On the latest Chatpod, Beltrami County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig was in to recap the latest meeting. He discussed the jail progress and the first recommendations on the current jail facility. Also, he discusses the new recycling facility and closures of older facilities. He also talks about the reality of levies and budgets coming in September.

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Bemidji Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Justin Sherwood checks in with the latest updates, including the second pass through the city. Then Pastors Steve Thompson and Bobby Weinert have the details on Saturday's "Celebrate Jesus" Event.

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As a new school year, looms, the Bemidji School Board will have their final meeting before kids returns to the classroom. Board member Anna Mannecke and Superintendent Jeremy Olson discuss tonight's meeting, goals for the district, extra curriculars and it's levy time.

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Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince joins the show for his monthly update and there's a lot to cover...and most of it isn't even storm related...at least not directly.

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Sanford Health's Joe Beaudreau celebrates Sanford Health's Nimiwidin Celebration set for next Thursday. We'll discuss the event, Sanford's efforts to work with and help native populations and Joe's work as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.

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Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichting are talking late summer in the state parks. They discuss their upcoming programs, plus talk bird migrations and squirrel prep. Can winter be far behind?!

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Andrea Kent is in to update all things Boys & Girls Club as they transition from summer to after school programming. Plus, they have their annual Golf Tournament coming up and there's a new one in Blackduck too. Then Paula & Kevin preview the upcoming Bemidji Downtown Alliance Crazy Days celebration this Saturday.

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Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson previews tonight's Planning Board Meeting and Connie Olafson of the Women of BASA preview their upcoming August Academy.

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Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs updates all things law enforcement and Bemidji Schools Superintndent Jeremy Olson previews the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

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Kev hung out with the chickens, ducks, turkeys and pigs this morning. Oh, and Vern, Char, Lori and Beryl were there too. The Beltrami County Fair is underway!

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