12-04-2025
Beltrami County Historical Society to host 'Media Makers' program
Apr. 11—BEMIDJI — The
Beltrami County Historical Society
will host a free public panel titled, "Media Makers: The Women Informing Our Community," at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Beltrami County History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW.
The event will highlight the achievements of local women in media and feature a panel discussion covering media representation, mentorship, community impact and how local journalism is evolving to meet the needs of northern Minnesota, a release said.
Panelists include Larissa Donovan, Bemidji-area reporter for KAXE/KBXE Northern Community Radio and former news director at Paul Bunyan Broadcasting; Annalise Braught, editor and photojournalist for the Bemidji Pioneer and a graduate of Bemidji State University's Mass Communication program; and Meghan Jewett, Program and Production Manager at Lakeland PBS, who oversees local productions, including Common Ground and Backroads.
Panelists will share their personal stories and career paths, reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing women in media, and offer guidance for young women interested in pursuing careers in journalism, radio or television. Audience members will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the discussion.
"This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the women shaping how our community stays informed," Emily Thabes, executive director of the Beltrami County Historical Society, said in the release. "We're proud to spotlight their voices as part of our ongoing series honoring the contributions of Beltrami County women to our community's past and present."
The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information about this event, visit
or contact the Historical Society at
(218) 444-3376
or via email at
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