Chatabout!

Sanford Health Psychiatrist Dr. Kayla Schenheit discusses depression and an upcoming "Doc Talk" about it at Sanford Center. She also discusses symptoms, treatment and the dangers of not dealing with depression. Then we hear from Calli Ferdig about the annual Little Black Dress Gala, now at the Hampton Inn & Suites, a fundraiser for families facing cancer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Great River Rescue Executive Director Marina Lovell is back to introduce us to Penelope, one of the dogs available for adoption. She also talks about the upcoming Howloween event, fostering, and the other dogs that are up for adoption at Great River. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Bemidji Mayoral candidate Daniel Jourdain See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet DFL challenger Michael Reyes, running for Minnesota House District 2B Representative See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paul Bunyan Broadcasting and Beltrami Electric are teaming up for The 2nd Annual Makers Market with 84 vendors at Beltrami Electric. All proceeds go to the United Way of Bemidji area. Our own Nell joins her sister (and Beltrami Electric Communications Specialist) Angela Lyseng with all the details on why you should be there Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet incumbent Ann Long Voelkner, running for reelection to ISD 31 School Board See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A Double feature on the show today. Alexis Joyce of the Bemidji Fire Dept was in to promote next Saturday's Open House and Pulled Pork fundraiser. We also talked about other important things happening at the BFD. Then, Denae is back to preview tomorrow's Coats For The Community distribution and Restaurant Week For The United Way beginning Monday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31. Minnesota District 2 and US House District 8 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Democratic challenger for US House District 8 Jen Schultz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

District 31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson discusses what's going on in Bemidji Schools...The READ Act, cell phone policy, the importance of attendance and upcoming conferences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The leaves are starting to turn at Itasca and Lake Bemidji State Parks. Christa and Connie are in to discuss why it happens, why we're running behind and when we can expect the peak. Plus, animals are loading up for winter and they have some amazing stats on caloric intake and what's going on in the park through fall and into winter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

The Beltrami County Board meets today beginning with the work session at 3pm. Commissioner John Carlson previews the meeting, discusses the jail project and talks tax levy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Republican Matt Bliss, The Minnesota House District 2B incumbent, running for re-election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Beltrami County Commission District 3 candidate Scott Winger See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Amy Martin, a registered nurse at Sanford Health discusses next Saturday's Walk To Remember for those who have lost a baby or unborn child. She also discusses the PETAL Program and how it can help parents who are suffering. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Coats For The Community is a United Way of Bemidji Area program to keep everyone in Paul Bunyan Country warm this winter. Currently, their accepting donations and next Saturday, they'll distribute them. Denae has the details. Plus, we talk Restaurant Week, Movie Days and more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Bemidji Ward 3 City Council Candidate Mark Dickinson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Lions Club President Ethan Larson (and Kiki) are in to talk about the ATV Raffle that raises funds for Lions charities. He's got all the details and updates on things the Lions Clubs in Bemidji have been up to. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Beltrami County Board District 2 candidate Adam Bommersbach See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Beltrami Electric's annual EV Car Show returns October 3rd as part of National Drive Electric Week. Angela Lyseng & Ayla Kranz of Beltrami Electric join the show to discuss all the benefits of electric vehicles and the great advancements and developments that are making it more and more of a realistic option for most drivers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

The Tax Levy needs to be set by the end of the month, the Highway 197 plan had a public hearing, a Sanford Center discussion and getting ready for Cannabis in Bemidji. The Mayor discusses it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet DFL candidate for Minnesota District 2A, Reed Olson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Interim Director Stephanie Westerman of the Northwoods Pregnancy Center discusses the many services provided to expectant and new parents. Plus a preview of the upcoming banquet in October. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tom Barry, Beltrami County Administrator, discusses the key topics at today's Beltrami County Board meeting. Chief among them are housing and the housing trust fund, and the 2025 budget and proposed tax levy. Plus updates on the Beltrami County jail. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checked in prior to the Monday Night School Board Meeting to preview what is coming up. He discussed enrollment, preserving some Central School history, using social media to communicate with the community, statewide assessment results, the proposed levy and the need for a new Kindergarten section at Lincoln School. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Yup...it's a Dad Joke headline. Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & Investigator (and chief drone operator) Nick Lewis are in to talk about the latest from the Sheriff's Department, including how drones are used in public safety and law enforcement work See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .