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08-27 FIRST LUTHERAN CELEBRATES 125 YEARS & THE UKC FALL BASH
Pastor Corey Fuhrman is in to discuss First Lutheran Church's 125th Anniversary Block Party and the history of the church. Then, Kathy Lamping & Ethan Larson…
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08-28 SCIENCE! Lee Furuseth Has The Latest From The Headwaters Science Center
HSC Director Lee Furuseth is back to talk all things Headwaters Science. They're annual Labor Day reset is happening next week and Lee previews what we can…
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08-25 WE GET EDUCATED...ABOUT EDUCATION: John & AJ Are In To Talk All Things Higher Ed...Including The For The North Campaign
BSU & NTC President John Hoffman, and BSU VP of Advancement/BSU Foundation Director Allyssa Joseph (AJ) are in to preview the new school year, homecoming and…
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08-22 BIDAL DURAN Recaps Last Session & Discusses What's To Come
House 2A Representative Bidal Duran stopped by to recap last session, discuss his first year in the legislature, some key court rulings and what he sees as…
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08-21 TRASH TALK: Brian Olson On A New Recycling Site, Construction, Storm Debris and More
Beltrami County Waste Director Brian Olson hasthe latest on the new recycling site in Bemidji, Labor Day hours, Transfer Station construction, and storm…
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08-20 CRAIG GAASVIG Recaps The Latest Beltrami County Board Meeting
On the latest Chatpod, Beltrami County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig was in to recap the latest meeting. He discussed the jail progress and the first…
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08-19 DOUBLE DIP: Justin Sherwood On The Latest Recovery News (and more) & Details On Saturday's Celebrate Jesus Event
Bemidji Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Justin Sherwood checks in with the latest updates, including the second pass through the city. Then…
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08-18 SCHOOL BOARD PREVIEW: Jeremy Olson & Anna Mannecke Preview Tonight's Board Meeting
As a new school year, looms, the Bemidji School Board will have their final meeting before kids returns to the classroom. Board member Anna Mannecke and…
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08-15 MAYOR MUSINGS: Jorge Prince Is In For His Monthly Update & There's A Lot To Cover
Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince joins the show for his monthly update and there's a lot to cover...and most of it isn't even storm related...at least not directly…
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08-14 SANFORD HEALTH'S NIMIWIDIN: Joe Beaudreau Previews Sanford Health's Annual Celebration
Sanford Health's Joe Beaudreau celebrates Sanford Health's Nimiwidin Celebration set for next Thursday. We'll discuss the event, Sanford's efforts to work with…
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08-13 CHRISTA & SANDRA: End Of Summer At The State Parks...Migrations, Loons and Squirrels Oh My!
Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichting are talking late summer in the state parks. They discuss…
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08-12 DOUBLEHEADER: Boys & Girls Club Updates...Plus Crazy Days Is Coming To Downtown Bemidji
Andrea Kent is in to update all things Boys & Girls Club as they transition from summer to after school programming. Plus, they have their annual Golf…
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08-11 DOUBLEHEADER: Planning Board Preview & The Women of BASA August Academy
Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson previews tonight's Planning Board Meeting and Connie Olafson of the Women of BASA preview their upcoming August…
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08-08 JASON & JEREMY: The Sheriff & The Super Talk Law & Learning
Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs updates all things law enforcement and Bemidji Schools Superintndent Jeremy Olson previews the upcoming 2025-26 school…
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08-07 FAIR WEATHER FANS: It's A Great Day To Be At The Beltrami County Fair!
Kev hung out with the chickens, ducks, turkeys and pigs this morning. Oh, and Vern, Char, Lori and Beryl were there too. The Beltrami County Fair is underway!…
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08-06 COUNTY BOARD RECAP & CITY STORM CHALLENGES: We Hear From Craig Gaasvig, Jorge Prince & Rich Spiczka
A Doubleheader on Chatpod today. Craig Gaasvig recaps the Beltrami County Board meeting and the mayor and the manager discuss the many facets of storm…
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08-05 JOSH PETERSON: Wearing All The Hats (City Council, Visit Bemidji & First City Of Lights)
Bemidji Ward 2 City Councilor Josh Peterson was in to recap the latest Bemidji City Council meeting and the progress of storm recovery. And as long as he was…
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08-04 CARS FOR KIDS: The First Ever Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Car Show Is This Saturday
Jim Hess, Todd Haugen and Jeff Haack are in to preview this Saturday's Cars For Kids Car Show at the Bemidji High School parking lot. All proceeds go to the…
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08-01 BIG DOINGS AT THE HSC: Lee Furuseth Reveals A BIG Deal Coming To the Headwaters Science Center & Recaps a BIG Month
There's a BIG new thing coming to the Headwaters Science Center, and Executive Director Lee Furuseth reveals it right HERE! Plus, the busiest month...and…
Chatabout!LIVING UNITED: The Dynamic Duo Bring Storm Recovery Resources Home
Denae and Kev bring in Community Resource Connections' Ruth Sherman to discuss the process of getting storm recovery resources to town and to the people who…
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07-31 STUFF A BUS: Denae Is In With The Details For This 3rd Annual Event
Denae Alamano is back, this time to preview the now underway 3rd Annual Stuff A Bus Drive. Find out how you can help kids get a great start to the school year…
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07-30 FAIR & CRAFT FAIR: Angela (and Beryl) Talk Beltrami County Fair & Angela (and Nell) Talk Makers Market
Beltrami Electric's Angela Lyseng is in with Beryl to talk about Beltrami Electric Night which kicks off the Beltrami County Fair Wednesday. Then Nell joins…
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07-28 BOATS & ARTS: We Preview The Dragon Boat Races & Hackensack's Art & Book Festival
The 19th Annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival Is this week! Then next week it's the 30th Annual Northwoods Arts Council's Art & Book Festival in…
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07-24 DENAE DOUBLESHOT: We Talk Storm Recovery...Then We Talk TacoFest!
