Chatabout!

Interviews with community members and organizations.

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July 1 Bemidji Ward 5 City Councilor Lynn Eaton...
Bemidji Ward 5 Councilor Lynn Eaton previews tonight's Bemidji City Council meeting. There are some key items on the agenda including improvements needed at the Beltrami County Historical Society building and discussion on Cannabis ordinances that will need to be in place soon. Lynn also talks about action that will need to take place on several other buildings in Bemidji, including Nielsen-Reise Arena, Fire Station 1 and City Hall.
16 min
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July 1 CARNIVAL TIME: Larissa, Eva & Missy Have...
were in with the details. Larissa, Eva & MIssy tell us EVERYTHING happening from July 3-7. Get the details of this Paul Bunyan Country summer tradition on the latest Chatpod.
13 min
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June 28: What's New At The Headwaters Science C...
Lee Furuseth of the Headwaters Science Center was today's guest, providing an update on what's new and happening at the Science Center this summer.
14 min
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June 27: Erin Kossivi Discusses Sanford Hospice...
Today on the show, Sanford Hospice bereavement coordinator Erin Kossivi stopped by to share about the grief support systems they offer.
14 min
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June 25 A Beltrami County Fair Update & A Boys ...
The Beltrami County Fair is coming up August 9th, but they're getting ready now. We hear from Fair Board Dog Superintendent Lori Brama and 4-H Intern Lily Krona about all the 4-H and dog events coming to the fair, along with what 4-Her's do the rest of the year. Plus, Andrea Kent is in to talk about the final days of the Great Futures Campaign at the Boys & Girls Club.
27 min
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June 24: Mary Knox Johnson & Chris Tolman "Pain...
Mary Knox Johnson and Chris Tolman of Loon Country Arts were today's show guests, as they shared all about the art gallery, its grand opening, and what it brings to the community and local artists in particular.
11 min
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June 21 DOUBLEHEADER: Mayor Jorge Prince Talks ...
Another double dip today on Chatpod. We hear from the Mayor of Bemidji on issues before the Council including the Railroad Corridor, Red Pine Estates, Industrial Park ordinances, Cannibus...AND...roundabouts. Then, we hear from Michelle Bedford of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) about their annual Lawn Social on Lake Movil.
26 min
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June 20: Our Monthly Round Of "Trash Talk" With...
Beltrami County Solid Waste director Brian Olson visited today to talk all things solid waste, including recycling, composting, and new grant possibilities.
16 min
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June 19 DOUBLE FEATURE! We Preview The Beltrami...
The Beltrami County Fair is set for August in Bemidji...and UNICON 21 (The International Unicycling Championships & Convention) comes to Bemidji next month. Vern Holzhueter & Beryl Wernberg are in to talk about the fair and Kirsten Goldstein talks all things unicycling.
32 min
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June 18: The Beltrami County Board Meets Tonight!
Beltrami County commissioner Richard Anderson was today's guest, and he had a preview of the county board meeting that is taking place tonight.
15 min
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June 17: Jeremy Olson And Dave Wall Are Ready F...
Bemidji Area Schools superintendent Jeremy Olson and board chair Dave Wall were today's guests to set the stage for tonight's ISD 31 school board meeting.
22 min
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June 14: Go Behind The Scenes Of The Beltrami C...
Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs and records technician supervisor Gretchen Gunning provided insight on what happens behind the scenes at the Sheriff's Office with their visit to the show today!
25 min
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June 13: Bone Health Specialist Kelly Pruitt Ta...
Sanford Orthopedics bone health specialist Kelly Pruitt visited the show today to discuss staying mobile and ways to avoid osteoporosis.
15 min
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June 12: Walt Lindahl & John Schmitt Give First...
Walt Lindahl and John Schmitt are both double lung transplant recipients. They were today's guests to discuss the vital, life-saving magnitude of organ donation.
23 min
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June 11: Sharie Linke Shares All About The Bemi...
Bemidji Senior Center tour director Sharie Linke was today's guest, as she previewed the many trips and experiences that have been planned for this summer and fall.
19 min
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June 10: Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlso...
What's in store for tonight's City of Bemidji Planning board meeting? Planning director Jamin Carlson offered some insight on today's show!
15 min
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June 7: Tricia Andrews of the Headwaters School...
Fiddle Camp is coming to the Headwaters School Of Music & The Arts beginning June 17th. Tricia Andrews, Executive Diretor, has all the details. Plus a preview of the many other events happening this summer at the School.
14 min
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June 6: The School Year Is In The Books...But T...
Bemidji Schools superintendent Jeremy Olson made his monthly visit to the show to give an update on what ISD 31 is doing this summer to prepare for the upcoming school year.
20 min
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June 5: Christa Drake of Lake Bemidji State Par...
June will be a busy month in our state parks. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox preview all the great things going on this month and talk about the orchids that are on full display right now.
20 min
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June 3: Bemidji's Latest City Council Meeting I...
Bemidji City Council member Gwenia Fiskevold Gould joined the show today for a preview of tonight's city council meeting and what to expect on the agenda.
11 min
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May 31: The World War II B-25 Flying Experience...
Sam Walsh, the president of Bemidji's Experimental Aircraft Association, was today's guest to talk about the upcoming World War II B-25 Flying Experience. The plane--"Miss Mitchell"--will be at the Bemidji Regional Airport during Father's Day weekend June 14-16.
10 min
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May 30 DOUBLEHEADER DAY: Lee Furuseth (&Friends...
Lee Furuseth of the Headwaters Science Center stopped by with Tommy & Tanya, who were headed to a new home. He talks about their Trout in the Classroom program and everything coming up this summer at the HSC. Then, Emily Paine of Bemidji High School Showchoirs is in to preview Showchoir Summer Camp coming up in a couple of weeks.
23 min
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May 28 VET CENTER: Vet Service Officers Shane G...
Beltrami County Veterans Service Officer Shane Gustafson and Clearwater County Veterans Service Officer Logan LeClair discuss Vet Center, which offers mental health services to veterans. They discuss PTSD and other issues facing veterans and also how they provide needed counseling and services for veteran's families as well. Plus we discuss other services the Vet Service officers provide to their county veterans.
13 min
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May 24: Marina Lovell Talks Great River Rescue!
Great River Rescue executive director Marina Lovell was today's guest, and she had an update on the organization's events that are coming up!
13 min
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May 23 DOUBLEHEADER: Hannah Johnson On The Sanf...
A Chatpod doubleheader today. We start with Sanford Health Career Development Consultant Hannah Johnson who discusses career opportunities in health care and Sanford's Healthcare Career Day coming up next month. Then, Christina Regas is in with all the details on this year's Take A Kid Fishing event in the Bemidji area, including how to get registered.
23 min