The Reed O Roundup: Recent Episodes
Reed Olson
Original meeting date: April 5th, 2022
Beaver update
Campaign update (4:33)
Work session topics:
- Identify Future Work Meeting Topics (13:03)
- Greater Bemidji Annual Update (14:29)
- Jail Budget Overview (17:21)
- Child Placement (26:16)
- April Timber Sale Results (29:17)
- PILT Resolution of Support (31:38)
General meeting topics:
- Citizens Addressing the Board (38:00)
- National Therapy Animal Day Proclamation (43:50)
- Countywide Redistricting (46:11)
Bonus: City Council Reflections (1:10:44)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archives: https://youtu.be/TZrYry49G1A
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 74 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: April 5th, 2022
Beaver update
Campaign update (4:30)
Work session topics:
- Sanford Behavioral Health Services Overview (8:02)
- Community Health Board (11:33)
- CSAH 20 Project Update (13:13)
- Tax System and Assessments for 2023 Update (16:45)
- Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Center Staffing Shortage Discussion (23:50)
- Budget Process Improvements (27:22)
General meeting topics:
Citizens Addressing the Board (29:23)
Public Hearing: Redistricting of Commissioner Districts (31:14)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archives:
https://youtu.be/DJVQf2ARWWM
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif, https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/
Episode 73 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: March 15th, 2022
Beaver update
Campaign update (2:53)
Work session topics:
- History of Mississippi Headwaters Board (18:32)
- Bailiff Office Expansion (22:12)
- Assistant Veterans Service Officer Discussion (23:04)
- 2021 Tax-Forfeited Net Proceeds Apportionment (25:05)
- Redistricting Discussion (28:33)
General meeting topics:
- Public Hearing: Proposed Short Term Rental Ordinance (47:40)
- Swearing-in of New Sheriff Deputy (57:50)
- Proclamation Recognizing Ag Week (58:51)
- Redistricting Discussion Cont' (59:36)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archives:
https://youtu.be/pvyPNxFhqs4
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif, https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/
Episode 72 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: March 1st, 2022
Beaver update
Campaign update (9:19)
City Council Update (12:12)
Beltrami County/LL Tribal Joint Meeting (23:07)
Work session topics:
- Jail Project Update (26:40)
- 2022 Redistricting (27:08)
- Workforce Discussion (39:00)
General meeting topics:
- Northern Township Infrastructure Resolution (44:46 )
Work session and general meeting YouTube archives:
- Beltrami County/LL Tribal Joint Meeting: https://youtu.be/lb7nkJtVlis
- Beltrami County Work Session & Board Meeting: https://youtu.be/gHJ0MlfKKg0
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif, https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/
Special Redistricting Episode and Q&A with Reed!
Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif, https://soundbible.com/
Episode 71 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: February 15th, 2022
Beaver update
Campaign update (5:54)
Work session topics:
- Organization Restructure of Health & Human Services Economic Assistance Division reorganization (20:44)
- Sanford Health Projects & Initiatives (21:28)
- Northern Township Infrastructure Update (30:01)
- CSAH 9 Fatal Crashes (37:41)
General meeting topics:
- Swearing in of Beltrami County Sheriff Deputies (44:55)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/b5ME62CSZHU
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif, https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/
Episode 70 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: February 1st, 2022
Beaver update
Campaign update (9:29)
Work session topics:
- Introduction of New Employees (17:12)
- Short Term Rental Ordinance (18:02)
- Encroachment/Trespassing on Tax-Forfeited Land (29:01)
- Jail Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study Contract Consideration (36:38)
- Jail Project Reimbursement Resolution (38:05)
- Joint Leech Lake – County Meeting Agenda Items (39:28)
General meeting topics:
- Citizens Addressing the Board (48:48)
- Public Hearing: 2022 Solid Waste Fee Schedule Changes (53:33)
- Appointment of the Office of Auditor/Treasurer with Resolution (54:08)
- Highway Department Lease to Own Snow Blower (1:02:50)
