Chatabout!

Sunday and Tuesday were eventful days on Upper Red Lake...and fortunately everyone got out of there in fine shape. Sheriff Jason Riggs has the details, plus talks about next steps in the jail project, what he plans on for 2024, and staying safe during holiday travel. We also salute those who will be working while we are reveling.

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A paper and packaging blizzard is forecast for the next two weeks in Beltrami County. Solid Waste Director Brian Olson discusses what to do with the extra wrap, boxes and packages. Plus all that food waste! He also has the holiday hours as well as talks batteries and light bulbs. There are special things you need to do with those LED bulbs...and the Christmas Light strings that went bad.

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Beltrami County Commissioner Richard Anderson is in to preview today's final Beltrami County Board meeting of 2023. We discuss key issues headed into 2024 including the jail construction, child care issues and how things look for the county headed into the new year.

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The final Board meeting of the year means the Truth in Taxation Hearing and approval of the 2024 Levy. Plus the school calendar for the next two years, and other year end topics.

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The Mayor discusses all the key things coming up in the final meeting of the year: 2024 Final Tax Levy, ASM Global & Sanford Center's 2022 adjusted numbers, changes in planning and zoning due to the dissolution of the JPB the city's resolution of support for USPS employees. But first up we meet Bemidji's new City Manager.

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Kayla Winkler of Sanford Health is back to discuss Sanford's Community Health Needs Assessment that is underway. Sanford uses the information to better tailor its services and outreach to serve the needs of area residents. She discusses what it has meant in the past and how you can be part of it so your voice is heard.

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Joint Planning Board Director Jamin Carlson previews the final JPB meeting tonight in City Council Chambers. There are some key topics to be discussed including a new planned housing development and the official dissolution of the JPB. He also talks about what comes next for Bemidji and Northern Township in 2024.

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We hear from Beltrami County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig prior to today's meeting. He discusses the latest on the jail project, the upcoming re-districting, legislative goals for 2024 and the 2024 Budget Meeting.

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Director of Parks & Rec Marcia Larson and Recreation Supervisor Jamie Anderson join Kev to talk about what's happening at Bemidji Parks. They have a lot of winter fun planned once it gets cold enough. We talk skating, trails and ugly sweaters. Plus a preview of what's coming in 2024.

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The 35th Radiothon To End Child Abuse has come to an end and we want to say THANK YOU for your support of children! Denae Alamano updates us on the funds raised (so far) and discusses the importance of the cause. Plus, hear from child abuse survivor Jill Beardsley. She joined us on the Radiothon yesterday.

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