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11/21/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Jake Coombs of Leonard, the 2nd Annual Galens Fresh Foods Turkey Bowling Champion! Jake earned a $100 gift card for his efforts, ousting Will & Jake G in the opening round. Amy Muller of Cass Lake eliminated Renae and Pam in the Womens Division, but ultimately lost to Jake in the finals. But hey, they got a turkey just for playing...so not bad!

11/21/2025

ON TODAY'S CHATPOD, presented by First National Bank Bemidji:
Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince is back to update everything happening in Bemidji. We discuss progress and exciting developments in the Rail Corridor Project, good news for Bemidji Fire Department Station 1, upcoming events and a big decision for the Planning Commission next month. Listen HERE: https://bemidjinow.com/episode/11-21-mayor-prince-reports-theres-a-lot-going-on-in-bemidji-and-we-get-details-from-jorge-prince/

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

The Winner for the Home Choice Cozy Home Contest, Presented by Frizzell Furniture Gallery and Executive Interiors Flooring has been chosen! Mayor Jorge Prince was in to draw the name and Ashley Clark of Walker is our Winner! She won some amazing prizes that will help cozy up her home this holiday season!
Thank you to our sponsors Home Choice, Frizzell Furniture Gallery, Executive Interiors Flooring, Lakeside Fireplace and Stove of Walker Mickhel's Mattress, Galli Furniture, The Copper Cauldron Healing & Gifts and Andrea & Associates, Inc. - American Family Insurance!

11/19/2025

ON THE LATEST PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY OUTDOORS PODCAST:
Bruce Jean is back! Bruce is still fishing and guiding with Rainy Lake Guiding and Mille Lacs Lake Guiding. He's got all the details on the fall bite, how summer went and he's hunting too. He got a deer and he's hearing wolves. Plus, He's a tour guide too! In the picture, he's with two of his middle school teachers after a tour of Voyager's National Park. We cover it all once again, along with a Fast Five. Check it out HERE: https://art19.com/shows/paul-bunyan-country-outdoors

11/14/2025

Here are the November guesses for Snow it Begins, sponsored by Southside Towing & Recovery Inc, Up North Power & Sports, and TruStar Federal Credit Union. When will we get our First 2 inches of snowfall in Bemidji? Let's see who is closest! Each day shows the number of people who guessed for that day! If it snows 2" on a day with multiple guessers we will hold a final drawing to see which one of those will win the grand prize!

11/14/2025

CHATPOD, The Chatabout Podcast, presented by First National Bank Bemidji:
Beltrami County Sheriff's Deputy Lee Anderson and Sheriff Jason Riggs are in to give some great insights into life in law enforcement. Lee is back in the office after a serious head on collision in the line of duty. We hear about that, many other aspects of life in law enforcement, and how much these men and women care. Listen HERE: https://bemidjinow.com/episode/11-14-life-in-law-enforcement-beltrami-county-sheriff-jason-riggs-deputy-lee-anderson-tell-about-their-world/

11/13/2025

ON THE LATEST CHATPOD, presented by First National Bank Bemidji:
Sanford Health Hospice & Home Care Administrator Ashley Gagola and Bereavement Coordinator Erin Kossivi are in to discuss a number of issues. First up, is a brand new event called "Night We Remember". Also, it's National Care At Home Month, so we discuss home care and hospice services and Erin talks about grief support groups and other offerings at Sanford. Listen HERE: https://bemidjinow.com/episode/11-13-night-we-remember-sanford-healths-ashley-gagola-erin-kossivi-discuss-a-special-night-hospice-and-bereavement/

11/12/2025

CHATPOD, The Chatabout Podcast, presented by First National Bank Bemidji:
November is National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Month. Bemidji Symphony Orchestra guest violinist Mitch Newman is part of the Paths To Dignity Project, so he is in Bemidji for a series of performances for the homeless community prior to Sunday's BSO Concert. He's in to talk about that, and Reed Olson of the Nameless Coalition and Ebony Warren of Evergreen Youth & Family Services are in to discuss homelessness in our community. Listen HERE: https://bemidjinow.com/episode/11-12-national-hunger-homeless-awareness-bso-guest-violinist-mitch-newman-brings-his-musical-cause-to-bemidji/

11/11/2025

ON CHATPOD, The Chatabout Podcast, presented by First National Bank Bemidji:

Avonlea comes to Bemidji. "Anne Of Green Gables", the annual Fall Family Musical opens at Bemidji Community Theater Friday night. Director Mary Knox-Johnson and Stage Manager Kristine Cannon have all the details on this big show (which includes many, many kids!). They also discuss what else is coming to the theater...and how you can get involved.

Listen HERE: https://bemidjinow.com/episode/11-11-avonlea-comes-to-bemidji-anne-of-green-gables-opens-friday-at-bct/

Get your tickets HERE: https://bemidjicommunitytheater.com/buy-tickets/
Tickets also available at McKenzie Place and Ken K. Thompson Jewelry

11/11/2025

Many words have been written by many people about the courage and sacrifice of the millions of people who wear and have worn our nation's uniform. But sometimes simplicity is best:

Thank you.

11/10/2025

ON THE LATEST CHATPOD, presented by First National Bank Bemidji: Double Duty--

Part 1: Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood & Minnesota DNR Forester Ben Lang discuss the dangers of so much downed timber drying out and causing potential wildfires. They also talk about cooperation and plans to help mitigate the issues.

Part 2: Bemidji Planning Director Jamin Carlson is in to preview Monday's Planning Board Meeting and discuss the many planning and zoning issues going on in Bemidji.

Listen HERE: https://bemidjinow.com/podcasts/chatabout/