Paul Bunyan Broadcasting and Beltrami Electric are teaming up for The 2nd Annual Makers Market with 84 vendors at Beltrami Electric. All proceeds go to the United Way of Bemidji area. Our own Nell joins her sister (and Beltrami Electric Communications Specialist) Angela Lyseng with all the details on why you should be there Saturday.

A Double feature on the show today. Alexis Joyce of the Bemidji Fire Dept was in to promote next Saturday's Open House and Pulled Pork fundraiser. We also talked about other important things happening at the BFD. Then, Denae is back to preview tomorrow's Coats For The Community distribution and Restaurant Week For The United Way beginning Monday.

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31. Minnesota District 2 and US House District 8 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Democratic challenger for US House District 8 Jen Schultz

District 31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson discusses what's going on in Bemidji Schools...The READ Act, cell phone policy, the importance of attendance and upcoming conferences.

The leaves are starting to turn at Itasca and Lake Bemidji State Parks. Christa and Connie are in to discuss why it happens, why we're running behind and when we can expect the peak. Plus, animals are loading up for winter and they have some amazing stats on caloric intake and what's going on in the park through fall and into winter.

The Beltrami County Board meets today beginning with the work session at 3pm. Commissioner John Carlson previews the meeting, discusses the jail project and talks tax levy.

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Republican Matt Bliss, The Minnesota House District 2B incumbent, running for re-election.

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Beltrami County Commission District 3 candidate Scott Winger

Amy Martin, a registered nurse at Sanford Health discusses next Saturday's Walk To Remember for those who have lost a baby or unborn child. She also discusses the PETAL Program and how it can help parents who are sufferin

Coats For The Community is a United Way of Bemidji Area program to keep everyone in Paul Bunyan Country warm this winter. Currently, their accepting donations and next Saturday, they'll distribute them. Denae has the details. Plus, we talk Restaurant Week, Movie Days and more

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Bemidji Ward 3 City Council Candidate Mark Dickinson

Bemidji Lions Club President Ethan Larson (and Kiki) are in to talk about the ATV Raffle that raises funds for Lions charities. He's got all the details and updates on things the Lions Clubs in Bemidji have been up to.

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Beltrami County Board District 2 candidate Adam Bommersbach

Beltrami Electric's annual EV Car Show returns October 3rd as part of National Drive Electric Week. Angela Lyseng & Ayla Kranz of Beltrami Electric join the show to discuss all the benefits of electric vehicles and the great advancements and developments that are making it more and more of a realistic option for most drivers.

The Tax Levy needs to be set by the end of the month, the Highway 197 plan had a public hearing, a Sanford Center discussion and getting ready for Cannabis in Bemidji. The Mayor discusses it all.

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet DFL candidate for Minnesota District 2A, Reed Olson

Interim Director Stephanie Westerman of the Northwoods Pregnancy Center discusses the many services provided to expectant and new parents. Plus a preview of the upcoming banquet in October.

Tom Barry, Beltrami County Administrator, discusses the key topics at today's Beltrami County Board meeting. Chief among them are housing and the housing trust fund, and the 2025 budget and proposed tax levy. Plus updates on the Beltrami County

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checked in prior to the Monday Night School Board Meeting to preview what is coming up. He discussed enrollment, preserving some Central School history, using social media to communicate with the community, statewide assessment results, the proposed levy and the need for a new Kindergarten section at Lincoln School.

Yup...it's a Dad Joke headline. Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & Investigator (and chief drone operator) Nick Lewis are in to talk about the latest from the Sheriff's Department, including how drones are used in public safety and law enforcement work

James Dodds & John Gilbertson of Beltrami County's MN Farm Bureau preview the two candidate forums coming to the 4-H Building at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds. On September 18th, it will be the Beltrami County Commissioners Forum and on the 25th, District 31 School Board Forum. Then, we check in with Bemidji High School Student Council President Phillip Hodapp to find out what's going on at BHS Homecoming next week, including the first ever Homecoming Parade.

The United Way Campaign is just about to kick into overdrive and Denae joined the show with the campaign co-chairs Troy & Sue Hendricks. They previewed the campaign and discussed why they wanted to help the cause.

Brandon Mustfal checked in to update the many things happening at Habitat For Humanity, including Brush With Kindness, new families, a home rehab project, the Restore and a Bemidji Brewing Pint Night coming tomorrow.

The Bemidji Planning Board meets tonight at 5:30 and Planning Director Jamin Carlson has all the details . He updates us on the exciting new project at the old Elks Lodge being put together by Mitch Rautio. In addition, he discusses upcoming decisions that need to be made by the end of the year on Cannabis sales in Bemidji, how Planning and Zoning is involved in the upcoming Highway 197 project and what we can expect in the next few months.