Bemidji State University Athletic Director Britt Lauritsen joins us for San Angelo, TX where the BSU Beaver Football Team is gearing for the NCAA Playoffs. She recaps this season, discusses how she made her way to Bemidji, the importance of athletics to the college culture and the biggest challenges in collegiate athletics in 2024.

Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson is back to discuss safety at the sites, holiday closures, composting and the latest on the state mandate for demolition landfills.

Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood discusses safety in the home during fireplace and heating season, the volume of activity the department handles, goals for the future, the need for a new main fire station and Bemidji's strong paid on call staff.

Commissioner Richard Anderson of the Beltrami County Board previews today's busy meeting. They'll discuss and vote on the final bid and guaranteed maximum price for the jail project, hear and vote on accepting the classification and compensation study, discuss the cannabis ordinances and hear from the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force.

Mayor Jorge Prince checks in to discuss the election results, preview Monday's work session and Cannabis public hearing, roundabouts and the tax levy.

Sanford Health's Ashley Gagoda discusses hospice care, myths and other aspects of home care during National Home Care Month.

Bemidji State's Track & Cross Country programs have traditionally had the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning. Last year, 218 Sports started the Raphael's Reindeer Run on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and Bemidji Parks & Rec holds the Ugly Sweater 5K on the second Saturday in December. They've joined forces for the Bemidji Running Series and we'll get all the details with 218 Sports Tourism Coordinator Ryan Rude, Bemidji Parks & Rec Outreach Coordinator Emma Realing and BSU Head Track & Cross Country Coach Mike Lynch.

State Director Mary Knox-Johnson & Stage Manager Kris Cannon preview "Scrooge! The Musical" opening Friday at Bemidji Community Theatre. Plus, we preview the upcoming season and discuss how you can get involved in Community Theater.

The Bemidji Planning Board's monthly meeting is a day later due to Veteran's Day. But even though the meeting is tomorrow, Jamin Carlson is in today to get us ready for it. He also takes a look back on the status of a number of projects in the area.

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs is in to talk outdoors. Hunting & Fishing safety is a big issue for the Sheriff's Department. But we also discuss the latest on the new jail, preparing for 2025 and what's next for the county now that they have been designated a HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area).

District 31 Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson was in to talk about the latest things goin on in Bemidji area schools, including a great fall sports season, the importance of extra-curricular activities, the recent School Board election and next steps and parent-teacher conferences.

On the latest Chatpod, we check in with Kay Mack & Courtney Aitken Gifford to preview next Thursday's second ever 100+ Women Who Care event at the new 4th Street Event Center and then we talk with Christa Drake & Sandra Lichter, naturalists at Lake Bemidji and Itasca State Parks about the many fall (and early winter) events coming up in the next couple months.

Susan Shelquist & Jim Aakhus of Hope House preview this week's fundraiser...the 44-44-44. Plus, they discuss all the great things Hope House provides for those who struggle with mental illness, and their families. Then, we hear from Chad Trapier, Executive Director of the Walker Area Community Center on their fund raising drive and an update of everything happening at the WACC.

Bemidji City Manager Rich Spiczka is in to preview tonight's City Council meeting and discuss key topics that need to be nailed down by the end of 2024.

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Beltrami County Board District 4 incumbent Tim Sumner

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Beltrami County Board District 4 candidate Frank Duresky

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Bemidji School Board candidate Todd Haugen

Halloween marks Headwaters Science Center's annual Boo Fest and the start of the long holiday season, which reminds Lee of some great gift ideas...

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Beltrami County Board District 3 candidate Kari Howe

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 2A, Bidal Duran

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Bemidji School Board candidate Carol L. Johnson

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Beltrami County Board District 2 incumbent Joe Gould

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Bemidji Ward 5 City Council incumbent Lynn Eaton

Evergreen Family Services Executive Director Ebony Warren previews the upcoming Evergreen Conference and discusses the many services Evergreen provides to youth and families in our area

We are spotlighting candidates in Bemidji, Beltrami County, School District 31 & Minnesota District 2 who will be running in the General Election November 5th. Today, we meet Bemidji School Board candidate Jack Aakhus