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03-03 HABITAT HAPPENINGS: Brandon Mustfal On The Habitat Raffle & Everything Else Going On
Brandon Mustfal of Northwoods Habitat For Humanity is in to preview the first ever Habitat Raffle with 4 great prizes including a loaded She Shed. He also…
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02-28 DOUBLE FEATURE: The ODC & Veterans Services
Today we hear from Chris Latzke & Kacey Malterud of the Occupational Development Center about all the great things happening in their facilities and the way…
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02-27 HEADWATERS SCIENCE CENTER: Lee Recaps e-Cubed, Previews Field Trip Season & Is Looking For A Few Good Scientists
HSC Executive Director Lee Furuseth recaps this year's e-Cubed Extravaganza, previews the busy field trip season coming soon (and how your classroom can get…
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02-26 COOPERATION: Cooperative Living Comes To Bemidji With Gracewin
Gracewin Living Cooperative is bringing cooperative living to Bemidji. It's a concept that's been around since 1989, but is just now making its way north…
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02-25 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: District 2A House Representative Bidal Duran Updates The Latest In St. Paul
District 2A State Representative Bidal Duran updates the Legislative session, discussing the House Republican Caucus's 25 top bills, the fraud committee, and…
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02-24 SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE: Supt Olson & Board Chair Wall Preview Monday's Meeting
Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson and Board Chair Dave Wall stopped by to preview Monday's School Board Meeting. They discussed the class size…
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02-21 STATE OF THE CITY: Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince Recaps His State Of The City Address & The Latest Council Meeting
Mayor Jorge Prince addressed the Bemidji City Council Tuesday with his annual State of the City Address. We get the highlights and discuss the busy and big…
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02-20 TRASH TALK: Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson Checks In
Brian Olson is back to talk about all things solid waste...equipment struggles in cold weather, the landfill challenge and recycling, including a new recycling…
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02-19 DOUBLE DIP: Tim Sumner Recaps The County Board Meeting & Bemidji Girls Fastpitch Softball Has A Big Event
District 4 Beltrami County Board Commissioner Tim Sumner recapped yesterday's Beltrami County Board meeting and discussed key items on the docket. Then…
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02-18 LIFE AS A VIKING WOMAN: Alethea Kenney Previews Her Sons Of Norway Presentation
Alethea Kenney raised Icelandic Sheep and hand weaves fabric for fun. But for women in the age of the Vikings, it was a vital way to enrich the country and…
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02-17 e-Cubed Returns To The Headwaters Science Center Saturday!
e-Cubed, The Elevated Epicurean Experience, returns to the Headwaters Science Center this Saturday, Lee & Julie are in to talk about the amazing chefs and…
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02-14 DOUBLE UP! We Talk All Things Sheriff's Dept & Scouting USA Presents Cosmic Sledding!
Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & New Community Impact Officer Zach Ruport discuss what the new position entails, the sheriff's visit to the capital and…
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02-13 HEALTH TALK: Melissa Meyer On Heart Health and Joy Wilander and Bonnie Anderson Promote Organ Donation
A Health Double Feature on today's Chatpod. First up, Sanford Health Physician's Assistant Melissa Meyer talks heart health and the expanded cardio department…
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02-12 DOUBLEHEADER: We Talk Brrmidji Days & The Boys & Girls Club Online Auction
Brittany Isensee & Larissa Donovan of the Brrmidji Jaycees are in to talk all things Brrmidji Days and Andrea Kent of the Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji Area…
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02-11 IN SESSION: Bidal Duran Checks In From The Now In Session Minnesota House
The Minnesota House is now in session and we hear from House 2A Representative Bidal Duran. He previews his four committees, the start of the session and the…
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02-10 JAMIN CARLSON Is In To Preview Tonight's Planning Board Meeting And What's Coming Down the Pike For Bemidji
The City of Bemidji Planning Board meets tonight and Planning Director Jamin Carlson is in to preview the meeting, discuss upcoming projects and remind you…
Chatabout!02-07 LIVING UNITED: Ruth Sherman of Community Resource Connection
It's a Living United edition of Chatpod. Denae and Kev talk with Ruth Sherman of Community Resource Connection. Ruth discusses their services and partnerships…
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02-06 SCHOOL'S IN SESSION: Superintendent Jeremy Olson Updates What is Going On In District 31
ISD #31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson checks in to discuss a number of things going on in the district including last night's unified basketbal game, a parent…
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02-05 FEBRUARY AT THE STATE PARKS: Snow Shoes, Skis, Candlelight & Baby Bears
Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox return to talk about what's happening in the parks this month. We…
