Duties of the CAB

  • Act as a liaison between Lakeland PBS and the community.
  • Provide local, regional, and national programming recommendations to the board, management, and staff of Lakeland PBS.
  • Raise community awareness about Lakeland PBS, its programming, and its services.
  • Advise Lakeland PBS on issues of importance in the community where Lakeland PBS may have an impact.
  • Encourage community involvement in Lakeland PBS projects and activities.
  • Ensure that the content of the programming reflects the community.

CAB Information

CAB Meetings

If you are interested in serving on our Community Advisory Board, please contact Meghan Jewett via email at: [email protected] or call 218-333-3025 or 800-292-0922 ext 125. 

Bemidji Schedule

Bemidji Office (KAWE)

108 Grant Ave NE, Bemidji, MN 56601

  • Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm
  • Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm
  • Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm

Brainerd Schedule

Brainerd Office (KAWB)

422 NW 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 56401

  • Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:00pm
  • Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00pm
  • Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00pm

Current CAB Members

KAWE(Bemidji)
  • David Quam – Bemidji
  • John Hawthorne – Puposky
  • Maria Eastman – Bemidji
  • Kim Williams – Bemidji
  • Tom Lembrick – Bemidji
  • Kathryn Smith - Bemidji
  • Ethan Larson - Bemidji
KAWB(Brainerd)
  • Nan Farrington – Brainerd
  • Sharon Sandberg – Cushing
  • Amy Dinkel-VanValkenburg – Long Prairie
  • Verna Toenyan – Long Prairie
  • Sue Sterling - Brainerd
  • Darrell Pedersen - Baxter