This week, we talk to Toni Mattson from Trinity Equestrian Center, which helps Veterans who are struggling with PTSD and other debilitating issues. You can also pick up her book, "Unlikely Recruits" here!

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The Blizzard are getting ready to battle the Granite City Lumberjacks for the first time this season, a preview of Cool 94.3 Night, how the season is going, and info on Alex High School Hockey's Feed Your Face Off event.

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Senior citizens can feel lonely and isolated. Special Guest- Program Coordinator Marci Hjelm says one of the many services at Lutheran Social Service is the Senior Companion Program! Volunteer now at https://www.lssmn.org/get-involved/volunteer/opportunities

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Special guest "Fun Tom" joins us as they launch year three of the Beaver Classic Ice Fishing Derby on January 20th, 2024! The "Beaver Classic" is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their mission is to support hunting, fishing, and sporting programs in Minnesota and a trust fund for Beaver's daughters. Visit https://www.beaverclassic.org/

In Memory of Michael "Beaver" Ulwelling

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Special guests: Grant, owner of Stoney Creek Dairy, Pastor Angie of Calvary Church, and Jeremy from Elden's Fresh Foods have teamed up again this year to help families in need this Christmas. They'll be doubling what they gave out last year in gift cards and a complete holiday meal! If you need a meal or would like to give back, head to their website ChristmasWithCalvary.com

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This event is expected to have over 7,000 visitors this year. It's the magical kickoff to the Christmas Season in downtown Alexandria. Christmas in the Fort is hosted by the Runestone Museum and the Parade of Trees/Garden of Lights shines next door at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum! Music, treats, and everything Christmas!! Black Friday each year! For more information go to runestonemuseum.org

Special guests, Amanda Seim, Director of the Runestone Museum Foundation and Kaci Johnson, Communications Manager at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum.

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Hunger, food insecurity, and empty cupboards are more prevalent than you might think...right here in Douglas County. Who is our most vulnerable population? It'll break your heart. Advocating against hunger, and assuring that there is food available to those in need is special guest Bernice Wimmer, Executive Director of the Outreach Foodshelf.

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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!

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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.

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