Chatabout!

Beltrami County Public Health Director Amy Bowles discusses the Families First Collaborative, dedicated to bettering the lives and health outcomes of pregnant women and newborns in rural Minnesota, particularly in Native American communities.

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Bemidji Early Childhood Collaborative Director Lydia Pietruszewski and Board Member Jessica Niemi discussed all thing BECC including an important workshop in collaboration with the Minnesota Association For Children's Mental Health called "Big Baffling Behavior".

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The State House of Representatives is still not in session, but we hear from District 2A Rep Bidal Duran to find out what he's been doing in the meantime. He discusses party huddles, hearing from constituents, lobbyists and others and what he and his party think are the top things to tackle once the session begins.

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The Bemidji School Board meets tonight, including a work session. Superintendent Jeremy Olson discusses key topics n the docket including potential reductions to balance the budget, the need for new tech, state and national recognition of Bemidji Schools and more.

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It's a New Year, and many people are resolving to eat better and exercise. Sanford Health Dietician Alicia Ven Den Heuvel is here to help with the first part.

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Beltrami County Solid Waste Director Brian Olson discusses the new recycling center opening in the Bemidji area, along with the new commercial billing process, extended producer responsibility and the new commercial organics programming kicking off in early 2026.

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Beltrami County Commissioner Joe Gould recaps Tuesday's Beltrami County Board Meeting including the County Health Board meeting and a look at the key issues that will come before the board this year.

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The Vocalmotive season begins this weekend with the 2025 Dinner Show. Then it's off to the competitions. VM Captains Lelah Kiehne and Zach Graf were in to preview this weekend's famous Dinner Show and the upcoming competition schedule. Plus a preview of the show and its theme.

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There's a lot going on in Bemidji and we get updated from Mayor Jorge Prince. He discusses the City Charter, street repairs, the Rail Corridor and even annexation.

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If a new year means a new you, that might include a new career path. Amy Mistic of Beltrami County Workforce Impact is in to discuss five steps to get your career path started. She also discusses the growth industries in the region and ways to expand your search beyond Bemidji.

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