Beltrami Electric's annual EV Car Show returns October 3rd as part of National Drive Electric Week. Angela Lyseng & Ayla Kranz of Beltrami Electric join the show to discuss all the benefits of electric vehicles and the great advancements and developments that are making it more and more of a realistic option for most drivers.

The Tax Levy needs to be set by the end of the month, the Highway 197 plan had a public hearing, a Sanford Center discussion and getting ready for Cannabis in Bemidji. The Mayor discusses it all.

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 DFL candidate for Minnesota District 2A, Reed Olson

Interim Director Stephanie Westerman of the Northwoods Pregnancy Center discusses the many services provided to expectant and new parents. Plus a preview of the upcoming banquet in October.

Tom Barry, Beltrami County Administrator, discusses the key topics at today's Beltrami County Board meeting. Chief among them are housing and the housing trust fund, and the 2025 budget and proposed tax levy. Plus updates on the Beltrami County

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checked in prior to the Monday Night School Board Meeting to preview what is coming up. He discussed enrollment, preserving some Central School history, using social media to communicate with the community, statewide assessment results, the proposed levy and the need for a new Kindergarten section at Lincoln School.

Yup...it's a Dad Joke headline. Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & Investigator (and chief drone operator) Nick Lewis are in to talk about the latest from the Sheriff's Department, including how drones are used in public safety and law enforcement work

James Dodds & John Gilbertson of Beltrami County's MN Farm Bureau preview the two candidate forums coming to the 4-H Building at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds. On September 18th, it will be the Beltrami County Commissioners Forum and on the 25th, District 31 School Board Forum. Then, we check in with Bemidji High School Student Council President Phillip Hodapp to find out what's going on at BHS Homecoming next week, including the first ever Homecoming Parade.

The United Way Campaign is just about to kick into overdrive and Denae joined the show with the campaign co-chairs Troy & Sue Hendricks. They previewed the campaign and discussed why they wanted to help the cause.

Brandon Mustfal checked in to update the many things happening at Habitat For Humanity, including Brush With Kindness, new families, a home rehab project, the Restore and a Bemidji Brewing Pint Night coming tomorrow.

The Bemidji Planning Board meets tonight at 5:30 and Planning Director Jamin Carlson has all the details . He updates us on the exciting new project at the old Elks Lodge being put together by Mitch Rautio. In addition, he discusses upcoming decisions that need to be made by the end of the year on Cannabis sales in Bemidji, how Planning and Zoning is involved in the upcoming Highway 197 project and what we can expect in the next few months.

The new Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President Mick Talbot was in to preview this Saturday's Ethnic Fest and discuss all the great things Walker has to offer. We also find out how Mick went from a DJ business in Grand Rapids to running the Chamber

With the new school year underway, we hear from Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson. He discusses the start of school, how workshops help get the year started right, what parts of the district's strategic plan are being implemented this year and what's coming up soon in the district.

Christa Drake & Shannon Bungart of Lake Bemidji State Park team up with Connie Cox of Itasca State Park to preview what's happening this autumn. Plus, we talk migration, hibernation, and the color change.

The Bemidji City Council Meeting is running on a Tuesday this month due to Labor Day yesterday and the Beltrami County Board always meets on Tuesdays so it's a double feature today. We start off with Bemidji City Councilor from Ward 4 Emilie Riviera to talk about what's coming up in Bemidji this fall and then District 3 County Commissioner Richard Anderson is in to preview today's meetings and what we can expect this fall from the Beltrami County Board.

We start off the day with Ethan Larson (and Coco) of the Paul Bunyan Dog Training Association. Ethan previews their annual upcoming show set for next weekend, which includes a new category this year: Nosework Trials. Then it's Lee Furuseth wrapping up summer at the Headwaters Science Center discussing their new prestigious honor and a big, bold plan for next year.

Reed Olson on the Nameless Coalition For The Homeless and Lance Egley, co-chair of the Northern Access Treatment program discuss the housing challenges in the area, whether it be affordable access or ownership. They talk about how the lack of housing hurts efforts to curb homelessness AND negatively impacts addiction recovery efforts.

Bemidji State University and Northwest Tech College classes are underway for 2024-25. President John Hoffman discusses the great enrollment gains this year, new grants and partnerships in the state, the continuing challenges to higher education and the way BSU & NTC are working together to make college affordable.

Beltrami & Clearwater County Veterans Service Officers Shane Gustafson and Logan LeClair discussed the many events and services offered by the organizations. They also talked about their ability to help get vets lined up with VA Health services and Public Affairs Officer Shawn Abbas of the Fargo VA Hospital & Bemidji Clinic discussed programs and services.

The 2nd Annual Northwoods Makers Market from Paul Bunyan Broadcasting and Betrami Electric is coming up in October. If you're a "maker" or crafter, we've still got room. Nell's got all the details on today's show.

Barry Karpinski and Brad Olson check in to preview tomorrow's annual St. Philip's Block Party. It's a free event from 3:30 to 7:30 and there's a ton of stuff going on.

Certified Peer Recovery Specialists Joe Beaudreau of Sanford Health and Jenny Vance of Face It Together discuss National Recovery Month (September) and the Recovery Walk which will be part of it. They also discuss what addiction is and what recovery is. A wide ranging topic on today's Chatpod...The Chatabout Podcast.

The Bemidji Community Theatre wraps up the 2023-24 season with the revue "Hats Off To Broadway", a collaboration with other great groups. Director Carla Norris-Rainbird is in with all the details.

With the start of another school year, it's time for Scouting America Open Houses. Michelle Bedford has the details of a few in our area and why scouting is such a great activity for kids.

Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checked in to preview tonight's School Board meeting and the new meeting format that begins tonight with a 5pm work session, followed by a 6pm listening sesssion and 6:30 meeting. School goals and school levy prep are on the work session agenda. And in the regular meeting, they'll be talking bus transportation, re-hiring positions and approve the district goals. Plus, Jeremy discusses the upcoming School Board election.