We are spotlighting Bemidji and Beltrami County candidates who are involved in the August 13th primary. Today, we meet Greg Kuhn who is running for Bemidji City Council Ward 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are spotlighting Bemidji and Beltrami County candidates who are involved in the August 13th primary. Today, we meet Bill Batchelder who is running for Bemidji City Council Ward 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are spotlighting Bemidji and Beltrami County candidates who are involved in the August 13th primary. Today, we meet Mark Dickinson who is running for Bemidji City Council Ward 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lee Furuseth was in to talk about everything going on at the Headwaters Science Center. Meanwhile, the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival is back next week...and with it Sanford Health's Taco Fest! We get the details from Kayla Winkler of Sanford Health and Denae from the United Way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beltrami County Fair is coming August 7th through the 11th and we've got a full studio to talk about it. Keith Winger previews everything happening on the Marilyn Shutter Stage, Char Blashill talks about the return of Bingo to the Fair and the 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt, and Vern Holzhueter previews the Grandstand Shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beltrami Electric Cooperative and Paul Bunyan Broadcasting are teaming up for the Second Annual United Way Northwoods Makers Market. Becky Theis of Beltrami Electric and our own Nell were in to discuss how to get your booth and everything else you need to know for the big event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji mayor Jorge Prince stopped in today for a conversation on the latest happenings around the city. Among the topics was a discussion on several important housing initiatives that are ongoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guests were Beltrami County Solid Waste director Brian Olson and Bemidji Transfer Station foreman Tim Knapp. They offered up insights on what to know before making a visit to dispose of waste at the transfer station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watermark Art Center executive director Lori Forshee-Donnay stopped by today to paint the picture of this weekend's Watermark Art Festival, one of the staple summertime events in Bemidji! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beltrami County Commissioner John Carlson & Beltrami County Public Health Director Amy Bowles teamed up to discuss today's County Board Meeting and quarterly Community Health Board meeting. Then we hear all about the Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine set for Saturday at Dondelinger GM with Jim Hess, Lloyd Holy and Chatabout Blast From The (recent) Past, Todd Haugen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Superintendent Jeremy Olson and Board Member Anna Mannecke preview the topics in tonight's School Board meeting, including policies and textbooks and library materials, the district overview along with potential changes to work session and board meeting schedules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a lot more than meets the eye in the Sheriff's Department. This month, Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs brought in Sgt. Trish Grimsley to discuss the Courthouse Crew. They deal with court security and inmate transport. It's a very complicated job and we learn all about it on today's Chatpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pediatrician Dr. Ashley Huerd of Sanford Health in Bemidji discussed the importance of well child check ups and why they need to continue throughout the childhood. She also discussed how children often are suffering from anxiety and depression but do an excellent job of hiding it from their parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The countdown to the Beltrami County Fair continues. Today we hear from Amber Bury and Stacy Ness on the Open Class categories at the Fair. Registration is open now and they have all the details. Plus, it's National Park & Recreation Month and they are celebrating at Bemidji Parks & Rec. We hear from Marcia Larson and Jamie Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji Community Theater's latest production opens up Friday. It's Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit". Julie Kaiser is one of the cast members...and the director. She tells us all about it, how you can get involved in community theater and how to get your tickets for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two guests on today's show. Jamin Carlson discusses everything going on in the Planning Department and also guides us on the process of starting a new business or new building. Then Watermark Art Center Executive Director Lori Forshee-Donnay checks in to preview the upcoming Watermark Arts Festival set for July 20th and 21st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author Barb Mack discusses her book "The Hand I've Been Dealt" on her battle with epilepsy. She also discusses the misconceptions about epilepsy and a special event she will be part of next Tuesday at the Bemidji Public Library. Before that, we hear from Beltrami County Commissioner John Carlson previewing today's Work Session and Regular Board Meeting, including solid waste and Beltrami County Historical Society updates and a cannabis public hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji Ward 5 Councilor Lynn Eaton previews tonight's Bemidji City Council meeting. There are some key items on the agenda including improvements needed at the Beltrami County Historical Society building and discussion on Cannabis ordinances that will need to be in place soon. Lynn also talks about action that will need to take place on several other buildings in Bemidji, including Nielsen-Reise Arena, Fire Station 1 and City Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 80th Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival kicks off this Wednesday and the Three Musketeers were in with the details. Larissa, Eva & MIssy tell us EVERYTHING happening from July 3-7. Get the details of this Paul Bunyan Country summer tradition on the latest Chatpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lee Furuseth of the Headwaters Science Center was today's guest, providing an update on what's new and happening at the Science Center this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Sanford Hospice bereavement coordinator Erin Kossivi stopped by to share about the grief support systems they offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beltrami County Fair is coming up August 9th, but they're getting ready now. We hear from Fair Board Dog Superintendent Lori Brama and 4-H Intern Lily Krona about all the 4-H and dog events coming to the fair, along with what 4-Her's do the rest of the year. Plus, Andrea