Chatabout!

Another CHATPOD Doubleheader. We hear from Bemidji Lions President Ethan Larson (and Coco) about the upcoming 43rd Annual Flapjack Fundraiser coming May 14th to First Lutheran Church. Then, DNR Assistant Area Forester Ben Lang talks wildfire safety in the midst of a VERY dry spring. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Erik Brakstad of Portland, OR is visiting the local Sons of Norway this coming Sunday to share a presentation on the brave Norwegian teachers of World War II. He provided us with 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 .

Bemidji mayor Jorge Prince is back for his monthly visit to the show! He stopped in to preview Monday's work session and discuss key topics related to the city that are currently of note. 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 is back to talk a little trash. Earth Day is on the way and you can get the details on what Beltrami County Solid Waste is up to by watching you mail. Plus, we discuss remote sites and your responsibilities there, as well as that special assessment you're seeing on your property tax bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

The Paul Bunyan Communications GigaZone Gaming Championship and TechXpo are returning to the Sanford Center this Saturday! Marketing director Brian Bissonette gave a preview of the games and tournaments available, as well as this year's special speaker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter executive director Chris Latzke and board chair Rebecca Stone visited to preview the shelter's first-ever gala event in May. They also shared an update on their capital campaign and the important work of the shelter. 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 and board member Anna Mannecke visited to preview tonight's school board meeting. Among the topics of discussion were a tentative agreement with the BEA, good news on graduation rates, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Next week is Telecommunicators Appreciation Week and Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs appreciates his dispatchers! He discusses all the things they need to do and know. Plus, he discusses Distracted Driving Awareness Month and previews the latest jail construction decisions coming before the County Board. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Darren Phillips and Paul Andreas of Sanford Equip were today's guests to discuss what Equip seeks to do, ways to stay mobile with proper equipment, and new technologies in the field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The 25th annual Ministry of Caring Conference is coming April 25, putting the spotlight on the work of caregivers. Co-coordinators Alice Thompson and Mary Eaton stopped by 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 .

Northwoods Habitat For Humanity's Community Engagement Coordinator Brandon Mustfal stopped by to preview the upcoming Roof Raiser Gala at the Bemidji Eagles Club. We also discuss the need for a Construction Manager, volunteers and how Habitat is helping area families with financial stability and the plans for this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Bemidji Planning director Jamin Carlson stops in for a visit ahead of tonight's Planning board meeting. In addition to setting the stage for the meeting, he also discussed other items of note regarding planning and zoning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji School District superintendent Jeremy Olson was today's guest, providing a wide-ranging update on the latest in ISD 31. Among the subjects were good news on graduation rates, an update on the strategic plan, a discussion on the district's viewpoint neutral policy, and a tentative agreement! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Bemidji State University will be hosting a summer program for attendees 55 years of age and older. Randy Burg visited with the show to discuss the details of this two-day workshop 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 Board Commissioner Richard Anderson joined the show today, and his timing could not have been better! He previewed today's county board meeting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Director Mary Knox Johnson is in to preview Bemidji Community Theatre's musical "Alice In Wonderland" which opens Friday in downtown Bemidji. And City Councilor Audrey Thayer is in to preview tonight's Bemidji City Council meeting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It is field trip season at the Headwaters Science Center, and director Lee Furuseth stopped in to share about that and the new displays visitors can enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

March is National Athletic Training Month, and Sanford's Aryn Ball & Cam Boen joined the show to talk about their jobs as athletic trainers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College president John Hoffman stopped by today for a wide-ranging discussion on the two schools and higher education. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Headwaters School of Music & The Arts executive director Tricia Andrews was our guest today, as she talked about their upcoming scholarship concert (featuring Monroe Crossing), summer camps, music and art lessons, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kay Mack and Courtney Aitkin Giffords stopped by to talk about 100 Women Who Care: a new charitable event that will bring together (at least) 100 women to raise money for one lucky local non-profit! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Unicon 21--The Unicycling World Convention and Championships--is coming to Bemidji this summer from July 14-26! Kristen Goldstein, the co-director of Unicon, visited the show to preview the 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 Solid Waste Director Brian Olson is in to talk a little trash (and summer hours and THC Vape Pens!). Then, we hear from Pastors Steve Thompson and Paul Rose on next Friday's Community Good Friday Service at the Beaux Arts Ballroom See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John Eggers of Project Graduate 100% stopped by the show today to share about the creation of a new Dropout Prevention Hotline that has been created. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bemidji Area Schools superintendent Jeremy Olson and board member Dave Wall stopped in to preview tonight's Bemidji school board meeting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .