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September 23 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Adam Bommersbach, Beltrami County Board District 2 Candidate
We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th…
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September 20 Angela & Ayla Discuss Beltrami Electric's EV Car Show
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…
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September 20 Mayor Jorge Prince Updates Us On The Tax Levy, Highway 197 Roundabouts, Sanford Center & Cannabis
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…
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September 19 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Reed Olson, DFL Candidate For MN House District 2A
We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th…
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September 18 Northwoods Pregnancy Center Interim Director Steph Westerman Discusses The Center & Their Upcoming Banquet
Interim Director Stephanie Westerman of the Northwoods Pregnancy Center discusses the many services provided to expectant and new parents. Plus a preview of…
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September 17 Beltrami County Administrator Tom Barry Previews The Key Topics On Today's Beltrami County Board Meeting
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…
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September 16 Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson Previews Tonight's School Board Meeting
Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checked in prior to the Monday Night School Board Meeting to preview what is coming up. He discussed enrollment…
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September 13 Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & Investigator Nick Lewis "Drone" On and On
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…
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September 12 DOUBLEHEADER: Previewing The Minnesota Farm Bureau Candidate Forums & Bemidji High School Homecoming
James Dodds & John Gilbertson of Beltrami County's MN Farm Bureau preview the two candidate forums coming to the 4-H Building at the Beltrami County…
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September 11 LIVING UNITED: Denae Brings In Campaign Co-Chairs Troy & Sue Hendricks To Preview The Campaign
The United Way Campaign is just about to kick into overdrive and Denae joined the show with the campaign co-chairs Troy & Sue Hendricks. They previewed the…
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September 10 HABITAT UPDATE: Brandon Mustfal Updates Us On Habitat For Humanity & Their Upcoming Pint Night
Brandon Mustfal checked in to update the many things happening at Habitat For Humanity, including Brush With Kindness, new families, a home rehab project, the…
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September 9 Planning Update With Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson
The Bemidji Planning Board meets tonight at 5:30 and Planning Director Jamin Carlson has all the details . He updates us on the exciting new project at the old…
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September 6 New Boss in Walker--We Meet The New Leech Lake Chamber President
The new Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President Mick Talbot was in to preview this Saturday's Ethnic Fest and discuss all the great things Walker has to…
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September 5 The Bell Has Rung...School's In Session--We Check In With Superintendent Jeremy Olson
With the new school year underway, we hear from Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson. He discusses the start of school, how workshops help get the year…
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September 4 AUTUMN AT THE STATE PARKS: We Talk All Things Fall In Lake Bemidji & Itasca State Parks
Christa Drake & Shannon Bungart of Lake Bemidji State Park team up with Connie Cox of Itasca State Park to preview what's happening this autumn. Plus, we talk…
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September 3 MEETING x 2: Emelie Rivera Previews The Bemidji City Council Meeting & Richard Anderson Talks Beltrami County Board
The Bemidji City Council Meeting is running on a Tuesday this month due to Labor Day yesterday and the Beltrami County Board always meets on Tuesdays so it's a…
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August 30 Double Play: Ethan Larson Previews The Upcoming Dog Show & Lee Furuseth On The Latest at HSC
We start off the day with Ethan Larson (and Coco) of the Paul Bunyan Dog Training Association. Ethan previews their annual upcoming show set for next weekend…
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August 29 Housing Challenges: Reed Olson & Lance Egley Discuss How Housing Challenges Affect Homeless & Recovering Individuals
Reed Olson on the Nameless Coalition For The Homeless and Lance Egley, co-chair of the Northern Access Treatment program discuss the housing challenges in the…
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August 28 BSU & NTC Are Busier Right Now: President John Hoffman Discusses The Start Of The New Year And Great News For The Future
Bemidji State University and Northwest Tech College classes are underway for 2024-25. President John Hoffman discusses the great enrollment gains this year…
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August 27 Veteran Service Officers Logan LeClair & Shane Gustafson Update Programs & Services In The Area
Beltrami & Clearwater County Veterans Service Officers Shane Gustafson and Logan LeClair discussed the many events and services offered by the organizations…
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August 26 Makers Market Update With Nell
The 2nd Annual Northwoods Makers Market from Paul Bunyan Broadcasting and Betrami Electric is coming up in October. If you're a "maker" or crafter, we've still…
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August 23 BLOCK PARTY! St. Philip's Annual Gathering is Tomorrow!
Barry Karpinski and Brad Olson check in to preview tomorrow's annual St. Philip's Block Party. It's a free event from 3:30 to 7:30 and there's a ton of stuff…
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August 22 Joe Beaudreau & Jenny Vance Preview National Recovery Month And The Recovery Walk
Certified Peer Recovery Specialists Joe Beaudreau of Sanford Health and Jenny Vance of Face It Together discuss National Recovery Month (September) and the…
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August 21 BCT SEASON FINALE Preview: "Hats Off To Broadway" This Weekend
The Bemidji Community Theatre wraps up the 2023-24 season with the revue "Hats Off To Broadway", a collaboration with other great groups. Director Carla…
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August 20 SCOUTING AMERICA: Michelle Bedford Is In To Preview Upcoming Open Houses For Those Interested In Scouting
With the start of another school year, it's time for Scouting America Open Houses. Michelle Bedford has the details of a few in our area and why scouting is…
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August 19 SORRY, ALICE...School's Almost In! ISD 31 Supt Jeremy Olson Previews Tonight's Meeting...And The Upcoming School Year
Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checked in to preview tonight's School Board meeting and the new meeting format that begins tonight with a 5pm work…
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August 16 HIZZONER: Mayor Jorge Prince Is Back To Talk About The City Of Bemidji
Mayor Jorge Prince is back to talk all things Bemidji. The Housing Seminar is coming up Friday the 23rd, the HRDC is in the midst of a big housing survey, the…
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August 15 TRASH TALK: Beltrami County's Solid Waste Director Brian Olson Discusses An Important Public Meeting On C&D Landfill Regulations And Other Trashy Topics
Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson discusses an important public meeting coming up September 4th, particularly for those in the construction and…
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August 14 MARINA & ZEUS: Great River Rescue Director Marina Lovell & Her Pal Zeus Talkin' Dogs & Cats Living Together...
They are busy at Great River Rescue and Director Marina Lovell (along with Zeus...check our Facebook page to see him) stopped by to talk about the adoption…
Chatabout!LIVING UNITED: The United Way Wine & Beer Tasting--Bigger & Better Than Ever!
Julie Vollen & Denae talk about the United Way's Annual Wine & Beer Tasting this Thursday and Denae talks "Stuff A Bus", Coats For The Community & the upcoming…
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August 13 EMERGENCY! Sheriff Jason Riggs & Emergency Management Director Chris Muller On Emergency Response
ON THE LATEST CHATPOD: Another spotlight on the Beltrami County Sheriff's Department. This time Sheriff Jason Riggs brings in Emergency Management Director and…
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August 12 PLANNING AHEAD: Jamin Carlson Updates Us On What's Happening Now....And What's On The Way
Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson is back to talk about what's going on in the world of planning and zoning. Only one item on tonight's agenda, but he…
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August 9 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Michael Meehlhause, Candidate For Ward 5 Bemidji City Councilor
We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet candidate for Ward 5…
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August 9 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Jorge Prince, Incumbent & Candidate For Bemidji Mayor
We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet incumbent & candidate for…
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August 8 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Lynn Eaton, Candidate & Incumbent for Ward 5 Bemidji City Council
We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet candidate and incumbent…
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August 8 FAIRLY COOL: We Hang Out In The Poultry Barn On a Brisk First Full Day Of The Beltrami County Fair
The Beltrami County Fair is into its first full day and Kev went to the Poultry Barn to hang out with the chickens (and ducks). He also talked with Vern, Char…
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August 7 STATE PARK SPOTLIGHT: Christa Drake & Shannon Bungart of Lake Bemidji State Park Preview Cool Stuff At The Park
There's some great stuff happening at Lake Bemidji State Park (and Big Bog!) in the next couple of months. State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Assistant…
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August 7 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Frank Duresky, Candidate for District 4 Beltrami County Commissioner
We are spotlight candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet candidate for District 4…
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August 6 Two For One: County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig previews today's meeting & Joe Beaudreau of Sanford Health On Their Powwow Thursday
It's another twofer on Chatpod. Beltrami County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig checks in to preview the latest Beltrami County Board meeting while Sanford Health's…
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August 5 Another Double Feature: Ron Johnson Previews The City Council Meeting & Lynn Van Allen Previews Hackensack's BIG Weekend!
