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In this episode of Spinal Cast, we shine the spotlight on the 44th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games, coming to Minneapolis from July 17-22, 2025. Hosted by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs, this event is the largest adaptive sports and rehabilitation competition for U.S. military veterans with disabilities. Our guest is Seth Thomas, President of the Minnesota Chapter of the PVA and a U.S. Navy veteran. Seth shares his powerful story – from his service and injury to his leadership role – and gives us an inside look at what makes these games so special. Over 700 athletes will compete across 20+ events, supported by thousands of volunteers. Participants include veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions requiring the use of a wheelchair. The Minnesota PVA plays a vital role in veteran advocacy, employment connections, legislation, and community engagement and, of course, providing a network of support and opportunity through sport. If you're in the Minneapolis area, don't miss this inspiring six-day celebration of resilience, camaraderie, and athletic excellence. It's like a mini-Paralympics, complete with Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals – a true showcase of American heroes from every military branch and era. For more information, check out the links below: National Veterans Wheelchair Games - https://wheelchairgames.org/ 2025 Game Schedule - https://wheelchairgames.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/44th-NVWG-Sch-Wkbk-V2.xlsx03.10.pdf 2025 Venues - https://wheelchairgames.org/about/event-venues/ Paralyzed Veterans of American – Minnesota Chapter - https://mnpva.org/ Special thanks to Seth for being our guest! This production is a collaborative effort of volunteers working to create a quality audio and visual experience around the subject of spinal cord injury. A special shout out of appreciation to Clientek for providing studio space and top-notch recording equipment. Most importantly, thank YOU for being part of the Spinal Cast audience!Interested in watching these episodes?! Check out our YouTube playlist! - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40rLlxGS4VzgAjW8P6Pz1mVWiN0Jou3v If you'd like to learn more about the Morton Cure Paralysis Fund you can visit our website at - https://mcpf.org/ Donations are always appreciated - https://mcpf.org/you-can-help/

In this Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast episode, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Patrick Tarnowski, PT, MBA, a physical therapist and chief commercial officer at One Step, to discuss the gait analysis. Gait analysis is the study of how we walk, a crucial area of focus for physical therapists, especially regarding aging and overall health. Pat shares his extensive background in healthcare, spanning over two decades, and describes his journey from patient care to leading innovations in gait analysis and patient outcomes. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of gait analysis, how it changes with age, and what it means for improving health and mobility. Please tune in to learn more about this vital aspect of physical therapy and its impact on patient care.   Time Stamps:  [00:01:51] Gait analysis and biomechanics. [00:07:28] Gait analysis essentials. [00:08:35] Observational gait analysis effectiveness. [00:12:38] Correlating patient goals with analysis. [00:18:01] Functional assessment in treatment plans. [00:22:39] Patient confidence and gait analysis. [00:24:56] Gait speed as vital sign. [00:31:15] Gait analysis using smartphones. [00:34:40] Monitoring patients in real world. [00:38:45] Importance of mobility in health.   More About Patrick Tarnowski, PT, MBA: As Chief Commercial Officer at OneStep, Pat is accountable for the company's US market entry through strategic provider partnerships. His deep healthcare experience as a leader in health plans, health systems, medical devices, startups and digital care delivery support and enable OneStep's growth and scale. As an entrepreneur, Pat has successfully launched and scaled care delivery companies, digital solutions that focused on health and wellbeing, disease management and virtual care and worked with providers to achieve success in value-based payment models. He received his degree in physical therapy from Boston University and his master's in business administration from the University of St. Thomas. A lifelong learner, Pat has also held several academic appointments and is a grant reviewer for the National Science Foundation's SBIR seed fund and served as an Industry Mentor for their I-Corp Innovation program. He has been the principal investigator in numerous clinical studies and is the Vice President of Professional Practice of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association's and the Minnesota Cancer Alliance Steering Committee. Pat lives in Minneapolis with his family, dog Maizey and is a committed outdoors enthusiast and endurance athlete.   Resources from this Episode: One Step Website Pat on LinkedIn   Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Front Desk @ Jane Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

Forward Facing Sonar / Fair Chase - Modern Carnivore Podcast - (EP:051) This episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast was recorded at the 2025 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers North Country Ice Breaker. The event provided an opportunity to capture insights from three experienced outdoorsmen on the topic of fair chase. Specifically, we focused on forward facing sonar technology and how it is changing the fishing experience (and potentially catch rates). Publications like Outdoor News have been reporting on this topic for years. Some state agencies have started to address the topic directly, but many are holding tight and waiting to see where things go. Let us know if you have thoughts on how this technology can be best used, and what restrictions (if any) should be put on it.     Guests on today's podcast include: Mike Hehner from Linder Media Productions Greg Kvale - Board Member of Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers David Lien is a co-founder of the Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Other Posts You May Like https://modcarn.com/conservation-mcp-ep028/ https://modcarn.com/hardwater-hunters-go-darkhouse-spearfishing/ https://modcarn.com/hunting-still-relevant-mcp040/

In this latest WAHNcast episode, technical experts Christina Rieck Loukas and Quin Seiler, shareholders at Winthrop & Weinstine, take a deep dive into the complexities of Year 15 issues in affordable housing. With decades of combined experience in construction and real estate litigation, Christina and Quin break down key red flags, legal strategies, and practical advice to help developers and partners navigate the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.

In this episode, we chat with Mel Kolinski, Director of Channel Development at Ostra and an Co-Moderator for the Minnesota Chapter of the Alliance of Channel Women (ACW). The conversation highlights the importance of networking, mentorship, and leadership development for women in tech. Mel discusses her involvement with ACW and the initiatives they offer, including mentorship circles and leadership programs. The discussion also touches upon the need for honesty and transparency in the cybersecurity industry, as endorsed by the Truth in Cyber foundation. The episode encapsulates the journey and challenges women face in the tech sector and emphasizes the role of male allyship in fostering an inclusive environment.

This episode's guest is someone that many have known for her longstanding leadership in international education, but some of us might not have known her as a businesswoman, a political leader, a caregiver, and as a newly minted author. Marlene M. Johnson was the Executive Director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators for almost two decades and prior to that was Minnesota's first woman Lieutenant Governor. She is co-founder of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund. She is now on the advisory board of Kakenya's Dream, a board member of the Washington Office on Latin America, and a trustee of the Alexandria Trust. In 1988, she was awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star by the Kingdom of Sweden. In this episode we go behind the scenes with Marlene about her life and her new book, Rise to the Challenge: A memoir of politics, leadership, and love. Episode highlights: Marlene's reflections about her life's journey and how the book came about. How Marlene's career in politics and business and her early international exposure prepared her to be a non-traditional candidate yet a good fit for the role of NAFSA's CEO and Executive Director. The “ability to punt” and how this attribute served Marlene well while leading NAFSA, whether it was weathering the Asian financial crisis that impacted Asian international students or the impact of 9/11 on the international education sector. Marlene's legacy of calling for a national policy on international education and her thoughts on where we stand now. Is the U.S. poised to have its first woman president and one whose life—coincidentally—reflects the legacy of international education? Marlene weighs in. The poignant love story of Marlene's life with her husband, Peter, and how their relationship influenced her and shaped her as a leader. Marlene's top 2-3 pieces of advice for women leaders. Episode Resources: Get Marlene's new book here or from Amazon Listen to: Episode 8 with LaNitra Berger and Episode 36 with Fanta Aw of NAFSA MPOWER Financing's Social Impact Report My book:  ⁠⁠America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility Sign up for ⁠⁠America Calling: my take on the intersection of education, culture and migration⁠⁠ Connect with me: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠X⁠⁠, ⁠Instagram This episode was made possible by the generous support of MPOWER Financing.

