September 27 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Scott Winger,...
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
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September 26 The Walk To Remember: Amy Martin o...
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
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September 25 LIVING UNITED: Denae Talks Coats F...
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
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September 25 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Mark Dickinso...
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
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September 24 Lions Raffle Time! Ethan Larson Ha...
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.
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September 23 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Adam Bommersb...
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
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September 20 Angela & Ayla Discuss Beltrami Ele...
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.
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September 20 Mayor Jorge Prince Updates Us On T...
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.
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September 19 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Reed Olson, D...
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
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September 18 Northwoods Pregnancy Center Interi...
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.
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September 17 Beltrami County Administrator Tom ...
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
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September 16 Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jer...
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.
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September 13 Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Rigg...
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
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September 12 DOUBLEHEADER: Previewing The Minne...
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.
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September 11 LIVING UNITED: Denae Brings In Cam...
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.
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September 10 HABITAT UPDATE: Brandon Mustfal Up...
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.
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September 9 Planning Update With Bemidji Planni...
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.
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September 6 New Boss in Walker--We Meet The New...
The new Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President Mick Talbot was in to preview this Saturday's Ethnic Fest and discuss all the great things Walker has to offer. We also find out how Mick went from a DJ business in Grand Rapids to running the Chamber
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September 5 The Bell Has Rung...School's In Ses...
With the new school year underway, we hear from Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson. He discusses the start of school, how workshops help get the year started right, what parts of the district's strategic plan are being implemented this year and what's coming up soon in the district.
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September 4 AUTUMN AT THE STATE PARKS: We Talk ...
Christa Drake & Shannon Bungart of Lake Bemidji State Park team up with Connie Cox of Itasca State Park to preview what's happening this autumn. Plus, we talk migration, hibernation, and the color change.
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September 3 MEETING x 2: Emelie Rivera Previews...
The Bemidji City Council Meeting is running on a Tuesday this month due to Labor Day yesterday and the Beltrami County Board always meets on Tuesdays so it's a double feature today. We start off with Bemidji City Councilor from Ward 4 Emilie Riviera to talk about what's coming up in Bemidji this fall and then District 3 County Commissioner Richard Anderson is in to preview today's meetings and what we can expect this fall from the Beltrami County Board.
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August 30 Double Play: Ethan Larson Previews Th...
We start off the day with Ethan Larson (and Coco) of the Paul Bunyan Dog Training Association. Ethan previews their annual upcoming show set for next weekend, which includes a new category this year: Nosework Trials. Then it's Lee Furuseth wrapping up summer at the Headwaters Science Center discussing their new prestigious honor and a big, bold plan for next year.
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August 29 Housing Challenges: Reed Olson & Lanc...
Reed Olson on the Nameless Coalition For The Homeless and Lance Egley, co-chair of the Northern Access Treatment program discuss the housing challenges in the area, whether it be affordable access or ownership. They talk about how the lack of housing hurts efforts to curb homelessness AND negatively impacts addiction recovery efforts.
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August 28 BSU & NTC Are Busier Right Now: Presi...
Bemidji State University and Northwest Tech College classes are underway for 2024-25. President John Hoffman discusses the great enrollment gains this year, new grants and partnerships in the state, the continuing challenges to higher education and the way BSU & NTC are working together to make college affordable.
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August 27 Veteran Service Officers Logan LeClai...
Beltrami & Clearwater County Veterans Service Officers Shane Gustafson and Logan LeClair discussed the many events and services offered by the organizations. They also talked about their ability to help get vets lined up with VA Health services and Public Affairs Officer Shawn Abbas of the Fargo VA Hospital & Bemidji Clinic discussed programs and services.