It's City Council Monday and Ward 3 Councilor Ron Johnson previews tonight's meeting and key topics. Then, Lynn Van Allen of The Northwoods Arts Council has…
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August 2 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Adam Steele, Candidate For Bemidji Mayor
We are spotlight candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet candidate for Bemidji Mayor…
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August 2 Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson Is Gearing Up For The New School Year
We're about a month out from the new school year and Superintendent Jeremy Olson is in to preview the upcoming year. New cell phone policies for students…
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August 1 Doubleheader: Bemidji Housing Summit & Paul Bunyan Playhouse Finale
Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince & City Manager Rich Spiczka joined Kev to discuss the upcoming Bemidji Housing Summit August 23rd at Sanford Center. Plus, we get…
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July 31 ROBOTS! We Hear From Three Area Robotics Coaches About HS Robotics & The New Facility Coming To The Fairgrounds
Bemidji, Cass Lake-Bena & Nevis Robotics Coaches were in to talk about High School Robotics and the NEW North Star Conference facility coming to the Beltrami…
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July 30 DRAGON BOAT WEEK! Brian Bissonette Has All The Details
It's Dragon Boat Week! Practices, Tacos, Corn Hole, Parades, Sprint Cup AND Race Day! Brian Bissonette has all the details.... See Privacy Policy at…
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July 30 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Greg Kuhn, Candidate For Bemidji City Council Ward 3
We are spotlighting Bemidji and Beltrami County candidates who are involved in the August 13th primary. Today, we meet Greg Kuhn who is running for Bemidji…
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July 29 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Bill Batchelder, Candidate For Bemidji City Council Ward 5
We are spotlighting Bemidji and Beltrami County candidates who are involved in the August 13th primary. Today, we meet Bill Batchelder who is running for…
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July 26 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Mark Dickinson, Candidate For Bemidji City Council Ward 3
We are spotlighting Bemidji and Beltrami County candidates who are involved in the August 13th primary. Today, we meet Mark Dickinson who is running for…
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July 25 Another Double Feature In A Busy July--We Get The Latest From The Headwaters Science Center & Get You Ready For Taco Fest!
Lee Furuseth was in to talk about everything going on at the Headwaters Science Center. Meanwhile, the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival is back next…
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July 24 BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR: Keith Winger, Vern Holzhueter & Char Blashill Preview The Entertainment & More Coming To The Fair
The Beltrami County Fair is coming August 7th through the 11th and we've got a full studio to talk about it. Keith Winger previews everything happening on the…
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July 23 ATTENTION CRAFTERS! The Second Annual Northwoods Makers Market Is Coming In October. Nell & Becky Have The Details
Beltrami Electric Cooperative and Paul Bunyan Broadcasting are teaming up for the Second Annual United Way Northwoods Makers Market. Becky Theis of Beltrami…
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July 19: Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince Brings A Monthly Update!
Bemidji mayor Jorge Prince stopped in today for a conversation on the latest happenings around the city. Among the topics was a discussion on several important…
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July 18: What Should You Know Before Visiting The Solid Waste Transfer Station? We Find Out Today!
Today's guests were Beltrami County Solid Waste director Brian Olson and Bemidji Transfer Station foreman Tim Knapp. They offered up insights on what to know…
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July 17: The Watermark Art Festival Is On Display THIS Weekend In Bemidji!
Watermark Art Center executive director Lori Forshee-Donnay stopped by today to paint the picture of this weekend's Watermark Art Festival, one of the staple…
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July 16 TWO TOPICS: County & Corvettes--We Preview Today's County Board Meeting & Saturday's Corvette Car Show in Bemidji
Beltrami County Commissioner John Carlson & Beltrami County Public Health Director Amy Bowles teamed up to discuss today's County Board Meeting and quarterly…
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July 15 School Board Member Anna Mannecke & Superintendent Jeremy Olson Preview Tonight's School Board Meeting
Superintendent Jeremy Olson and Board Member Anna Mannecke preview the topics in tonight's School Board meeting, including policies and textbooks and library…
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July 12 SHERIFF'S DEPT SPOTLIGHT: We Learn About The Courthouse Crew With Sheriff Riggs & Sgt Trish Grimsley
There's a lot more than meets the eye in the Sheriff's Department. This month, Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs brought in Sgt. Trish Grimsley to discuss…
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July 11 Dr. Ashley Huerd of Sanford Health Discusses The Importance Of Well Child Checkups
Pediatrician Dr. Ashley Huerd of Sanford Health in Bemidji discussed the importance of well child check ups and why they need to continue throughout the…
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July 10 Beltrami County Fair Open Class Registration Is Open & It's Park & Rec Month
The countdown to the Beltrami County Fair continues. Today we hear from Amber Bury and Stacy Ness on the Open Class categories at the Fair. Registration is…
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July 9 Bemidji Community Theater's "Blithe Spirit" Opens Friday...We Get The Details From Director & Cast Member Julie Kaiser
Bemidji Community Theater's latest production opens up Friday. It's Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit". Julie Kaiser is one of the cast members...and the director…