Chatabout!

The Vocalmotive season begins this weekend with the 2025 Dinner Show. Then it's off to the competitions. VM Captains Lelah Kiehne and Zach Graf were in to preview this weekend's famous Dinner Show and the upcoming competition schedule. Plus a preview of the show and its theme. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

There's a lot going on in Bemidji and we get updated from Mayor Jorge Prince. He discusses the City Charter, street repairs, the Rail Corridor and even annexation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If a new year means a new you, that might include a new career path. Amy Mistic of Beltrami County Workforce Impact is in to discuss five steps to get your career path started. She also discusses the growth industries in the region and ways to expand your search beyond Bemidji. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session may or may not begin today, but everyone is in St. Paul, so we check in with new District 2A Rep Bidal Duran and preview what we'll see early in the session and what his priorities are as a north country representative. 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 has its first meeting of the year and Planning Director Jamin Carlson is in to preview the meeting, discuss what's going on right now in the Planning Office and what's coming up in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Yesterday was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet Bemidji Police Officer Emmarie Yeager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

2025 is underway and Sheriff Jason Riggs is in to talk about all things Sheriff's Department. We discuss the first full building season for the new jail, crime rates, drug crime and its impacts on other crimes and the Beltrami County Sheriff's Department is hiring! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet Beltrami County Sheriff's Sgt. Sam Lundquist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet DNR Conservation Officer Brady Mantuefel See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Obesity continues to be a major health concern in the United States. Dr. Mike Joannides, a weight loss surgery specialist at Sanford Health is in to discuss the availability of weight loss surgery in Bemidji, the criteria for getting weight loss surgery and the surgical options available. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet Bemidji Police Officer Noah Hanks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bobby Anderson recaps his first year as Sanford Center GM and discusses the philosophy and goals of the facility going forward. Then Beltrami County Commissioner (and 2025 Board Chair) Craig Gaasvig recapped yesterday's first meeting of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet Beltrami County Deputy Zach Ruport See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On today's show, Amelia Kaiser of The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society previews their winter activities at the Nielson Spearhead Center. Then Bemidji Ward 5 Councilor Lynn Eaton recaps the first Bemidji City Council meeting of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we meet DNR Conservation Officer Mark Mathy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A two parter today....We open up with Bemidji Sympony Orchestra Executive Director Katey Lutz and Board Member Tim Lutz to preview the Second Annual Bloody Mary Battle coming January 26th. Then it's Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood discussing the Bemidji Fire Department's 2024 and previews 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Denae and Kev recap the many things the United Way was part of in 2024 including Backpack Buddies, Imagination Library, their Thanksgiving Meal Delivery with 209 & Turtle River Chophouse, Coats For the Community, Wheels To Work and Holiday Gifts For Kids. Plus, the latest on the campaign and what ALICE is all about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Stellher Human Services Therapists Sarah Merritt and Jeff Meyer, Director Dave Erickson and CFO Dana Schnortz discuss Stellher's new Veteran's Support Group. They talk about the hard truth about PTSD, depression and suicide rates of veterans and their work to help veterans with their struggles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checks in to recap 2024, preview 2025, give us a "mid-season" school year report and preview the Board's Organizational meeting on Monday. Plus, we ask about the always hot (or is it cold?) topic of when weather warrants the cancellation or postponement of school. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Headwater Science Center Executive Director Lee Furuseth previews their signature event, e-Cubed. The 16th Annual Elevated Epicurean Experience is set for the last Saturday in February...February 22nd. Lee's got the details on that and the upcoming holiday schedule. 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 was able to get its tax levy down to 4.76%. The Roundabout project on Highway 197 has passed and the YMCA Railroad Corridor project is closer to reality. Mayor Jorge Prince discusses it all and previews the key items coming in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With Christmas coming, the transfer station crew is bracing for a lot of food waste, paper waste and batteries. Brian Olson has the details and some stats on recycling. 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 & Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox are in to talk about the animal kingdom and who's hanging around this winter. Plus details on upcoming activities, and the joys of snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the parks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

After 12 years as a Beltrami County Commissioner, Richard Anderson is calling it a day. He joins the show to preview the final meeting of 2024, recaps his career(s) and has some advice for the next Beltrami County Board. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

ISD 31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson is in to preview the final meeting of 2024. It will include the Truth In Taxation hearing and a vote on the 2025 tax levy. Plus we discuss other items on the agenda and get a "state of the district" mid-year assessment from the superintendent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...