Author Barb Mack discusses her book "The Hand I've Been Dealt" on her battle with epilepsy. She also discusses the misconceptions about epilepsy and a special event she will be part of next Tuesday at the Bemidji Public Library. Before that, we hear from Beltrami County Commissioner John Carlson previewing today's Work Session and Regular Board Meeting, including solid waste and Beltrami County Historical Society updates and a cannabis public hearing.

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Bemidji Ward 5 Councilor Lynn Eaton previews tonight's Bemidji City Council meeting. There are some key items on the agenda including improvements needed at the Beltrami County Historical Society building and discussion on Cannabis ordinances that will need to be in place soon. Lynn also talks about action that will need to take place on several other buildings in Bemidji, including Nielsen-Reise Arena, Fire Station 1 and City Hall.

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The 80th Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival kicks off this Wednesday and the Three Musketeers were in with the details. Larissa, Eva & MIssy tell us EVERYTHING happening from July 3-7. Get the details of this Paul Bunyan Country summer tradition on the latest Chatpod.

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Lee Furuseth of the Headwaters Science Center was today's guest, providing an update on what's new and happening at the Science Center this summer.

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Today on the show, Sanford Hospice bereavement coordinator Erin Kossivi stopped by to share about the grief support systems they offer.

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The Beltrami County Fair is coming up August 9th, but they're getting ready now. We hear from Fair Board Dog Superintendent Lori Brama and 4-H Intern Lily Krona about all the 4-H and dog events coming to the fair, along with what 4-Her's do the rest of the year. Plus, Andrea Kent is in to talk about the final days of the Great Futures Campaign at the Boys & Girls Club.

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Mary Knox Johnson and Chris Tolman of Loon Country Arts were today's show guests, as they shared all about the art gallery, its grand opening, and what it brings to the community and local artists in particular.

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Another double dip today on Chatpod. We hear from the Mayor of Bemidji on issues before the Council including the Railroad Corridor, Red Pine Estates, Industrial Park ordinances, Cannibus...AND...roundabouts. Then, we hear from Michelle Bedford of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) about their annual Lawn Social on Lake Movil.

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Beltrami County Solid Waste director Brian Olson visited today to talk all things solid waste, including recycling, composting, and new grant possibilities.

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The Beltrami County Fair is set for August in Bemidji...and UNICON 21 (The International Unicycling Championships & Convention) comes to Bemidji next month. Vern Holzhueter & Beryl Wernberg are in to talk about the fair and Kirsten Goldstein talks all things unicycling.

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