- Resolution for DNR Review of Proposed Tax-Forfeit Land Sale Parcel (1:05:00)
- Administrator's Report (1:08:48)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/2xjKdoug6WQ
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Music and Sound Effects Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif, https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/, https://www.freesoundslibrary.com/
Episode 69 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: January 18th, 2022
Beaver update
Work session topics:
- Introduction of New Employees (14:06)
- Chronic Wasting Disease Update (19:24)
- Sheriff’s Office 2022 Budget Amendment (26:13)
- AWCL Lease (32:33)
General meeting topics:
- Natural Resource Management: Approval of Resolution for DNR Review of Selected Tax-Forfeited Parcel (47:13)
- Public Hearing: Consider Appointment of Office of Auditor (1:00:02)
- Nullify and Repeal OSHA ETS Policies (1:07:40)
- Administrator’s Update (1:11:27)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/miL6k229uqA
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif, Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
Episode 68 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: January 4th, 2022
Beaver update
Campaign update (9:25)
Work session topics:
- Community Health Board Meeting (24:00)
- OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (34:06)
- Jail Committee Assignments (46:00)
- Legislative Platform Discussion (47:49)
- Auditor-Treasurer Position (57:02)
- Administrator’s Update (1:02:10)
General meeting topics:
- OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (1:08:38)
- Laser Round pew pew! (1:17:30)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/0ToybtXVMH0
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif, https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/
Episode 67 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: December 21st, 2021
Beaver update
Campaign update (11:06)
Work session topics:
- 2021 Apportionment Distribution (22:16)
- Body Worn Camera Audit Update (25:28)
- Opioid Litigation Settlement (27:16)
- AWCL School Lease Revision (32:24)
- Health & Human Services Cost Share Related to State Operated Services (36:40)
- Administrator’s Update (41:31)
General meeting topics:
- Designation of Legal Newspaper for 2022 (47:50)
- U of M Extension/Beltrami County MOA (50:11)
- Commissioners’ Reports (50:24)
- Citizens Addressing the Board (56:28)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/NdMl0S7A7pg
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif, https://www.freesoundslibrary.com/, https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/
Episode 66 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: December 14th, 2021
Beaver update
Campaign update
Work session topics:
- Tentative Proposal for Road Exchange (15:21)
- Proposed 5-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (16:56)
- Review Commissioners’ Committee Assignments, Salaries and Per Diem Rates (22:06)
- Review Development Fund Grant Applications (26:58)
- 2022 Legislative Platform (37:29)
- Review Public Defender and Legal Services Contracts (52:54)
General meeting topics:
- Ratification of Work Session Items (1:03:50)
- Administrator’s Update (1:04:15)
Special session:
- Truth in Taxation Hearing (1:06:23)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/JaFIZpfmzgM
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif,
FesliyanStudios.com for background music, https://www.singing-bell.com/
Episode 65 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: November 16th, 2021
Beaver update
Campaign update (7:39)
Work session topics:
- Public Health Update / OSHA vaccination requirements (14:20)
- Development Fund Grant Selections (26:37)
- Redistricting Update (30:08)
- Committee Assignments & Per Diem Committees for Review (38:35)
- Administrator’s Update (39:06)
Lightning round! (40:40)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/b-wTqyFB3hE
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
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Episode 64 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: November 2nd, 2021
- Beaver update
- Campaign update (13:08)
Work session topics:
- Judicial Ditches 18 and 4 Discussion (35:33)
- PMA 25 Stormwater Project Update (42:15)
General meeting topics: none
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/GIaXpf40YGA
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif, https://www.mne.psu.edu/lamancusa/tunes.html
