Chatabout!

Interviews with community members and organizations.

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August 26 Makers Market Update With Nell
The 2nd Annual Northwoods Makers Market from Paul Bunyan Broadcasting and Betrami Electric is coming up in October. If you're a "maker" or crafter, we've still got room. Nell's got all the details on today's show.
7 min
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August 23 BLOCK PARTY! St. Philip's Annual Gath...
Barry Karpinski and Brad Olson check in to preview tomorrow's annual St. Philip's Block Party. It's a free event from 3:30 to 7:30 and there's a ton of stuff going on.
8 min
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August 22 Joe Beaudreau & Jenny Vance Preview N...
Certified Peer Recovery Specialists Joe Beaudreau of Sanford Health and Jenny Vance of Face It Together discuss National Recovery Month (September) and the Recovery Walk which will be part of it. They also discuss what addiction is and what recovery is. A wide ranging topic on today's Chatpod...The Chatabout Podcast.
27 min
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August 21 BCT SEASON FINALE Preview: "Hats Off ...
The Bemidji Community Theatre wraps up the 2023-24 season with the revue "Hats Off To Broadway", a collaboration with other great groups. Director Carla Norris-Rainbird is in with all the details.
9 min
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August 20 SCOUTING AMERICA: Michelle Bedford Is...
With the start of another school year, it's time for Scouting America Open Houses. Michelle Bedford has the details of a few in our area and why scouting is such a great activity for kids.
8 min
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August 19 SORRY, ALICE...School's Almost In! IS...
Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checked in to preview tonight's School Board meeting and the new meeting format that begins tonight with a 5pm work session, followed by a 6pm listening sesssion and 6:30 meeting. School goals and school levy prep are on the work session agenda. And in the regular meeting, they'll be talking bus transportation, re-hiring positions and approve the district goals. Plus, Jeremy discusses the upcoming School Board election.
18 min
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August 16 HIZZONER: Mayor Jorge Prince Is Back ...
Mayor Jorge Prince is back to talk all things Bemidji. The Housing Seminar is coming up Friday the 23rd, the HRDC is in the midst of a big housing survey, the Cannabis moratorium is official and a public hearing about the Highway 197 project (ie roundabouts on Paul Bunyan Drive Northwest) is set. And...it's already time to start preparing for the 2025 tax levy.
15 min
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August 15 TRASH TALK: Beltrami County's Solid W...
Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson discusses an important public meeting coming up September 4th, particularly for those in the construction and demolition business, grants that will make organic recycling VERY easy and other important topics.
13 min
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August 14 MARINA & ZEUS: Great River Rescue Dir...
They are busy at Great River Rescue and Director Marina Lovell (along with Zeus...check our Facebook page to see him) stopped by to talk about the adoption, fostering and volunteer opportunities at the shelter. Plus Bemidji Brewing Pint Night tonight will be helping the cause too. We cover a lot of hairy topics on today's show. Sorry, couldn't resist.
12 min
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LIVING UNITED: The United Way Wine & Beer Tasti...
Julie Vollen & Denae talk about the United Way's Annual Wine & Beer Tasting this Thursday and Denae talks "Stuff A Bus", Coats For The Community & the upcoming Lunch & Learn.
14 min
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August 13 EMERGENCY! Sheriff Jason Riggs & Emer...
ON THE LATEST CHATPOD: Another spotlight on the Beltrami County Sheriff's Department. This time Sheriff Jason Riggs brings in Emergency Management Director and Public Information Officer Chris Muller to discuss how the county responds to emergency situations
26 min
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August 12 PLANNING AHEAD: Jamin Carlson Updates...
Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson is back to talk about what's going on in the world of planning and zoning. Only one item on tonight's agenda, but he updates us on projects that are underway, discusses the airport custom zoning plan, and the processes the city will go through now that cannabis is legal in the state of Minnesota.
18 min
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August 9 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Michael Meehlhaus...
We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet candidate for Ward 5 Bemidji City Council (and former Ward 1 Councilor) Michael Meehlhause.
17 min
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August 9 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Jorge Prince, Inc...
We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet incumbent & candidate for Bemidji Mayor, Jorge Prince.
19 min
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August 8 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Lynn Eaton, Candi...
We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet candidate and incumbent for Ward 5 Bemidji City Council Lynn Eaton.
13 min
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August 8 FAIRLY COOL: We Hang Out In The Poultr...
The Beltrami County Fair is into its first full day and Kev went to the Poultry Barn to hang out with the chickens (and ducks). He also talked with Vern, Char & Lori about everything going on at this year's fair. Plus, our own Deb stopped in to talk about the Chatabout giveaway box in the poultry barn. When your at the fair...be sure to register to win!
19 min
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August 7 STATE PARK SPOTLIGHT: Christa Drake & ...
There's some great stuff happening at Lake Bemidji State Park (and Big Bog!) in the next couple of months. State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Assistant Park Manager Shannon Bungart stop by to get us caught up.
13 min
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August 7 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Frank Duresky, Ca...
We are spotlight candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet candidate for District 4 Beltrami County Commissioner Frank Duresky
6 min
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August 6 Two For One: County Commissioner Craig...
It's another twofer on Chatpod. Beltrami County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig checks in to preview the latest Beltrami County Board meeting while Sanford Health's Joe Beaudreau previews Thursday's annual Sanford Health Powwow.
36 min
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August 5 Another Double Feature: Ron Johnson Pr...
It's City Council Monday and Ward 3 Councilor Ron Johnson previews tonight's meeting and key topics. Then, Lynn Van Allen of The Northwoods Arts Council has the details on this Saturday's 29th Annual Art & Book Festival in downtown Hackensack.
32 min
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August 2 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Adam Steele, Cand...
We are spotlight candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet candidate for Bemidji Mayor Adam Steele.
23 min
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August 2 Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy ...
We're about a month out from the new school year and Superintendent Jeremy Olson is in to preview the upcoming year. New cell phone policies for students, strong performances by schools and students, the upcoming school calendar, and the need for bus drivers.
18 min
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August 1 Doubleheader: Bemidji Housing Summit &...
Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince & City Manager Rich Spiczka joined Kev to discuss the upcoming Bemidji Housing Summit August 23rd at Sanford Center. Plus, we get the details on the Paul Bunyan Playhouse's season ending musical, "The Pirates of Penzance".
20 min
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July 31 ROBOTS! We Hear From Three Area Robotic...
Bemidji, Cass Lake-Bena & Nevis Robotics Coaches were in to talk about High School Robotics and the NEW North Star Conference facility coming to the Beltrami County Fairgrounds.
19 min
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July 30 DRAGON BOAT WEEK! Brian Bissonette Has ...
It's Dragon Boat Week! Practices, Tacos, Corn Hole, Parades, Sprint Cup AND Race Day! Brian Bissonette has all the details....
12 min