Superintendent Jeremy Olson & School Board Chair Todd Haugen discuss topics from Monday's School Board Meeting, as well as addressing the proposal to close JW Smith Elementary, contract discussions with BEA, a disciplinary issue and the challenges of financing.

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Family Advocate Charmaine Shepard and Director Michele Andringa were in to preview Thursday's Head Start Open House and detail what BiCAP Head Start is all about and how it helps children and families.

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Headwaters Science Center Executive Director Lee Furuseth is in to talk all things e-Cubed. There are just a few tickets left and after you hear from Lee, you'll definitely want them! Plus we hear from one of the chefs...Channy from Pho Bemidji.

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It's a busy time in Bemidji. The Mayor is in to recap his State of the City Address from Monday, discuss the implications of the Northern Township decision and the recent approval of First City Cannabis.

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Beltrami County Solid Waste Operations Manager Jared Davidson has the details on their new Organics Program, which will save tons (literally!) in the landfill and will help the environment.

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Bemidji City Councilor at Large Audrey Thayer recapped the most recent City Council Meeting, discussed the Mayor's State of the City Address, and discussed the Planning Board's recent decision on First City Cannabis. Then, Kelli & Julie Juelson preview the Blackduck Kid's Fishing Derby set for March 1st on Blackduck Lake.

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Best selling author Will Weaver has told some great stories in the past and he continues with his current book series based on his family's story as immigrant Norwegian farmers in the upper midwest. He discusses the books, his breakout novel "Red Earh, White Earth", the 20th anniversary of "Sweetland" and his upcoming presentation to the Sons Of Norway this Sunday.

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Kathryn Wicker of Cruisemasters is travel agent who makes life easier for her customers by using Bemidji Regional Airport. Sara Koenck is someone who wanted to live here and not give up her job in the metro. They discuss the value of using the airport.

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Sheriff Jason Riggs discusses his thoughts on Operation Metro Surge, ICE operations in our area, working with other agencies and the importance of questioning EVERYTHING you see on social media in an AI world (even things you hope are true). Plus a survey to help make Beltrami County roads safer, and how Northern's plan to incorporate as a town does or does not affect law enforcement there.

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Dr. Jason Caron joins the show to discuss his new role as Sanford Health of Northern MN CEO. He also talks about maintaining a (smaller) practice as an Orthopedic Surgeon and the ever changing landscape of healthcare.

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