Sound Effects Credits: https://www.soundjay.com/, https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/
Episode 63 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: October 19th, 2021
- Beaver update
- Campaign update (9:03)
Work session topics:
- Identify Future Work Meeting Topics (27:44)
- PrimeHealth Plan Review (28:13)
- Veteran Services Office Update (31:11)
- Economic Development Update (38:50)
- Family First Prevention Services Act (49:38)
- Administrator’s Update (59:07)
General meeting topics:
- Public Hearing for Unnamed Lake (1:02:14)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/_fqwlgkLyxs
more info:
Family First Prevention Services Act: https://tinyurl.com/vfvwv8vm
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 62 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: October 5th, 2021
- Beaver update (2:08)
- Campaign update (7:13)
Work session topics:
- October Community Health Board Update (15:54)
- Updated COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Plan (28:22)
- COVID Recovery & Relief Grant Program (28:53)
- Behavioral Health Crisis Facility Update (33:02)
- Chronic Wasting Disease Update (38:28)
- Update Procurement Policy (45:32)
- Administrator’s Update (46:28)
General meeting topics:
- Hire Right of Way Agent (57:03)
- 9th Judicial District Lease Agreement (1:00:17)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/_DbcxT3hM5I
More info:
Eckles Township website: https://www.ecklestownship.org/
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 61 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: September 21st, 2021
- Beaver update
- Campaign update
Work session topics:
- Identify Future Work Meeting Topics (16:22)
- FY22 Proposed Budget and Property Tax Levy Discussion (17:16)
- Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji Update (22:47)
- Jail Project Consultant Discussion (25:35)
- Jail Correctional Healthcare Provider Discussion (32:06)
- AIS Program Participation with USDA Forest Service for Boat Cleaning Stations (36:01)
- CSAH 9 Safety Project: Potential Bike/Pedestrian Trail (39:34)
General meeting topics:
- Citizens Addressing the Board (51:12)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/oRA0ZZkzTeM
More info:
Starry Stonewort: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/aquaticplants/starrystonewort/index.html
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Music used from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Episode 60 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: September 6th, 2021
- Beaver update (1:15)
- Campaign update (6:12)
Work session topics:
- Future work topics: Cardinal Rd (CR#9) (20:16)
- Preliminary budget presentation (25:29)
- ARP resolution discussion (28:35)
- ARP appropriations discussion (32:40)
- Jail Task Force Compensation Approach Recommendations (33:38)
- Overtime Pay for Exempt Jail Employees (37:45)
- Overtime Pay Unique to Enbridge Line 3 for Exempt Sheriff’s Office Employees
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- Bike/Pedestrian Trail Along Division Street (52:23)
General meeting topics:
- VenuWorks contract at Sanford Center and fallout (56:23)
- 2022 employee insurance (1:16:48)
- Airport Board Member Approval (1:17:48)
CWD informational meetings: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/eYenIA6cyuc
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 59 of The Reed O Roundup
Original meeting date: August 17th, 2021
Campaign update (3:45)
Beaver update (11:07)
Work session topics:
- Community Health Board update (19:08)
- Future work topics (38:26)
- Red Lake watershed district update (42:05)
- 2020 financial statement update (43:12)
- Admin update (53:00)
General meeting topics:
- BHRA appointment (57:00)
- Public comments (58:37)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/WMcsvY0ZaLQ
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 58 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: August 3rd, 2021
Campaign update (3:18)
Beaver update (29:03)
Work session topics:
- Future work topics (42:18)
- Area road projects (43:10)
- ARP funding update (46:10)
- Beltrami fair update (58:17)
- Admin update (1:00:21)
General meeting topics:
- ISD31 Solway land transfer (1:10:07)
- dialog with citizens / public comments (1:11:17)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/Imee40AYJq8
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Special interview with Reed on his decision to run for US Congress.
