The Pay It Forward Podcast

Centra Care is dedicated to making rural health care a priority! Special Guest Paul Knutson, Senior Development Officer of CentraCare. Support our senior citizens with this upcoming Golf Scramble June 29th! Sign up here! https://www.centracare.com/foundation/events/golf-scramble/ https://www.facebook.com/events/900284387945996 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Chris Hawkey will join the Fabulous Armadillos' and their party band to kick off the Cool Summer Concert Series, presented by Diamond Buick GMC, next Friday, May 26th at Copper Trail Brewing Company. What is the song Chris looks forward to singing the most? Listen to find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Kris & Chelsea talk with QJ from the Alexandria Fire Department about Bull-A-Rama and how it benefits the Alexandria Fire Relief Fund and Special Olympics Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Rick Wildtraut, General Manager from Diamond Buick GMC joins us to discuss the 3,100 pushup challenge to honor and raise funds for the Josh Owen Memorial Fund. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Our community recently experienced first had the devastation of Domestic Violence. Special guests from Someplace Safe, a local non profit, join Kris & Chelsea in studio. Leigh and Elizabeth are experts in their field of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and General Crimes...numbers that seem to be rising in our community. Here's how we can support them and our neighbors in need! See Privacy Po...

In February 2020, Laurie received devastating news that she had brain cancer. She was just weeks away from retirement. Now, brain cancer survivor, Laurie is cancer free but left with very limited mobility. A benefit is being held in her honor so that she can have her lifelong dream! After dedicating her life to others, the community is now wrapping their arms around this incredible woman. Special...

April is child abuse prevention month. Our Radiothon to End Child Abuse partner, Family Wise, is a great organization that helps support local and statewide families on this complex and important topic. So what is child abuse, how can we support families, and what can we do individually to prevent abuse from happening? Special guest, Ann Gaash, CEO of Family Wise joins the conversation! See Privac...

The Play That Goes Wrong is very funny comedy at the Andrea Theatre. Performance dates are April 20 - 22 and 27 - 29 at 7:00pm; April 23 and 30 at 2:00pm. Dave Christman is in the show along with a very talented cast. Listen as he talks about what you can expect to happen seeing this show, and maybe even some unexpecting things! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

When the ice is melting, when do you need to get off the lake? Technically, you don't. But you need to be safe about it! Special guest Conservation Officer Mitch Lawler with the DNR. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Your heart stops when you hear the words "school lockdown". Two local incidents and one nationwide in the last 6 days made for a very heavy week pertaining to threats being made at schools. From verbal threats, to assaults and escalating to full blown school shootings...there is a whole new level of crisis response that is being activated in our schools and communities. Special Guest Alexandria Po...

The Salvation Army is looking to help hundreds of families this Easter with a meal! Special Guest Donna Ortendahl with the Central MN Salvation Army. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Get all the details on the upcoming Runestone Community Center (RCC) expansion project as Kris & Chelsea are joined in the studio by Kevin Kopischke and Kimberly Albert. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In the Month of March , local Mc Donald's Restaurants team up to help support the Ronald McDonald House Foundation. There are 5 locations in MN. When you buy a Shamrock Shake or Shamrock Oreo McFlurry, 25 cents of each purchase helps families! Meet the Pederson's- Kelly is the mother of 15 month old Lacy who spent the first 10 weeks of her life in a battle against a heart condition. Thanks to the...

HGTV House Hunters came to Alexandria. Special guests Becca Wesley, Kvale Real Estate Agent, and homebuyer Nicole Perez! Becca's expertise and passion showcased what the Alexandria Area has to offer. Nicole Perez, a single mom, has an incredible story and shares the journey going from homelessness to homeowner! There is so much under the surface of what's on TV...Here's the behind the scenes look...

How does plunging into freezing water help nearly 8,000 athletes in Minnesota?! The Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics helps raise thousands of dollars to support our athletes! Special Guest and Team Captain: Sgt. Keith Melrose of the Alexandria Police Department shares how the event is making a big difference...and a big splash on TikTok as well! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Gently used furniture, building supplies and appliances help give other families a new start. Special guests Mona, Habitat for Humanity Restore, and Lucas, Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors, are helping to fill a pot o' gold! They'll be picking up donations on March 17th! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Special Guests Nancy Waldorf and Robbie Betterman, of Alexandria Industries, talk bout the Alexandria Industrie's Fishing For A Cure Tournament! It is the 10 largest single fundraiser in the Nation and the LARGEST in Minnesota, for Relay For Life, all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society! More info at fishingforthecure.net Going down Feb. 18th, 2023! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Mike Ryan talks with Dave Christman, Artistic Director at the Andria Theatre about "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and more shows coming to the stage in 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mental Health, Suicide, Suicide Survival are tough, complex and sensitive topics that impact everyone…but are rarely talked about. Or worse, stigmatized in a negative and condemning light. Hope flying on the wings of dragonflies is here to comfort and shine a light for others who are struggling. Special guest: Jackie Lamb, Survivor and Member of Dragonfly Mental Wellness Foundation. If you, a frie...

We’ve partnered with an incredible local business to give back to listeners and the community. JR from Elden’s Fresh Foods talks about this grocery store’s evolution, what it takes to be in business for 40 years, and welcoming the new manager starting in 2023 that will continue their legacy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

A dad, a friend and one amazing fisherman’s legacy lives on! The second Annual Beaver Classic Ice Fishing Derby is just around the corner. In honor of Michael “Beaver” Ulwelling. Ice fishing for a great cause, impacting hundreds of people’s lives! More information about the non-profit: www.beaverclassic.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

The Christmas Season can be tough, emotionally and financially. Grant, owner of Stony Creek Dairy out of Melrose understands that and is doing something about it! Big Hearts MN will provide meals and a gift card to families in need this year. They have partnered with Elden’s Fresh Foods and Calvary Lutheran Church to make this happen! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Since 2007, they’ve provided life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military. And now, their mission expands to the families of America’s first responders. On their watch, those who protect our freedoms and our families will know they are not forgotten. Special guest: John Russet, Folds of Honor President, MN Chapter See Privacy Policy at https://art...

In our town, we kick off Christmas in a BIG way. Black Friday is actually one of the brightest days of the year! Christmas in the Fort is a community celebration shared with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and even the Grinch. Two local museums (who are neighbors) are the center of the holiday wonderland with festivities for all. Then a switch is flipped, lighting up downtown Broadway along with a parade of li...

Kris and Chelsea interview Tim and John of the Sage Creek Thrivent Financial Team. They are hosting an exciting event that will support two non profits: Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN and Safe Families for Children–West Central MN. They are both cribbage masters and will hold a tournament as well as music, dinner and a silent auction. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/sagecreekfinancial...