Chatabout!

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs and Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force Commander Dave Hart address the use of Automatic License Plate Readers aka Flock Cameras in the community. They also discuss privacy concerns and how the cameras AREN'T used. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The BSU Wildlife Biology Dept is tagging monarch butterflies as part of a study to learn about monarch migration. Plus a look at their wildlife program and the many other projects they are part of.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson previews the latest Planning Board Meeting and key discussion topics including date centers and development codes in the city.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ashlea McMartin of Sanford Health, Meghan Peterson of Beltrami County Public Health and Halen Groenke of the United Way discuss the Headwaters Alliance For Suicide Prevention and their upcoming Walk For Hope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lynn Eaton recaps this week's Bemidji City Council meeting and the 6-1 vote to take direct control of Sanford Center. Then Vicky Beckmann discusses The Friends Of North Country Dog Park and their efforts to create a dog park space at North Country Park.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive Director Tiffany Vickaryous and Board Chair Leasha Roy are in to discuss Hearts Haven Shelter, the new name for Northwoods Battered Womens Shelter. They discuss the new name, the services they provide, the challenges they face and a year and a half in their new space.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 previews the upcoming school year and recaps last year's achievements. He discusses entering the year with a balanced budget and how to maintain that.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 Scott Winger and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Sarah Lofgren are in for today's show. Scott recapped Tuesday's work session and board meeting and previewed the budget decisions that will be made soon. Dr. Lofgren discussed infectious diseases and how they are diagnosed and treated. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christa Drake of Lake Bemidji State Park & Big Bog State Recreation Area, and Connie Cox of Itasca State Park are in to preview September events in the parks, what critters are doing as they get ready for the "W" word...and how smart is Kev when it comes to animal winters?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kev & Denae are live at Four Pines Bookstore to talk with owner Gina Grinde about her decision to use a portion of this week's sales to support The United Way's Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Plus Kev & Denae discuss the campaign and other doings in the world of the United Way,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Northern Access Co-Chair Lance Egley is in to discuss the coaltion's efforts to improve mental health and addiction struggles in our communities. Beltrami County Historical Society Director Emily Thabes discussed the historical response to these issues and her blog on interdependence, and Reed Olson, Executive Director of the Nameless Coalition for the Homeless, disccusses how mental health and addiction factor in to housing issues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kev checks in with Visit Bemidji Executive Director Josh Peterson from the Visit Bemidji booth at the Minnesota State Fair. They talk the impact the booth has on Bemidji and the potential for national Christmas recognition from Hallmark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director of Educational Programs Nicole Deeter & Executive Director Lee Furuseth discuss the outreach programs the Headwaters Science Center does, particularly with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Minnesota.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we find out about Bemidji High School's Link Leaders, who help freshmen make the transition to high school. We'll find out what they do with President Lauren Bruley, Jacoby Burmeister-Pater, Ava Nelson and their faculty coordinator Jade Dockendorf.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Hokuf had a dream, which has become one of Bemidji's fastest growing businesses...and one of the most unique businesses anywhere. WWII aircraft restoration. He tells the story of his business, its growth and its reliance and partnership with Bemidji Regional Airport...including the construction of a new hangar and building at the airport.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They're kicking off 100 years of St. Philip's School with a Centennial Celebration Friday evening. Carol Rettinger and Stacy Ness have all the details, plus a look at the school's history, why so many people love St. Philip's and what they're doing this year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The primary election is in the rear view mirror, new more flexible rules on public comment at council meetings data centers, the future of The Sanford Center and a business license revocation. All topics 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.

