Chatabout!

Bemidji Area Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson is in to talk about what's happening in the schools. A new fiscal year is underway and the budget is balanced. Plus, Jeremy discusses a constitutional amendment Minnesota voters will weigh in on in November that would provide more funding for schools, but NOT through additional taxes. Plus, if you're interested, there are three school board positions up for election this year.

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The 4th of July means packed state parks and activities. But the entire month of July is packed with stuff at the state parks! Connie Cox of Itasca State Park, Christa Drake of Lake Bemidji State Park & Big Bog Recreation Area and Christa's intern Jacob are all in to talk about a packed July...plus we learn all about the state butterfly...The Monarch.

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Laporte is gearing up for their annual huge Independence Days Celebration. It's set for next weekend and Sue Olson says they have the BEST Fireworks. Take a listen for all the details!

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Water Carnival Chair Larissa Donovan is in with all the details on the 82nd Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival. The medallion hunt is underway...and all the festivities begin Wednesday.

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Sanford Health Pediatrician Dr. Musa Bolkent was in to discuss the need for childhood vaccines and the upcoming sports physical season for young athletes

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Music Director Libby Sorenson and actors Marcy McKee and Marilyn Hood preview The Paul Bunyan Playhouse's upcoming production of the musicaly "Church Basement Ladies" opening July 2nd.

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Base Supervisor and Flight Paramedic Kristen Otteson discusses Sanford Air Med. She discusses its mission, how it operates within the airport and the life saving advantages it provides in critical situations.

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Jen Meece and Alexandra Linz work for Marshfield Research, part of the Sanford Health network. They discuss their study throughout the upper midwest to find out the prevalence of ticks and tick borne diseases in our area. And they talk about the importance of us helping out.

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Our own Nell and her sister Angela Lyseng of Beltrami Electric are in to get vendors lined up for the 4th Annual Northwoods Makers Market for the United Way. Then Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson is in to talk all things solid waste.

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Mayor Jorge Prince was in to talk about all things Bemidji, including recent ICE activities int he city, the anniversary of the storm, the upcoming YMCA groundbreaking, and his recent leadership award.

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