Marlene M. Johnson's memoir is an essential record of the ascension of women in American politics. In Rise to the Challenge: A Memoir of Politics, Leadership, and Love, Johnson chronicles her life of learning and leadership in activism, entrepreneurship, politics, and public service, weaving professional play-by-plays with candidness about navigating personal loss. Here, Johnson is joined in conversation with Lori Sturdevant and Elisabeth (Betsy) Griffith.Marlene M. Johnson was Minnesota's first woman lieutenant governor, serving in Governor Rudy Perpich's administration from 1983 until 1991. She is cofounder of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund and was executive director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators for nearly two decades. She is on the advisory board of Kakenya's Dream, a board member of the Washington Office on Latin America, and a trustee of The Alexandria Trust. She lives in Washington, DC.Lori Sturdevant is a retired Star Tribune editorial writer and columnist who has written about Minnesota government and politics since 1978.Elisabeth Griffith is an American historian, educator, and activist. She is author of Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920–2020 and In Her Own Right: The Life of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.OTHER WORKS REFERENCED:Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief / Pauline BossTurnout: Making Minnesota the State That Votes / Joan Anderson Growe with Lori SturdevantLoving Someone who has Dementia / Pauline BossPraise for Rise to the Challenge:“Marlene M. Johnson wasn't just the first woman to be Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor. She was also the first Lieutenant Governor to have a specific policy portfolio. She had access and influence in ways that laid the groundwork for me and others to follow. Marlene is of a class of women who made important strides in DFL politics, and I'm grateful for her place in Minnesota's history and for this book that tells that story”.—Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan“An essential document of the midcentury rise of women into American politics. In this memoir of a remarkable public life, Marlene M. Johnson braids a love story tragically turned into caregiving and the domestic devotion of guardian and advocate. She proves that faithfulness in love and commitment to the betterment of the world are not opposites after all.”—Patricia Hampl, author of The Art of the Wasted Day“In the dynamic mid-twentieth-century women's movement, Marlene M. Johnson stood out and stood up with clarity of vision and purpose. Her multiple public service initiatives propelled her to a national presence and then into international education leadership.”—Judge Harriet Lansing, retired, Minnesota Court of Appeals“An important read for aspiring public servants, male or female.”—J. Brian Atwood, former administrator, US Agency for International Development

“Romeo and Juliet” has been reimagined countless times. The musical “West Side Story” relocated the tale to blue-collar Manhattan, while director Baz Luhrmann colorfully stylized and modernized the play in his 1996 film “Romeo + Juliet.” Twin Cities theater company Teatro del Pueblo's adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” goes beyond changing the location and period.  Called “Romeo and Juliet: Love in a Time of Hate,” the show has been rewritten to include characters speaking Spanish and performing spoken word poetry — and centers Latin American culture.  “We thought that, you know, the main thing is to take Shakespeare, tweak it, but maintain that beautiful language,” said co-director and co-adapter Alberto Justiniano.The new play adds elements to Shakespeare's tragedy, including examining the treatment of the working class and the range of ideologies within Latino communities.  “One of the things that I was hoping to bring is that connection between the Spanish and the Shakespeare,” said co-director Harry Waters Jr.  The play began with a treatment by Justiniano and was then workshopped over a number of years through a method called “devised theater,” where a core group of artists gave their input and changes.That spirit of collaboration has extended into the rehearsal room.  “I've always opened up that opportunity for actors to give us an unfettered, and, you know, uncensored reactions and their ideas. And then we sort of flesh them out and see which ones can actually work to help the story,” Waters added.  The play still features famous moments, including Romeo and Juliet's chance encounter at a party hosted by Juliet's parents and the couple's secret wedding. This production also includes new moments and characters, including a fast-talking narrator named Santi, inspired by southern California cholo culture.  “The language is a combination from the old Bard ... But there's also free verse, and then there's spoken word,” Justiniano said.  The idea of “Love in a Time of Hate” came about nearly six years ago, when Teatro Del Pueblo discovered there was interest in Shakespeare among Latino actors in the Twin Cities. At first, Justiniano was perplexed.  “But it got me thinking, what if we were to take Shakespeare and make it our own?”The show is a collaborative effort with the Minnesota Chapter of the Bach Society, which will provide music for the show. Marco Real-d'Arbellas is the associate artistic director of the Society and has overseen finding compositions for the play.“It's kind of going through the centuries and just picking up and finding these connections with London, Italy and Latin America,” said Real-d'Arbellas. Taking music that spans centuries and styles, including opera and Latin American folk music, Real-d'Arbellas is mixing both old and new music to engage audiences. “It's just a real nice mashup of music and languages, which I think would really help the action of the play.” The show's setting is the future, with dystopian themes, in the city of Nogales on the border of the United States and Mexico. It is ambiguous as to which country it takes place in, however. The cast features a supermajority of Latinos. “There's a couple of people that this is their first time being on stage,” Waters said of the cast.“What I was truly struck with at the first read-through, is that there was a roomful of brown people in the Twin Cities, who had never all worked together before.”Abigail Chagolla plays Juliet's nurse in “Romeo and Juliet: Love in a Time of Hate.” The show is an opportunity for her to play a character who, like herself, is Latina.  “I've only had, like, three other opportunities where I actually got to play a Latina woman,” Chagolla said. She adds that being in a show that is so heavily Latino has been beautiful — both because of the shared experiences of the cast, but also the differences.“Latinidad, it's a spectrum, right? Like, not everybody comes from the same sort of background. And so it's not a monolith. And being able to get different types of experiences in the room and then have those experiences used in the show is very beautiful.” 

John is joined by PeggySue Imihy Bean (President of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association) and Alex Schieferdecker (also a planner). We're talking about the effort at the state legislature to protect municipal comprehensive plans from bad-faith environmental lawsuits (contact your state legislators!). The group of wealthy pretend environmentalists currently holding up the Minneapolis 2040 plan in court - over too much housing density - could be a sign of things to come for every city in the region. Not only is this potentially costly for cities who can't afford it, it has the potential to distort the process and discourage thoughtful and thorough long-range planning. The world's climate scientists agree that dense pedestrianized cities are good for the environment, allowing people to use less energy and driving less. PeggySue explains how comprehensive plans are already a form of environmental review. And as she wrote in a recent Star Tribune opinion, the tools available for environmental review in Minnesota are intended for specific projects or sites, not for speculative visions of the future, like citywide comprehensive plans. Alex notes that what's missing from the discussion and the court record is that the 2040 Plan isn't solely about housing density - it's about planning for stormwater runoff and a less car-centric transportation system. While a dozen of the state's realest environmental organizations (like Sierra Club) have signed on to fix state law, the plaintiffs in the anti-2040 case were created for the sole purpose of this lawsuit (and are represented by a lawyer who typically represents big polluters). We talk about how the Moorhead, MN and Washington state examples (of places that use environmental review for their comprehensive plans) are bad ones. And much, much more. It also comes to light during this episode that PeggySue is draining my small business of cash by purchasing her Wedge LIVE apparel through ad links, wiping out my already thin margins - so it's more important than ever to support Wedge LIVE (patreon.com/wedgelive). PeggySue's Star Tribune opinion: https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-from-an-urban-planning-perspective-2040-dispute-is-mystifying-worrisome/600348208/ Please only use the direct link to the Wedge LIVE store, never an ad: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WedgeLIVE Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://twitter.com/wedgelive Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Transcript: bit.ly/AIAe055Tom Wheaton grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis. He decided to enlist in the U.S. Navy for many reasons, the most notable being that his grandfathers and dad served during World War II and the Vietnam War, respectively.Wheaton began serving in the U.S. Navy in 1986 and is a plank owner (original crew member) of the USS Fort McHenry. In 1988, while on active duty in Perth, Australia, he sustained a spinal cord injury. After his initial treatment at the Royal Perth Rehabilitation Hospital, he was transferred to the Milwaukee VA Spinal Cord Injury Center.In 1989, Wheaton became a member of the North Central Chapter of PVA in Sioux Falls, SD. In 1993, he became a member of the new Minnesota Chapter of PVA, where Wheaton was the chapter's first director of sports and recreation, and also served as chapter treasurer. After moving to Golden, CO, Wheaton served on a regional basis as sports director, treasurer, hospital liaison, and executive director of the Mountain States Chapter of PVA. He also served as first vice president of the United Veterans Committee of Colorado.For the last 24 years, Wheaton has served on PVA's Executive Committee in various capacities, including as the organization's senior vice president and parliamentarian. Serving alongside many dedicated leaders on the Executive Committee has had a profound effect on his life. Wheaton says, “Journeying together to determine how we can best assist in enhancing the lives of our nation's heroes has been extremely rewarding.”Wheaton was re-elected national treasurer of PVA in May 2022 during the organization's 76th Annual Convention, to begin a new, one-year term on July 1, 2022. He wants people to know that “this is a significant time for us to continue to push forward and prove just how unstoppable we are.”In addition to his responsibilities at PVA, Wheaton has served on various national veterans and disability advisory committees, including the National Spinal Cord Injury Association. Whenever he has spare time, Wheaton enjoys doing puzzles because they are a metaphor for facing life's challenges and overcoming them. Within his community, he is an elder of Hillside Community Church and co-leads its children's ministries with his wife, Angela. The Wheatons have been married for 21 years and are proud parents of two school-age children.Connect with Tom: Paralyzed Veterans of America twheaton@pva.orgConnect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