On the latest Chatpod, our guests are Denae Alamano and Denae Alamano. First up, she talks storm recovery efforts and in part two, TacoFest returns Wednesday…
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07-23 COUNTDOWN TO THE FAIR! Shutter Stage & Heritage Square
Holly Ewert & Beryl Wernberg are in to preview key parts of the Beltrami County Fair...just two weeks away. Holly works with the musicians on the Marilyn…
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07-21 DOUBLE DIP: School Boards & Woodcarvers...Another Diverse Day On The Chatpod
Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson and Board Member Jenny Frenzel preview the Monday night Board Meeting. Then, Ashley & Paige discuss Saturday's 41st…
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07-22 STORM CLEANUP UPDATE WITH JUSTIN & BETH TALKS NEILSON SPEARHEAD PRESERVE
Bemidji Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Justin Sherwood is in to update the storm recovery and latest developments, then Beth Drost of the…
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07-18 MAYOR'S UPDATE: Mayor Jorge Prince Is In For His "Normal" Monthly Visit
It's been a month since Mayor Jorge Prince was in for his "regular" visit, and what a month it's been. Nonetheless, there are many projects and work being done…
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7-17 TRASH TALK & ALL SCHOOL REUNION: The Latest on Storm Debris Removal & A Preview Of Next Week's Festivities
Beltrami County Solid Waste Coordinator Brian Olson with the latest on storm debris removal and Brooke Jenkins and Brittany Isensee are in to preview next…
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07-15 OF FAIRS & FIRES: Getting Ready To Exhibit & Continuing The Cleanup
The Beltrami County Fair Open Class Exhibitor crew has the details on registering and showing your stuff. Then Justin Sherwood updates the recovery efforts and…
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07-16 PLAYS & PICNICS: Two Great Events Coming To Bemidji!
Vicki Stenerson and LaDon Howes are in to preview the latest Bemidji Community Theater production: "The Iliad, The Odyssey and All Greek Myths in 99 Minutes Or…
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07-14 JAMIN & JORGE: The Planning Director & Mayor Talk All Things City Of Bemidji
Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson previews tonight's Planning Board meeting, discusses what's coming up the remainder of the summer, how the…
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07-11 SHERIFF JASON RIGGS: Post Storm Recap, Jail Update & Unfunded Mandates
Sheriff Jason Riggs checks in to talk storm recovery, lends us his expertise as a part time tree specialist and discusses the day to day operations that don't…
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07-10 DOUBLEHEADER: Vivaz Medical Spa's July Event & The Corvette Show Are Coming!
Haddie Cory and Kiah Wolf of Vivaz Medical Spa discuss what a medical spa is and their big event coming up next week. Then, The Three Amigos, Corvette Edition…
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07-09 DOUBLEHEADER: Sanford Center & Beltrami County Fair Updates!
Sanford Center Executive Director Bobby Anderson is in to to talk about this weekend's 3rd Annual Z99 Babe's Burnout and everything else going on at the…
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07-08 City Council Recap & Storm Debris Disposal Update
Ward 5 City Councilor Lynn Eaton recaps last night's Bemidji City Council Meeting and Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson discusses this week's…
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07-07 Babe's Burnout Is Back & Pizza With A Purpose...A Most Alliterative Chatpod
Bobby and Ethan from Sanford Center preview Saturday's Third Annual Babe's Burnout Car Show & Denae checks in to preview Pizza With A Purpose at Keith's Pizza…
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07-03 JEREMY & DENAE: School District Update & A Pizza Party!
Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson updates us on all things District 31, including storm damage to area schools and Denae has the latest on storm…
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07-02 STATE PARKS & COUNTY BOARDS: Board Meeting Recap & July Park Preview
District 3 Beltrami County Commissioner Scott Winger recapped yesterday's County Board meeting and the information received from Chris Muller and others on…
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06-30 OF CARNIVALS & DUCKS: We Talk Water Carnival & Duck Races
Eva & Larissa take over to talk Water Carnival, then Deb Pierce of Adult Day Services wonders if you are interested in a fast duck. It's the Annual Duck Race!…
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06-25 RESPITE WEEKEND: Laporte Independence Days & The Ag Day Breakfast
It's been a stressful week in the area and there's going to be a long stretch of work, but sometimes you need a break...and there's a couple of them in the…
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06-24 RECOVERY DAY 4 UPDATE & Babe's Burnout Will Roll!
Bemidji Fire Chief & Emergency Management Director Justin Sherwood is back with the latest information and news regarding the Storm Recovery, Then Ethan Rogers…
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06-23 ASHLEA MCMARTIN: The Importance Of Maintaining Mental Health In A Crisis
Ashlea McMartin of Sanford Behavioral Health discusses maintaining strong mental health during crises and disasters. She discusses steps you can take, why you…
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06-20 MAYOR PRINCE Previews Monday's Work Session & More
Mayor Jorge Prince joined Kev to preview the two topics on Monday's Work Session agenda...use of the Neilsen Reise facility and a discussion on City…
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06-19 TRASH TALK: Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson Is In
Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson joined Kev to do a little trash talking. Specifically, a tip of the hat to his crew during "Waste And…
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06-18 BELTRAMI COUNTY BOARD RECAP: Joe Gould Has The Details On The Latest Board Meeting
District 2 Beltrami County Commissioner Joe Gould stopped in to recap yesterday's Beltrami County Board Meeting. A lot of information was shared during the…
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06-17 UPDATE FROM THE FIREHOUSE: Chief Justin Sherwood Is On The Show
Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood is in to update. He discusses response calls thus far compared to last year, the need for more staffing, funding challenges…
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06-16 SCHOOL BOARD PREVIEW: Supt Jeremy Olson & Board Chair Dave Wall Discuss Tonight's Meeting Agenda
Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson and Board Chair Dave Wall preview tonight's District 31 School Board meeting and work session. See Privacy…
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06-13 LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Capt. Calandra Allen, Jail Administrator
Beltrami County Jail Administrator Capt. Calandra Allen was in. She discusses what the Jail Administrator does, the progress of the new jail and how it differs…
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06-12 REACHING THE PEAK: Kim Naig Of Sanford Health On The New Peak Center
Kris Naig of Sanford Health discusses the new Peak Center (in the old Delta Dental). She discusses the benefits of a new bigger space, the types of therapy…
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06-11 DOUBLEHEADER: Loop The Lake & New Ownership On The South Shore
On today's double feature, we get all the details on next Saturday's Loop The Lake event. Then we find out about the new ownership of the SouthShore Hotel…
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06-10 ALL ABOARD: The Rail Corridor Is A Go!
Greater Bemidji Executive Director Dave Hengel and Steve Smith, President & CEO of YMCA of the Northern Sky are in to discuss the Rail Corridor project. They…
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06-09 MAKING PLANS: Jamin Is Back To Talk Planning & Zoning Prior To Tonight's Planning Board Meeting
Jamin Carlson is back to talk planning and zoning in Bemidji, He discusses tonight's meeting, and various projects around town almost completed and just…
Chatabout!06-06 LIVING UNITED: Evergreen YFS & Scouting America
Denae and Kev talk with Courtney Aitken Gifford and Niki Sether about the challenges facing Evergreen Youth and Family Services, primarily in staffing. Then…
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06-05 SCHOOL'S OUT...But Not For Jeremy
Although the kids are done, and after today, the teachers are done, Jeremy and the crew in the district office now start focusing 100% on the next school year…
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06-04 DOUBLE HEADER: County Boards & State Parks
Beltrami County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig was in to recap the latest Beltrami County Board Meeting, then we hear from Connie Cox and Sandra Lichter about…
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06-03 CITY COUNCIL RECAP: Councilor Audrey Thayer Recaps Last Night's Meeting
Bemidji City Councilor At Large Audrey Thayer checks in with Kev to recap last night's City Council Meeting. She discussed applying for the SAFER grant and…
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06-02 NEW BLOOD: We Meet The New Faces Of The Leech Lake Chamber
We meet the new Executive Director of the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Sarah Bruns, and the "sidekick", Marketing and Events Coordinator Brooke…
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05-30 DOUBLE FEATURE: We Learn About TRU Healthcare & The First Ever Nature's Neighbors
Tricia Port and Chasidy Myhrer are in to discuss TRU Healthcare and what they provide. Then Lydia Pietruszewski of the Bemidji Early Childhood Collaborative…
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05-29 SCIENCE STUFF: Lee & The Birdman Are In To Talk...Well...Birds and Other Science Stuff
Headwaters Science Center Director Lee Furuseth and "The Birdman" Bill Knudson are in to talk about tonight's free Open House with Jerry Niemi, author of the…