Sheriff Jason Riggs is in for his monthly visit and he brought along Deputy Josh Arhart. Josh handles Boat and Water, ATV's and all other recreational enforcement. We discuss the safety issues, the rules and regs, no wake and where the Sheriff's Office ends and the DNR Conservation Office begins.

The Annual Rotary Blood Screening with Sanford Health is coming up next week at Sanford Medical Center. Bemidji Rotarian Kevin Williamson and Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Lab Supervisor Todd Glen have all the details on this excellent preventive event.

Beltrami Electric Cooperative's Angela Lyseng and Lake Bemidji State Park director Pete Harrison stopped by today to talk about next week's GreenTouch cleanup event that will be helping prepare the park for the coming summer!

There are many topics of note in Beltrami County these days, and commissioner John Carlson stopped by to share about them ahead of today's meeting. Among the preview was a conversation on airport zoning and an update on the new jail.

Bemidji City Councilor Gwennia Fiskevold-Gould joined the show to preview tonight's city council meeting. Among the topics: summer events, Unicon Flaming Puck Hockey, stormwater pollution and outdoor dining.

Bemidji's Sons of Norway Chapter is preparing for their annual Syttende Mai (May 17) Celebration. George Olson discusses why May 17 is so important to Norway and the big celebration they have planned at the Concordia Language Village's Norwegian village.

On today's show, Bemidji School District superintendent Jeremy Olson provided his monthly update on all things related to ISD 31.

Two topics today on CHATPOD. Mur Gilman and Jamie Anderson have the details on this June's 10th Annual Loop the Lake Festival. And US Postal Carrier Jay Tody is in with United Way Executive Director Denae Alamano to talk about next Saturday's annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

The Northwoods Pregnancy Center has a lot happening this spring! Executive Director Kelly McDonough joined the show to share about the center's services and their ongoing capital campaign.

The local One Vegetable, One Community program was the subject of Dawn Palmer and Paul Conklin's visit to the show today. Among the topics was a discussion on the Beltrami County Vegetable of the Year!

Earth Day may have been Monday, but the Headwaters Science Center is still in the mood to celebrate with an event this Saturday! Morgan Whitcomb of the Science Center and Amelia Kaiser from the Mississippi Headwaters Audobon Society and Spearhead Center stopped in to share about tomorrow's festivities.

Sanford Health physical therapist Jarad Syrstad was our guest today to share more about the Acute Spine Center that opened in 2022.

Brian Bissonette stopped in to talk about this summer's annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival! Though the event is several months away, the early bird registration deadline for a team discount is fast approaching: he had the details and a preview of this summer's event.

Another CHATPOD Doubleheader. We hear from Bemidji Lions President Ethan Larson (and Coco) about the upcoming 43rd Annual Flapjack Fundraiser coming May 14th to First Lutheran Church. Then, DNR Assistant Area Forester Ben Lang talks wildfire safety in the midst of a VERY dry spring.

Erik Brakstad of Portland, OR is visiting the local Sons of Norway this coming Sunday to share a presentation on the brave Norwegian teachers of World War II. He provided us with details on today's show!

Bemidji mayor Jorge Prince is back for his monthly visit to the show! He stopped in to preview Monday's work session and discuss key topics related to the city that are currently of note.

Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson is back to talk a little trash. Earth Day is on the way and you can get the details on what Beltrami County Solid Waste is up to by watching you mail. Plus, we discuss remote sites and your responsibilities there, as well as that special assessment you're seeing on your property tax bill.

The Paul Bunyan Communications GigaZone Gaming Championship and TechXpo are returning to the Sanford Center this Saturday! Marketing director Brian Bissonette gave a preview of the games and tournaments available, as well as this year's special speaker.

Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter executive director Chris Latzke and board chair Rebecca Stone visited to preview the shelter's first-ever gala event in May. They also shared an update on their capital campaign and the important work of the shelter.

Bemidji Schools superintendent Jeremy Olson and board member Anna Mannecke visited to preview tonight's school board meeting. Among the topics of discussion were a tentative agreement with the BEA, good news on graduation rates, and more!

Next week is Telecommunicators Appreciation Week and Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs appreciates his dispatchers! He discusses all the things they need to do and know. Plus, he discusses Distracted Driving Awareness Month and previews the latest jail construction decisions coming before the County Board.

Darren Phillips and Paul Andreas of Sanford Equip were today's guests to discuss what Equip seeks to do, ways to stay mobile with proper equipment, and new technologies in the field.

The 25th annual Ministry of Caring Conference is coming April 25, putting the spotlight on the work of caregivers. Co-coordinators Alice Thompson and Mary Eaton stopped by to give a preview!

Northwoods Habitat For Humanity's Community Engagement Coordinator Brandon Mustfal stopped by to preview the upcoming Roof Raiser Gala at the Bemidji Eagles Club. We also discuss the need for a Construction Manager, volunteers and how Habitat is helping area families with financial stability and the plans for this year.

Bemidji Planning director Jamin Carlson stops in for a visit ahead of tonight's Planning board meeting. In addition to setting the stage for the meeting, he also discussed other items of note regarding planning and zoning.