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eCUBED IS COMING: Headwaters Science Center Director Lee Furuseth Previews The Big Show
eCubed is returning to The Headwaters Science Center February 17th. Due to its proximity to Valentine's Day, the theme is The Science Of Love: Chemistry &…
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BONUS PODCAST: Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince Discusses An Eventful Week In City Government
It's been an EVENTFUL week in Bemidji city government. ASM Global, who manages Sanford Center, began the week with a bad report on Sanford's revenue in 2023…
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SHERIFF JASON RIGGS: Yes, We Talk Red Lake Ice & Ice Danger. Plus Other Important Holiday Notes And A Preview of 2024
Sunday and Tuesday were eventful days on Upper Red Lake...and fortunately everyone got out of there in fine shape. Sheriff Jason Riggs has the details, plus…
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CHRISTMAS (Wrap) BLIZZARD: Trash Talk With Brian Olson...Holiday Volumes, Battery Stuff, And What Do We Do With Our Old Christmas Lights?
A paper and packaging blizzard is forecast for the next two weeks in Beltrami County. Solid Waste Director Brian Olson discusses what to do with the extra…
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FINAL COUNTY BOARD MEETING OF THE YEAR: Commissioner Richard Anderson Previews Today's Beltrami County Board Meeting
Beltrami County Commissioner Richard Anderson is in to preview today's final Beltrami County Board meeting of 2023. We discuss key issues headed into 2024…
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FINAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF 2023: We Hear From Supt. Jeremy Olson & Board Member Dave Wall
The final Board meeting of the year means the Truth in Taxation Hearing and approval of the 2024 Levy. Plus the school calendar for the next two years, and…
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THE MAYOR & THE MANAGER: We Hear From Mayor Jorge Prince Prior To The Final Council Meeting of 2023 & Meet New City Manager Rich Spiczka
The Mayor discusses all the key things coming up in the final meeting of the year: 2024 Final Tax Levy, ASM Global & Sanford Center's 2022 adjusted numbers…
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SANFORD HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT: Kayla Winkler Discusses The Assessment And The Importance Of Its Findings
Kayla Winkler of Sanford Health is back to discuss Sanford's Community Health Needs Assessment that is underway. Sanford uses the information to better tailor…
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THE FINAL JOINT PLANNING BOARD MEETING: Jamin Carlson Previews The Final Joint Planning Board Meeting
Joint Planning Board Director Jamin Carlson previews the final JPB meeting tonight in City Council Chambers. There are some key topics to be discussed…
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COUNTY BOARD: Big Meeting Tonight With The 2024 Budget Meeting. Commissioner Gaasvig Has The Details
We hear from Beltrami County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig prior to today's meeting. He discusses the latest on the jail project, the upcoming re-districting…
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THE FUN DEPT: We Check In With Marcia & Jamie From Bemidji Parks & Rec
Director of Parks & Rec Marcia Larson and Recreation Supervisor Jamie Anderson join Kev to talk about what's happening at Bemidji Parks. They have a lot of…
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RADIOTHON WRAPUP: Denae Alamano Gets Us Updated On The Radiothon Results...So Far, And We Hear From Child Abuse Survivor Jill Beardsley
The 35th Radiothon To End Child Abuse has come to an end and we want to say THANK YOU for your support of children! Denae Alamano updates us on the funds…
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GETTING SCHOOLED WITH JEREMY: ISD #31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson Is Back To Talk All Things Bemidji Schools
ISD #31 Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson is in to update us on what's happening in Bemidji Schools. One thing is the impending end of the current…
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL: Councilor Josh Peterson On Tonight's Meeting...Taxes, Roundabouts & Tourism, Oh My!