"If you give care, you receive care." In the season 1 finale of Doctor+, we are sharing a recording of a conversation from the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of ACP. Doctor+ host Tseganesh Seleameab spoke with Dr. Meghan Rothenberger about her passion for storytelling. Dr. Rothenberger also shares a personal story about a special woman she cared for early in her career. About the guest: Dr. Meghan Rothenberger is an infectious disease physician and medical educator. She attended medical school at Johns Hopkins and completed her Internal Medicine residency and Infectious Diseases fellowship at the University of Minnesota. She currently works at the Minneapolis VA. She has always loved creating stories, especially about the magical things that hide in normal days. For most of her adult life she only shared these stories with her very nonjudgemental pets. However, after experiencing significant burnout several years ago, she radically changed her relationship to work and with this came the courage to start sharing her stories. She had no idea that people would actually want to listen! Things she loves other stories and her family are laughing, doing anything outside (but especially cross-country skiing), picnics, animals, and coffee (a lot of coffee). Support for Doctor+ has been provided by the American College of Physicians. Doctor+ is hosted by Dr. David Hilden and Dr. Tseganesh Selameab and is produced by Julie Censullo. For more information, visit doctorpluspodcast.com.

"We really all are wounded healers. And as we seek out our own healing, we become better physicians." On this episode of Doctor+, hosts Tseganesh and David interview each other about their pluses of storytelling, podcasting, and radio hosting. About the guests: Dr. Tseganesh Selameab (pronouns she/her) is a wife and mother of three amazing girls who practices primary care in St. Paul. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her Internal Medicine residency in Boston at Boston Medical Center. Her career has focused on serving refugee and immigrant populations, as well as the urban underserved through clinical practice and community-based advocacy. Storytelling and narrative medicine have been a part of Dr. Selameab's medical journey for many years and she has been invited to share her written work at the University of Minnesota Medical School White Coat ceremony and at other Regional medical conferences. She has participated in several local story slams. Dr. Selameab serves as the current Governor for the Minnesota Chapter of the American College of Physicians. David R. Hilden MD, MPH, FACP is an internal medicine physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is the Scott F. Davies Endowed Chair of the Department of Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare, where he sees patients both in the hospital and in primary care clinic and leads a department of 300 doctors, resident physicians, and advanced practice providers in 15 divisions. He is Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Hilden earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and later completed his residency at Hennepin County Medical Center. He also has a Master of Public Health degree in Public Health Practice and Leadership from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. From 2019 – 2023, he was the Governor of the Minnesota Chapter of ACP. Dr. Hilden was the host of a popular live radio show on WCCO radio in Minneapolis from 2009-2021. He is currently the host of the Healthy Matters podcast now in its second season. He has received the “Top Doctor” designations from local publications “Mpls.-St. Paul Magazine” consecutively from 2017-2023 as well as “Minnesota Monthly” from 2014-2023. Dr. Hilden has been a visiting faculty member in Boston, Qatar, Israel, Palestine, Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Hawaii, and Thailand. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and dog and has two adult children. Support for Doctor+ has been provided by the American College of Physicians. Doctor+ is hosted by Dr. David Hilden and Dr. Tseganesh Selameab and is produced by Julie Censullo. For more information, visit doctorpluspodcast.com.

Tom and Andy discuss the strong words of support for Israel from Governor Walz and Senator Klobuchar, along with the controversy surrounding a statement from the Minnesota Chapter of Democratic Socialists.

Join us and we talk with the Officers of the Minnesota Chapter of APWA. We talk about the history of the chapter, the committees, conferences, and their strategic plan. This is a lively and fun discussion with some very dedicated and devoted public works nerds!Our distinguished guests - President Monica Heil, Vice President Jupe Hale, Secretary/Treasurer Mitch Hoeft, Past President Nick Egger, and Chapter Delegate Chris Petree.Show notes:https://www.apwa-mn.org/APWA MN Strategic Planhttp://www.apwa-mn.org/userfiles/ckfiles/files/APWA-MN%20Strategic%20Plan%20Infographic_2022-23.pdf

This week we are joined by Nick Egger, Public Works Director for the City of Rosemount, MN. Nick steps back to his time with the City of Hastings, MN and the management of a water contamination event in 2018. Nick talks about how they discovered the contamination, lessons learned about communication, and working with the state Department of Health. We also talk about how the water was treated initially and long term. We then shift gears to his time at the City of Rosemount where he now gets to help manage the construction of a new Public Works and Police facility and Campus. Finally, we talk about Nick's time as the President of the Minnesota Chapter of the APWA and how important professional societies are to our industry. Join us for a fun conversation with a proven leader in the Public Works industry. Show Notes:Hastings Water Contamination Event:News Report:https://www.kare11.com/article/news/city-of-hastings-confirms-ecoli-in-parts-of-water-system/89-597279358Star Tribune Article:https://www.startribune.com/hastings-decides-to-permanently-chlorinate-city-s-water-supply-after-e-coli-contamination-last-fall/510947952/Minnesota Drinking Water Supply Reporthttps://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2023/water050823.htmlRosemount Public Works and Police Dual Campushttps://www.rosemountmn.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=507 Rosemount's UMore Parkhttps://www.rosemountmn.gov/188/UMore-Development https://psre.umn.edu/Real-Estate/UMore-Park/About-UMore-Park

On Friday, July 21st, 2023 Mark Maloney will end his public works career after almost 29 years at the City of Shoreview, MN, and over 32 total years in the engineering and public works field. We are dropping this bonus episode one day before that official retirement to celebrate his remarkable career. Mark has been a role model for many of us in Minnesota, and beyond, dedicating time to the City Engineers Association of Minnesota and the Minnesota Chapter of APWA. In this bonus episode we pay tribute his outstanding and award winning career. We talk about how public works professionals often times end up as generalists, yet become experts in areas they least expected when they started their careers. Mark's expertise in permeable pavements is prime example of this. We hope you enjoy this career review while learning about permeable pavements, city council relationships, and professional society involvement. Mark, thank you for your years of service to Shoreview and the public works community!

