The Pay It Forward Podcast

Share your talent, be on LIVE TV, and help provide meals and toys for local families. Special guest, Chelsey Koopman, president of the Jingle Bells Foundation, shares how special the 75th Annual Jingle Bells Telethon will be! For more information, head to jinglebellsalexandria.org Donate, volunteer, AUDITION! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

When you think of paying it forward in your community...did you ever think how your physical fitness can make an impact? Feeling strong, improving mindset and uplifting others makes a huge difference. Health Coach, Kim Olsen from Curves, joins us in studio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

October is domestic violence awareness month. The statistics are staggering, as 13 more lives were lost this year due to DV. Here's what communities are doing about it. Special guest, Becky Schmitz, member of UCAN ( United  Communities Advocating Non-Violence) highlights resources, stories and two important events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Love In the Name of Christ is a national organization giving a hand up instead of just a handout. Their defining difference is the relationships that form between clients, churches, and volunteers to create community. Love INC of Douglas County has been serving others for over 10 years. Special guest, their executive director Aaron Feltman, shares the life-changing stories of neighbors in need her...

If someone is experiencing a mental health crisis and needs extra support stat, who do you call? The Region 4 Crisis Team will meet them where they are with resources and mental health professionals. Special guests Director Sara Richter and Administrator Kesha Anderson explain what they do and when it's right to give them a call! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Duck Hunters know the importance of conservation! Special guest Jake Juettner is part of the Chain of Lakes Ducks Unlimited and invites you to their 50th Annual Dinner! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's the 7th Annual Oletoberfest in Alexandria. Special guest Lewis Mundt, Event and Marketing Coordinator from Copper Trail Brewing Co., shares how this year's brews and celebration will support the Big Ole Fund! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thousands of law enforcement officers, first responders, military members, friends and family flooded the small central Minnesota city of Glenwood on Saturday to pay respects to fallen Pope County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Owen. He served his country while in the military, and then his community. He died on his birthday. A Memorial Fund and Event will help towards healing and continued support for his...

Mental Health is so important!! It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Here's what support looks like! Special guest: Becky Schmitz, Executive Director of the Vikingland Community Support Program in Alexandri...

The expansion of the Runestone Community Center means big things for our community...but the project needs your help! Special guests Mat Hennen, Operations Lead for the RCC and Kimberly Albert, PR Consultant for the RCC Capital Campaign join us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

So much to see in 2023 at the Douglas County Fair. Get a sneak peak at the new food vendors and new things at the fair in 2023, including a sample of Husband Calling. Mike Ryan chats with Douglas County Fair Board Members Molly Maudal and Sharon Seibel. *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ANDRIA THEATER WILL BE PERFORMING ON FRIDAY, AND NOT THURSDAY, AS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

Special guest, Ms. Abby Furth, 4th Grade Teacher at Garfield Elementary School joins us with a message from her students (and their school). They need a new playground! Support the Garfield Community Playground Project and their plans for a fun, accessible and safe place that the whole community can enjoy for decades to come! Check out their Facebook Page "Garfield Playground Project" for more inf...

Mike Ryan chats with Nicole Mulder, Executive Director at Theatre L' Homme Dieu, along with Eric Morris, the director of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, now through August 18th. Order tickets at TLHD.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Learn about Life Connections, who they are and the essential help they offer, and you can volunteer or help them to continue being a Parenting Resource & Pregnancy Support Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Don Shelby and Nancy Nelson play the roles of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner. Both born to wealth and position, Andrew and Melissa are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards and continues for some 50 years. Mike Ryan talks with Don and Nancy about their amazing broadcast careers in Minnesota and about play...

Mike Ryan chats with Alexandria Rotary members Dave Hartman and Tyler Goldberg about Summer Sounds by Brophy . Outdoor concerts the whole family will enjoy starting on Tuesday, July 18th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mike Ryan chats with Nicole Mulder, Executive Director at Theatre L' Homme Dieu about Dancing Lessons, the next production of the 63rd season. Also joined by actors Avi Aharoni and Elizabeth Efteland who talk about this charming, touching, funny and life-affirming romantic comedy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

We're talking ice fishing in July...because the Beaver Classic Ice Fishing Tournament, honoring Michael Ulwelling, loves to give back to the community. They were one of the proud sponsors that helped make Star Storm Fireworks happen at Arrowwood Resort...across their beloved Lake Darling! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Vicki's Camp N Country is more than a music fest! They're giving back to the farmers, truckers and veterans during this three day event! Get all the details here: https://vickiscampncountryjam.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mike Ryan interviews Nicole Mulder, Executive Director at Theatre L'Homme Dieu about "The Church Basement Ladies Plowin' Thru" and is joined by cast members Janet Paone and Dorian Chalmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Details on this annual event that benefits Special Olympics in Sauk Centre and Melrose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aquarius Home Services in Alexandria is excited to invite you to their Customer Appreciation Open House this weekend! Free food, activities for the kids, prizes, and huge savings on Kinetico water treatment systems and HVAC systems and accessories! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We love our first responders, law enforcement, dispatch and all those who go above and beyond to serve our community. Now there is an even deeper appreciation for them after they came to Chelsea Lee's rescue a few weeks ago after a devastating accident. Here are special guests Scott Anderson (Kensington Fire Dept) and Brock Green (Kensington First Responder) who were both on scene. We are so grate...

Special Guest Paul Knutson, Senior Development Officer of CentraCare joins us for another update on the upcoming golf scramble on June 28th. 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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .