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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Bemidji School District superintendent Jeremy Olson provided his monthly update on all things related to ISD 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sanford Health physical therapist Jarad Syrstad was our guest today to share more about the Acute Spine Center that opened in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji School District superintendent Jeremy Olson was today's guest, providing a wide-ranging update on the latest in ISD 31. Among the subjects were good news on graduation rates, an update on the strategic plan, a discussion on the district's viewpoint neutral policy, and a tentative agreement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji State University will be hosting a summer program for attendees 55 years of age and older. Randy Burg visited with the show to discuss the details of this two-day workshop event! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beltrami County Board Commissioner Richard Anderson joined the show today, and his timing could not have been better! He previewed today's county board meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Director Mary Knox Johnson is in to preview Bemidji Community Theatre's musical "Alice In Wonderland" which opens Friday in downtown Bemidji. And City Councilor Audrey Thayer is in to preview tonight's Bemidji City Council meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is field trip season at the Headwaters Science Center, and director Lee Furuseth stopped in to share about that and the new displays visitors can enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March is National Athletic Training Month, and Sanford's Aryn Ball & Cam Boen joined the show to talk about their jobs as athletic trainers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College president John Hoffman stopped by today for a wide-ranging discussion on the two schools and higher education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Headwaters School of Music & The Arts executive director Tricia Andrews was our guest today, as she talked about their upcoming scholarship concert (featuring Monroe Crossing), summer camps, music and art lessons, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kay Mack and Courtney Aitkin Giffords stopped by to talk about 100 Women Who Care: a new charitable event that will bring together (at least) 100 women to raise money for one lucky local non-profit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unicon 21--The Unicycling World Convention and Championships--is coming to Bemidji this summer from July 14-26! Kristen Goldstein, the co-director of Unicon, visited the show to preview the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson is in to talk a little trash (and summer hours and THC Vape Pens!). Then, we hear from Pastors Steve Thompson and Paul Rose on next Friday's Community Good Friday Service at the Beaux Arts Ballroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Eggers of Project Graduate 100% stopped by the show today to share about the creation of a new Dropout Prevention Hotline that has been created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji Area Schools superintendent Jeremy Olson and board member Dave Wall stopped in to preview tonight's Bemidji school board meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji mayor Jorge Prince stops by the show to provide this month's city update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sanford Health pharmacist John Carlin joins the show to give details on proper medicine disposal and talk about a robot pharmacist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another doubleheader on the Chatpod today. First up we hear from Angela Lyseng of Beltrami Electric, Brandon Johnson of Otter Tail Power and Linda Kingery of the Citizen's Climate Lobby. They preview next Thursday's (3/21) Home Energy Efficiency Expo where you can find out about state of the art systems and ways to save money through incentives and tax credits. Then, Luke Borsvold previews his presentation at the Sons Of Norway meeting next Sunday (3/24) where he'll portray a Viking named "Bjorn The Brawler" discussing the sophisticated Viking ships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geri Hickerson of Habitat for Humanity and Valerie McClannahan stopped in to share the latest Habitat projects and discuss a new grant program aimed at tree improvements! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The City of Bemidji Planning & Zoning Board meets tonight. Director Jamin Carlson discusses the main topic on the agenda and how the airport makes things more complicated when it comes to planning and zoning. Plus, an update on what's happening at ISD #31 with Superintendent Jeremy Olson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs, Beltrami County Investigator Jade Hayft, and Bemidji Police Patrol Sgt Trent Senenfelder all stopped by to discuss the local area's SWAT team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adventures in Lifelong Learning begins its spring season of presentations on Tuesday at the Bemidji Eagles Club. Ernie Rall is in to preview the sessions and tell you how to take part. In addition, Executive Director Chad Trapier of the Walker Area Food Shelf talks about the needs in the Walker area and why March is the right time to give to the Food Shelf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lumberjack Games 7 is coming up April 6 and Brian Bissonette is in to talk about all the fun. Plus he previews the Silent Auction which starts March 31st and anyone can be part of. Plus, Itasca County Sheriff Joe Dasovich checks to talk about Sunday's K9 Program Fundraiser at the Grand Rapids Eagles Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bemidji city counselor Josh Peterson stopped by to talk about Monday's City Council meeting, but he also put on his Visit Bemidji executive director hat to provide details about their new campaign! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amber Fuller and Robin Schmidt of Beltrami County Social Services stopped by to talk about foster care and give details on upcoming meetings for those who have interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices