Chatabout!

Winter is here...and the question is whether electric heating saves you money...and is efficient. Beltrami Electric Business Development teammates Bob Gregg and Ayla Kranz discuss it all...plus we talk a little EV too.

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The final School Board Meeting of 2025 is tonight and that will include the Truth In Taxation Hearing and adoption of the levy. We discuss all the fun financial details and other things the board will be dealing with in the coming months.

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Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & the new Sergeant of Investigations Rob Billings are in to talk all things investigations. They discuss cold cases, how many investigations are going on at any one time and how many officers are handling them. Plus a discussion on jail progress and their pioneering approach to officer's mental health.

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Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood discusses budgeting for 2026, his passion for staffing, where we are at in storm recovery and the upcoming Unified Fire Brigade

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Amber Asplund, Customer Service Supervisor and Kim Lindsey, Customer Service Rep for Unify/Delta discuss flying out of the Bemidji Regional Airport. They Do's & Don't's to make your trip a breeze (especially during holiday time), the benefits of flying out of Bemidji, and what you can expect at the Bemidji Regional Airport.

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Kyle Woody & Scott Taylor of Jack's Caregiver Coalition have the details on this unique coalition of male caregivers. We learn what they do, and how you can get help from them or support them.

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As we head to 2026, the School District will have their Truth In Taxation Hearing and set the levy. Then it's time to dive into next year's budget. Plus, improved elementary reading scores, Christmas vacation and the end of half days is coming.

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Denae of the United Way updates us on where we are at with Radiothon numbers. We're still hoping to reach our goal of $25,000 by Monday! Drew Hildenbrand, BMS Principal helps the cause by delivering the Hat Day Dollars.

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Bemidji City Councilor Mark Dickinson recapped Monday's City Council meeting, discussed the key issues facing the city in the future and talked rail corridor development.

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Deputy Chief Mark Biganek & Training Officer Kevin Waldo, both of Westwind Resort, are in to discuss the First Ever Kelliher Fire Relief Association Fishing Derby & Raffle. It's coming up December 13th, so time to act!

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