More info at https://www.reedolsonforcongress.com/
Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 56 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: July 20th, 2021
Beaver update 1
Work session topics:
- Future work topics (12:02)
- Development Fund Grant Reimbursements (21:04)
- Jail recruitment and retention taskforce (24:21)
- Commercial solid waste service charge update (30:25)
- Movil maze forest management proposal (37:48)
- ISD31 school forest (52:23)
- GIS LiDAR (59:26)
Beaver update 2
General meeting topics:
- County Staff Appreciation Proclamation (1:06:50)
- Admin update (1:09:24)
- Public comment (1:27:30)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/NhSgE8ppgOg
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 55 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: July 6th, 2021
Beaver update 1
Work session topics:
- CLOSED SESSION - Approval of Declaratory Judgement (11:06)
- Community Health Board Update (25:57)
- Historical Society Introduction (30:42)
- Short Term Rental Discussion (VRBO/Air B&B) (35:57)
Beaver Update 2 (44:30)
General meeting topics:
- Administrator’s Update (48:12)
- Wilton Hill Recreation Area (1:01:03)
- Citizens Addressing the Board (1:16:22)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/9JV38MAjL0Q
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 54 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: June 15th, 2021
Beaver update 1
Work session topics:
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NW Juvenile Center Youth Mural Presentation (11:00)
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PILT Fund Appropriation Update (15:53)
Beaver Update 2 (32:48)
General meeting topics:
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TC Lighting & Recycling Application (45:31)
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Administrator Performance Summary (50:27)
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Administrators Update - Enbridge tax resolution language (50:51)
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Citizens Addressing the Board (1:09:36)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/4QnqF4kiJ1U
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif. Desert Caravan by Jose Antonio: https://soundcloud.com/quarantine_music
Episode 53 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: June 1st, 2021
Beaver update 1
Work session topics:
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Identify Future Work Meeting Topics (15:34)
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DNR – Chronic Wasting Disease (17:40)
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Treaty 101 & Northern Scenario Planning Update (30:02)
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2021 Parks and Recreation Projects (39:15)
General meeting topics:
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Beaver Update 2 / Wilton Hill Special Meeting (43:13)
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Appeal of Commercial Solid Waste Service Charge (53:10)
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Citizens Addressing the Board (1:05:58)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/M-PaXQefjm8
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Sound Effect Credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Episode 52 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: May 18th, 2021
Beaver updates.
Work session topics:
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Project Graduate Program (11:30)
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MnDOT Update on TH 197 Corridor Study (15:44)
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Review of New Solid Waste Ordinance Implementation (21:05)
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BASC Lease Amendment (23:38)
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Agenda Setting Process (25:12)
General meeting topics:
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Agenda Setting Process (con't)
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Citizens Addressing the Board (1:07:00)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/Koto0g9dqvU
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 51 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: May 4th, 2021
Beaver update 1.
Work session topics:
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Wilton Hill Land Exchange (11:17)
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Respect Minnesota (20:16)
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Greater Bemidji Update & Annual Report (40:57)
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100 Cups of Coffee (54:06)
Beaver update 2
General meeting topics:
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COVID Quarantine Payment Program Discussion (1:07:00)
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Citizen Volunteer Proclamation (1:12:30)
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Citizens addressing the board (1:16:06)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/rLwGHHqf4KA
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 50 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: April 20th, 2021
Beaver update
Work session topics:
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Identify Future Work Meeting Topics (11:05)
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Veteran’s Home Update (13:38)
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Enbridge Tax Case Briefing with State Representatives (22:00)
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Health & Human Services Update (34:50)
Regular meeting topics:
- Citizens Addressing the Board (48:26)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/uSpPQJ6W4Jc
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 49 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: April 6th, 2021
Beaver updates.
Community health board (11:39)
Work session topics:
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Identify Future Work Meeting Topics (18:04)
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Conifer Villas housing project update (18:29)
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2021 Assessment for Pay 2022 Update (25:14)
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New Remote Transfer Site Feasibility Study (30:25)
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Jail Project Discussion and Recommendation (38:32)
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Turtle River Gravel Pit (47:00)
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Administrator’s Update: print donation, Enbridge rant (57:25)
Regular meeting topics:
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Summer highway laborers (1:16:46)
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Veterans Service Officer Hiring Recommendation (1:18:14)
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Jail Project Recommendations (1:21:06)
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Citizens Addressing the Board (1:21:36)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/GEHyNsYgJNs
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Theme music: Jake Baldwin Motif
Background Music Credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
Episode 48 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: March 16th, 2021
What's new?
