Chatabout!

Interviews with community members and organizations.

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04-01 AUDOBON UPDATE: Amelia Kaiser Checks In T...
Amelia has the details on a fun night coming to the Neilson Spearhead Center next Saturday, April 12th. Plus we find out the details on the bird count, discuss how you can rent the Neilson Spearhead Center for your event and if you want to live in the a very beautiful place, The Headwaters Audobon Society has a deal for you!
14 min
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03-31 BEMIDJI COMMUNITY THEATRE'S Little Mermai...
The Bemidji Community Theatre's Annual Youth Musical opens Friday! It's Disney's LIttle Mermaid Jr. and features a huge cast of kids aged 8 to 18. Then we hear from the officers of the Kelliher FFA Club about their activities and annual banquet set for Sunday.
27 min
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03-28 SCIENCE! HSC Executive Director Lee Furus...
Lee Furuseth and his band of merry scientists are gearing up for field trip season, that time of year when we see buses from all over northern Minnesota parked in front of the Headwaters Science Center. Lee tells us all about it and previews some summer fun too.
15 min
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03-27 Sanford Health's Kalee Browne On Dealing ...
Whether your dealing with stress, anxiety or depression, there is help. Sanford Health's Kalee Browne, Lead Behavioral Health Therapist and head of Bemidji's Crisis Residential Facility, discusses dealing with a mental health crisis and the many resources available to help.
17 min
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03-26 MINISTRY OF CARING CONFERENCE: Mary Eaton...
Mary Eaton and Cheryl Yarnott are in to preview the 26th Annual Ministry of Caring Conference coming April 24th to the SouthShore Hotel. They discuss the challenges of care giving, the need to share and the need to take time for yourself.
18 min
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03-25 BIDAL IS BACK: We Check In With District ...
State Representative Bidal Duran discusses the work of the fraud committee now that there have been two convictions, what the legislatures role may be as cannabis licensing will soon begin, the coming budget battle and the continuing concern of unfunded mandates and he discusses the former Senator Justing Eichorn situation.
31 min
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03-24 FIRE SAFETY REMINDERS: DNR Forester Ben L...
Ben Lang of the Minnesota DNR is back to remind us that spring can be a very dry and very dangerous time for brushfires and campfires. He discusses the dangers, the need for permits and how you can make it as safe as possible.
15 min
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03-21 HIZZONER Checks In: Mayor Jorge Prince & ...
Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince is in to update the Highway 197 project...frozen federal funds are changing the timeline...he's been advocating for the city in St. Paul, street projects are coming soon, a quest for more law enforcement and fire personnel and...why not...we decided to get an update on cannabis.
25 min
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03-20 TRASH TALK with Brian O and UNIFIED GALA ...
Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson is in to Talk Trash. We cover the new recycling site coming to Bemidji, the 9 County Landfill project and a transfer station remodel. Then, Jackie Stoffel is in to tell us all about Unified Sports and activities in Bemidji Schools and their upcoming Gala.
21 min
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03-19 Craig Gaasvig recaps the County Board Mee...
In Part 1 today, District 1 County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig recaps yesterday's Beltrami County Board meeting including the upcoming property tax assessments, good budget news, the jail is officially a go and the Planning Commission will tackle the Shoreland Ordinance. Then, "Chipdude" and "Owl" talk about the In Country Vietnam Veteran's Motorcycle Club and their upcoming Vietnam Veteran's Appreciation Dinner.
33 min
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03-18 Previewing The Sons Of Norway & Fantasy O...
Another Double Feature today. First we hear from Scott Baumann, who now heads up Lokstad Products who started out as Lokstad Rolling Pins in Newfolden. He'll tell the story at the Bemidji Sons of Norway meeting Sunday. Then, Sarah Haman of the Bemidji Figure Skating Club previews the next Learn To Skate sessions AND Fantasy On Ice coming next weekend.
24 min
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03-17 SCHOOL STUFF: Jenny Frenzel Previews The ...
Bemidji Area School Board Member Jenny Frenzel is in to preview tonight's School Board meeting. Then Kingdom Builders Christian School Principal Jon Ness previews this Friday's Games Gala and talks about the mission of Kingdom Builders.
23 min
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03-14 THE SHERIFF IS IN: Jason Riggs Updates Us...
Sheriff Jason Riggs was in to discuss his upcoming trip to the southern border as part of Beltrami County's HIDTA designation; safety in stormy weather; grandparent scams and discussion on the jail timeline and staffing the new larger jail.
22 min
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03-13 Dr. Rod Will On Colon Cancer Prevention &...
It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Rod Will of Sanford Health is in to talk prevention. Then we get caught up with what's happening in the state parks, both with nature and with programming.
36 min
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03-12 CRUSHING CLAYS: Previewing The Lumberjack...
Fundraising Co-Chair Joleen Stout previews the Bemidji Lumberjack Trap Team's big Fundraiser: The Crushing Clays Event at The Bemidji Armory next Thursday, March 20th
8 min
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03-11 DOUBLE DUTY: Bidal Duran From The Capitol...
District 2A State Representative Bidal Duran checks in from St. Paul on the controversial girls in sports bill and a soon to be contentious budget battle. Then, Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood discusses all things fire and safety.
38 min
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03-10 PLANNING AHEAD: Bemidji Planning Director...
Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson previews tonight's Planning Board Meeting. He discusses the key items before the Board tonight, the upcoming Highway 197 development, jail construction and what you need to do if you've got some construction or remodel plans this upcoming building season.
14 min
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03-07 LIVING UNITED: Denae & Kev Talk With Rebe...
The Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter will soon have a new facility. Board Chair Rebecca Stone and Assistant Director Michelle Carlson join Denae and Kev to discuss the journey, what the new facility brings to those who need their services and how people can access their services.
25 min
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03-06 SCHOOL DAYS: We Get The Latest on ISD 31 ...
Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson joined Kev to recap his day with the Bemidji crew at Bemidji Day at the Capital. He recapped the challenges of mandates and (lack of) funding and the intersection between being a LOCAL school district and state mandates.
22 min
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03-05 BELTRAMI COUNTY BOARD RECAP: Commissioner...
The Beltrami County Board met yesterday and Commissioner John Carlson recaps everything going on, including highway work, the housing trust fund, the start of jail construction and legislative issues.
25 min
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03-04 COUNCIL & CAMP: We Recap The Bemidji City...
It's another doubleheader on today's show. We start with Ward 1 Councilor Gwenia Fiskevold Gould recapping the latest Bemidji City Council Meeting, then hear from Bemidji Rotarians Dave Knudson and Tina Hendrickson about the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Camp. Five Bemidji area high school students can go and camp alumnus Taylor Hendrickson is also in with all the camp details.
17 min
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03-03 HABITAT HAPPENINGS: Brandon Mustfal On Th...
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 discusses becoming a Habitat family, volunteering and what they've got planned for 2025.
17 min
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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 they enrich the lives of their clients. Then, Clearwater & Beltrami County Veterans Service Officers Logan LeClaire & Shane Gustafson are in with updates and information for veterans in our community.
27 min
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02-27 HEADWATERS SCIENCE CENTER: Lee Recaps e-...
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 involved) and he's looking for some help.
16 min
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02-26 COOPERATION: Cooperative Living Comes To ...
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. Director of Operations Nate Anderson and Head of Sales and Marketing Lisa Anteau have the details on this unique way of community living.
23 min