Brent Peterson is an entrepreneur, commerce evangelist, and a Magento Master. His podcast, Talk Commerce, is designed to help entrepreneurs know how to start, grow, and scale their businesses through the lens of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and marketers. Before he sold it, Brent was the President and Co-founder of Wagento, a full-service Magento ecommerce development agency specializing in SEO, web design, and the Magento platform. Speaking at Magento events worldwide, he's given presentations, keynotes, and held workshops. In addition, he is an active member and the SAP Chairperson of the Minnesota Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. In this episode… Employee happiness is a nebulous concept; however, it's evident that happier employees lead to stronger businesses, but many companies still fail to invest in their teams. When top talent leaves, it trickles down into all aspects of the organization. So what can you do to attract and retain valuable employees in this competitive environment? From his experience mentoring Wagento's project team on a customer and employee-centric approach to communications and project management, Brent Peterson has gained many insights into employee happiness. It takes more than offering a big paycheck for companies to attract and retain talent in today's job market. Employees have the power of negotiation since the jobless rate is so low, which means businesses big and small have to compete with each other, keeping employee happiness at the forefront. On this episode of the Ecommerce Wizards Podcast, Guillaume Le Tual speaks with Brent Peterson, the host of Talk Commerce, to discuss employee happiness and its direct influence on business success. They touch on the hiring process, keeping star talent, the challenge of having a remote team, and system modifications that benefit everyone. Brent also goes through the expectations of employees and businesses and how they relate to each other.

Jer is a Field investigator with the Minnesota chapter of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) he talks about his experiences, and some of the cases that he has worked on. we discuss how to get involved with MUFON as well as some of the resources that are available to those who have had a experience with a craft or a being or entity. He also covers a few of the common species or races that have been reported. Check out MUFON https://mufon.com/ http://www.mnmufon.org/ Contact Jerred mnmufonjer@yahoo.com CAPS Website https://www.wisconsincaps.com/ Find and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Wisconsincaps YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WisconsinCAPS/ Pick up a book for Ma to review: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/7VOJMTYA3316 Episode segments --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caps-wisconsin/support

Minnesota trial lawyer, Mark Kosieradski is not only a highly accomplished trial lawyer, but he has written multiple books and is recognized across the country as a leading expert on the use of 30(b)(6) depositions.  Mark joins Ben and Rahul to talk about his roots, practice and expertise using 30(b)(6) depositions to help build and win the case. About Mark KosieradzkiMark R. Kosieradzki is a board-certified civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Minnesota State Bar Association. He is recognized in Best Lawyers in America in addition to recently receiving his twenty-first Super Lawyer award. Mr. Kosieradzki is a past president of the Minnesota Association for Justice (MNAJ, formerly known as the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association) and the Minnesota Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He was on the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Kosieradzki is an expert on 30(b)(6) depositions and teaches his techniques at seminars across the country. He is nationally renowned for his knowledge of 30(b)(6) deposition practice and authored 30(b)(6): Deposing Corporations, Organizations & the Government. From Mark: I am the son of Polish immigrants. My mother fought in the Polish Underground in Warsaw during World War II. She was captured by the Nazis and imprisoned in a Nazi camp. My father was captured by the Russians and sent to a Gulag north of the Arctic Circle. They survived the war and ultimately immigrated to the United States. My parents taught me to stand up for what is right and to be scrappy. They also taught me that every day is an opportunity for a new adventure. These lessons have guided me to success professionally and personally. In addition to the passion I have for my work, I am an avid cyclist. At age 50 I took up playing the blues harmonica and on my 60th birthday I took up surfing in Costa Rica. This past year I took salsa lessons in Havana. As my parents taught me, and I share with my own children: look for and pursue the opportunities to do something meaningful and keep life exciting.

J.D. Mehlhorn joined the Georgia State Athletics Department in June 2019 and currently serves as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports. He previously served as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the football team at Connecticut for two years. As part of his role at UConn, he assisted the Director of Football Strength and Conditioning with all aspects of training for the team. His additional responsibilities included acting as a liaison to incoming student-athletes, coordinating the internship program, and handling the team's nutritional supplements. Prior to UConn, Mehlhorn served as an Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at Minnesota from 2015-2017. In his time there, he oversaw all aspects of strength and conditioning for the baseball team, men's track and field/cross country and men's/women's diving teams. Furthermore, he assisted with the training for the men's/women's hockey teams while also maintaining an athlete fueling station and helping develop the internship program. Before being hired at Minnesota, Mehlhorn completed a graduate assistantship at Appalachian State. There, he directed strength and conditioning for the men's/women's tennis teams while also assisting with the training for the football team and the men's/women's basketball teams. Mehlhorn's other coaching experiences included working with Olympic, professional, small college, high school, and youth athletes in a variety of settings. Mehlhorn played football at Bethel University (MN) where he majored in biokinetics and physics while minoring in mathematics. Mehlhorn received multiple honors during his playing career including Academic All-American, Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, Bob Stein Scholar-Athlete of the Year through the Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation, and two-time MIAC All-Conference. Mehlhorn earned his master's degree from Appalachian State studying exercise science with an emphasis in strength and conditioning. Mehlhorn is a certified member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS & RSCC), as well as USA Weightlifting (Level 1 Sports Performance Coach), and is a Reflexive Performance Reset Pro- Level 2. Mehlhorn and his wife, Katie, currently reside in Decatur.

In this episode, Daniel Ambinder and Amit Goyal (CardioNerds co-founders), Dr. Gurleen Kaur (medicine resident at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Director of CardioNerds Internship), student doctor Adriana Mares (medical student at the University of Texas El Paso/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, CardioNerds Academy Intern), and Dr. Teodora Donisan (general cardiology fellow at the Mayo Clinic and CardioNerds Academy Chief) discuss with Dr. Mayra Guerrero (Interventional Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic) about challenges with diagnosing and treating valve disease in women, as well as ideas on how to increase recruitment for women in cardiology including interventional and structural cardiology. Dr. Guerrero shares her inspiring personal journey and advice for how to navigate becoming a structural cardiologist as an international medical graduate, woman, and mother. Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy Intern, student doctor Adriana Mares. The PA-ACC & CardioNerds Narratives in Cardiology is a multimedia educational series jointly developed by the Pennsylvania Chapter ACC, the ACC Fellows in Training Section, and the CardioNerds Platform with the goal to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in cardiology. In this series, we host inspiring faculty and fellows from various ACC chapters to discuss their areas of expertise and their individual narratives. Join us for these captivating conversations as we celebrate our differences and share our joy for practicing cardiovascular medicine. We thank our project mentors Dr. Katie Berlacher and Dr. Nosheen Reza. Video Version • Notes • Production Team The PA-ACC & CardioNerds Narratives in Cardiology PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Video version - Structural Heart Disease and LatinX Representation in Cardiology with Dr. Mayra Guerrero https://youtu.be/KvKADqUwUHQ Quoatables - Structural Heart Disease and LatinX Representation in Cardiology with Dr. Mayra Guerrero “Work hard, give it your best, and your work will speak for itself. Don't be afraid to work hard and you'll be able to achieve anything you want.”“I'm very fortunate to have had the opportunities that I've had, but now it's my responsibility and the responsibility of many to make sure that we create those opportunities and that we provide mentorship for others who may want to follow the same steps into this field.”“I get angry, it's normal to have emotions, but what I've learned is to transform my anger into something good – think of a project, find a paper, do something good for your career…channel that energy to do something good.”“It's important that even at young ages you start thinking about how to pay it forward.”“Don't wait too long to have kids. There's never a perfect time to be a parent. Once you decide to have a family don't put a pause on your personal life for your career.” Notes - Structural Heart Disease and LatinX Representation in Cardiology with Dr. Mayra Guerrero Notes (by Dr. Teodora Donisan) Structural valve disease in women and valve care in the global settingHeart disease is the leading cause of death for women. However, the awareness regarding this major public health concern has been declining over the past decade. Valve disease awareness is one of the lowest, at less than 3%.Women have higher mortality than men when they undergo surgical aortic or mitral interventions, mainly because of a higher risk profile. For example, women with severe aortic stenosis usually present at older ages and have many associated comorbidities, however the outcomes are good when they are treated with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Despite this, women are less likely to be referred for aortic valve replacement (AVR) than men.

