The Beltrami County Fair is into its first full day and Kev went to the Poultry Barn to hang out with the chickens (and ducks). He also talked with Vern, Char & Lori about everything going on at this year's fair. Plus, our own Deb stopped in to talk about the Chatabout giveaway box in the poultry barn. When you're at the fair...be sure to register to win!

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There's some great stuff happening at Lake Bemidji State Park (and Big Bog!) in the next couple of months. State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Assistant Park Manager Shannon Bungart stop by to get us caught up.

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We are spotlight candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet candidate for District 4 Beltrami County Commissioner Frank Duresky

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It's another twofer on Chatpod. Beltrami County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig checks in to preview the latest Beltrami County Board meeting while Sanford Health's Joe Beaudreau previews Thursday's annual Sanford Health Powwow.

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It's City Council Monday and Ward 3 Councilor Ron Johnson previews tonight's meeting and key topics. Then, Lynn Van Allen of The Northwoods Arts Council has the details on this Saturday's 29th Annual Art & Book Festival in downtown Hackensack.

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We are spotlight candidates in Bemidji and Beltrami County who will be running in the Primary Election August 13th. Today, we meet candidate for Bemidji Mayor Adam Steele.

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We're about a month out from the new school year and Superintendent Jeremy Olson is in to preview the upcoming year. New cell phone policies for students, strong performances by schools and students, the upcoming school calendar, and the need for bus drivers.

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Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince & City Manager Rich Spiczka joined Kev to discuss the upcoming Bemidji Housing Summit August 23rd at Sanford Center. Plus, we get the details on the Paul Bunyan Playhouse's season ending musical, "The Pirates of Penzance".

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Bemidji, Cass Lake-Bena & Nevis Robotics Coaches were in to talk about High School Robotics and the NEW North Star Conference facility coming to the Beltrami County Fairgrounds.

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It's Dragon Boat Week! Practices, Tacos, Corn Hole, Parades, Sprint Cup AND Race Day! Brian Bissonette has all the details....

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