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02-05 COUNTY COMMISSION UPDATE: Commissioner Scott Winger Recaps Yesterday's Meeting
New County Commissioner Scott Winger is in to discuss his new role as a county commissioner and recap yesterday's meeting, which includes concerns about state…
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02-04 CITY COUNCIL RECAP: Ward 2 Councilor Josh Peterson Recaps Last Night's Meeting
The Bemidji City Council was in session last night and Ward 2 Councilor Josh Peterson checks in to discuss what was covered. City Charter amendments, street…
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02-03 MISERY Loves Company: Derrick Houle On The Latest Bemidji Community Theater Production
Derrick Houle is in to discuss the latest Bemidji Community Theater production, Stephen King's "Misery", opening this Friday. Plus, How can YOU get involved in…
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01-31 e-CUBED RETURNS: Lee Furuseth of the HSC Has The Details
e-Cubed, Headwaters Science Center's "Elevated Epicurean Experience" is back this February. Director Lee Furuseth previews the chefs, dishes and other things…
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01-30 FAMILIES FIRST: Amy Bowles Discusses This Health Collaborative
Beltrami County Public Health Director Amy Bowles discusses the Families First Collaborative, dedicated to bettering the lives and health outcomes of pregnant…
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01-29 BECC: Lydia Pietruszewski & Jessica Niemi Preview An Upcoming Workshop
Bemidji Early Childhood Collaborative Director Lydia Pietruszewski and Board Member Jessica Niemi discussed all thing BECC including an important workshop in…
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01-28 ON HOLD: 2A State Rep Bidal Duran Discusses What He's Doing While He Waits For The Session To Start
The State House of Representatives is still not in session, but we hear from District 2A Rep Bidal Duran to find out what he's been doing in the meantime. He…
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01-27 JEREMY OLSON Previews Tonight's School Board Meeting
The Bemidji School Board meets tonight, including a work session. Superintendent Jeremy Olson discusses key topics n the docket including potential reductions…
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01-23 Eating Well in 2025: Sanford Dietician Alicia Van Den Heuvel Talks Nutrition
It's a New Year, and many people are resolving to eat better and exercise. Sanford Health Dietician Alicia Ven Den Heuvel is here to help with the first part…
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01-24 TRASH TALK: Brian Olson Previews The New Recycling Center & More
Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson discusses the new recycling center opening in the Bemidji area, along with the new commercial billing process…
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01-22 BELTRAMI COUNTY BOARD RECAP: Commissioner Joe Gould Reports On Yesterday's County Board Meeting
Beltrami County Commissioner Joe Gould recaps Tuesday's Beltrami County Board Meeting including the County Health Board meeting and a look at the key issues…
Chatabout!01-21 VOCALMOTIVE TIME: VM Captains Lelah Kiehne & Zach Graf Preview This Weekend's Annual Dinner Show
The Vocalmotive season begins this weekend with the 2025 Dinner Show. Then it's off to the competitions. VM Captains Lelah Kiehne and Zach Graf were in to…
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01-20 MAYOR UPDATE: Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince On Street Repairs, The City Charter, The Rail Corridor And More
There's a lot going on in Bemidji and we get updated from Mayor Jorge Prince. He discusses the City Charter, street repairs, the Rail Corridor and even…
Chatabout!01-15 NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER? Amy Mistic of Beltrami County Workforce Impact With Five Steps To A New (Or First) Career
If a new year means a new you, that might include a new career path. Amy Mistic of Beltrami County Workforce Impact is in to discuss five steps to get your…
Chatabout!01-14 New 2A State Rep Bidal Duran Previews the 2025 Session
The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session may or may not begin today, but everyone is in St. Paul, so we check in with new District 2A Rep Bidal Duran and preview…
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01-13 Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson Previews 2025 & The Year's First Planning Board Meeting
The City of Bemidji Planning Board has its first meeting of the year and Planning Director Jamin Carlson is in to preview the meeting, discuss what's going on…
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LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Bemidji Police Officer Emmarie Yeager
Yesterday was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country…
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01-10 Sheriff Jason Riggs Updates Us On All Thing Sheriff's Department
2025 is underway and Sheriff Jason Riggs is in to talk about all things Sheriff's Department. We discuss the first full building season for the new jail, crime…
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LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Beltrami County Sheriff's Sgt. Sam Lundquist
Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today, we…
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LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOTLIGHT: Meet DNR Conservation Officer Brady Mantuefel
Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today…
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January 9 Dr. Mike Joannides On Weight Loss Surgery Options At Sanford Health
Obesity continues to be a major health concern in the United States. Dr. Mike Joannides, a weight loss surgery specialist at Sanford Health is in to discuss…
