Chatabout!

Interviews with community members and organizations.

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ANOTHER DOUBLE DIP: Ernie Rall Previews Adventu...
Adventures in Lifelong Learning begins its spring season of presentations on Tuesday at the Bemidji Eagles Club. Ernie Rall is in to preview the sessions and tell you how to take part. In addition, Executive Director Chad Trapier of the Walker Area Food Shelf talks about the needs in the Walker area and why March is the right time to give to the Food Shelf.
32 min
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DOUBLE HEADER! Brian Bissonette Talks Lumberjac...
Lumberjack Games 7 is coming up April 6 and Brian Bissonette is in to talk about all the fun. Plus he previews the Silent Auction which starts March 31st and anyone can be part of. Plus, Itasca County Sheriff Joe Dasovich checks to talk about Sunday's K9 Program Fundraiser at the Grand Rapids Eagles Club.
19 min
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March 4: MANY HATS-Josh Peterson Is Wearing A F...
Bemidji city counselor Josh Peterson stopped by to talk about Monday's City Council meeting, but he also put on his Visit Bemidji executive director hat to provide details about their new campaign!
15 min
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March 1: FOSTER CARE-Amber Fuller & Robin Schmi...
Amber Fuller and Robin Schmidt of Beltrami County Social Services stopped by to talk about foster care and give details on upcoming meetings for those who have interest.
20 min
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February 29: IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY-The Headwaters...
Lee Furuseth and Chuck Deeter stop in to talk about the history of the Headwaters Science Center, and give a preview of its 30th birthday celebration that will be held on March 9.
17 min
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February 28: FIRE SAFETY--Alexis Joyce Of The B...
Bemidji Fire Department member Alexis Joyce stopped by today to share about all things fire and safety in preparation for the dry days of the beginning of spring.
22 min
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February 27: Kingdom Builders Christian School ...
Jon Ness, the principal of Kingdom Builders Christian School, stops by to share about the latest happenings at the school and preview its upcoming gala event.
21 min
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February 26: SCHOOL BOARD NIGHT-Jeremy Olson An...
The Bemidji School Board meets again tonight, bringing superintendent Jeremy Olson and board member Jenny Frenzel to the show to give a preview.
25 min
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February 23: WEEKEND VET CARE-Megan Fitzpatrick...
Megan Fitzpatrick and Charlotte Roy stopped by the show to discuss the need for Emergency Weekend Veterinary Service in the area, and an ongoing effort to make this possible.
11 min
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February 22: Dr. Dave Faugno-Fusci On Surgical ...
21 min
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February 21: GAME TIME-Brian Bissonette Shares ...
The 2024 Gigazone Gaming Championship and TechXpo is returning to the Sanford Center on April 20, and Paul Bunyan Communications' Brian Bissonette has a full preview of this year's event and its array of contests.
25 min
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February 19: THE CHIEF CHECKS IN: Justin Sherwo...
The Bemidji Fire Dept. Chief has his first visit of 2024 and previews the 2023 Recap Meeting coming up Thursday, shares stats from the past year, talks about his drive for more staffing, goals for the upcoming year and shares his thoughts on the tragedy in Burnsville.
23 min
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February 16: STATE OF THE CITY-Bemidji Mayor Jo...
Mayor Jorge Prince will be presenting his State of the City address at the upcoming Bemidji city council meeting. He offered a preview of the address, along with details on new south shore development, Bemidji Day at the state capital, and some thoughts on the railroad corridor.
19 min
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February 15: HANDLING WASTE-Beltrami County Sol...
What is the future of landfills? What are common disposal items? All of this, plus discussing recycling and other waste topics are covered with guest Brian Olson, Beltrami County's Solid Waste Director.
17 min
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February 14: What Are Your Roots? George Olson ...
Do you have Norwegian roots you have always wanted to trace? George Olson of the Sons of Norway stopped by to preview an upcoming presentation that will allow you to explore your genealogy!
24 min
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February 13: Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Rigg...
Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs visited the show to share about the new Computer Aided Dispatch and Records system, the jail project reaching its third phase, hiring taking place in the department, and provide a journey from the initial call to the disposition of a case.
26 min
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February 12: Jamin Carlson Is "In The Zone" To ...
City of Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson discusses the organization of the new Bemidji Planning Commission and Planning Board, a "zoom bomb" that occurred at the last City Council meeting, and the process of reaching out to receive help from the Planning Department.
18 min
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February 8: Josh Kelsey Visits From Sanford To ...
Sanford physician assistant Josh Kelsey stopped by to talk about the start of American Heart Month, including topics in heart and vascular health as well as special programs going on at Sanford throughout the month.
12 min
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February 6: BELTRAMI COUNTY BOARD-County Admini...
Beltrami County Board Administrator Tom Barry previews today's Beltrami County Board meeting which includes a discussion on the county's priorities for the upcoming legislative session, a jail project financing report and several other topics to be discussed an voted on.
28 min
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February 5: Bemidji City Councilor Emilie River...
The Bemidji City Council meets tonight and City Councilor Emilie Rivera is in to discuss it all. Among the key items: Amending Short term rentals, ordinance changes to the septic system and planning commission feedback. She has all the details on today's show.
16 min
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February 2: Northwoods Habitat For Humanity Is ...
Northwoods Habitat for Humanity's Community Engagement Coordinator Brandon Mustful visited the show to share details about the newest house, info on how to be eligible, volunteer opportunities, and a preview of the organization's big fundraiser.
20 min
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February 1: Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent...
The Bemidji Area Schools have a full plate of updates and agenda items these days. Superintendent Jeremy Olson visited to talk about the status of negotiations, a referendum update, implementation of the READ Act, board work sessions, and upcoming events.
25 min
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January 30: Director Derrick Houle Previews The...
Bemidji Community Theatre's latest production will be on stage beginning Friday, February 2nd. Director Derrick Houle stopped by to preview "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?"
15 min
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January 29: BRRRMIDJI DAYS & PLUNGE--Something ...
This Saturday, the Brrrmidji Plunge marks its 30th year...and this year, they're supporting Special Olympics. And the Jaycees are presenting a NEW event...Brrrmidji Days with a FULL week of winter activities. Jaycees Eva Fisher & Brittany Isensee join us with the details.
11 min
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January 26: SCIENCE! e-Cubed Is Back & Teaming ...
Coming on the heels of Valentine's Day this year. e-Cubed (The Eleveated Epicurean Experience) at the Headwaters Science Center is exploring the Science of Love. As always, great food, auction items and wine wall, but this year a weekend partnership with Bemidji Symphony Orchestra! We have Lee Furuseth, Julie Bengtson and BSO Executive Director Katey Lutz with all the details.
18 min