Denae and Kev recap the many things the United Way was part of in 2024 including Backpack Buddies, Imagination Library, their Thanksgiving Meal Delivery with 209 & Turtle River Chophouse, Coats For the Community, Wheels To Work and Holiday Gifts For Kids. Plus, the latest on the campaign and what ALICE is all about.

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Stellher Human Services Therapists Sarah Merritt and Jeff Meyer, Director Dave Erickson and CFO Dana Schnortz discuss Stellher's new Veteran's Support Group. They talk about the hard truth about PTSD, depression and suicide rates of veterans and their work to help veterans with their struggles.

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Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checks in to recap 2024, preview 2025, give us a "mid-season" school year report and preview the Board's Organizational meeting on Monday. Plus, we ask about the always hot (or is it cold?) topic of when weather warrants the cancellation or postponement of school.

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Headwater Science Center Executive Director Lee Furuseth previews their signature event, e-Cubed. The 16th Annual Elevated Epicurean Experience is set for the last Saturday in February...February 22nd. Lee's got the details on that and the upcoming holiday schedule.

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The City of Bemidji was able to get its tax levy down to 4.76%. The Roundabout project on Highway 197 has passed and the YMCA Railroad Corridor project is closer to reality. Mayor Jorge Prince discusses it all and previews the key items coming in 2025.

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With Christmas coming, the transfer station crew is bracing for a lot of food waste, paper waste and batteries. Brian Olson has the details and some stats on recycling.

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Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake & Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox are in to talk about the animal kingdom and who's hanging around this winter. Plus details on upcoming activities, and the joys of snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the parks.

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After 12 years as a Beltrami County Commissioner, Richard Anderson is calling it a day. He joins the show to preview the final meeting of 2024, recaps his career(s) and has some advice for the next Beltrami County Board.

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ISD 31 Superintendent Jeremy Olson is in to preview the final meeting of 2024. It will include the Truth In Taxation hearing and a vote on the 2025 tax levy. Plus we discuss other items on the agenda and get a "state of the district" mid-year assessment from the superintendent.

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Beltrami County Sheriff Jason Riggs & North Country First Responder Tara Hokuf join the show to discuss how the two organizations work together on emergencies and search and rescue operations. Plus, Tara discusses the process to become a first responder and The Sheriff updates us on the recent animal neglect case.

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