District 2A State Representative Bidal Duran checks in from St. Paul on the controversial girls in sports bill and a soon to be contentious budget battle. Then, Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood discusses all things fire and safety.

Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson previews tonight's Planning Board Meeting. He discusses the key items before the Board tonight, the upcoming Highway 197 development, jail construction and what you need to do if you've got some construction or remodel plans this upcoming building season.

The Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter will soon have a new facility. Board Chair Rebecca Stone and Assistant Director Michelle Carlson join Denae and Kev to discuss the journey, what the new facility brings to those who need their services and how people can access their services.

Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson joined Kev to recap his day with the Bemidji crew at Bemidji Day at the Capital. He recapped the challenges of mandates and (lack of) funding and the intersection between being a LOCAL school district and state mandates.

The Beltrami County Board met yesterday and Commissioner John Carlson recaps everything going on, including highway work, the housing trust fund, the start of jail construction and legislative issues.

It's another doubleheader on today's show. We start with Ward 1 Councilor Gwenia Fiskevold Gould recapping the latest Bemidji City Council Meeting, then hear from Bemidji Rotarians Dave Knudson and Tina Hendrickson about the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Camp. Five Bemidji area high school students can go and camp alumnus Taylor Hendrickson is also in with all the camp details.

Brandon Mustfal of Northwoods Habitat For Humanity is in to preview the first ever Habitat Raffle with 4 great prizes including a loaded She Shed. He also discusses becoming a Habitat family, volunteering and what they've got planned for 2025.

Today we hear from Chris Latzke & Kacey Malterud of the Occupational Development Center about all the great things happening in their facilities and the way they enrich the lives of their clients. Then, Clearwater & Beltrami County Veterans Service Officers Logan LeClaire & Shane Gustafson are in with updates and information for veterans in our community.

HSC Executive Director Lee Furuseth recaps this year's e-Cubed Extravaganza, previews the busy field trip season coming soon (and how your classroom can get involved) and he's looking for some help.

Gracewin Living Cooperative is bringing cooperative living to Bemidji. It's a concept that's been around since 1989, but is just now making its way north. Director of Operations Nate Anderson and Head of Sales and Marketing Lisa Anteau have the details on this unique way of community living.

District 2A State Representative Bidal Duran updates the Legislative session, discussing the House Republican Caucus's 25 top bills, the fraud committee, and his thoughts on other bills before the legislature this year.

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson and Board Chair Dave Wall stopped by to preview Monday's School Board Meeting. They discussed the class size report, the next two school year calendars, student representation on the School Board, and LUMBERJACK SUCCESS in sports & activities.

Mayor Jorge Prince addressed the Bemidji City Council Tuesday with his annual State of the City Address. We get the highlights and discuss the busy and big things going on in the city of Bemidji.

Alethea Kenney raised Icelandic Sheep and hand weaves fabric for fun. But for women in the age of the Vikings, it was a vital way to enrich the country and their household. She has all the details in a presentation at the Sons Of Norway Meeting this Sunday and gives us a sneak preview.

e-Cubed, The Elevated Epicurean Experience, returns to the Headwaters Science Center this Saturday, Lee & Julie are in to talk about the amazing chefs and restaurants that will be featured, along with the music and how you can be part of it! Then we hear from one of the chefs, Keng Dechawuth of the brand new Blue Oyster Restaurant, about what he's bringing to the Science Center Saturday.

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & New Community Impact Officer Zach Ruport discuss what the new position entails, the sheriff's visit to the capital and the latest scammers. Then Brad Olson of Scouting America talks about their first ever Cosmic Sledding at Camp Wilderness this weekend.

A Health Double Feature on today's Chatpod. First up, Sanford Health Physician's Assistant Melissa Meyer talks heart health and the expanded cardio department at Sanford Bemidji. Then Joy Wilander and Bonnie Anderson talk Organ and Tissue Donation on the eve of National Organ & Tissue Donation Day.

Brittany Isensee & Larissa Donovan of the Brrmidji Jaycees are in to talk all things Brrmidji Days and Andrea Kent of the Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji Area talks about how you can get in on the online auction open until 6:15 Valentine's Night

The Minnesota House is now in session and we hear from House 2A Representative Bidal Duran. He previews his four committees, the start of the session and the new fraud committee.

The City of Bemidji Planning Board meets tonight and Planning Director Jamin Carlson is in to preview the meeting, discuss upcoming projects and remind you what you need to do if you've got some animals in your household (or backyard).

It's a Living United edition of Chatpod. Denae and Kev talk with Ruth Sherman of Community Resource Connection. Ruth discusses their services and partnerships designed to help people make their way through the maze of assistance programs and organizations to get the help they need.

ISD #31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson checks in to discuss a number of things going on in the district including last night's unified basketbal game, a parent survey going out soon, tonight's college and career registration and of course, legislative issues.

Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox return to talk about what's happening in the parks this month. We learn about different types of snow fall, different types of snow, the many events going on in the parks and there just might be some baby bears too!