Work session topics:
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NM Juvenile Training Center Briefing (15:13)
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Tony Bellino Complaint Findings (20:58)
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Jail Project Update (30:45)
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Turtle River Gravel Pit (46:16)
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County-City Joint Meeting Topics (59:11)
General meeting topics:
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Monarch Butterfly Conservation (1:09:18)
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AMC Appointments & Delegates (1:19:00)
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Citizens Addressing the Board (1:20:38)
Public hearing: Judicial Ditch #32 (1:22:58)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/Vrf1FQjtSn8
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
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Episode 47 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: March 2nd, 2021
Work session topics: Identify Future Work Meeting (20:54), 2020 Tax-Forfeited Net Proceeds Apportionment (23:31), COVID-19 County Relief Grants Program Report (30:11), Veterans Service Officer Hiring Committee Membership (57:21), Board Agenda Setting Policy (1:07:33).
General meeting topics: Citizens Addressing the Board (1:29:23)
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/dUw7nwT4Xcw
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
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Episode 46 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: February 16th, 2021
What's new?
Work session topics:
2nd Amendment sanctuary county resolution discussion --> agenda plans (26:31)
Joint County-City Meeting Discussion (41:50)
Veterans Service Officer Transition Plan (47:23)
Aurora Waaskone Charter School Lease (51:19)
Mississippi River One Watershed One Plan Review (56:16)
General meeting topics:
Citizens Addressing the Board (1:01:34)
Commissioners' updates (1:05:20)
Work session YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/tvIlnaJyrZw
General meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/gPCKy3XtQFQ
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 45 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: February 2nd, 2021
What's new? House testimony (8:52), new boardroom tech (20:01).
Work session topics: Identify Future Work Meeting Topics: 2A county (28:10), Sheriff PUC reimbursement request (34:38), Tour of License Center (41:55), 2020 election process debrief (46:02), COVID-19 Update (59:17), Update on County Road System (1:08:26).
General meeting topics: DNR Fish and Wildlife Wetland Easement (1:17:33), Covid economic relief distribution update (1:23:09), Citizens Addressing the Board (1:27:47).
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/GLG7UESUTak
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 44 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: January 19th, 2021
Work session topics include: future work topics (14:15), docu-sign (16:50), economic assistance update (17:50), grouse management plan (22:45), county jail update (27:07).
General meeting topics: public hearing on unnamed lake (30:01), Bemidji HRA appointments (33:58), public comment period (36:38).
Special guest! Dan Jourdain, candidate for Bemidji City Councilor At-Large. (39:16). More info about Dan at https://www.facebook.com/electdanjourdain/
Work session YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/RbqKHw-Anls
General meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/pDbavTv_3H0
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif & Fesliyan Studios
Episode 43 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: January 5th, 2021
Work session topics include: Swearing in commissioners (23:24), Public Health Board Update (26:41), MN COVID-19 Economic Relief: County Grant Program (31:07).
General meeting topics: Swearing-In Ceremony of Elected Officers (39:24), Certificate of Support for the City of Blackduck (41:57), Public Hearing: 2021 Fee Schedule Update (42:56), Designate Legal Newspaper 2021 (47:17), Designate Giziibii Representation (48:50), Approval of MN COVID-19 Business Relief Grant Program (51:58), Citizens Addressing the Board (55:33).
Work session YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/1-8vU2Na49M
General meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/7NbuxyY4t9g
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 42 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: December 15th, 2020
Work session topics include: Legislative reps conversation (13:29), Covid-19 local economic impact (33:54), Commissioners' assignments, salaries, and per diem rates (38:39), 2020 apportionment distribution (41:08), Forest certification and MLEP logger education program (45:04).
General meeting topics: Consent agenda discussion (58:09), Board chair duties and transition (1:02:51), Public comment (1:11:02).
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/47VLyqXiisM
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Sound effect credit: https://freesound.org/
Episode 41 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: December 1st, 2020
Work session topics include: MNDOT Hwy 71 project update (17:58), Beltrami County campus energy audit (30:48), GeoHUB (37:37), Legislative priorities (42:21).
General meeting topics: Solid Waste revision approval (1:11:06), Red Lake initiative (1:20:22), Public comments (1:27:27)
Budget public hearing (1:43:08)
Work session YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/oCfCfX71zDk
General meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/zpKF91H_eL8
US 71 Bemidji Corridor Improvement Project virtual open house: https://us71northbemidji.com/
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
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Episode 40 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: November 17th, 2020
Work session topics include: Future topics for discussions (14:39), Red Lake homeless shelter update (19:58), Mississippi headwaters watershed plan (26:03), COVID update (30:03).