Episode 16: In this episode, we're joined by Alex Vang and Lynn Nguyen from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF). We discuss their journey coming to work with NAPAWF, how abortion restrictions impact the AAPI community and more. Guests: Alex Vang and Lynn Nguyen Music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay

Frank Vernuccio serves as editor-in-chief of the New York Analysis of Policy & Government, providing objective coverage of key issues facing the United States today. Frank is the co-host of the Vernuccio/Novak Report, nationally both on broadcast radio and the web at amfm247.com. FRANK also co-hosts of the “The American Political Zone,” Broadcast on the AUN-TV Network and on cable in eastern Connecticut. TOPIC: Biden's Dangerous Nuclear Gamble! Erick G. Kaardal is an attorney in private practice specializing in governmental relations as well as a special counsel for the Thomas More Society specializing in pro-life, family values, and election integrity cases through our Vote Legal Initiative. He is a litigator with trial practice who is admitted in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the U.S. Supreme Court, and various U.S. federal district courts and appeals courts.. Mr. Kaardal also served about 10 years as a field artillery officer in the Illinois Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserves and Minnesota Army National Guard before retiring as a Captain. Mr. Kaardal is a past Secretary/Treasurer of the Republican Party of Minnesota, past Chairman of the John Adams Society and an Advisory Board Member of the Minnesota Chapter of the Federalist Society. TOPIC: Wisconsin Election Officials Violated Election Law in April 2022 Voting!!

George Floyd Memorial outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis, June 23, 2020. | Image by Chad Davis is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 On today's show: 0:08 – Mitch Jeserich (@MitchJeserich), host of Letters and Politics weekdays at 10AM on KPFA joins us to reflect on the first year of Joe Biden's presidency. 0:33 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley's School of Public Health joins us to review the latest COVID science and answer listener questions. 1:08 – Mark Osler (@Oslerguy), professor of law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a former federal prosecutor and Jaylani Hussein (@Jaylanihussein), Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Minnesota Chapter join us to discuss jury selection in the federal trial against three Minneapolis Police Officers charged in George Floyd's killing. 1:33 – Laurie Valdez, an activist in San Jose and founder of Justice 4 Josiah, whose partner, Antonio Guzman Lopez was killed by San Jose State University Police in 2014 and Jose Manuel Valle, Community Organizer with Silicon Valley DeBug, who works directly with people incarcerated at Santa Clara County Jail joins us to the investigation by the state Attorney General Rob Bonta into alleged corruption at the Sheriff's office headed by Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith. The post A look back at Biden's first year in office; COVID science with Dr. Swartzberg; Jury selection begins in federal trial against George Floyd's three other captors; Plus AG Bonta investigates alleged corruption at Santa Clara County Sheriffs appeared first on KPFA.

Agweek reporter Noah Fish is joined by Cassandra Linkenmeyer, director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Minnesota Chapter. Linkenmeyer talks about ASIST and safeTALK workshops, offered through LivingWorks, and how they are a chance for rural residents to familiarize themselves with suicide prevention.

“Marketing is just hocus pocus and pixie dust” — does that feel familiar? Most of us are tired of wasting time and money on the latest marketing strategies that never seem to work. Jennifer Zick of Authentic Brand shares why one of her clients said this (and why it’s one of her favorite quotes of all-time) on today’s show. Not only did her company coin the phrase “Random Acts of Marketing,” Authentic Brand provides fractional chief marketing officer (CMO) services that get businesses back on track and making better marketing decisions for the long-term. Jennifer’s mission is to help bring big company marketing resources and planning to the middle market, so tune in to learn a few things about strategy and team alignment to achieve your sales and clientele goals particularly in the B2B space. We go over how to eliminate the random acts of marketing, including all the associated costs, headaches, and — most frustrating of all — lack of progress that comes with them. Authentic Brand’s unique approach combines marketers, methodology, and mindshare to deliver real revenue results for any business owner. What You Will Learn What makes an elite fractional CMO Why the key truths of marketing hasn’t changed with new tools and technology The questions you have to answer when marketing - and why they haven’t changed What random acts of marketing means and why most companies are doing that When to use an agency versus a marketing leader How marketing helps the long term view for all divisions in a business How sales is different from marketing and how they are similar How to identify proof points - how to know if a plan is working when community building How to budget for a community building plan that reaps its rewards years down the road What marketing investment strategies have in common with baseball Why it’s so important for your marketing leaders and resources teams to be focused on the main goals The ways people are pivoting their marketing strategy when the supply chains are all messed up Bio: With nearly twenty years of B2B marketing experience in innovative, entrepreneurial, and accelerated-growth companies, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to B2B growth organizations. Jennifer’s career has included several leadership roles for high-growth B2B professional services organizations, primarily centered on sales and marketing innovation through digital and SaaS technologies. Prior to launching Authentic Brand, Jennifer led marketing teams and programs for Magnet 360, PwC, and Corporate Visions. Jennifer is Past-President of the Minnesota Chapter of the Business Marketing Association – a national non-profit business association focused on B2B marketing – where she also served a prior term as VP of Events & Development. In 2014, Jennifer was honored by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal as the recipient of their “40 Under 40” award which recognizes young leaders who have been successful in business, while also making significant contributions to their communities. More recently, Jennifer has leveraged her network to create “two or more“- a grassroots community service movement that brings together business professionals from across the Twin Cities to volunteer, serve, and support local charities and social causes. Quotes: 11:13 - “[Our CMOs] know what it takes to be at ground level and build from there, as good stewards of those resources. Right? Because there’s not established brand and market share already that provides this assumed brand air cover.” - Jennifer Zick

