Drinks With Dee

Dee chats with Kendra (Executive Director) & Sandy (Board President) of Designer Genes of North Dakota, a local nonprofit that supports families and individuals with Down Syndrome.

Conversations include the upcoming Designer Genes Walk at the Capital on September 27th, and their personal journey with Down Syndrome, family life, careers, etc.

Thanks to our DWD Sponsor, Little Lights Pediatric Therapy.


Original Airdate, September 11th 2025.

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On the latest Episode, Dee chats with Shane Ornelas a storm chaser and photographer. Plus, we discuss his day job, which is a clinical exercise physiologist.

Conversations about how he came to become a storm chaser, the challenges and the fun stuff, too!

 Thanks to our sponsor Little Lights Pediatric Therapy.

original air date August 28, 2025

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It's another great episode of Drinks with Dee as we chat with Sheila Peterson of Wachter Middle School and Sara Bohrer of Century High School, having conversations about the amazing peer-to-peer program in our community.

We also chat about the upcoming school year and life stuff!

thanks to our sponsor Little Lights Pediatric Therapy.

Original Airdate- August 7th 2025

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Join mw for the latest Episode of Drinks With Dee where I chat with Fellow Mom's and Studio 701 Parent Panel Contributors. We chat about family careers and lot's fun things.

We also sample Happy Mom & Happy Dad Seltzer courtesy of McQuade Distributing. 


Thanks to our sponsor Little Lights Pediatric Therapy.


Original Airdate July 24, 2025.

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Dee Chats with Michelle Kaufman owner of the new bar in Downtown Bismarck, Shakers on 3rd.

Not only is Michelle the owners of Shakers, she also is owner of 1603 Main Events, Paddle Trap, 5th Underground and More!

Conversations on how she started in the business world along with family and how she comes up with her fun bar ideas.


Thanks to our Drinks with Dee Sponsor - Little Lights Pediatric Therapy.



Original airdate 6/19/25

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Dee Chats with Tammy on Julie, Members of the North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Conversations about the mission of the DD Council and what they do. Dee and Tammy also talk about life being a special needs parent.

Also, the ladies talk about Medicaid and the concerns about programs being cut.


Original airdate 5/22/25

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It is the 30th Episode of Drinks with Dee!

Dee chats with Amber Schatz host of Studio 701.

Conversations about growing up in a small town, family life and how she got into TV broadcasting.

Amber's experience with co-hosting a newscast with Ron Burgandy (AKA Will Farrell)


Original Airdate 5/15/25



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Dee Chats with Jessica D. the Ceo Of Enable. Not only is Jessica with Enable, she is also a mother of 2, and long with her husband Peter - they own Bread Poets Bakery.

We chat about what Enable is and who it assists, family life and how her and husband met playing in a kickball league.

Original airdate - May 8th 2025.

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On this Episode of Drinks With Dee I chat with Christina B. and Tami D. teachers and staff at Horizon Middle School in Bismarck.

Conversations about the amazing Peer 2 Peer program and the 2nd Annual Neurodiversity Palooza on April 14th.

Also, discussions about the journey to becoming teachers and working with special needs individuals. Plus life stuff!

Thanks to Little Lights Pediatric Therapy for Sponsoring Drinks With Dee and Mcquade Distributing for supplying Drinks once again!

Original Airdate April 11, 2025

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Dee Chats with Patrick Kirby a very talented & inspirational author, speaker and consultant.

We chat about his business Do Good Better Consulting and his latest Book, Fundraise like a 5th grader.

Sampling a delicious beverage from Mc Quade Distributing and talk about radio and what are the best ways to connect with people when fundraising and other stimulating topics.


Original Airdate 4/3/25

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