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08-21 THE MAYOR IS BACK: Jorge Prince Talks Hot Topics in The City
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…
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08-20 TRASH TALK! Brian Olson Is In To Talk All Things Solid Waste
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…
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08-19 CHECKING IN WITH THE CHIEF: BFD Chief Justin Sherwood Talks All Things Fire & Emergency
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…
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08-18 SONS OF NORWAY: Bud Larsen Brings The Hardanger Fiddle To Bemidji
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…
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08-17 TWO UPCOMING EVENTS: Sanford Health's Niimi'idiwin & The Annual Bemidji Shrine Screening Clinic (Part of the BSU Football Opener)
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…
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08-14 SCHOOL DAYS: Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson Previews The Upcoming School Year
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…
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08-13 ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE & ROBOTICS: We Are Live From The New Robotics Building at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds
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…
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08-12 LET'S GO CRAZY: Heidi & Molly Of The BDA Preview Saturday's Downtown Crazy Days
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…
Chatabout!08-11 LIVING UNITED: Meet The Campaign Co-Chairs Molly & Nikki
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…
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08-10 PLANNING THE FUTURE: Jamin Carlson Previews The Many Items On The Planning Board's Agenda
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…
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08-07 MIGRATIONS, HUMMINGBIRDS & ACTIVITIES: Just Another Conversation With Our State Park Crew
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…
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08-06 COUNTY BOARD RECAP: Commissioner Scott Winger Recaps The County Board Meeting
Beltrami County Commissioner (and Board Chair) Scott Winger recapped the latest Beltrami County Board meeting. On the docket were discussions on Bemidji…
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08-05 THE COVER OF LIFE: Previewing The Latest Bemidji Community Theater Production Opening Friday
Director Evie Halverson and Assistant Director LaDon Howes are in to preview the new Bemidji Community Theater production..."The Cover Of Life". See Privacy…
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08-04 CITY COUNCIL RECAP: Councilor Lynn Eaton Recaps Monday's Meeting
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…
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08-03 BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR PREVIEW: The Marilyn Shutter Music Stage & Beltrami Electric Night
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…
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07-31 DOUBLE FEATURE: Ben Lang Talks Fire Safety & A Big Event For Buzzle's Town Hall
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…
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07-30 HELPING YOUTH IN CRISIS: An Update On Evergreen Youth & Family Services With Ebony Warren
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…
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07-29 FAIRS & 4-H: We Talk With the 4-H Ambassadors About Fair Week & More
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…
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07-28 IMAGINE DRAGON BOATS: Well, You Don't HAVE To Imagine...Because They Are Here!
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…
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07-27 PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS: Amy Bowles Talks All Things Public Health...Including The New BemidjiNow Community Health Site
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…
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07-24 DOUBLE HEADER: Beltrami County Board & Beltrami County Fair
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…
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07-23 SCHOOL BOARD SUMMER: Jeremy & Jenny Recap The July Meeting
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…
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07-22 ANDREA KENT Talks All Things Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area Executive Director Andrea Kent talks all things Club...Golf Tourneys, job opportunities, National Night Out...And The…
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07-21 SANFORD CENTER DEEP DIVE: Mayor Jorge Prince & City Manager Rich Spiczka On The Past, Present and Future of Sanford Center
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…
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07-17 TRASH TALK: Brian Is Back To Talk Recycling, Batteries, And Organics
Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson was in to talk recycling and Minnesota's Extended Producer Responsibility Law. He also talks about the…
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07-16 BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR: Stacy Ness & Amber Bury Talk Beltrami County Fair Open Class Competition
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…
Chatabout!07-16 LIVING UNITED: Denae & Kev Talk Fishing Tourney, ALICE, Upcoming Events & A Year After The Storm
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…
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07-15 CHIEF CHAT: Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood Checks In
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…
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07-14 CORVETTE FEVER: The Annual Corvette Show Is This Saturday
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…
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07-13 PLANNING THE FUTURE: Jamin Carlson Talks Planning and Zoning Prior To Tonight's Planning Board Meeting
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…
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07-10 SHERIFF RIGGS CHECKS IN: The Beltrami County Sheriff Discusses Water Safety, The Budget Process & Doing More With Less
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…
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07-09 QUALITY OF CARE: Sanford Health's Patient & Family Advisory Council
Sanford Health's Director of Quality Heather Tverstol and Quality Improvement Advisor Amy Schmidt are in to discuss Sanford's Patient & Family Advistory…
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07-08 DOUBLE HEADER: Beltrami County Board Recap & Blackduck Woodcarver's Festival Preview
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…
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07-07 CITY COUNCIL RECAP: Councilor At Large Audrey Thayer Recaps The Most Recent Bemidji City Council Meeting
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…
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07-06 THE BABE IS BACK: Babe's Burnout Car Show To Be Exact...Ethan & Lexi Have The Details
The 4th Annual Babe's Burnout Car Show returns to Sanford Center this Saturday. We get all the details from Lexi and Ethan. See Privacy Policy at…
