Chatabout!

Bemidji Planning & Zoning Director Jamin Carlson previews the latest Planning Board Meeting and key discussion topics including date centers and development codes in the city.

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The BSU Wildlife Biology Dept is tagging monarch butterflies as part of a study to learn about monarch migration. Plus a look at their wildlife program and the many other projects they are part of.

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Ashlea McMartin of Sanford Health, Meghan Peterson of Beltrami County Public Health and Halen Groenke of the United Way discuss the Headwaters Alliance For Suicide Prevention and their upcoming Walk For Hope.

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Lynn Eaton recaps this week's Bemidji City Council meeting and the 6-1 vote to take direct control of Sanford Center. Then Vicky Beckmann discusses The Friends Of North Country Dog Park and their efforts to create a dog park space at North Country Park.

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Executive Director Tiffany Vickaryous and Board Chair Leasha Roy are in to discuss Hearts Haven Shelter, the new name for Northwoods Battered Womens Shelter. They discuss the new name, the services they provide, the challenges they face and a year and a half in their new space.

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Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson previews the upcoming school year and recaps last year's achievements. He discusses entering the year with a balanced budget and how to maintain that.

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Beltrami County Commissioner Scott Winger and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Sarah Lofgren are in for today's show. Scott recapped Tuesday's work session and board meeting and previewed the budget decisions that will be made soon. Dr. Lofgren discussed infectious diseases and how they are diagnosed and treated.

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Christa Drake of Lake Bemidji State Park & Big Bog State Recreation Area, and Connie Cox of Itasca State Park are in to preview September events in the parks, what critters are doing as they get ready for the "W" word...and how smart is Kev when it comes to animal winters?

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Kev & Denae are live at Four Pines Bookstore to talk with owner Gina Grinde about her decision to use a portion of this week's sales to support The United Way's Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Plus Kev & Denae discuss the campaign and other doings in the world of the United Way,

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Northern Access Co-Chair Lance Egley is in to discuss the coaltion's efforts to improve mental health and addiction struggles in our communities. Beltrami County Historical Society Director Emily Thabes discussed the historical response to these issues and her blog on interdependence, and Reed Olson, Executive Director of the Nameless Coalition for the Homeless, disccusses how mental health and addiction factor in to housing issues.

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