General meeting topics: Solid waste ordinance public hearing (41:39), public comment (50:42).
BONUS: Neilson Reise Arena thoughts (53:53)
Work session archive: https://youtu.be/4SP5DisNwKE
General meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/Wtx4437eZS4
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
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Episode 39 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: November 3rd, 2020
Work session topics include: Election review (2:20), 5-year transportation improvement plan (23:13), development fund (33:09), administrator update (39:34)
General meeting topics: insurance rate increase for county employees (53:52), Red Lake initiative launch (1:03:40), Public comment (1:18:00).
Work session archive: https://youtu.be/SQkn553pVRs
General meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/ApdXDsFuNoQ
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
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Episode 38 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: October 20th, 2020
Topics include: future work session topics (5:42), solid waste ordinance (7:50), proposed fee schedule (20:15), development grant fund review (28:52), COVID update (37:48), new administrator hired (46:48), public comment (56:13), Reedo Rant (1:10:30).
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/S0ASir_O6W8
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
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Episode 37 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: October 6th, 2020
Topics include: County health board special session (6:11), public input discussion (25:55), road improvement sales tax (30:56), county logo decision (35:29), Sanford Health update (43:49), license center remodel (49:57), AirCorps Aviation DEED loan public hearing (52:50), public input (56:00), Bemidji Chat about appearance (1:04:44).
More info about IRTS: https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/licensing/adult-behavioral-health-residential-facilities/
More info about DEED loans: https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/loan-guarantee/
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/XazMEZyLjH8
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 36 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: Sept 15th, 2020
1st half work session topics include: public input discussion (16:32), guardian services update (24:58), Bemidji library update (29:13), Beltrami County logo contest (47:21), AirCorps Aviation expansion discussion (53:46).
2nd half general meeting topics: adopted levy discussion (1:06:26), public input (1:24:10), newspapers today...(1:39:29), administrator search update (1:51:21), general meeting future (1:53:06).
Work session and general meeting YouTube archive: https://youtu.be/bDB32FxFuZk
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
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Episode 35 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: Sept 1st, 2020
1st half work session topics include: new topic suggestions (9:17), budget committee 2021 levy update (25:15), COVID update (35:36), telecommuting certification (42:38), snow and ice road policy review (47:51), administrator search update (53:33)
2nd half general meeting topics: public input (57:20)
Bonus committee: Beltrami ditch authority update (59:48)
Campaign update from Reed (1:16:48)
Work session and general meeting archive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbUP9ayKz2g
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 34 of The Reed O Roundup.
Original meeting date: August 18th, 2020
1st half work session topics include: revamped agenda and new items for discussion (4:04), Rural .
Child Care Innovation program (12:49), specialty courts (21:22), CARES funding (31:39), census update (50:39).
2nd half general meeting topics: remonumentation (59:57), public input (1:06:23), primary review (1:38:54)
Work session meeting archive: https://youtu.be/DCCmyDdcx9E
General meeting archive: https://youtu.be/nGCRTyiJsPY
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 33 of The Reed O Roundup.
1st half topics include: Bemidji Area Service Collaborative (BASC) update (12:42), review of development fund process (19:20), administrator search consultant update (34:55), administrator update / agenda management discussion (42:14).
2nd half: Reed O reflection (1:10:38)
Work session meeting archive: https://youtu.be/LzqOIbayzxg
General meeting archive: https://youtu.be/pvs1O1NCjeg
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 32 of The Reed O Roundup.
1st half topics include: Reed's fried green tomatoes with chive hats recipe (2:50), COVID19 update / city mask ordinance (7:00), CARES act and county financial impact (10:35), Beltrami Co, Bemidji city, Northern twp, and Eckles twp road swaps (20:00), OSHA consultation invite (25:38), fund balance reserves / debt servicing (29:08).