“Marketing is just hocus pocus and pixie dust” — does that feel familiar? Most of us are tired of wasting time and money on the latest marketing strategies that never seem to work. Jennifer Zick of Authentic Brand shares why one of her clients said this (and why it’s one of her favorite quotes of all-time) on today’s show. Not only did her company coin the phrase “Random Acts of Marketing,” Authentic Brand provides fractional chief marketing officer (CMO) services that get businesses back on track and making better marketing decisions for the long-term. Jennifer’s mission is to help bring big company marketing resources and planning to the middle market, so tune in to learn a few things about strategy and team alignment to achieve your sales and clientele goals particularly in the B2B space. We go over how to eliminate the random acts of marketing, including all the associated costs, headaches, and — most frustrating of all — lack of progress that comes with them. Authentic Brand’s unique approach combines marketers, methodology, and mindshare to deliver real revenue results for any business owner. What You Will Learn What makes an elite fractional CMO Why the key truths of marketing hasn’t changed with new tools and technology The questions you have to answer when marketing - and why they haven’t changed What random acts of marketing means and why most companies are doing that When to use an agency versus a marketing leader How marketing helps the long term view for all divisions in a business How sales is different from marketing and how they are similar How to identify proof points - how to know if a plan is working when community building How to budget for a community building plan that reaps its rewards years down the road What marketing investment strategies have in common with baseball Why it’s so important for your marketing leaders and resources teams to be focused on the main goals The ways people are pivoting their marketing strategy when the supply chains are all messed up Bio: With nearly twenty years of B2B marketing experience in innovative, entrepreneurial, and accelerated-growth companies, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to B2B growth organizations. Jennifer’s career has included several leadership roles for high-growth B2B professional services organizations, primarily centered on sales and marketing innovation through digital and SaaS technologies. Prior to launching Authentic Brand, Jennifer led marketing teams and programs for Magnet 360, PwC, and Corporate Visions. Jennifer is Past-President of the Minnesota Chapter of the Business Marketing Association – a national non-profit business association focused on B2B marketing – where she also served a prior term as VP of Events & Development. In 2014, Jennifer was honored by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal as the recipient of their “40 Under 40” award which recognizes young leaders who have been successful in business, while also making significant contributions to their communities. More recently, Jennifer has leveraged her network to create “two or more“- a grassroots community service movement that brings together business professionals from across the Twin Cities to volunteer, serve, and support local charities and social causes. Quotes: 11:13 - “[Our CMOs] know what it takes to be at ground level and build from there, as good stewards of those resources. Right? Because there’s not established brand and market share already that provides this assumed brand air cover.” - Jennifer Zick

Tim Shiels began officiating full-time in 1988, working the regional and state tournaments in his home state of Minnesota. He began focusing on college officiating in 1989 and has worked 12 NCAA Division I national championships, seven NCAA Division II national championships, 19 NCAA Division III national championships, five national junior college tournaments and a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national tournament.  He has worked five NCAA DI finals and was selected as a Top 5 Official by the NCAA Officials Association for four years straight from 2012-2015. He served as the head official at the NCAA DIII national tournament six times and has worked nine National Wrestling Coaches Association Dual Meet Championships and nine Big Ten Championships. Shiels was elected in 2013 to be the first active official to serve on the NCAA Wrestling Rules Committee and has served as an evaluator of officials at the Minnesota state high school tournament since 2008. In 2015, he was named NCAA Wrestling's National Coordinator of Officials, replacing Hall of Fame official Dr. Pat McCormick, who held the position for 42 years.  Wrestling for his father, Hall of Fame coach Dick Shiels, at Faribault (Minnesota) High School, he qualified for the state tournament twice, placing fifth as a junior. After high school, Shiels lettered in wrestling and golf at Waldorf College, serving as team captain in wrestling. He then went to the University of Minnesota Morris where he earned All-American honors and helped his team finish third with a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Division III tournament in 1981. He had a career record of 106-41-1 and qualified for the National Junior College tournament twice at Waldorf and qualified for the NCAA DIII championships twice at Minnesota Morris.  At St. Olaf College from 1982 to 1988, Shiels coached six wrestling All-Americans and led the team to a 12th-place finish at the NCAA DIII tournament in 1986 and an 11th-place finish in 1987. Shiels was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1987 after his team won the All-Lutheran tournament and finished second at the MIAC tournament, 1/2 of a point behind champion St. Thomas. He received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016. For his long-time career as a highly-respected official and his lifetime of involvement in wrestling Tim Shiels is inducted into The National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Meritorious Official.

Tim Shiels began officiating full-time in 1988, working the regional and state tournaments in his home state of Minnesota. He began focusing on college officiating in 1989 and has worked 12 NCAA Division I national championships, seven NCAA Division II national championships, 19 NCAA Division III national championships, five national junior college tournaments and a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national tournament.   He has worked five NCAA DI finals and was selected as a Top 5 Official by the NCAA Officials Association for four years straight from 2012-2015. He served as the head official at the NCAA DIII national tournament six times and has worked nine National Wrestling Coaches Association Dual Meet Championships and nine Big Ten Championships. Shiels was elected in 2013 to be the first active official to serve on the NCAA Wrestling Rules Committee and has served as an evaluator of officials at the Minnesota state high school tournament since 2008. In 2015, he was named NCAA Wrestling's National Coordinator of Officials, replacing Hall of Fame official Dr. Pat McCormick, who held the position for 42 years.   Wrestling for his father, Hall of Fame coach Dick Shiels, at Faribault (Minnesota) High School, he qualified for the state tournament twice, placing fifth as a junior. After high school, Shiels lettered in wrestling and golf at Waldorf College, serving as team captain in wrestling. He then went to the University of Minnesota Morris where he earned All-American honors and helped his team finish third with a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Division III tournament in 1981. He had a career record of 106-41-1 and qualified for the National Junior College tournament twice at Waldorf and qualified for the NCAA DIII championships twice at Minnesota Morris.   At St. Olaf College from 1982 to 1988, Shiels coached six wrestling All-Americans and led the team to a 12th-place finish at the NCAA DIII tournament in 1986 and an 11th-place finish in 1987. Shiels was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1987 after his team won the All-Lutheran tournament and finished second at the MIAC tournament, 1/2 of a point behind champion St. Thomas. He received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016.  For his long-time career as a highly-respected official and his lifetime of involvement in wrestling Tim Shiels is inducted into The National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Meritorious Official. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | iHeartRadio | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Android | RSS ContributeAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a contributor today.. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of patronage. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a contributor. How much you give is solely up to how much you believe it's worth to you. Recorded June 2021 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Headlines from this week's Outdoor News Radio include updates on the BWCA fire closure. Also, notes on the closure of the DNR”s building at the State Fair this year and a reminder to visit the Outdoor News booth at the corner of Judson and Nelson! Aaron Hebeisen from the Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers joins the broadcast to... The post Outdoor News Radio – August 28, 2021 appeared first on Outdoornews.

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Landscape architect Lydia Major recently received a career achievement award from the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Major is LHB's landscape architecture and planning studio leader, where she oversees a team of mainly women in the firm's Minneapolis and Duluth offices. Her leadership and mentorship of this team — which is unique in the industry — helped Major attain the award, she says. Major began at LHB in 2007, after a former co-worker asked her to join the Minneapolis-based firm. She started her career at Westwood Professional Services after graduating with a master of landscape architecture from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor of arts in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “I sometimes feel like I use my English major more just in daily communication and how we kind of describe [design] to people,” she says. Her work has spanned public, residential and commercial spaces, including the Promenade of Wayzata, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Comprehensive Master Plan Document and the Central Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan. In this episode, Major speaks with Reporter Kelly Busche about her career, and how over the past year, she has seen the public's expectations for public spaces like sidewalks, streets and parks, change due to the pandemic and social justice transformation.

In this episode, Frank Placenti speaks with Liz Dunshee and Melodie Rose about the role of the compensation committee in corporate governance and different trends that are taking place within the compensation arena. They will discuss responses to compensation practices implemented to address the COVID pandemic as well as changing compensation metrics to deal with corporate ESG goals and the changing role of the compensation committee. Frank Placenti chairs the ABA Corporate Governance Committee. He is a partner and leader of the U.S. Corporate Governance Practice of Squire Patton Boggs. He is the editor of the BLS book, Director’s Handbook: A Field Guide to 101 Situations Commonly Encountered in the Boardroom. Frank was also Founding President of the American College of Governance Counsel. both Liz and Melodie are recognized experts in corporate governance. Melodie is Co-Chair of Fredrikson & Byron’s Corporate Governance and Public Companies Groups, serving as outside general corporate and securities counsel to public and private companies and advising boards of directors and executive management teams on governance matters for over thirty years. Additionally, she serves on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors, Minnesota Chapter, and is an Adjunct Professor at St. Thomas School of Law teaching Corporate Governance. Liz Dunshee is currently Managing Editor at CCRcorp, where she runs TheCorporateCounsel.net, CompensationStandards.com, Section16.net, DealLawyers.com and a suite of related resources, and previously was a Shareholder at Fredrikson & Byron, where she helped lead the corporate governance and executive compensation groups.

Pat's Bio: Pat received his degree in physical therapy from Boston University and his master’s in business administration from the University of St. Thomas. He has held multiple health care leadership positions spanning health systems, health plans, medical device manufactures and digital care delivery. He is passionate about improving the intersection of digital care, the provider, payer and the consumer. A lifelong learner, Pat has also held several academic appointments and is a grant reviewer for the National Science Foundation’s SBIR seed fund, and served as an Industry Mentor for their I-Corp Innovation program. Pat is a frequently invited national speaker covering topics ranging from clinical practice management, building clinical service lines to optimizing health and wellbeing solutions. He has been the principal investigator in numerous clinical studies and has advised several clinical practices and medical device startups. He is the Vice President of Professional Practice of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association’s board of directors.Links From the Episode:Patrick Tarnowski on LinkedInJoin the Twin Cities Wellness Collective

Lori Schmidt is the wolf curator at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, a position she has held since 1989.Lori received a Natural Resource Technology AAS degree and AA degree from Vermilion Community College in Ely in 1983, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Minnesota in 1994, and a Masters in Forestry from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada in 2000. Since 1990, she has been an instructor at VCC initially in Vermilion’s Environmental Studies department and by 1995, full time in the Natural Resource department teaching in NRT, Fish and Wildlife and Surveying degree programs. She retired from VCC in 2020.In 2019, VCC Foundation Board selected Lori Scmidt as the recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding accomplishments and exceptional commitment to the natural resource field.In 2014, Lori received the prestigious Dr. Janet S. Boe Memorial Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the Wildlife Society. According to the Wildlife Society, she was presented the award because, “For over 30 years, Lori has worked tirelessly to coordinate between VCC and other agencies to broaden her students’ professional experience and provide hands-on labor to resource professionals throughout the state.Under Lori’s mentorship, the VCC Wildlife Club has done a substantial amount of work for the Tower/Ely DNR. She coordinates students for semi-annual brush cuts for the MN Sharp-tailed Grouse Society and encourages student attendance at meetings of professional natural resource groups such as the Wildlife Society and Society of American Foresters on a regular basis. Many of her students have been top-notch wildlife management interns and many now work as wildlife staff, foresters, and conservation officers. She has been an excellent instructor, co-worker, and mentor for over 30 years, making a significant difference in natural resource science in Minnesota.”In 2001 and 2002, Lori received the Minnesota Society of American Foresters (SAF) Outstanding Service award for services and support of the State SAF chapter. By October of 2002, Vermilion’s student SAF chapter was founded as an extra-curricular partner to the SAF Accredited Natural Resource Technology program. Lori became a SAF Certified Forester in December of 2002 and served several terms on the National SAF Forest Technology Accreditation Committee as well as the Minnesota State Chair for SAF in 2011. In 2015, she was selected as a SAF Fellow. The Fellow Award is a prestigious recognition of a SAF member for long-standing service to forestry at the local, state, and national level.In addition to maintaining accreditation for the Natural Resource program in Forestry, Lori also sought accreditation for Vermilion’s NRT and Wildlife curriculum through the North American Wildlife Technology Accreditation. She served as the president of that association in 2007-2008.

ATTENTION CONTROL FREAKS, PERFECTIONISTS, DORM MOTHERS, HALL MONITORS, PETTY TYRANTS, BRIDEZILLAS, AND OCD MOTHER-IN-LAWS...This episode is for you.  Gaye Lindfors was raised in a tiny town in central Minnesota. Taught from an early age to fear the Lord, she chose a career in Corporate America in order to "reconcile her faith with the real world." She desired a more practical way of living her faith than that of the monastic monk praying and handing out tracks to strangers.  As the head of human resources for a major airline based in Minneapolis, Gaye was responsible for resolving at times extremely complex issues involving employees of the airline. So when her mother's Alzheimer's degraded to the point that she needed full-time live-in assistance, she thought, "No problem! I've got this." Famous last words. Gaye soon realized that dealing with an ill mother was not quite the same as dealing with complex issues involving employees with whom she had little or no emotional connection. She realized her controlling habits and mindset were a major obstacle to her ability to care for her mother, and was in turn creating health issues of her own. Gaye realized that in order to properly care for her mother, and for her own sanity, she needed to break through her need to always feel like she's in control.  Now that the storm has passed, and she has properly grieved her mother's passing, Gaye can laugh at her own ControlFreakitis and give encouragement to others who have similar struggles. About the guest: Whether she's speaking at women's conferences or retreats, blogging, or writing books, Gaye's not afraid to poke fun at her own mishaps. She brings a blend of Bible teaching, life stories, and humor.  Gaye started her own company after a successful leadership career in corporate America. She served as the Midwest Regional Director for Christian Women in Media and is past-president of the National Speakers Association for the Minnesota Chapter.  Her most recent book, “Getting My Ducks in a Row and other Stories of Faith,” reminds us that when we don't have our act together (which, for a lot of us, is much of the time), when we can't even find our ducks and getting them in a row seems like mission impossible, God is faithful. We can stop fixing, fretting, and striving.  Gaye will encourage your soul, refresh your faith, and give you something to giggle about. In our discussion with Gaye, you'll discover: -Gaye's "Faith Breakthrough"...04:05 -Needing encouragement dealing with Mom's Alzheimers...08:20 -A saint in blue jeans...10:50 -Gaye's support system dealing with the chaos...13:35 -Responding to the feeling of lost control...15:10 -Giving up the need to control and fix...17:20 -Not born with a "badge of courage"...24:20 -The inspiration behind Gaye's book...26:45 -What do people think when they see a glimpse of your life?...29:30 -The true meaning of piety...32:15 -Overcoming chronic controlfreakitis...36:00 Download Gaye's FREE ebook: "Finding a Breath of Fresh Air, And a Way to Start Again" at her website gayelindfors.com

Promoting your business can be expensive and uncertain - like where do you even start if you are on a budget in this new normal?This week we will learn the BEST way to promote yourself that is FREECoach Lois will interview on October 2nd Carol Kaemmerer. Carol is an internationally recognized personal branding expert, professional speaker and author of the award-winning book LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive. Prior to her personal branding and LinkedIn work, she was a marketing communications consultant for 20 years for a Fortune 500 medical device company. Today she shines her branding brilliance on C-suite executives and senior leaders so that they show up online as authentically as they do in person. In addition to working with corporate senior leadership teams so that they can attract and retain top talent, Carol also has a special heart for senior leaders who have lost their positions. She creates strong personal marketing collateral for them including their LinkedIn profile so that job loss at 50+ doesn’t force them into involuntary retirement. Because she believes that the world of work still needs the wisdom and experience of senior leaders, she equips them to compete and be found in today’s job search process.Carol is a member of the National Speakers Association, has served on the board of its Minnesota Chapter, and is Certified as a Virtual Presenter by eSpeakers. In 2019, her book, LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive received BookAuthority’s Best LinkedIn Books of All Time award.Roughly at the 20 minute mark we talk about how to market the top skills you have on Linked in AND the new Linked In app featuresTo buy Carol's book, LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ixvqecList Build With Lois is where I teach more about how to get people off of linked in and facebook - tune in more soon for my next pop up podcast focused on thisIf you sign up at www.loiskoffi.com/podcast you will learn more about that as it comes

Nate Miller, the Chapter President of Twin Cities South, Minnesota talks about how their chapter was one of the early chapters and he found SHP. Great stories of how they got started, where their chapter is going and the need in their town.

The UNSECURITY Podcast is sticking with its Women in Security series for yet another week. This week, Brad and Evan are joined by Lee Ann Villella, who is the Senior Enterprise Security Sales Consultant at FRSecure, Program Director for the Minnesota Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association, and member of the Cyber Security Summit Advisory Board Committee (including the Women In Security Sub-Committee). We're lucky to have Lee Ann both at FRSecure and on the show. Check it out and let us know what you think at unsecurity@protonmail.com.

The Honorable James Street, Referee of Family Court and current President of the Minnesota Chapter of the AFCC joins Tom to discuss how the AFCC is changing to meet the needs of family law professionals in Minnesota. The AFCC has started weekly community chats facilitated by the leaders of the profession. In addition, he speaks of the challenges facing the AFCC Minnesota with the cancelling of its annual conference and other programming due to the pandemic.

Erick Kaardal is a Special Counsel WITH THE Thomas More Society. Mr. Kaardal served about 10 years as a field artillery officer in the Illinois Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserves and Minnesota Army National Guard before retiring as a Captain. Mr. Kaardal is a past Secretary/Treasurer of the Republican Party of Minnesota, past Chairman of the John Adams Society and an Advisory Board Member of the Minnesota Chapter of the Federalist Society. He has also been recognized by the Institute for Justice for an Outstanding Contribution to the Cause of Liberty. Erick has represented parties at hundreds of hearings opposed to governmental defendants in federal, state court and agency proceedings. Two of these cases have resulted in significant U.S. Supreme Court victories. TOPIC...Will Minnesota Middle School’s LGBT Flag Lead to Federal Lawsuit? George Parry Contributor to The American Spectator, The Federalist, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. George is a former federal and state prosecutor. George served as: Special Attorney for the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section, U.S. Department of Justice; Unit Chief, Investigations Division, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office; Special Organized Crime Prosecutor, Blair and Cambria counties (central Pennsylvania); Legal Analyst, KYW-TV; George now has a private trial practice in Philadelphia. TOPIC...Chuck Schumer, Wise Guy NATE ANDERSON Executive Director, Concerned Veterans for America, Afghanistan veteran Anderson is the Executive Director for Concerned Veterans for America. He has been with CVA since 2013 and previously led CVA’s nationwide grassroots initiatives. Nate is a Warrant Officer and Green Beret in the U.S. Army National Guard. His deployments include Southwest Asia, the Middle East, and South America. TOPIC...U.S.-Taliban sign landmark agreement in bid to end war!!

This week Dave talks with Susan Otten of the Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators and founder of Indie Do Good. They talk about the upcoming importance of data for communications professionals and the upcoming Convergence Summit 2020 in Minneapolis, MN on March 19th where Dave will be speaking about "How to Use Data to Listen and Communicate Better." Minnesota Chapter of IABC Chapter Website: https://iabcmn.com/ Convergence Summit 2020: https://summit.iabcmn.com/ Susan Otten LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueotten Website: IndieDoGood.com

Today we interview Carol Kammerer about how to properly use LinkedIn to grow your network & become searchable.  Carol Kaemmerer Bio: For most of her career, Carol Kaemmerer served as a marketing communications consultant in the high-tech medical device space. Since 2013 she's been shining her branding brilliance not on products but on PEOPLE, helping business owners and executives to express their personal brand authentically online via LinkedIn. She is a popular speaker, executive branding and LinkedIn coach and author of the book LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive: Promote Your Brand with Authenticity, Tact and Power. Carol is a member of the National Speakers Association, serves on the Board for its Minnesota Chapter, and is a founding member of the Twin Cities' Women's Health Leadership TRUST. www.carolkaemmerer.com Jenna Redfield is the founder of LeadJenna, a social media marketing education business, focusing on video classes & 1:1 coaching to share the latest social media strategy & advice. She is also the founder of Twin Cities Collective, the largest resource in the Twin Cities for bloggers, small businesses, entrepreneurs & creatives. YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/jennaredfield Free  Lead Generation Masterclass https://www.leadjenna.com/masterclass Gram Mastery Instagram Marketing Online Course https://www.masterthegram.com Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/twincitiescollective Coaching https://www.leadjenna.com/intensive Find the podcast on all platforms https://www.collectivemarketingpodcast.com Follow us on Social https://www.instagram.com/twincitiescollective https://www.instagram.com/jennaredfield

Public figures, such as Carrie Fisher, have shared about their lived experience with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is common and easily mistaken for other types of mood disorders. What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder and how is bipolar disorder different from other types of mental illness? What are common treatments? What are some of the barriers to helping someone who may be experiencing a manic episode? Meet Dr. Kaz at the Minnesota State Fair as part of Mental Health Awareness Day on Monday August 26, 2019 at Dan Patch Park. In this episode we describe some of the support services provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). To learn more about this organization or to contribute, please visit www.nami.org or www.namimn.org for the Minnesota Chapter.

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Hal Herring talks with Mark Norquist of Modern Carnivore and Chef Lukas Leaf, both are BHA Minnesota Board Members and active volunteers in our Minnesota Chapter, and both have worked consistently on substantial issues in Minnesota's Boundary Waters.  The trio discusses adult hunter education and the factors drawing in new hunters, the merits of wild game, venison's bad rep, foraging for mushrooms, mining the BWCA, the interconnectedness of the BWCA watershed, why dirt is important, and much more. 

The Association of Legal Administrators' President-Elect Laura Broomell shares trends in ALA membership and legal management as a whole.Laura is the Chief Operating Officer with Greene Espel PLLP, a 25-attorney firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has nearly 30 years of experience as a legal management professional, working with three firms. She received her B.A. from Metropolitan State University and earned her CLM designation in 2004.Laura has held numerous leadership positions in the Minnesota Chapter, including President. She was a Region 3 Representative for two years, followed by serving five years on the ALA Certification Committee, chairing the Committee for two of those years. Laura joined the ALA Board of Directors in 2013, and she served two years as an At-Large Director. Last year, she transitioned to the ALA President-Elect position. She is honored to become ALA's President in Los Angeles in May. ALA is the undisputed leader for the business of law, focused on the delivery of cutting-edge management and leadership products and services to the global legal community. We identify and provide solutions to the most strategic and operational challenges our members and customers face today, while we prepare them for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow. www.alanet.org

The Association of Legal Administrators' President-Elect Laura Broomell shares trends in ALA membership and legal management as a whole. Laura is the Chief Operating Officer with Greene Espel PLLP, a 25-attorney firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has nearly 30 years of experience as a legal management professional, working with three firms. She received her B.A. from Metropolitan State University and earned her CLM designation in 2004. Laura has held numerous leadership positions in the Minnesota Chapter, including President. She was a Region 3 Representative for two years, followed by serving five years on the ALA Certification Committee, chairing the Committee for two of those years. Laura joined the ALA Board of Directors in 2013, and she served two years as an At-Large Director. Last year, she transitioned to the ALA President-Elect position. She is honored to become ALA’s President in Los Angeles in May.   ALA is the undisputed leader for the business of law, focused on the delivery of cutting-edge management and leadership products and services to the global legal community. We identify and provide solutions to the most strategic and operational challenges our members and customers face today, while we prepare them for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow. www.alanet.org

George Kane interviews Jon Eisenberg and Matthew Stark about the MN Chapter of Americans United.

George Kane interviews Dave Pacheco and Jon Eisenberg of the Minnesota Chapter of Americans United.