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07-02 NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS UNDERWAY! Don't Panic FISCAL School Year
Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson is in to talk about what's happening in the schools. A new fiscal year is underway and the budget is balanced…
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07-01 STATE PARK SUMMER! Christa, Connie & Jacob The Intern Have The Details
The 4th of July means packed state parks and activities. But the entire month of July is packed with stuff at the state parks! Connie Cox of Itasca State Park…
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06-30 LAPORTE CELEBRATES...Next Weekend! Sue Olson Previews Laporte's Annual Independence Celebration
Laporte is gearing up for their annual huge Independence Days Celebration. It's set for next weekend and Sue Olson says they have the BEST Fireworks. Take a…
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06-29 WATER CARNIVAL TIME! Larissa Explains It All
Water Carnival Chair Larissa Donovan is in with all the details on the 82nd Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival. The medallion hunt is underway...and all the…
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06-26 VACCINES & SPORTS PHYSICALS With Pediatrician Dr. Musa Bolkent
Sanford Health Pediatrician Dr. Musa Bolkent was in to discuss the need for childhood vaccines and the upcoming sports physical season for young athletes See…
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06-25 CHURCH LADIES TAKE OVER THE PAUL BUNYAN PLAYHOUSE: We Preview The Next Production
Music Director Libby Sorenson and actors Marcy McKee and Marilyn Hood preview The Paul Bunyan Playhouse's upcoming production of the musicaly "Church Basement…
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06-24 BEMIDJI REGIONAL AIRPORT SERIES: Kristen Otteson Talks Sanford Air Med
Base Supervisor and Flight Paramedic Kristen Otteson discusses Sanford Air Med. She discusses its mission, how it operates within the airport and the life…
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06-23 TICKS AMONG US: Sanford Health & Marshfield Research Study Tick Populations and Diseases In The Midwest
Jen Meece and Alexandra Linz work for Marshfield Research, part of the Sanford Health network. They discuss their study throughout the upper midwest to find…
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06-22 DOUBLE FEATURE! Nell & Angela Talk Makers Market; and Brian Olson Talks Trash
Our own Nell and her sister Angela Lyseng of Beltrami Electric are in to get vendors lined up for the 4th Annual Northwoods Makers Market for the United Way…
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06-19 MAYOR JORGE PRINCE: The Mayor Talks All Things Bemidji
Mayor Jorge Prince was in to talk about all things Bemidji, including recent ICE activities int he city, the anniversary of the storm, the upcoming YMCA…
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06-18 BELTRAMI COUNTY BOARD UPDATE with Commissioner John Carlson
Beltrami County Commissioner John Carlson is in to recap the latest County Board meeting. Among the topics were the annual coroner's report, recaps of last…
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06-17 DOUBLE FEATURE: Special Olympians Headed To The Nationals & Scouting America's Lawn Social Returns
Katie Fellows and her sister Lisa Kiewatt are headed to the Special Olympics USA Games in the Twin Cities tomorrow. We hear from LIsa and Jodi Sandmeyer of…
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06-16 SUMMER SCHOOL BOARD: Supt Jeremy Olson & Board Member Dave Wall Recap Monday's School Board Meeting
Jeremy and Dave are in to discuss this week's school board meeting. They recapped the work session's discussion on district goals, continuing contract…
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06-15 DOUBLE FEATURE: Adult Day Services & Mississippi Headwaters Board
Deb Pierce of Adult Day Services is in to preview this Saturday's Quack For A Cause event at Adult Day Services. The Tim Terrill, the Executive Director of the…
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06-12 THE SHERIFF'S BACK: We Get The Latest From Sheriff Riggs
Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs is back to talk all things law enforcement, including state challenges, safe driving in construction zones and a deputy…
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06-11 LEAVING A LEGACY: A Conversation With The 2026 Bemidji Chamber's Charlie Naylor Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Gary Johnson led the technology revolution in northern Minnesota during his 37 year career at Paul Bunyan Communications. In addition to that, he was…
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06-10 FIRST EVER WRITER'S FAIR: Local Authors John Eggers & Wendall Affield Preview A New Event
The First Ever Bemidji Local Authors Fair is set for Saturday June 27th at the Eagles Club, John and Wendall discuss the event, the process of writing a book…
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06-09 JUSTIN & JEREMY: The Chief And The Super Check In
Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood and Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson are in to talk all things fire and education. See Privacy Policy at…
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06-08 PLANNING ON IT: Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson Talks Projects & Solar Panels
Bemidji's Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson previews the Monday Planning Board meeting. He discusses the cases before the board this month, and some…
Chatabout!06-05 LIVING UNITED: First National Bank Bemidji Is A Pace Setter Business So They're Already Rockin' For The United Way
Denae and Kev talk with Abby Greenside and Lindsey Falk of First Natonal Bank Bemidji talk about their upcoming Better Together Food Truck Lunch Tuesday at the…
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06-04 SUMMER AT THE STATE PARKS! Connie & Christa Are Back
Our resident nature experts...Christa Drake & Connie Cox...of Lake Bemidji & Itasca State Parks...are back to tell us what we'll find and what we can do in…
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06-03 PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE: Amy Bowles Is Back To Discuss Their Efforts To Keep The Community Healthy
Beltrami County Public Health Director Amy Bowles is in to discuss all the things they are doing to educate and keep people healthy in our communities. See…
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06-02 PROTECTING CHILDREN: Executive Director Courtney Haskins & House 2A Rep Bidal Duran Discuss The Family Advocacy Center
The Family Advocacy Center is helping more than 350 children a year who have suffered from sexual and physical abuse. Executive Director Courtney Haskins and…
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06-01 BEMIDJI COMMUNITY THEATER: The Sunshine Boys Are Coming To Bemidji...Opening NIght Is FRIDAY!
Paul Conklin and Cole Flaat are "The Sunshine Boys" for the latest Bemidji Community Theater production opening Friday. They have all the details of this Paul…
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05-29 LEGISLATIVE RECAP: House 2A State Rep Bidal Duran Recaps The Legislative Session
House 2A Representative Bidal Duran recaps the legislative session and discusses his thoughts on what went well and what didn't. See Privacy Policy at…