The Truth In Taxation Hearing for the 2024 Tax Levy is tonight and Councilor Josh Peterson has the details. In addition, there could be more roundabouts on the…
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: Andrea Kent Is In To Talk Holiday Campaign & What The Club Is Up To
The Holiday Campaign is underway at the Boys & Girls Club Of The Bemidji Area. Andrea Kent is in to discuss how your donations mean MORE through December 31st…
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SCIENCE!! Lee Furuseth Updates Us On The Headwaters Science Center
Lee Furuseth updates us on the HSC. There's some new construction, and e-Cubed planning is underway. And yes, they have cool Christmas presents, too. See…
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RADIOTHON PREVIEW: Ruth Sherman of CRC Talks Child Abuse Prevention & Radiothon
Ruth Sherman, The Executive Director of Community Resource Connections talks about Child Abuse Prevention and how CRC (and many other agencies she works with)…
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TRASH TALK: Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson & Operations Coordinator Jared Davidson
There are new laws on the books affecting ice anglers and landfills. Brian and Jared have all the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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DETAILS FROM DENAE: We Talk Holiday Gifts For Kids, Radiothon & Backpack Buddies
Denae has been busy with United Way and Radiothon activities. She updates us on the Holiday Gifts For Kids and how you can get gifts for your kids or donate…
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JEREMY & JUSTIN: The Bemidji School Board Meets Tonight...We Hear From Superintendent Olson & Board Member Hoover
The Bemidji School Board meets tonight so we hear from ISD 31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson & Board Member Justin Hoover. They preview tonight's agenda including…
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JOSH & JORGE: We Hear From Captain Christmas About The Night We Light & Mayor Prince Reports
Captain Christmas aka Josh Peterson is in to previewe the First City Of Lights Night We Light Celebration and we get the goods on what's going on in the city…
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THE SHERIFF IS BACK: We Ask Jason Riggs About UFO's, Sonic Booms, And Many Other Less Exciting Things Too
Our little neck of the woods is getting a ton of national publicity due to mysterious flashes and explosions. We ask Sheriff Jason Riggs "What's Going On??"…
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RADIOTHON: The Importance Of Foster Care
Amber Fuller of Beltrami County and Megan Lokken of North Homes discuss Foster Care and its importance in helping kids and families. They also discuss the need…
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DISTRICT 31 DOINGS: Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson Checks In
Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson talks all things Bemidji Schools. He discusses the implementation of the strategic plan along with fall events and…
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DOING SOMETHING ABOUT CHILD CARE: Sanford HR Advisor Erin Echternach Discusses Sanford's Plan To Provide Child Care For Their Team
Child care is a major problem in the area and nationwide. Sanford Health is working to provide some relief for their team by opening a child care center on the…
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JPB MEETING: Jamin Carlson Previews Tonight's Joint Planning Board Meeting
The Joint Planning Board is down to its final couple of meetings. Jamin Carlson discusses the timeline and what you need to know about the changes coming in…
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BFD: Chief Justin Sherwood Updates Us On New Jobs, A New Truck & All Things Fire and Safety
Bemidji Fire Department Chief Justin Sherwood joins Kev to talk about what's happening at the Fire Hall. He's looking for two new career fire fighters, along…
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BCT IS BACK: Kristine Cannon Previews Bemidji Community Theatre's Production Of Brigadoon
Kris Cannon, cast member and stage manager, previews BCT's production of Brigadoon opening November 10th. Plus, we discuss BCT overall and how people can get…
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SCIENCE STUFF: Headwaters Science Center Director Lee Furuseth Talks All Things New At The HSC
There are new things going on at the Headwaters Science Center and Lee Furuseth is back with the details. Plus, we preview e-Cubed and remember a key pillar of…
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WEEK OF CARING & RADIOTHON 2023: Denae & Kev Preview
Denae joins Kev once again, this time to preview the upcoming Radiothon To End Child Abuse (& Celebrity Pizza Night) along with The Week of Caring, and how…
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OF LIONS & BEAVERS: BSU Football Teams Up With Bemidji Lions For The Vision Awareness Game
Jim Molde and Ethan Larson (along with Coco) of the Bemidji Lions Club discuss the Lions Vision Awareness Game Saturday at Chet Anderson Stadium along with…
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CHRIS LOEBS IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD PEOPLE: The Search Is On For Paid On Call Fire Department Staff
The Bemidji Fire Department is looking for paid on call staff. Assistant Fire Chief Chris Loebs describes what that means and how you can become part of the…
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FUN IN BEMIDJI: We Check In With The Parks & Rec Department And Sanford Center
Marcia and Jamie from the Parks & Rec Department get us ready for Halloween and all kinds of upcoming winter fun, plus Sheila from The Sanford Center previews…
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PAIN MANAGEMENT: Dr. Peter Fliss of Sanford Health Discusses Chronic Pain & How To Get Relief
Chronic pain is definitely a tough reality for many, many people. Dr. Peter Fliss discusses the typical causes and what can be done to overcome it and feel…
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STUFF A TRUCK; We're Teaming Up With Marketplace Foods, The Food Shelf & Bemidji Students For The 32nd Annual Event
Stuff A Truck is back and underway. Students in Bemidji area schools are collecting food items right now. Your chance to help is coming. We talk with…
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TRASH TALK: Beltrami County Solid Waste Coordinator Brian Olson Talks Batteries & More
Batteries are becoming more and more of an issue when it comes to solid waste. Beltrami County Solid Waste Coordinator Brian Olson has the details on what they…
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HIZZONER: Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince Is Back To Talk All Things City...Including The New City Manager
Mayor Jorge discusses the new City Manager, Fire Districts, new docks and piers, the railroad corridor, Sanford Center and crime and safety in Bemidji. See…