2nd half SPECIAL GUEST: Bemidji mayoral candidate John Henningsgaard. More info: https://www.facebook.com/johnforbemidjimayor/ (57:24)
3rd half deep dive: Media infrastructure / meeting streaming improvements (1:28:20), public input at meetings (1:31:13), process for adding items to agenda (1:43:24), strategies for public engagement (1:53:00), role of the Co. board to engage in public comments (1:56:09), representative democracy in action / run for office! (1:59:06).
Work session meeting archive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhCrwA4QRVc
General meeting archive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHVVsIqcjK8
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Music Credits: Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 31 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: County administrator search update, public health board quarterly meeting & COVID-19 update, financial statement review.
SPECIAL GUEST: Minnesota House District 2A candidate, Jeremiah Liend. More info: https://www.liendforhouse.com/
Plus a bonus deep-dive in the 3rd half of the show!
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 30 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: Veteran Service Office, License Center, Health and Human Services grant report, county administrator search firm special meeting, May 30th investigation update, streaming meetings.
SPECIAL GUEST: Ward 1 city council member, Michael Meehlhause
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 29 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: citizen jail committee appointments, jail COVID response, county admin search process update, O'Brien township building refurb update, 5/30 Bemidji demonstration.
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 28 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: Marble races, Covid update, county parks update, right-of-way obstructions, Policy Fellows update, 2020 forfeiture process, property tax abatement policy, Kay's retiring!, Facebook rants, and more!
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 27 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: Election 2020 plans, Covid update from Sanford Health, 2020 forfeiture process, property tax abatement policy.
Special guest: Jamie Thibodeaux
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Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 26 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: ZOOM bomb, CSAH 57 update, O'Brien shop fire update, jail roof, Sanford COVID update & new proposed resolution.
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 25 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: Beltrami County response to covid 19 and Wolfe shelter adaptation to covid 19. Maybe a rant or two...
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 24 of The Reed O Roundup.
A special edition Reed O Roundup focusing on COVID-19 responses in Beltrami county and Bemidji, MN. Special guest: Bemidji city councilor, Emelie Rivera.
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resources:
Bemidji City webpage: https://www.ci.bemidji.mn.us
CDC COVID-19 webpage: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
MN Department of Health: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html
Episode 23 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: Records management system upgrades, CSAH 57 discussions, Dept of Corrections stats presentation, new body scanner for the jail, 911 communication upgrades.
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 22 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: Where's Reed been?, foster care payments, COVID19 update, buffer law update, tax-forfeited land recap, 2nd amendment sanctuary county comments.
More info about MN's buffer law: https://bwsr.state.mn.us/minnesota-buffer-law
More info about Second Amendment sanctuaries: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Amendment_sanctuary
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 21 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: State Legislature discussions, NW MN Juvenile Center new programming, Refugee vote feedback.
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 20 of The Reed O Roundup
This special edition of the Reed O Roundup focuses on the January 7th, 2020 board meeting discussing the county's response to the refugee resettlement executive order.
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 19 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: Association of MN counties and Policy Fellows updates, police and community encounters listening session, behavioral health crisis facility grant, substance abuse DHS payment request, Division St. bike/pedestrian trail, O'Brien Township shop fire, MN Dept of Corrections jail evaluation, liquor licenses.
Happy New Year everyone!!!
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 18 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: Aerial Imaging, 2020 proposed fee schedule, ditch #2, solid waste ordinace review work session update, 3.2 beer, Sherrif's office 5-year plan, union contracts, pubic hearings for: annual fee schedule, capital improvment plan, and road improvment plan, truth in taxation, adoption of 2020 budget and levy. whew!
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Music Credits:
Jake Baldwin Motif
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Episode 17 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: North Country Food Bank, Text911, Liquor Fee review, Coalition against bigger trucks, JR's Corner Access, public hearing: proposed solid waste ordinance. Reed takes your questions.
The Last Question by Isaac Asimov © 1956
https://www.multivax.com/last_question.html
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Music Credit:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 16 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: 5-year transportation plan, Support Within Reach, First Steps to Healthy Families, BHS Career Academy, regional shooting sports park.
