Michele Halvorson, Director at CHI Health at Home, discusses how their agency serves Homecare and Hospice care in a service area 30-35 miles around Little Falls, MN. She also invites everyone to their fundraiser event on October 23rd, 2025, 4:30-7:30pm at the Little Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars. Get your tickets in advance.
Jodi Kennedy, Principal at Garfield Elementary School in Brainerd, MN, discusses parent engagement through PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) and various fundraising activities that help with what is needed beyond their typical “budget.”
Marnita Van Hoecke, Pine Grove Zoo Director, invites everyone to enjoy the Pine Grove Zoo’s “BOOFEST” in Little Falls, MN on Saturday, October 18th, 2025!
Jenna Anderson, Public Relations Manager at Crow Wing Power and Katelyn Schweninger, Marketing and Communications Specialist at Crow Wing Power, explain the impact cooperatives have on their members and communities.
Russ and Tom Philstrom, local veterans of the Aitkin area, give us the latest information regarding events to attend and opportunities where they were able to help area veterans in need.
Matt Doucette, Pharmacist at GuidePoint Pharmacy in Aitkin, MN, talks about the flu and ways to best prevent yourself from getting it.
Jayme Westling, a pharmacist and board certified advanced diabetes management educator with Mille Lacs Health System, joins us to talk about flu shots, timing, and why getting vaccinated each year is so important.
Lisa Krahn of the Seven County Senior Federation reminds us that Medicare Open Enrollment for 2025 runs from October 15 to December 7, 2025, during which you can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Health Plan or Prescription Drug Plan. Seven County Senior Federation is there for you if you need help in that decision…
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Tedi Russell, Marketing & Community Engagement Manager of Bridges of Hope, tells how they provide access to vital resources and support for those in need. Some of their special events coming up include “Cocktails for a Cause,” “Operation Sandwich,” and the “Thanksgiving Baskets Program.”
Local Vietnam veteran Mark Persons discusses the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Patriot’s Pen competition and the Voice of Democracy competition for students in the Brainerd Lakes Area.