A tragic event in Bemidji has put the reality of human trafficking in northwestern Minnesota back into our consciousness. Evergreen is front and center in the fight and we hear from Evergreen YFS about the realities and the devastation it causes.

Bemidji Firefighter Alexis Joyce is back to preview the upcoming Fire Department Open House Saturday, October 14th. Plus, tips to be safe since it's National Fire Prevention Week, too.

The Annual Day is in Bemidji this year and we hear from a couple of the presenters: Sanford Health Counselor Mindy Broden, area author Wendell Affield & Veteran's Suicide Prevention Liaison Krysta Stanesas.

The Little Black Dress Gala is back for its 9th year of supporting people and families battling cancer. She discusses the event along with their goal of helping more families.

United Way Restaurant Week is next week and we get a preview from the Campaign Co-Chairs: The Brothers Leach. Denae is also in to try to maintain order. Tries.

There's a lot going on in Bemidji Schools, and Superintendent Jeremy Olson joined Kev to talk about all of it, including the strategic plan, long term goals and finances.

Ebony Warren introduces us to the new Evergreen Shelter Director Jennifer Aakre. Plus we talk about the annual Evergreen Conference and all the things Evergreen YFS is doing for youth and families.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and that is the month Sanford's PETAL program hosts the annual Walk To Remember. Amy Martin has the details.

Brian Olson previews some initiatives coming to Beltrami County in 2024 and discusses the volume of solid waste to date in 2023, as well as the many layers of taking care of the trash.

Vance Balstad of the Bemidji Lions Club and Susie Balstad of First City Lions stop by to remind us to get our ATV Raffle tickets before the drawing November 1st, and let us know everything the Lions are doing in Paul Bunyan Country.

Although there's a lot to catch up on in the jail project, and we do, the sheriff has other important things to discuss as well, including school bus safety and some scams in the area.

The First Ever Autumn Hoopla For The United Way Is Coming In Two Weeks. Donelle Is Here To Tell You Why You Need To Be There!

Bemidji Firefighter & EMT Alexis Joyce stopped by to preview the upcoming Station #4 Grand Opening on Saturday. Plus, we discuss the day to day duties of a firefighter and the need for volunteers.

Jeremy and Julie were in to discuss the upcoming School Board Meeting and key topics. But they also detailed a great morning they had touring the Lumberjack High School & Career Academies.

Beltrami Electric Cooperative's Angela Lyseng is in to talk electric vehicles. The 4th Annual Electric Vehicle Show is coming up next Thursday, and she has all the details, plus she shares all the details on EV's including how much it costs, their power and how to get your vehicle charged.

Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince stopped by to preview key items coming to the Bemidji City Council, including the preliminary tax levy, the search for a city manager and the recent Mississipi River Cities & Towns Initative Conference held in Bemidji.

Live United Day is coming up along with the Business Blitz, Trap Shoot and much more. Denae Alamano has all the details of a busy United Way Fall.

We hear from Brandon Mustfal on all things Habitat. We find out about the impact Habitat is making in our area and what a Community Engagement Coordinator is