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Music Credit:
Jake Baldwin Motif
Episode 15 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: aquatic invasive species, solid waste ordinance review, jail committees, liquor license application, Envision 2030, county health board.
For more info about Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO), please contact:
PrimeWest Health
3905 Dakota St, Alexandria, MN, 56308-3391
(800) 366-2906
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Music Credit:
music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net
Special thanks to our new sponsor, Dickson Demolition!
Episode 14 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: Camping with Kayak Paddler Mike Caywood, Association of MN Counties, International Immigration to Minnesota, Legalization of Recreational Marijuana, Nameless Coalition for the Homeless.
Donate to The Wolfe at https://www.nwmf.org/give-now/
or send your check to:
Nameless Coalition
PO BOX 353
Bemidji, MN 56619
Episode 13 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: FY20 Budget process, Veteran Services Office update, county-based purchasing (Primewest), Bike/pedestrian trail on CR20.
Today's sponsor is Travis Vargan, vegan trapper (from Vergas)!
correction: The road Robb was trying to remember is called Ferguson Ct.
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music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net
Episode 12 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include: Reeds a fellow! Humphrey School of Public Affairs Policy Fellows Program (https://www.hhh.umn.edu/professional-development/policy-fellows-program), Veteran Service Office discussion, County financial statement audit.
Today's sponsor is Beaver Steven's Fancy Beaver Defences!
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Episode 11 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Zones, Primewest / DHS remediation, Jail study, Shoreland Ordinance, SPECIAL GUEST: Bemidji City Ward 4 Councilmember, Emelie Rivera discusses: drinking water & waste water treatment updates, new community development director Steve Jones, rail corridor, and more!
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Episode 10 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include HWY 2 MinnDOT safety improvements, solid waste 2020, jail inspection, shore land ordinance revision process discussion.
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Episode 9 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include Community Health Board, Veterans home, Prime West contract. And Reed takes your calls!
Episode 8 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include start of the FY20 budget process, CR20 reconstruction, live (sort of) calls!
Episode 7 of The Reed O Roundup.
Topics include 197 corridor (Round-abouts!), out of home placement, legislative session, utility lawsuits, work session rant.
Episode 6 of The Reed O Roundup.
This podcast was recorded on May 23rd, 2019 at Swamp Hill Studios.
Topics include a recap of the May 7th meetings, conference call with state legislators, recap of May 21st meetings, joint city/county meeting, Reed-O rant, and water wings and democracy.
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Reed Olson
Beltrami County district 2 commissioner
Episode 5 of The Reed O Roundup.
This podcast was recorded on April 20th, 2019 at Swamp Hill Studios.
Topics include a Reed O rant, child care initiative, BJI Regional Airport authority update, shooting park, jail inspection report, Windy Hill Place plat approval, court annex needs a new boiler.
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Reed Olson
Beltrami County district 2 commissioner
Episode 4 of The Reed O Roundup.
This podcast was recorded on April 6th, 2019 at Swamp Hill Studios.
Topics include Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center, Border to Border proposed route, conversation with a hitch hiker, Nameless Coalition.
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Reed Olson
Beltrami County district 2 commissioner
Episode 3 of The Reed O Roundup.
This podcast was recorded on March 29th, 2019 at Swamp Hill Studios.
Topics include Beltrami County's core values, out of home placement, Leech Lake state of the band, special guest Ara Gallo, assistant manager Bemidji Library.
Reed Olson
Beltrami County district 2 commissioner
Episode 2 of The Reed O Roundup.
This podcast was recorded on March 24th, 2019 at Swamp Hill Studios.
Topics include update on Beltrami County's Tobacco 21 initiative, Shoreland management ordinance, County finances, inclusive representation in local governance, role of the County board and core values.
Reed Olson
Beltrami County district 2 commissioner
Welcome to the premier of my new podcast, The Reed O Roundup.
This podcast was recorded on Feb 23, 2019 at Swamp Hill Studios.
Topics include Beltrami County's Tobacco 21 initiative, Health and Human Services challenges, Red Lake State of the Band update.
Reed Olson
Beltrami County district 2 commissioner