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REAL DETECTIVES: Beltrami County Sheriff's Investigator Bill Thompson & Crime Analyst Heather Ebbighausen
What's it REALLY like to be an investigator and crime analyst? Bill and Heather tell us whether it's just like TV (Spoiler alert: It's not) Get the insider…
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MOVIE DAYS For The United Way & Senior Cleanup Day: Denae Checks In With The Latest
Denae Alamano is back to update us on the latest goings on in the United Way. Movie Days is this weekend and they're teaming up with Northwoods Caregivers for…
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MEETING NIGHT: District 31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson & Board Member Dave Wall Preview Tonight's Meeting
The monthly District 31 School Board meeting is tonight. Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Olson and board member Dave Wall preview tonight's meeting, including…
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NORTHWOODS CARE GIVERS: Michelle Nelson Previews Senior Cleanup Day & Everything Else Going On
Senior Cleanup Day is coming October 28th and Northwoods Care Givers could use a few good rakers (or maybe more than a few!) Michelle Nelson tells us about…
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VIRUS & VACCINE SEASON: Sanford Health Pharmacist Sam Dwyer Talk New Covid and Flu Vaccines
Viruses mutate, which is why we need flu shots every year. Same thing for Covid. New vaccines are out for both and Sam Dwyer discusses them along with all…
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING HITS HOME: Ebony Warren & Caitlin Orgon of Evergreen YFS Discuss The Battle Against Human Trafficking In The Bemidji Area
A tragic event in Bemidji has put the reality of human trafficking in northwestern Minnesota back into our consciousness. Evergreen is front and center in the…
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NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: The Annual BFD Open House Is Coming Up
Bemidji Firefighter Alexis Joyce is back to preview the upcoming Fire Department Open House Saturday, October 14th. Plus, tips to be safe since it's National…
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5TH ANNUAL VETERAN'S SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS DAY: Saturday At Paul Bunyan Park
The Annual Day is in Bemidji this year and we hear from a couple of the presenters: Sanford Health Counselor Mindy Broden, area author Wendell Affield &…
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LITTLE BLACK DRESS GALA: Calli Ferdig Discusses The 9th Annual Event Coming To the Bemidji T&C Club
The Little Black Dress Gala is back for its 9th year of supporting people and families battling cancer. She discusses the event along with their goal of…
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RESTAURANT WEEK!!! United Way Restaurant Week Is Next Week & We Get The Scoop!
United Way Restaurant Week is next week and we get a preview from the Campaign Co-Chairs: The Brothers Leach. Denae is also in to try to maintain order. Tries…
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GETTING SCHOOLED WITH JEREMY OLSON: ISD 31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson Updates Us On What's Going On At Bemidji Schools
There's a lot going on in Bemidji Schools, and Superintendent Jeremy Olson joined Kev to talk about all of it, including the strategic plan, long term goals…
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EVERGREEN YFS: Executive Director Ebony Warren Introduces The New Shelter Director & Previews The Annual Conference
Ebony Warren introduces us to the new Evergreen Shelter Director Jennifer Aakre. Plus we talk about the annual Evergreen Conference and all the things…
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WALK TO REMEMBER: Amy Martin of Sanford Health Discusses the PETAL Program and Annual Walk To Remember
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and that is the month Sanford's PETAL program hosts the annual Walk To Remember. Amy Martin has the…
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TRASH TALK: Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson Previews 2024 Initiatives
Brian Olson previews some initiatives coming to Beltrami County in 2024 and discusses the volume of solid waste to date in 2023, as well as the many layers of…
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THE LIONS: Vance & Susie Balstad Update Us On The ATV Raffle & Everything The Lions Do In Our Area
Vance Balstad of the Bemidji Lions Club and Susie Balstad of First City Lions stop by to remind us to get our ATV Raffle tickets before the drawing November…
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SHERIFF JASON RIGGS: The Beltrami County Sheriff Updates Us On The Jail Project, School Bus Safety & SCAMS
Although there's a lot to catch up on in the jail project, and we do, the sheriff has other important things to discuss as well, including school bus safety…
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KNEE DEEP IN THE (AUTUMN) HOOPLA: Donelle Is Back To Preview A FUNdraiser For The United Way!
The First Ever Autumn Hoopla For The United Way Is Coming In Two Weeks. Donelle Is Here To Tell You Why You Need To Be There! See Privacy Policy at…
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BFD STATION #4: Bemidji Firefighter Alexis Joyce On The Grand Opening
Bemidji Firefighter & EMT Alexis Joyce stopped by to preview the upcoming Station #4 Grand Opening on Saturday. Plus, we discuss the day to day duties of a…
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BEMIDJI SCHOOLS: Jeremy & Julie's Excellent Adventure! Superintendent Jeremy Olson & Board Member Julie Laitala
Jeremy and Julie were in to discuss the upcoming School Board Meeting and key topics. But they also detailed a great morning they had touring the Lumberjack…
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ALL ABOUT EV's: Beltrami Electric's 4th Annual Electric Vehicle Show Is Coming September 28th
Beltrami Electric Cooperative's Angela Lyseng is in to talk electric vehicles. The 4th Annual Electric Vehicle Show is coming up next Thursday, and she has all…
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CITY UPDATE: Mayor Jorge Prince Checks In
Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince stopped by to preview key items coming to the Bemidji City Council, including the preliminary tax levy, the search for a city…
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LIVE UNITED! The United Way Campaign Is Underway & Denae Has the Details
Live United Day is coming up along with the Business Blitz, Trap Shoot and much more. Denae Alamano has all the details of a busy United Way Fall. See Privacy…
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Brandon Mustfal, Northwoods Habitat's New Community Engagement Coorinator
We hear from Brandon Mustfal on all things Habitat. We find out about the impact Habitat is making in our area and what a Community Engagement Coordinator is…