On today's show, Bemidji School District superintendent Jeremy Olson provided his monthly update on all things related to ISD 31.

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Two topics today on CHATPOD. Mur Gilman and Jamie Anderson have the details on this June's 10th Annual Loop the Lake Festival. And US Postal Carrier Jay Tody is in with United Way Executive Director Denae Alamano to talk about next Saturday's annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

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The Northwoods Pregnancy Center has a lot happening this spring! Executive Director Kelly McDonough joined the show to share about the center's services and their ongoing capital campaign.

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The local One Vegetable, One Community program was the subject of Dawn Palmer and Paul Conklin's visit to the show today. Among the topics was a discussion on the Beltrami County Vegetable of the Year!

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Earth Day may have been Monday, but the Headwaters Science Center is still in the mood to celebrate with an event this Saturday! Morgan Whitcomb of the Science Center and Amelia Kaiser from the Mississippi Headwaters Audobon Society and Spearhead Center stopped in to share about tomorrow's festivities.

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Sanford Health physical therapist Jarad Syrstad was our guest today to share more about the Acute Spine Center that opened in 2022.

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Brian Bissonette stopped in to talk about this summer's annual Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival! Though the event is several months away, the early bird registration deadline for a team discount is fast approaching: he had the details and a preview of this summer's event.

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Another CHATPOD Doubleheader. We hear from Bemidji Lions President Ethan Larson (and Coco) about the upcoming 43rd Annual Flapjack Fundraiser coming May 14th to First Lutheran Church. Then, DNR Assistant Area Forester Ben Lang talks wildfire safety in the midst of a VERY dry spring.

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Erik Brakstad of Portland, OR is visiting the local Sons of Norway this coming Sunday to share a presentation on the brave Norwegian teachers of World War II. He provided us with details on today's show!

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Bemidji mayor Jorge Prince is back for his monthly visit to the show! He stopped in to preview Monday's work session and discuss key topics related to the city that are currently of note.

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