Kent is in to talk about the final days of the Great Futures Campaign at the Boys & Girls Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Knox Johnson and Chris Tolman of Loon Country Arts were today's show guests, as they shared all about the art gallery, its grand opening, and what it brings to the community and local artists in particular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another double dip today on Chatpod. We hear from the Mayor of Bemidji on issues before the Council including the Railroad Corridor, Red Pine Estates, Industrial Park ordinances, Cannibus...AND...roundabouts. Then, we hear from Michelle Bedford of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) about their annual Lawn Social on Lake Movil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beltrami County Solid Waste director Brian Olson visited today to talk all things solid waste, including recycling, composting, and new grant possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beltrami County Fair is set for August in Bemidji...and UNICON 21 (The International Unicycling Championships & Convention) comes to Bemidji next month. Vern Holzhueter & Beryl Wernberg are in to talk about the fair and Kirsten Goldstein talks all things unicycling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beltrami County commissioner Richard Anderson was today's guest, and he had a preview of the county board meeting that is taking place tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji Area Schools superintendent Jeremy Olson and board chair Dave Wall were today's guests to set the stage for tonight's ISD 31 school board meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs and records technician supervisor Gretchen Gunning provided insight on what happens behind the scenes at the Sheriff's Office with their visit to the show today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sanford Orthopedics bone health specialist Kelly Pruitt visited the show today to discuss staying mobile and ways to avoid osteoporosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walt Lindahl and John Schmitt are both double lung transplant recipients. They were today's guests to discuss the vital, life-saving magnitude of organ donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji Senior Center tour director Sharie Linke was today's guest, as she previewed the many trips and experiences that have been planned for this summer and fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's in store for tonight's City of Bemidji Planning board meeting? Planning director Jamin Carlson offered some insight on today's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fiddle Camp is coming to the Headwaters School Of Music & The Arts beginning June 17th. Tricia Andrews, Executive Diretor, has all the details. Plus a preview of the many other events happening this summer at the School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji Schools superintendent Jeremy Olson made his monthly visit to the show to give an update on what ISD 31 is doing this summer to prepare for the upcoming school year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June will be a busy month in our state parks. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox preview all the great things going on this month and talk about the orchids that are on full display right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji City Council member Gwenia Fiskevold Gould joined the show today for a preview of tonight's city council meeting and what to expect on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Walsh, the president of Bemidji's Experimental Aircraft Association, was today's guest to talk about the upcoming World War II B-25 Flying Experience. The plane--"Miss Mitchell"--will be at the Bemidji Regional Airport during Father's Day weekend June 14-16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lee Furuseth of the Headwaters Science Center stopped by with Tommy & Tanya, who were headed to a new home. He talks about their Trout in the Classroom program and everything coming up this summer at the HSC. Then, Emily Paine of Bemidji High School Showchoirs is in to preview Showchoir Summer Camp coming up in a couple of weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beltrami County Veterans Service Officer Shane Gustafson and Clearwater County Veterans Service Officer Logan LeClair discuss Vet Center, which offers mental health services to veterans. They discuss PTSD and other issues facing veterans and also how they provide needed counseling and services for veteran's families as well. Plus we discuss other services the Vet Service officers provide to their county veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Great River Rescue executive director Marina Lovell was today's guest, and she had an update on the organization's events that are coming up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Chatpod doubleheader today. We start with Sanford Health Career Development Consultant Hannah Johnson who discusses career opportunities in health care and Sanford's Healthcare Career Day coming up next month. Then, Christina Regas is in with all the details on this year's Take A Kid Fishing event in the Bemidji area, including how to get registered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have private wood land and want to make sure it stays healthy for the future, Lori Barrow can help. She is a Private Lands Forester for the Minnesota DNR and discusses ways she can help and cost share opportunities through the DNR to help sustain the land for future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beltrami County commissioner Craig Gaasvig stopped by to give a preview of today's county board meeting, including some of the key topics on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji Schools superintendent Jeremy Olson is today's guest, and he has a preview of the monthly school board meeting that is scheduled for tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mayor Jorge Prince discussed the historice first ever meeting with the White Earth Tribal Council, the Peace Officers Memorial Service, a number of approvals from the Planning Board and the incredible amount of development happening this summer in the city. And we talk Unicon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know that those left crayon stubs can make new crayons? There's a campaign going on right now to collect them and re-use them rather than have them become trash. Brian Olson has the details on that, along with holiday hours, and transfer stations safety. We also look ahead to big projects coming in the landfill world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji State assistant professor of education Dr. Miriam White was today's guest, as she detailed a free Special Education Conference that BSU is once again hosting this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices