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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?"

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.

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.

Sanford Health Lead Dietician Alicia Van Den Heuvel talks about kicking off a new year with new habits. She talks about healthy eating, how poor diets lead to a number of chronic conditions and what you can do independently and in consultation with medical professionals to make progress in 2024.

Bemidji has a new City Manager. Rich Spiczka has been on the job for about a month and we find out his thoughts about Bemidji, his priorities and how he found his way to Bemidji and municipal administration. We also discuss the city's challenges and why Rich wanted to be in Bemidji.

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs joined Kev to talk about the construction process for the new jail and when it will be ready. He also discussed crime stats in Beltrami County and 911 calls.

The first meeting of the year for the Bemidji School Board will mean the organization of this year's board. We talk about the process of picking board chair, committee assignments and other organizational issues. Plus an update on the referendum renewal listening seassions, employee group contract agreements and a preview of how Minnesota's new READ Act will affect the district.

Mayor Jorge Prince was in to preview Monday's City Council meeting. He discussed ASM's proposal on the Sanford Center shortfall, the organization of the new Bemidji Planning & Zoning Commission, what a city is, what a city government's role is and transparency. It's a great conversation.

Tom Cain, Jr discusses his grandfather's stories and how they have been preserved at the Minnesota Historical Society. He also dicusses some programs he's been involved in at the Beltrami County History Center and at Red Lake regarding the history of Native Music, and shares one of his grandfather's stories.

Vocalmotive is off to a GREAT start, taking the title at the Onalaska competition last weekend. This weekend is the Annual Vocalmotive Dinner Show and their new director Gunnar Aas is in to talk about coming home to Bemidji and stepping into the legendary shoes of Chris Fettig. Plus all the details on the show and how you can get tickets.

Bemidji Police Officer Rachel Kniss discusses the return of the K-9 program to Bemidji. She talks about the need for the K-9 program, the training she and her new partner will through, the costs and equipment needed and how you can help them raise money to make it happen.

Richard Anderson previews the latest Beltrami County Board Meeting. He discusses Public Health, the latest on the jail project, other key agenda items and the key issues he sees for 2024.

Brian discusses everything he and the Beltrami County Waste Department do, how he got into the solid waste business and all the changes technology has wrought for solid waste disposal.

Jeannie Thompson, Director of Sanford Health's Woods Edge Senior Living Campus, discusses the campus and the various levels of care that are available in the three facilities. She also discusses financial helps, the flexibility of the campus and how it's convenient as needs change over the years.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, a new fundraiser for the Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter: The "Give From The Heart" Fundraising Dinner at The Tavern. Executive Director Chris Latzke has all the details and gets us updated on the new shelter project.

To celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Kev checked in with Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs, Bemidji Police Captain Dave Lazella & State Patrol Lieutenant Brad Norland to discuss each department's role in law enforcement and public safety, how they work together and why they feel called into law enforcement.

The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is having a unique fundraiser. The Blood Mary Battle. Eight Bemidji area restaurants will bring their best to the Rail River Folk School to determine who has the BEST Bloody Mary. Tickets are on sale now. Listen for details!

Jeremy Olson recaps the school year thus far, previews the public meetings regarding the extension of the referendum, discusses the budget challenges going forward and talks about the MANY good things happening in School District 31.

Bemidji High School Sports teams have been playing home games all over Bemidji. But a vision is in place to create a true home field advantage with additions and improvements to fields and stadiums on the Bemidji High School campus. Andra Vaughn joined Kev to share the vision.

eCubed is returning to The Headwaters Science Center February 17th. Due to its proximity to Valentine's Day, the theme is The Science Of Love: Chemistry & Attraction. Lee has the details plus updates us on the construction and they even have great gifts for the Holidays.