Chatabout!

Ward 2 Challenger Kate Egelhof discusses why she is running for Bemidji City Council and the issues that she is concerned about, including affordable housing and the need to support the workers who make the city go...and grow.

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Brian Olson is in to discuss a recent recycling audit, the plus's and minus's of using a commercial hauler, the composting program, being smart at the transfer station, and looming state regulation changes regarding landfills.

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Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood is back to talk all things fire and emergency management. He discusses the Station 1 remodel, budgets, a fatal fire from last month and several other topics.

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Calvin Larson, Jr. is looking for fresh ideas and independence. So he created the New Independence Party and is running for Minnesota State Senator for District 2. He discusses why feels the need for a new party and the issues that drove him to run.

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Challenger Bob Hagge is one of five candidates vying for three seats on the District 31 School Board. He discusses his experience, why he wants to be on the school board, and the challenges he sees facing the district.

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Today we meet another candidate vying for a spot on the Northern City Council. He discusses why he's running, what he brings to the table, and the challenges of being a new city.

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House 2A Rep Bidal Duran recaps his first two years in the MInnesota House. He discusses his accomplishments, what he feels are MInnesota's biggest challenges, and what his goals for a second term are. He also talks about why voters should send him back to St. Paul.

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Amy Bowles is in to discuss the first ever Sewathon! She and Julie McFarlane of Hooked On Quilts are hosting a quilting bee at SouthShore Hotel this Saturday and Sunday, with the goal to make several quilts for the Radiothon Auction and several for agencies that serve victims of child abuse. They're looking for a few good quilters...and supporters!

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Ryan Grow is one of six candidates vying for two four years seats on the new City of Northern's City Council. He tells us why, what he sees as the key issues facing the transition to city status and what he potentially would bring to the council.

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Bemidji City Councilor Josh Peterson discusses his reasons for running for re-election, the challenges facing the city, his goals for a new term and some of the accomplishments of the last several years.

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