuing tragedy of missing indigenous women and children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paul Bunyan Communications' Brian Bissonette is in to preview the 9th Annual Gigazone Gaming Championships filling up Sanford Center this weekend. Plus, it's the 3rd Annual TechXpo as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lisa Bruns and Sally Corser are in to preview Thursday's 3rd 100 Women Who Care event in Bemidji. We'll find out how it works, what it's all about and where you need to be if you want to be part of it this Thursday! 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 LIVING UNITED PODCAST, Denae and Kev talk with Lydia Petruszewski and Tina Kaney about BECC and the many things they do to help kids and families. One of their big events is Tiny Tots and that is set for tomorrow at Sanford Center. All the details on LIVING UNITED. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Fresh from an e-learning day and a late start, Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson discusses the challenges of deciding when to close, when not to open and when to start late. Plus student achievement in the classroom and in activities, financial challenges and he addresses what he can on the teacher currently on administrative leave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

Beltrami County Administrator Tom Barry was in to recap the topics from yesterday's County Board meeting including concerns about the Minnesota Budget and its huge implications for Minnesota counties, future options for the current jail facility, upcoming road projects and more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Amelia has the details on a fun night coming to the Neilson Spearhead Center next Saturday, April 12th. Plus we find out the details on the bird count, discuss how you can rent the Neilson Spearhead Center for your event and if you want to live in the a very beautiful place, The Headwaters Audobon Society has a deal for you! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

The Bemidji Community Theatre's Annual Youth Musical opens Friday! It's Disney's LIttle Mermaid Jr. and features a huge cast of kids aged 8 to 18. Then we hear from the officers of the Kelliher FFA Club about their activities and annual banquet set for Sunday. 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 his band of merry scientists are gearing up for field trip season, that time of year when we see buses from all over northern Minnesota parked in front of the Headwaters Science Center. Lee tells us all about it and previews some summer fun too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Whether your dealing with stress, anxiety or depression, there is help. Sanford Health's Kalee Browne, Lead Behavioral Health Therapist and head of Bemidji's Crisis Residential Facility, discusses dealing with a mental health crisis and the many resources available to help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...