GFBS Interviews - Audio

Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski joins the show to discuss local headlines: major construction projects (42nd Avenue underpass and interstate work), housing initiatives, Air Force and Space Force expansions, public safety updates, and economic development efforts.
The conversation also includes personal stories — elk hunting and a funny fly-fishing moment — plus updates on the Columbia Mall, veterans' events, and community concerns like camera policy and leaf pickup.

Join Liv Free's 24-hour adult hockey marathon at Ralph Englestad Arena this weekend to support the childhood cancer community. Players from across the country will skate in back-to-back sessions, with all proceeds benefiting families and children affected by pediatric cancer.
Spectators can attend during scheduled times, and donations or fundraiser sponsorships are available at livfreetoday.org/24-hour-hockey. The event features community ceremonies, special honors for top fundraisers, and opportunities to connect with affected families.

State Senator Scott Meyer and Grand Forks County Commissioner Mark Rustad join Election Day on Grand Forks Best Source to discuss the county commission race, budget decisions, jail staffing, and local priorities.
The episode also highlights the Veterans Honor Flight welcome home, Grand Sky drone operations, Measure 1 and Measure 2 debates on constitutional changes and school meals, community announcements, and sponsor messages.

Kathy Pearce, Del Hirschman & John Waters are in the studio talking about the Veterans Honor Flight Ride
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Jennifer Eckberg joins the show to highlight the Santa Claus Girls’ mission to provide toys, hats, gloves, books and essentials to children in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and the Grand Forks Air Force Base.
Find out how to sponsor a $50 gift bag, donate items, volunteer or register a child — registration is filling quickly. Visit santaclausgirls.com for details.

Today’s show features BT (Bill Tyrrell) from Rumors Sports Bar & Casino discussing a sold-out trading cards and memorabilia show at the Alerus Center this Saturday (10 AM–3 PM). The event includes 75 tables across 41 vendors with sports cards, Pokémon, vintage cards and collectibles — admission is free.
Listeners learn tips for buying, selling and valuing items (vendors often check collections on site; high-end cards can reach several thousand dollars; PSA grading backlog affects turnaround). Vendors commonly accept Venmo/PayPal and may offer on-the-spot cash deals.
The episode also highlights upcoming events: a major memorabilia show on January 30 with autographed jerseys and limited tickets (200), a February show on Feb. 27, Rumors’ $1,000 weekly bingo giveaway, bus trips to games and local community fundraisers.

Representatives Reed Johnson and Mark Sanford, along with Senate candidate Jonathan Sickler, discuss District 17 priorities ahead of the election: property tax relief, education funding, Measure 1 (60% threshold), Measure 2 (free school meals), housing, AI and data centers, and tax incentives for new businesses.
The candidates share personal backgrounds, views on local issues, and their plans if elected, urging voters to participate on November 3rd.

Shelby Denault joins us again to talk about "30 Days In Motion" a community-wide movement challenge from Together in Motion: Amputee Support Network
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Cancer Benefit for Gavin Mason Ward & Family October 24th at the Red Lake Falls American Legion
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Kara Welke & Nicole Krostue are in to talk about the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's Greater Grand Forks Area this Saturday September 26 
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