Phase 2 of the Transfer Stations' construction project is underway, they've still got mulch at the landfill, they're looking for more participation in the organics program and what goes to the landfill...and what goes to the transfer station?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fire Station 1 is primed for a new look, a new truck is on the way and fire calls are up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bud Larsen is a Hardangar Fiddle maker, Norway's National Instrument, and he's coming to Bemidji for a Sons Of Norway presentation at the Eagles Club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sanford Health's annual Niimi'idiwin celebration is coming up this Thursday at Sanford Medical Center. Joe Beaudreau is in with the details and the Bemidji State Beaver Football Team opens the season NEXT Thursday...and this year, it's the annual BSU Shrine Game, which ties in to the Screening Clinic for youth. Shriners Roger Schmidt and Scott Winger have the details.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Principal Skinner once sang..."School's Back In Session". Well not quite, but it's coming soon. Bemidji Superintendent Jeremy Olson previews the upcoming year and the process of getting ready for another school year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The fair is underway! Vern and Beryl have the details. Then we talk with Travis & Jesse about High School Robotics and the brand new robotics building used year round by all robotics teams in northern Minnesota.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bemidji Downtown Alliance's Annual Crazy Days is set for Saturday in Downtown Bemidji. Heidi Myhre of Merry Piglets & Molly Miller of Patterson's are in with all the details.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Molly Miller of Patterson's and Nikki Brink of LIttle Caesars and Cool Threads are the campaign co-chairs for the United Way Campaign. Denae and Kev put them in the spotlight...and preview the first big events of the upcoming campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a lot of things happening in Bemidji...and a lot more happening in the future. Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson discusses the items on the Planning Board Agenda tonight, including a big project coming to the old Central School location, and discussions on data centers in the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox and Lake Bemidji State Park & Big Bog Recreation Area Naturalist Christa Drake are in to talk about fall migrations, which are happening soon, hummingbirds and lots of great activities in AugustSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beltrami County Commissioner (and Board Chair) Scott Winger recapped the latest Beltrami County Board meeting. On the docket were discussions on Bemidji Regional Airport, Peatland Restoration on the north shore of Red Lake, The County Safety Action Plan, budget stuff...and road construction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director Evie Halverson and Assistant Director LaDon Howes are in to preview the new Bemidji Community Theater production..."The Cover Of Life". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ward 5 Bemidji City Councilor Lynn Eaton recapped the most recent Bemidji City Council meeting. Key topics included the revocation of Sia Massage's license and the future of the Sanford Center.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Music Committee member Curt Peterson previews five days of music on the Marilyn Shutter Music Stage and Angela Lyseng has the details on Day 1 of the Fair...Beltrami Electric Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We hear from Minnesota DNR Forester Ben Lang on fire safety during a hot, dry summer. Then, Marty Cobenais & Karen Pifher discuss the big community day coming to Pinewood August 8th to raise funds to refurbish the Buzzle Town Hall.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evergreen Youth & Family Services Executive Director Ebony Warren was in to discuss the many facets of the program and its goals of serving youth up to 24 years of age. She also discussed volunteer and donation needs and previewed the upcoming Evergreen Conference in October. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenna Claypool brings in the 4-H Ambassadors to talk about all the great things they do throughout the year, and their BIG showcase...the Beltrami County Fair.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Voice of the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival, Brian Bissonette, is in to preview this year's event which starts Thursday!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amy Bowles is back for a public health update. We discuss the new summer safety kits you can get at the Fair, Community Health goals, and their new Community Health tab in conjunction with bemidjinow.com, The Minnesota Department of Health and North Country Community Health Services.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 was in to recap this week's Beltrami County Board meeting, and we get another update on the Beltrami County Fair with Vern, Beryl and Becky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Board of Education continues to get ready for the new School year. Supt. Jeremy Olson and Board Member Jenny Frenzel discuss JW Smith fundraising, cell phone policies, district goals and the upcoming election with 3 board seats up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area Executive Director Andrea Kent talks all things Club...Golf Tourneys, job opportunities, National Night Out...And The Challenges Of The Non-Profit WorldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Sanford Center management agreement with Legends Global ends in March of 2027. So what does that mean for the future of Bemidji's Event and Convention Center? We go deep in the Sanford Center weeds with Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince and City Manager Rich Spiczka. Where are we at? How did we get here? And what comes next?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 was in to talk recycling and Minnesota's Extended Producer Responsibility Law. He also talks about the continuing concerns about lithium ion battery safety and the continued roll out of the organics program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are less than a month away from the Beltrami County Fair, so it's time to get ready for Open Class competition. Stacy Ness, Home Arts Superintendent and Amber Bury, Horticulture Superintendent, are in to discuss bringing your projects and plants to the fair.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, Denae and Kev discuss the state of things one year after the storm, the upcoming Lueken's Village Foods Fishing Tournament, other summer events and the challenge of ALICE households.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood reports on Fire Station 1 renovations, new training equipment, a new Fire Engine 1 is being put together this year...for next year, and how we're doing a year plus after the storm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Hess, Lloyd Holy and Todd Haugen are in with the details on the annual Corvette Car Show at Dondelinger Chevrolet GM this Saturday...and why they love Corvettes so much.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Planning Board meets tonight with four action items on the agenda, the biggest being the adoption of the Rail Corridor Project's final plat. Plus, a look at other projects and what's coming soon to Bemidji.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time to start looking at the 2027 budget, and Sheriff Jason Riggs knows it will be another year of trying to do more with less. He also talks water safety and all other things law enforcement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sanford Health's Director of Quality Heather Tverstol and Quality Improvement Advisor Amy Schmidt are in to discuss Sanford's Patient & Family Advistory Council. They are beginning the second year and are looking for more voices.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 was in to recap the Tuesday Beltrami County Board meeting and then Jeff & Ashley McDonald are in to preview the 47th Annual Blackduck Woodcarver's Festival later this month.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's most recent meeting was Monday, July 6th and Councilor At Large Audrey Thayer recapped the meeting and discussed the great things happening in our community...and the challenges as well.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.