This week on The Hot Dish, hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp announce the winners of the One Country Project’s 2025 Rural Champion Awards
Then, Heidi and Joel are joined by Kellie Smith, a small-town entrepreneur from Perham, Minnesota. Kellie shares her inspiring story of creating a community space for those in need during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of leadership and community support in rural areas. Heidi and Joel share some of their favorite holiday traditions and the spirit of giving in small towns.