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LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Bemidji Police Officer Noah Hanks
Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today…
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01-08 ANOTHER DOUBLE DIP: Sanford Center GM Bobby Anderson Talks About What's Happening On The South Shore & Beltrami County Board Chair Craig Gaasvig Recaps The Year's First Meeting
Bobby Anderson recaps his first year as Sanford Center GM and discusses the philosophy and goals of the facility going forward. Then Beltrami County…
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LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Beltrami County Deputy Zach Ruport
Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today…
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January 7 DOUBLE FEATURE: Amelia On Audobon & Lynn Talks City Stuff
On today's show, Amelia Kaiser of The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society previews their winter activities at the Nielson Spearhead Center. Then Bemidji…
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LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOTLIGHT: Meet DNR Conservation Officer Mark Mathy
Thursday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we are spending the week putting the spotlight on a number of officers throughout Paul Bunyan Country. Today…
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January 6 DOUBLEHEADER: BSO's Bloody Mary Battle Rematch & Bemidji Fire Department
A two parter today....We open up with Bemidji Sympony Orchestra Executive Director Katey Lutz and Board Member Tim Lutz to preview the Second Annual Bloody…
Chatabout!LIVING UNITED: Recapping 2024 & Previewing 2025 With Denae & Kev
Denae and Kev recap the many things the United Way was part of in 2024 including Backpack Buddies, Imagination Library, their Thanksgiving Meal Delivery with…
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January 3 Stellher Human Services Team Discusses New Veteran's Support Group
Stellher Human Services Therapists Sarah Merritt and Jeff Meyer, Director Dave Erickson and CFO Dana Schnortz discuss Stellher's new Veteran's Support Group…
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January 2 ISD 31 Update: Superintendent Jeremy Olson Kicks Off 2025 With a Mid-Season Report
Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checks in to recap 2024, preview 2025, give us a "mid-season" school year report and preview the Board's…
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December 23 e-Cubed Is Only A Couple Months Away: Lee Furuseth Previews HSC's Signature Event
Headwater Science Center Executive Director Lee Furuseth previews their signature event, e-Cubed. The 16th Annual Elevated Epicurean Experience is set for the…
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December 20 MAYOR JORGE PRINCE Recaps 2024 in Bemidji & Previews The Big Stuff Coming In 2025
The City of Bemidji was able to get its tax levy down to 4.76%. The Roundabout project on Highway 197 has passed and the YMCA Railroad Corridor project is…
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December 19 TRASH TALK: Beltrami County Waste Director Brian Olson Talks A Flurry Of Holiday Trash & Why We Recycle
With Christmas coming, the transfer station crew is bracing for a lot of food waste, paper waste and batteries. Brian Olson has the details and some stats on…
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December 18 STATE PARK Update: The State Parks are Open and We Get The Details On Winter Fun
Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake & Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox are in to talk about the animal kingdom and who's hanging around…
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December 17 END OF AN ERA: Richard Anderson Previews His Final County Board Meeting
After 12 years as a Beltrami County Commissioner, Richard Anderson is calling it a day. He joins the show to preview the final meeting of 2024, recaps his…
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December 16 Superintendent Jeremy Olson Previews The Final Meeting of 2024
ISD 31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson is in to preview the final meeting of 2024. It will include the Truth In Taxation hearing and a vote on the 2025 tax levy…
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December 13 COLLABORATION: Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & NC First Responder Tara Hokuf On Search & Rescue Collaboration
Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & North Country First Responder Tara Hokuf join the show to discuss how the two organizations work together on emergencies…
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December 12 Orthopedics: Sanford Health's Dr. Mitch Wyffels Talks All Things Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Dr. Mitch Wyffels, orthopedic surgeon and the Chair of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, discusses everything…
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December 11 Counting Crows (And Other Birds) With Amelia Kaiser Of The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society
Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society Outreach Coordinator Amelia Kaiser is in to preview the Great Winter Bird Count this weekend AND the Neilson Spearhead…
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December 9 Bemidji Planning & Zoning: Jamin Carlson Previews Tonight's Meeting & Reviews What's Going On Around Town
Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson previews tonight's relatively quiet meeting and discusses how quickly things get ramped back up in early 2025…