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 of more foster parents and how you can get involved. Plus, Denae is back to talk about her experiences in foster care and other Radiothon topics.

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson talks all things Bemidji Schools. He discusses the implementation of the strategic plan along with fall events and activities and the continuing need for bus drivers.

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 Sanford campus. To do that, they need a partner to own and operate the center. Sanford HR Advisor Erin Echternach tells us all about it on today's show.

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 2024.

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 with paid on call. Plus, a new truck is coming in the distant future and he discusses the challenges of keeping the community safe in a short staffed department.

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 involved on stage or back stage.

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 the Headwaters Science Center

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 your business can be part of it.

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 other associated activities, all to help people of all ages see better.

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 Bemidji Fire Department.

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 a busy Holiday Season and recaps a wild fall.

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 better.

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 Marketplace Foods Store Director Brandon Granmo and Food Shelf Director Mike Olson about the event and the need for food.

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 can and can not accept, and where you need to take those batteries. Plus, we talk about the many things they DO take and even off hour disposal.

Mayor Jorge discusses the new City Manager, Fire Districts, new docks and piers, the railroad corridor, Sanford Center and crime and safety in Bemidji.

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 scoop on the latest Chatabout podcast.

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 Senior Cleanup Day too.

The monthly District 31 School Board meeting is tonight. Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Olson and board member Dave Wall preview tonight's meeting, including discussion on state assessment results, class sizes and prioritization of the strategic plan.

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 that and all the other great things Northwoods Caregivers does for our community

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 things pharmacy.

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 fight and we hear from Evergreen YFS about the realities and the devastation it causes.

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 Fire Prevention Week, too.

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 & Veteran's Suicide Prevention Liaison Krysta Stanesas.

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 helping more families.

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.