Chatabout!

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson and Board Chair Dave Wall stopped by to preview Monday's School Board Meeting. They discussed the class size report, the next two school year calendars, student representation on the School Board, and LUMBERJACK SUCCESS in sports & activities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Mayor Jorge Prince addressed the Bemidji City Council Tuesday with his annual State of the City Address. We get the highlights and discuss the busy and big things going on in the city of Bemidji. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brian Olson is back to talk about all things solid waste...equipment struggles in cold weather, the landfill challenge and recycling, including a new recycling center in Bemidji. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

District 4 Beltrami County Board Commissioner Tim Sumner recapped yesterday's Beltrami County Board meeting and discussed key items on the docket. Then, Caralee Nowak and Dave LaZalla joined the show to to preview a big fundraiser for the Bemidji Girls Fastpitch Softball Association: Tacos, Guns & Fun Bingo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Alethea Kenney raised Icelandic Sheep and hand weaves fabric for fun. But for women in the age of the Vikings, it was a vital way to enrich the country and their household. She has all the details in a presentation at the Sons Of Norway Meeting this Sunday and gives us a sneak preview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

e-Cubed, The Elevated Epicurean Experience, returns to the Headwaters Science Center this Saturday, Lee & Julie are in to talk about the amazing chefs and restaurants that will be featured, along with the music and how you can be part of it! Then we hear from one of the chefs, Keng Dechawuth of the brand new Blue Oyster Restaurant, about what he's bringing to the Science Center Saturday. See P...

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & New Community Impact Officer Zach Ruport discuss what the new position entails, the sheriff's visit to the capital and the latest scammers. Then Brad Olson of Scouting America talks about their first ever Cosmic Sledding at Camp Wilderness this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

A Health Double Feature on today's Chatpod. First up, Sanford Health Physician's Assistant Melissa Meyer talks heart health and the expanded cardio department at Sanford Bemidji. Then Joy Wilander and Bonnie Anderson talk Organ and Tissue Donation on the eve of National Organ & Tissue Donation Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Brittany Isensee & Larissa Donovan of the Brrmidji Jaycees are in to talk all things Brrmidji Days and Andrea Kent of the Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji Area talks about how you can get in on the online auction open until 6:15 Valentine's Night See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Minnesota House is now in session and we hear from House 2A Representative Bidal Duran. He previews his four committees, the start of the session and the new fraud committee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The City of Bemidji Planning Board meets tonight and Planning Director Jamin Carlson is in to preview the meeting, discuss upcoming projects and remind you what you need to do if you've got some animals in your household (or backyard). 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 Living United edition of Chatpod. Denae and Kev talk with Ruth Sherman of Community Resource Connection. Ruth discusses their services and partnerships designed to help people make their way through the maze of assistance programs and organizations to get the help they need. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

ISD #31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson checks in to discuss a number of things going on in the district including last night's unified basketbal game, a parent survey going out soon, tonight's college and career registration and of course, legislative issues. 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 Connie Cox return to talk about what's happening in the parks this month. We learn about different types of snow fall, different types of snow, the many events going on in the parks and there just might be some baby bears too! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

New County Commissioner Scott Winger is in to discuss his new role as a county commissioner and recap yesterday's meeting, which includes concerns about state and federal mandates and how to pay for them. 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 was in session last night and Ward 2 Councilor Josh Peterson checks in to discuss what was covered. City Charter amendments, street projects and a discussion of legislative priorities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Derrick Houle is in to discuss the latest Bemidji Community Theater production, Stephen King's "Misery", opening this Friday. Plus, How can YOU get involved in community theater? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

e-Cubed, Headwaters Science Center's "Elevated Epicurean Experience" is back this February. Director Lee Furuseth previews the chefs, dishes and other things you'll experience at this amazing event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami County Public Health Director Amy Bowles discusses the Families First Collaborative, dedicated to bettering the lives and health outcomes of pregnant women and newborns in rural Minnesota, particularly in Native American communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Early Childhood Collaborative Director Lydia Pietruszewski and Board Member Jessica Niemi discussed all thing BECC including an important workshop in collaboration with the Minnesota Association For Children's Mental Health called "Big Baffling Behavior". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The State House of Representatives is still not in session, but we hear from District 2A Rep Bidal Duran to find out what he's been doing in the meantime. He discusses party huddles, hearing from constituents, lobbyists and others and what he and his party think are the top things to tackle once the session begins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

The Bemidji School Board meets tonight, including a work session. Superintendent Jeremy Olson discusses key topics n the docket including potential reductions to balance the budget, the need for new tech, state and national recognition of Bemidji Schools and more. 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 New Year, and many people are resolving to eat better and exercise. Sanford Health Dietician Alicia Ven Den Heuvel is here to help with the first part. 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 Director Brian Olson discusses the new recycling center opening in the Bemidji area, along with the new commercial billing process, extended producer responsibility and the new commercial organics programming kicking off in early 2026. 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 Joe Gould recaps Tuesday's Beltrami County Board Meeting including the County Health Board meeting and a look at the key issues that will come before the board this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .