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Description I don't know if you know this, but Father Mike Schmitz is a huge fan of Superman, but in my conversation today, you get the really strong impression that he's got a lot more in common with the everyday man, just you and me and the kinds of things that we struggle with. And he shared just humbly and honestly about some of his speaking missteps and struggles and the questions that he has around preaching.It gives us this beautiful window into the man, the disciple that's, you know, behind the crazy number of views on YouTube and downloads on podcast apps. And by doing so, he gives us each permission to be real with each other and with the Lord, and to name those struggles in our spiritual life.That we might normally, you know, keep under wraps, but when we share it, it really does shed light on our own lives and the lives that we're in community with. This was a fantastic conversation. I'm so excited for you to hear it. ++Father Mike Schmitz is the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth, as well as the chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He has preached to thousands locally and nationally, and is the host of the widely popular Podcasts Bible in a year, and the Catechism in a year, produced by Ascension. Father Mike also offers weekly homilies on iTunes, hallow, and bulldog catholic.org, and weekly videos viewed by millions on YouTube through Ascension presents.Connect with Fr. Mike and learn more about his mission in campus ministry at University of Minnesota-Duluth here: www.bulldogcatholic.orgLinksFor more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreachBetter Preach Podcast is now on YouTube. Here's a link to the channel.Check out Ryan's FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or FacebookJoin the Better Preach email list.

This is a special one. A LOT of work went into prepping this episode and making sure we could highlight as many players as possible. Emporia State WR Tyler Kahmann is our first guest following and All-American career he's signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Next up is University of Findlay wide receiver Redd Douglas who put the pen to paper with the New York Giants, and finally we have Minnesota Duluth tight end Sam Pitz who is heading to Baltimore to join the Ravens.We also recap the 2025 NFL Draft and it's lack of small-school players selected, but take time to recognise all the division 2, division 3 & NAIA players that have been invited to NFL rookie minicamps across the country. TAP IN! Thanks for checking out this episode.Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview5:18 Tyler Kahmann - Emporia State18:01 NFL Draft Recap22:50 Former Small School Players gone D126:18 Division 2 players signing UDFA deals35:14 Redd Douglas - University of Findlay44:15 D2 Players NFL Rookie Minicamp Invites1:04:45 Sam Pitz - Minnesota Duluth1:20:32 D3 Players NFL Rookie Minicamp Invites1:41:52 NAIA Player NFL Rookie Minicamp Invites

Episode 28 of the 2024-25 NSIC Spotlight features Minnesota Duluth infielder Nicole Schmitt. Powered by gpac. YouTube

Get ready to dive into all things Duluth dance! Cindy and Ali are joined by Alli Mackner— coach of the University of Minnesota Duluth dance team, Director of the Duluth Just For Kix studio, and fall coach for Duluth East High School.Listen in as they discuss how the UMD team has grown over the years and explore what dance life looks like across the Duluth community.Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & Anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button.https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbutroutine

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Bob Nielson, the Director of Divisional Football at the AFCA. In this conversation, Coach Nielson shares insights on his new role at the AFCA, his journey through the coaching ranks, and the importance of building strong relationships in the profession. Coach Nielson joins the AFCA after spending 32 seasons as a Head Coach at Division 1, 2, and 3 levels, most recently as the head coach at FCS South Dakota.   For coaches looking to contact Coach Nielson with any questions, please reach out to him at bnielson@afca.com.  Follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive content. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a like and leave a review—it really helps others discover the show. We drop new episodes every week, so hit that follow button and never miss a moment.  1:16 New role as the Director of Divisional Football at the AFCA and plans for this role.   3:35 Passion for serving and fighting for the coaching profession by being active in governance.   6:06 When did you know you wanted to be a part of the coaching profession?   7:50 Separating yourself as a coach as an undergraduate assistant with former teammates.   9:27 Getting acclimated to the job duties of a coach and realities of the profession.   10:59 Getting promoted to full-time and finding avenues to learn and develop as a young coach.   13:14 Getting promoted from Offensive Line coach to Defensive Coordinator.   14:55 Using resources to help develop a philosophy and learn to coach.   16:13 Early learning curves as a first-time coordinator.   18:27 Becoming the Head Coach at 29 at Ripon.   20:44 Where did you go to learn as a first-time Head Coach?  23:15 Returning to your alma mater as the Head Coach and Athletic Director.   24:52 Value of establishing relationships with leadership and administration at the school.   26:22 Impact of early experiences and lessons on the success at Wartburg.   27:49 Transition to UW-Eau Claire as the HC.   29:56 Juggling the responsibilities of serving as the Head Coach and Athletic Director.   31:54 Evaluating the potential for success at a program.   34:58 Establishing a culture of success at each program within the first three years.   36:07 Stepping away from coaching to serve as the full time AD at Minnesota-Duluth.   38:53 Utilizing coaching experience to help make decisions as an AD.   41:01 Returning to the sidelines as the Head Coach at Minnesota-Duluth.   43:02 Proving that you are confident in your ability to be successful.   44:45 Feelings that come with winning National Championships and finding success.   46:18 Hiring a staff that is able to support you as the Head Coach.   48:24 Transition to Western Illinois and Division 1 level.   50:18 Transition to South Dakota to finish out your career.   53:26 Conclusion. 

To hear about the latest installation at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Justin and Matt head onto the ice to talk with Dylon Field, Director of Bulldog Productions for UMD Athletics. He shares all about the new centerhung at their home venue for hockey, Amsoil Arena, how they control the displays for game-day and much more.  

Welcome to the eight episode of season 4, in which hosts Josie Chong '28 and newcomer Sydney Siskind '27 recap the incredible regional finals game against Minnesota Duluth and take a look towards the team's semifinal game against #2 Ohio State. The team has been on an absolute heater and we hope that the momentum continues as the team heads to Minneapolis for the Frozen Four. And as always, LET'S GO RED.Recap (0:11) Outro (4:41) [Released March 19th, 2025]Connect with Big Red Sports Network:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cornellbrsn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram/Twitter: @cornellbrsnHosts: Josie Chong '28, Sydney Siskin '27Editor: Anthony Cespe '26Producers: Anthony Cespe '26, Aakshay Gupta '26

Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski from USCHO.com have a look at the 2025 Frozen Four in this edition of the PodKaz. But first, they take a look back at the NCAA regionals and opening-night wins by St. Lawrence, Minnesota Duluth and Clarkson.But home ice held in the regional finals, where Wisconsin, Minnesota, Cornell and Ohio State advanced to the Frozen Four in Minneapolis.The Patty Kazmaier Award will be presented on Saturday, and Nicole and Todd give thoughts on the Wisconsin trio named as finalists for the award.And the episode wraps up with a look at Friday's semifinals, Ohio State vs. Cornell and Wisconsin vs. Minnesota.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for our mailbag? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Jordyn Tyson and the rest of Kenny Dillingham's Arizona State Sun Devils are eager for the start of spring football. Tyson, Kanye Udoh, Jalen Klemm and several other ASU Sun Devils spoke to the media ahead of spring football. What'd Tyson have to say about his recovery? Will Udoh be RB1? Plus, Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers joins the show to discuss the Sun Devils big wins over Minnesota Duluth. Join Anthony Totri, Erik Ruby, Kyle Cooper as the guys discuss it all and more on the PHNX Sun Devils show!An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/Branded Bills: Use code PHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.Circle K:  Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!DFCU: Show your ASU team spirit: Open a Free Checking account online and get your choice of three Arizona State University VISA® Debit Cards. Go to https://www.desertfinancial.com/ASU to get started.Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/phnxWaymo: Download the Waymo One App and Ride Today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waymo-one/id1343524838; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waymo.carappCarol Royse Team: To buy/sell your home, call Carol Royse at 480-776-5231 or visit carolroyseteam.comAll Pro Shade Concepts: Call 623-204-1476 or visit https://allproshadeconcepts.com/ now to schedule your free estimate!When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Become a Diehard for just $36! This Week Only!  http://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtubeASU Hockey is set to play in its first ever NCHC Tournament this weekend against the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Sun Devils host the Bulldogs at Mullett Arena in a best-of-three series, and a win or sweep would go a long way in ASU's hopes for a NCAA Tournament bid. Leah and Petey reunited for another edition of the PHNX Hockey Podcast to preview the upcoming series and catch up with head coach Greg Powers and sophomore forward Kyle Smolen.An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/bet365: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485317 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Gila River: Win a Lamborgini! Visit https://playatgila.com/promotion/350k-lamborghini-luxe-giveaway/ for details Branded Bills: Use code PHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order! Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase.Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!Check out FOCO merch and collectibles and use promo code “PHNX10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code PHNX for 10% off! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Our guest for this episode of the Holding the Ladder in Sport and Leadership podcast is Bubba Schweigert. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, Jamestown College (now University of Jamestown), in 1988. After 15 seasons as an assistant at the University of North Dakota (UND), he became defensive coordinator in 1997, helping lead UND to its first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II National Championship in 2001. Schweigert was named the AFCA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year in 2000.He became head coach at the University of Minnesota Duluth from 2004 to 2007, leading the Bulldogs to a North Central Conference (NCC) title, one NCAA playoff appearance, and earning regional Coach of the Year honors. Later, as defensive coordinator at Southern Illinois (2008-2013), his defense ranked atop in the Missouri Valley in 2010.Schweigert returned to UND in 2014, where he had a 66-57 head coaching record over 11 seasons, with five NCAA playoff appearances. His overall head coaching record stands at 88-78. Schweigert holds a bachelor's in business administration from Jamestown College and a master's from UND. He is married to Laura, and they have two sons, Alex and Cooper.More on Schweigert: Bubba Schweigert - Football Coach - University of North Dakota Athletics

Brad and Jason talk about UND's dominance over Minnesota Duluth and look at what's to come the rest of this season.

Brad and Jayson talk about the shorthanded Fighting Hawks' win in Denver and preview the Minnesota Duluth series.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Take your valentine somewhere that's green Writer and art lover Susan Montag recommends the work of Theatre 55, a Twin Cities-based theater company whose shows all feature casts of actors over age 55. Their production of the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” is playing at the Gremlin Theatre in St. Paul through Feb. 22. She's particularly looking forward to hearing vocalist Patricia Lacy, who is known for her work with Luther Vandross and with Sounds of Blackness, sing out “Feed me, Seymour,” when she plays the hungry plant from outer space, Audrey II.  Susan says: I've seen a lot of the Theatre 55 shows. They are always so much fun. I like to see on the stage the folks who represent someone in my age group, showing that people over 55 are still very vibrant, very energetic and have a lot of talent to share!— Susan MontagTake your Valentine to see a rom-com play in Duluth MacKenzie McCullum is a writer and podcaster living in the Twin Cities, and she suggests taking your Valentine to see a Minnesota-original rom-com play at Zeitgeist Theater in Duluth. “String” opens tonight and runs through Feb. 22. There is an ASL-interpreted performance Wednesday, Feb. 19. The play was a runner-up for the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Comedy Playwriting Award. MacKenzie says: I like to say that this play is like your favorite Nancy Meyers or Nora Ephron romantic comedy that you see on screen, but it's on stage. It's just a beautiful showcasing of genuine love that you can find every day. It's an unlikely courtship between a poet and a pizza delivery boy. It's a great ensemble play: there are lots of great characters that will make you laugh out loud.  The playwright, Jessica Lind Peterson, is a Duluth native. She actually wrote this play while she was in school at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She went on to co-found Yellow Tree Theater based in Osseo. “String” had kind of a life of its own in productions all over the country, and now it is back in Duluth for the 20th anniversary.— MacKenzie McCullumMatch made in heaven: Mathematics + art Freelance mathematics writer Barry Cipra of Northfield recommends a solo art show that celebrates the connections between mathematics and art. John Shier's exhibit “From Order to Chaos” features visual art created from equations. The show at the Steeple Center in Rosemount runs through March, with an artist reception and talk on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Barry points out art and mathematics are both fundamentally creative endeavors, adding that John is part of a long tradition of artists using mathematical thinking to create their work. Leonardo da Vinci, anyone? Barry offers this introduction: John Shier's a retired physicist. He taught for many years at Normandale Community College here in the Twin Cities, and has been doing his own kind of art, using equations and algorithms to create interesting, colorful [works], everything from landscapes to completely abstract works. He also uses a lot of randomness. He calls it stochastic geometry — a term of art in the mathematical world. You let chance play a big role in what you get. He then, of course, uses his own eye to make selections. If he doesn't like what the computer produces, he'll try it again and see if he gets something that looks better.— Barry Cipra

Amy Kurzweil's dad is a famous inventor, futurist and pioneer in the field of AI. In 2015, she discovers his aspiration to make an AI chatbot of her late grandfather, Fred. Fred was a musician who dramatically escaped the Holocaust, but he died before Amy was born. Matthew Syed delves into Amy's fascinating journey with her father to build the ‘Fredbot' and have an online conversation with the grandfather she never met. He also hears from Lynne Nieto, who worked with her late husband to make an interactive AI video of him before he passed away. Today, she struggles to engage with it. The idea of using AI to simulate conversations with the dead troubles Matthew and raises all sorts of ethical questions. With the help of experts, he discovers how similar concepts were once debated by ancient Chinese philosophers and explores how digital ghosts could affect the grieving process. With cartoonist and writer Amy Kurzweil; Alexis Elder, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota Duluth and author of the forthcoming book The Ethics of Digital Ghosts: Confucian, Mohist, and Zhuangist Perspectives on AI and Death; grief therapist and author of The Loss Prescription, Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell; and Lynne Nieto. Featuring references to the graphic novel Artificial: A Love Story by Amy Kurzweil, published in 2022 by Catapult Books.Presenter: Matthew Syed Producer: Vishva Samani Series Editor: Georgia Moodie Sound Design and Mix: Daniel Kempson Theme music by Ioana Selaru A Novel production for BBC Radio 4

In this episode, Madeline chats with her friend Fernanda Psihas, a particle physicist with a background in AI and also a professor at Franciscan University. During their conversation, growing up in Mexico City, her ministry where she speaks at local parishes about science and faith, her fascination with English, the post-Christian age in the West and Latin America, her undergrad education at a Jesuit university in Mexico, the intercession of St. Jude on Fernanda's grad school acceptance, Madeline's grad school acceptance story and St. Joseph, God's providence, Fr. Mike Schmitz, her time at University of Minnesota-Duluth, how neutrino experiments led her to IU, an IU physicist they both admire, neutrino physics and the NOVA experiment, the toxicity of the “publish or perish” mentality, the importance of mercy and showing that you care enough to try your best, being good role models, avoiding scrupulosity, and so much more!During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references From Christendom to Apostolic Mission, Markmaker by Mary Jessica Woods, and episodes 1 and 29 of this podcast.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!

The National Congress of American Indians annual winter conference comes as the federal government is actively dismantling the diversity initiatives that help establish Native representation in the workplace and in the public sphere. The nation's oldest and largest Native advocacy group is shaping its strategy for carrying a unified voice to a fractured government and public on issues that matter most: sovereignty, consultation, environmental sustainability, the Trust Responsibility, and economic development. We'll hear NCAI President Mark Macarro's 2025 State of Indian Nations address and get perspectives on the organization's coming year. You can watch the entire NCAI 2025 State of Indian Nations Address here. GUESTS Tadd Johnson (Bois Forte Band of Chippewa), Regent at the University of Minnesota, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and attorney

On February 3rd and 4th, the University of Minnesota Duluth campus plays host to the Our Climate Futures Conference

Send us a textMax Plante shares his inspiring journey from early childhood hockey experiences through the challenges and triumphs of competing internationally. From overcoming a broken wrist to winning a gold medal with Team USA, he discusses the lessons learned through adversity and the vital support of his family as he continues his hockey career at Minnesota Duluth. • Explores the significant influence of the Plante family legacy on Max's career • Discusses Max's experience in the National Team Development Program • Describes the pivotal challenges faced, including injury and disappointment • Highlights the emotional journey leading up to the World Junior Championship • Reflects on the importance of teamwork and resilience in competitive sports • Shares insights on the transition to college hockey at Minnesota Duluth

We talk in this episode with Fr. Mike Schmitz, longtime friend and collaborator on Ascension Presents, recording from SEEK 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. We reminisce on old ministry moments, the Catholicity of Captain America, and being encouraged in our walks with the Lord. Father Mike Schmitz is the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. The Duluth Newman Center focuses on being fed through the Sacraments as well as study and knowledge of the Church and has thrived under his humble and Spirit-filled guidance. He has preached to thousands locally and nationally. He is the host of the widely popular podcasts, “Bible in a Year” and “The Catechism in a Year” produced by Ascension. Father Mike also offers weekly homilies on iTunes, Hallow, and bulldogCatholic.org and has appeared in programs for youth and young adults through Ascension Press, as well as through regular short video messages on Ascension Presents. Check out Fr. Mike's books and links here: https://bulldogcatholic.org/about-contact-us/about-fr-mike-schmitz/ ----- SHOUTOUT to our amazing crew that came together and volunteered their time to make this episode happen: Pietro Damasceno, Michael Hogan, John Donahue  @truthcharting  and Justine Callis (https://www.instagram.com/theologyofconversion/), and thank you to Kyle Heimann from  @MAXStudiosUST  for letting us borrow the gear! ---- 2025 Pilgrimage to Croatia & Medjugorje, info here: https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/pilgrimage-to-medjugorje-with-kim-zember-jackie-francois-angel-and-fr-edwin-leonard/ ... Jackie NEW book, "Memorize Scripture: Simple Steps to Pray, Ponder, and Practice God's Word" with Ave Maria Press (available now!): Ave Maria: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/memorize-scripture?srsltid=AfmBOorE33WAgXrGfQdefAkBg2ewIZRXkIxGeVzmsO5A0GDvBPbuTXxQ Amazon: https://a.co/d/1k6f6em -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski from USCHO.com look ahead to Tuesday's Beanpot championship game between Boston University and Northeastern, who won semifinals last week but then dropped games over the weekend.A look back to last week's results includes overtime wins by Brown and a pair of losses by Clarkson in ECAC Hockey and an Ohio State sweep at Minnesota Duluth.The final segment has a look at how the NCAA tournament bracket might look as of today. Check out Nicole's story from 2023 on the selection process.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for our mailbag? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

In 2019, it was discovered that the Bigmouth Buffalo fish was the world's longest-lived freshwater fish, surviving to an age of at least 127 years old.But, this wasn't the most incredible thing that the researchers discovered. The fish actually appears to be aging backwards!Dr. Alec Lackmann is Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: National Geographic

For episode #283, we welcome former TCS contributor and current Head Coach of the University of Minnesota-Duluth women's program, Laura Schuler. Schuler has enjoyed a remarkable and diverse career that has seen her be on the forefront of the evolution of the Women's game as both a player and coach,  including leading some of the most talented teams, both internationally and at the NCAA level. That includes being named the Head Coach Canada's National Team in 2015 and leading the program to a Silver medal at the 2018 Olympics. Make sure to check out her TCS series, Finding the Details with Laura Schuler for a break down of the the key details and habits that are critical to creating consistency in your team's play. Listen as she shares why hockey is one the best labrotories for life lessons, why coaches should be focusing on tendencies in prescouts, and becoming a threat by creating a predictable structure.

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein kicks off the show talking ice with Minnesota Editor Tim Spielman. There's also a breaking news story regarding hundreds of dead geese in the Fairmont area. Then Barry Allen from Ducks Unlimited recaps the 2024 duck hunting season for the Upper Mississippi Flyway. A scientist from the University of Minnesota-Duluth's Natural […] The post Episode 518 – Ice update, dead geese, duck recap, flying squirrel research, top 10 stories of 2024 appeared first on Outdoor News.

Nobel prize laureates are pushing back against President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. In a letter from earlier this week, the group asked Senators to oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation to the job. They say he would “put the public's health in jeopardy and undermine America's global leadership in the health sciences.”Kennedy has promoted conspiracy theories including one that pushes that COVID-19 was created to target certain racial groups and give other groups immunity. He has also denied the link between HIV and AIDS, a scientific discovery that has helped to treat and prevent AIDS around the world. Kennedy has also embraced the debunked theory that childhood vaccines cause autism. Dr. Brian Kobilka, a 2012 Nobel Laureate in chemistry is one of the scientists trying to prevent Kennedy from being confirmed as leader of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kobilka is originally from Little Falls and attended the University of Minnesota Duluth. He's now a professor at Stanford University and joined Minnesota Now to talk about his concerns.

On the final edition of the PodKaz before the winter break, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski look back at surprising results from last weekend, including Holy Cross' overtime win over Boston College and Post shutting out Sacred Heart. The weekend results also included Minnesota Duluth getting five of six points against St. Cloud State and Princeton rallying past Quinnipiac in overtime.Then it's time for the first in-depth discussion of the PairWise Rankings this season, with a look at the tiers that have developed. Make sure to check out an explanation of the NPI and Nicole's take on the shortsighted nature of the NCAA tournament expanding to 11 teams.The show wraps up with a look at college players in the Six Nations Tournament and a discussion of what surprises may lie ahead in the second half of the NCAA season.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for our mailbag? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

The Dec. 5, 2024, episode of the PodKaz takes a look at a week in which Princeton outscored opponents 25-2 over three games, with Issy Wunder capping it off with a five-goal performance. Other results last weekend included Clarkson and Yale winning Thanksgiving weekend tournaments and Brown winning the Mayor's Cup.Ohio State forward Makenna Webster joins the show to talk about the challenges in playing both ice hockey and field hockey for the Buckeyes.And we wrap up the show with a look ahead to a series between Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State plus other matchups to watch.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for our mailbag? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Weldie and Andrew recap the women's series at Union and preview their upcoming tilt versus Minnesota-Duluth. Then they preview the men's next series versus Omaha. Also, debating if #FireBerry is appropriate, crunching the numbers on CHRUD, and a critique of the sound design in the "Wicked" movie. Give it a listen! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro, "Wicked" review in six sentences 5:00 Recap of women's series @ Union 31:30 Nationwide whip-around - women's side 37:00 Preview of women's series vs UMD 55:38 Nationwide whip-around - men's side 1:13:00 Preview of men's series vs Omaha 1:20:20 Understanding CHRUD 1:30:20 Listener questions  

The Nov. 20, 2024, edition of USCHO.com's PodKaz features Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski giving their thoughts on news that emerged this week at St. Thomas, where coach Joel Johnson resigned days after he wasn't on the bench for the second game of a WCHA series at Bemidji State.No. 1 Wisconsin and No. 2 Ohio State split their series in Columbus, and the hosts weigh in on that series as well as No. 3 Minnesota's road sweep of No. 4 Minnesota Duluth.Longtime Sacred Heart coach Thomas O'Malley joins the show to talk about his team's 9-3 overall start and first-place standing in the NEWHA.And Nicole and Todd react to some PWHL news and look ahead to this week's NCAA women's hockey games.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for our mailbag? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

These are busy days in men's college hockey and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to break it all down. First, they discuss Schloss' latest article taking a look at an NCAA rule unique to college hockey that may or may not under consideration for change. Then they unpack all the happenings on the ice, including a spate of injuries nationwide, Alaska's successful run through a gauntlet of a road trip, some expected goals data that may surprise you, Robert Morris' strong start, a challenging portion of Michigan Tech's schedule, Dartmouth getting by without its top returning scorer, a compelling UMass-Lowell vs. Vermont matchup, a pair of NCHC juggernauts in the state of Colorado, plus tons more!   Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 1:05 – College hockey's deferred enrollment rule 8:15 – AIC's final year of NCAA Division I hockey 11:00 – Schlossman's thoughts on Minnesota Duluth 12:45 – Early-season injuries across the country 17:10 – Independents 19:55 – Atlantic Hockey 23:50 – Big 10 28:20 – CCHA 31:40 – ECAC Hockey 34:20 – Hockey East 39:15 – NCHC Grand Forks Herald article on deferred enrollment: https://bit.ly/3YPMFOk Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow Jayson Hajdu on Bluesky (@jaysonhajdu.bsky.social) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski are celebrating one year of the PodKaz with another look at a series between Ohio State and Wisconsin with both teams ranked in the top two in the USCHO.com poll. But that's not the only big series this weekend: No. 3 Minnesota plays at No. 4 Minnesota Duluth, No. 6 Clarkson faces No. 9 St. Lawrence and No. 11 Boston College squares off with No. 14 Boston University.Plus this week, we look back at Northeastern claiming a pair of 1-0 victories against UConn last week and give thoughts on the trio of Rivalry Series games between the U.S. and Canada.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for our mailbag? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Cory Brada talks to fans about what we learned following Iowa MBB's 102-81 exhibition win over Minnesota-Duluth (D-II).

Rev. Noah and Becky Rogness join Steph to talk about how parents, teachers, and youth workers can talk to kids about the election, encourage civic involvement, and model calm when the nation is anxious.   Bio: Rev. Noah Rogness is the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Tomah, WI. Prior to his call to Good Shepherd, Rogness served parishes in Fergus Fall, MN, and Alexandria, VA. He also served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant Major and retiring with 24 years of service. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Minnesota–Duluth, and he earned his M.Div from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. He is married to Becky and they are raising their six children. Becky Rogness is owner of Rogness Communications, a small business specializing in public relations for pro-life policy makers and non-profit organizations. Becky's clients have included national and regional pro-life organizations and policy makers including Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch. Becky received her undergrad from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN, and she holds a Master of Arts in Communication from Johns Hopkins University. A former Capitol Hill staffer, Rogness lives in Warrens, WI, with her husband, Noah, an LCMS pastor, and six children.  Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: lcmslife.org For resources on the family: lcmslife.org/family Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

With just one month to election day, recent polls suggest about 18 percent of voters are still undecided.To learn what's going on inside the minds of those people, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with John Blanchar, director of the Social and Political Psychology Lab at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

The Ohio State women's hockey program has won the NCAA Division 1 National Championship in two of the last three seasons and came up just one goal short of the title in 2022-23. This year, head coach Nadine Muzerall has the Buckeyes focused on repeating as national champions, a journey that begins this weekend with a season-opening series at home against Minnesota-Duluth.Muzerall met with the media this week to discuss the challenge of defending a national title, the culture she has worked hard to establish within the program, the chance to play a national showcase game at Wrigley Field this year, and much more.In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear it all, directly from the woman who might be the best coach on campus that many Buckeye fans don't know. 

Disclaimer: The audio on this podcast episode is a little rough due to poor Internet connection. If you would like to read the transcript rather than listen to the podcast, it is available on our website at mi.byu.edu/podcasts/book-of-mormon-studies-podcast-helaman-scholarship-with-david-goreThanks for listening to another episode of the Book of Mormon Studies Podcast. For this episode, Rosalynde Welch, Associate Director of the Maxwell Institute and Host of the podcast talks with David Gore, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Minnesota Duluth.In this episode, they discuss the scholarship of the book of Helaman, giving it context for readers of the Come, Follow Me curriculum for 2024.

This episode features a conversation about diversity, culture, and inclusion. In a time where DEI is treated like a bad word, I'm excited to have this conversation about culture and identity. Joining me is Jebeh Edmunds, the founder and CEO of Jebeh Cultural Consulting LLC. With over 18 years of experience as an educator, Jebeh has been a powerful advocate for diversity and cultural competency, offering insights and strategies that have shaped communities and workplaces alike. Questions this episode will answer: What are the best tips and tricks for promoting different cultures? Why is diversity essential in today's world? How should we approach and perceive multicultural education? Whether you're a leader looking to build a more inclusive team, someone passionate about multicultural education, or looking for language to discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, this episode is for you. Find Jebeh Edmunds: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturallyjebeh_/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd22jkdaivSe6Qp-W0WOriA Website: https://jebehedmunds.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063708180388 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jebeh-edmunds-3b9334101/ Resources: Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com About Jebeh Edmunds: Jebeh Edmunds is the founder and CEO of Jebeh Cultural Consulting LLC. She has been a veteran educator for over 18 years. Mrs. Edmunds has given numerous local and regional presentations related to diversity, African-American heritage, and cultural competency. She has a bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a post-bachelor's teaching certificate from the College of St. Scholastica. She graduated with a Master of Science in Teaching from The College of St. Scholastica in May 2015. She's also Director of Education with the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce. She lives in Duluth with her husband Andy, and their two boys Maxwell & Mateo.

On a jam-packed episode, host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who defeated the Angels 10-5 on Tuesday. They snapped a four-game losing streak, which had bookends of Pablo Lopez starts, and broke out of a slump at the plate. Their secret? The return of the Rally Sausage, that spiced meat talisman that brought the Twins out of their funk earlier this year. Its return leads to a question, though: Why did it ever leave? Plus Rand looks at the Lynx, who won for the 11th time in 12 games since the break. Can they hold onto the No. 2 seed? 11:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins the show to set up Minnesota vs. Nevada on Saturday and to spin ahead to the Big Ten opener against Iowa a week from now. 20:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins goes into detail on his Football Across Minnesota feature. The fourth season debuted this week with a story of football revival at St. Paul Johnson and a life-saving effort at Minnesota-Duluth. 27:00: There is cause for alarm with Kirk Cousins. And is it too easy to kick a field goal in the NFL these days?

In this episode of The Women in the Arena Podcast, we are excited to introduce Major Danielle M. Park, an accomplished F-16 Instructor Pilot with the 179th Fighter Squadron, 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard. Based in Duluth, Minnesota, Maj Park is not only a key NORAD Aerospace Control Alert Pilot, supporting the critical 24/7 homeland defense mission, but she also manages the Wing Orientation Flight Program and oversees the Squadron's recruiting efforts for both rated and unrated positions.Maj Park's journey began at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics in 2010 before receiving her commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps. In this engaging conversation, Maj Park delves into the adventures of life in the Air Force, from building resilience during deployments to her unique experience of training Brie Larson for the Captain Marvel movie. She also opens up about personal topics such as navigating marriage while managing a demanding military career and her experiences as a dual military spouse. Join us to hear Maj Park's inspiring stories and gain insights into leadership, balancing personal and professional life, and embracing the dynamic challenges of a career in the Air Force. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.Bethany Ruff is our favorite guest ever! Bethany is the co-founder and co-owner of Boundless Body LLC, a health and wellness company that was started during the 2020 Covid -19 Pandemic. Bethany's purpose in life is helping people move themselves out of pain and into their most optimally functioning body. Her entrance into the field of human movement began as an Exercise Science major at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. From there, her passion for corrective exercise and rehabilitation grew into something she could have never imagined.During her time in the fitness industry, she has expanded her knowledge base and capacity to serve others by earning specialty certifications. These include a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor course through Peak Pilates, advanced certifications in structural integration through The Rossiter System, as well as Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.Her precisely tuned eye for movement, posture, and alignment in the human body coupled by her passion for helping people heal makes her a powerhouse. With a constant thirst for learning, she works tirelessly to find the underlying roots of pain and dysfunction and integrates a tailored approach to a more optimally functioning body.She lives in South Jordan, Utah, with her husband Casey, their two dogs Rex and Tucker and their cat Lily!Find Bethany at-FB- @Bethany Alys RuffIG- @bethanyboundlessbodyFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Episode 528 Jim Fetzer, a former Marine Corps officer, has published widely on the theoretical foundations of scientific knowledge, computer science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and evolution and mentality. A magna cum laude graduate of Princeton who majored in philosophy, he earned his Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science. He has received many awards and recognition for his teaching and scholarship. McKnight Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Duluth, has also conducted extensive research into the assassination of JFK, the events of 9/11, and the plane crash that killed US Sen. Paul Wellstone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaeldecon/support

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings announcing how they will divide up playing time for their quarterbacks in Saturday's preseason opener. Sam Darnold will start, but rookie J.J. McCarthy will get a lot of time on the field as well. It will be the beginning of a journey, and perhaps the start of the McCarthy hype in earnest. 9:00: Rand talks to Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale Jr. during a newsy week. Starting pitcher Joe Ryan is injured, and the Twins will have to lean even more on their young pitchers in a critical series this weekend against division-leading Cleveland. Plus the ongoing absence of Carlos Correa and the hot streak from Matt Wallner. 31:00: Rand has memories of former Minnesota-Duluth hockey coach Mike Sertich, who died Thursday at age 77.

If you've ever watched a kid at play, you've probably seen a happy kid.Maybe you've watched children at your local park building forts out of sticks, or on the basketball court going for layups and pretending to be their favorite Timberwolves player.Maybe you've seen your own child lost in focus on a Lego creation or playing restaurant with dolls and stuffed animals.Knowing how to find happiness in play is important for all ages.But play does a lot more than bring joy. Unstructured play, the kind that children get up to on their own without a lot of adult guidance, turns out to be one of the best ways to learn.And, there is concern that this kind of open-ended play is on the decline with the rise of screen time and structured activities.MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talked about the importance of play and how to encourage it for the children in our lives.Guests: Jodie Riek is an associate professor in early childhood development in the College of Education and Human Service Professions at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She trains teachers on how to use play in the classroom to help children learn and has been an early childhood and elementary school teacher, and a childcare center director.Mike Huber is director of curriculum at Rise Early Learning Center in St. Louis Park. He's also the author of several books including “Embracing Rough and Tumble Play” and “The Power in Pretend.” He co-hosts the podcast “Teaching with the Body in Mind” and is on the boards of the American Association for a Child's Right to Play and Play Lab Foundation.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.   Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are sharing a fundamental conversation surrounding the passionate mission of the watchdogs within the organic industry – The Cornucopia Institute. Thomas had the pleasure of sitting down with our dear friend and Director of The Cornucopia Institute, Melody Morrell. Listen in as Melody and Thomas take a deep dive into the impact the pesticide industry has on our food, and how integrity and honesty is the driving force behind the organic industry.   As always, we thank you for joining us on a new type of botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from will be an invaluable piece to this new series. So please, email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com or give us a call at 800-879-3337 to let us know what solutions you'd like us to uncover next within the vast world of herbalism.    Melody Morrell has been with The Cornucopia Institute since 2012. With 25 years of nonprofit experience spanning issues of food, agriculture, media, gender, developmental disability, and simple living, she brings enormous passion, persistence, and practicality to her endeavors.   Growing up, Melody saw the fallout from the 1980s farm crisis in her Minnesota hometown. Industrialization changed the landscape, leaving naked soil and overcrowded animals in its wake.    She is a fierce champion for the environmental, economic, and human health benefits of organic food and farming. Melody earned her BA in anthropology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She and her husband Andy live in a very small house in rural Minnesota with their English Lab, Beau. The land flourishes with hundreds of species of medicinal herbs and diverse wildlife.    Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

The President is set to make a critical speech to the nation tonight. What might his goals be? Dr. Cynthia Rugeley, head of the Political Science program at the University of Minnesota-Duluth joins John Hines - in for Jason - with analysis. 

Professor James Fetzer returns to the program to address the hardest questions about the Sandy Hook school shooting. Fetzer addresses the debunkers questions; focusing on the most damaging evidence from the event. He also discloses new evidence that shows, without a doubt, that the Sandy Hook event needs to looked at seriously without the weaponization of the courts. Meaning it needs to be allowed to proceed with a fair trial and jury. You can learn more and follow James Fetzer at www.d.umn.edu/~jfetzer/   Links mentioned in the show: MasterPeace: Remove Heavy Metals including Graphene Oxide and Plastics at https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/my-account/uap/?ref=11308 Miles Franklin: Learn more how you can convert your IRA or buy precious metals by emailing info@MilesFranklin.com - tell them ‘Sarah sent me” and get the best service and prices in the country. Protect yourself from damaging EMFs with the sleeping pod or the other amazing mitigation devices. Buy at https://www.ftwproject.com/ref/531/ Consider subscribing: Follow on Twitter @Sarah_Westall Follow on my Substack at SarahWestall.Substack.com See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma MUSIC CREDITS: “In Epic World” by Valentina Gribanova, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio       See on Bastyon | Bitchute | Brighteon | Clouthub | Odysee | Rumble | Youtube | Tube.Freedom.Buzz     Professor James Fetzer Biography: James H. Fetzer is a distinguished McKnight University Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Fetzer was born in Pasadena, California, on 6 December 1940. At graduation from South Pasadena High School in 1958, he was presented The Carver Award for leadership. He was magna cum laude in philosophy at Princeton University in 1962, where his senior thesis for Carl G. Hempel on the logical structure of explanations of human behavior won The Dickinson Prize. After being commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, he became an artillery officer and served in the Far East. After a tour supervising recruit training in San Diego, he resigned his commission as a Captain to begin graduate work in the history and philosophy of science at Indiana in 1966. He completed his Ph.D. with a dissertation on probability and explanation for Wesley C. Salmon in 1970. His initial faculty appointment was at the University of Kentucky, where he received the first Distinguished Teaching Award presented by the Student Government to 1 of 135 assistant professors. Since 1977, he has taught at a wide range of institutions of higher learning, including the Universities of Virginia (twice), Cincinnati, North Carolina at Chapel Hill, New College of the University of South Florida, and now the Duluth campus of the University of Minnesota, where he served from 1987 until his retirement in 2006. His honors include a research fellowship from the National Science Foundation and The Medal of the University of Helsinki. In 1996, he became one of the first ten faculty at the University of Minnesota to be appointed a Distinguished McKnight University Professor. He has published more than 100 articles and reviews and 20 books in the philosophy of science and on the theoretical foundations of computer science, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science. On this web page, his publications have been divided by area, including special vitae for computer science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, evolution and cognition, and his applied philosophical research on the death of JFK. You can see more of his work on Sandy Hook and other topics at http://www.d.umn.edu/~jfetzer/  

Three weeks after the first debate of the 2024 presidential campaign, President Joe Biden decided to step down from his bid for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what's next in the 2024 presidential election and the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.Guests:Clay Masters is a senior political reporter for MPR News. Clay will cover the Democratic National Convention which begins on August 19th in Chicago.Michael Minta is a professor and director of graduate studies in political science at the University of Minnesota. He is also the author of “No Longer Outsiders: Black and Latino Interest Group Advocacy on Capitol Hill.”Cindy Rugeley is an associate professor and head of the political science program at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump left the former president with a bloodied ear, one spectator dead and two injured. As the wounded former President left the stage Saturday, surrounded by Secret Service agents, he pumped his fist in the air and yelled to the crowd to “fight, fight fight.” In the hours after the attempted assassination, there were calls by President Biden and others to tone down the rhetoric, but for years now, the political news has been dominated by outrage, allegations of fake news, conspiracy theories and charges of corruption, not to mention the violent riot at the nation's capitol in 2021. How did we get to this point and how might we describe the psychology of voters in this chaotic moment. Professor John Blanchar directs the Social and Political Psychology Lab at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what's behind the political rhetoric of this moment.

Turi's guests today are: - Max Bever, director of public information at Chicago Board of Elections - Ryan Hueffmeier, University of Minnesota Duluth professor and program director of the Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center - Denise Lieberman, professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis - Amanda Pyron, executive director of The Network - Author and podcaster Zibby Owens

Continuing our series on NRHA's 2023 Fellows and Policy Papers, this week we're talking to another group of Fellows that explored pediatric vaccination rates in rural America. Nitika Moibi, Andrea Stephenson, and Cynthia Calixte each touch on the current state of pediatric vaccination rates from the unique perspectives of a provider, through the lens of data, workforce and access, as well as community trust. The Fellows share personal experiences, historical data and information, as well as the importance of increasing these rates and tactics to make a difference. “If you don't have trust in your healthcare provider, then progress can't be made and you're not going to get the good care that you deserve. So please advocate for that and find a healthcare provider that you trust and can have these conversations with.” – Dr. Cynthia Calixte Cynthia Calixte, MD, MPH serves the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland as a Family Physician and the Physician Deputy for Wicomico County and Somerset County Health Departments. She works part-time at Menocal Family Practice in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Calixte graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical College in Brooklyn, NY, and completed her residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.  After residency, she obtained her Masters in Public Health from CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy in New York.  As a provider, she addresses the health inequities in her community.  She also understands the importance of preventive care and health education.  She is committed to educating her rural community on healthy lifestyle and chronic disease management. Andrea Stephenson-Royster, MBA, MHA is the Chief Executive Officer of the Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network (LORHN), one of nine rural health networks established by the Florida state legislature. Mrs. Stephenson-Royster is committed to the residents, providers, and community partners that form the rural communities around Lake Okeechobee. She has developed a solid knowledge base of issues and trends in healthcare and human services during her 20 years in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, and has served on community committees and the board of directors of several nonprofit organizations in the fields of aging, health care, child welfare, community partnerships, and mental health. Nitika Moibi works for the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. She oversees statewide collection and analysis of data on Minnesota's healthcare workforce and directs research on workforce availability, distribution and emerging trends to inform workforce policies and investments. Her background includes health services research and rulemaking. Nitika received her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Human Resource Management from the University of Minnesota Duluth, and her graduate degree in public policy from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.