Podcasts about Minnesota State University Moorhead

Today's guest is a lifelong athlete whose competitive spirit carried him from the wrestling mats of small-town North Dakota to the bright lights of the UFC Octagon. Chris Tuchscherer was raised in Rugby, North Dakota, where he built his foundation in wrestling, a discipline that would shape not only his athletic career, but his approach to life. After a standout high school run, he continued competing at North Dakota State University before transferring to Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he became a two-time NCAA Division II All-American. That same relentless drive propelled him into mixed martial arts. Known to fans as “The Crowbar,” Chris became a feared heavyweight with crushing wrestling, unshakable toughness, and a reputation for outworking anyone standing across from him. His impressive professional career earned him a spot on the sport's biggest stage, where he competed in the UFC against some of the division's most formidable names. Beyond the cage, Chris has remained deeply invested in the growth of combat sports in his home state. He founded Crowbar MMA and promoted regional MMA events in North Dakota, events I was lucky enough to be involved with as a judge. But stepping away from fighting didn't mean stepping away from competition. Staying true to his blue-collar roots, Chris shifted gears, literally, into IMCA dirt track racing, where he now brings the same intensity and passion he once showed in the cage. Alongside racing, he runs his agricultural businesses and remains closely connected to the communities that shaped him. A wrestler.A fighter.A racer.A businessman.A husband and a father. Please enjoy my interview with my friend Chris Tuchscherer.

Send us a textOn this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Derek Hagen, author and Director of Education and Communication at Money Quotient, about the connection between life, psychology, and financial planning. Derek breaks down why money alone doesn't create fulfillment—and how aligning your financial strategy with purpose, values, and clear goals creates real impact.Key Takeaways:

Send us a textOn today's "best of" episode we have Coach Anthony Tucker. Anthony played for the University of Iowa and Minnesota State University Moorhead; where he was named to the All-Conference and All-Region teams. After college Anthony had an 11 year professional career spanning nine countries and including four finals appearances, one MVP award, one scoring title, and three assist titles. He also played in the NBA G League for the Windy City Bulls. His coaching experience spans from AAU to high school varsity, and he is the founder and head trainer at Hoop Habits; whose training method is designed to not only develop skills, but to teach athletes how to apply their training techniques and concepts to live game situations. In the fall of 2025, he will enter his first season as the Head Coach of the Holy Family Catholic High School girls basketball program.On this episode we discuss:Coach Tucker's 5 pillars of player developmentThe importance of building a plan and experimenting with developmentWhy consistency is keyImportance of open dialogue when trainingCreativity in developmentAnd much more!Hoop Habits WebsiteHoop Habits InstagramAnthony Tucker InstagramIf you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.comIf you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.comCheck out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life WebsiteXInstagramFacebookThe views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

In this episode, Madeline chats with her friend Sara Schultz, the director of the planetarium at Minnesota State University-Moorhead. During their conversation, they discuss her undergrad at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, her masters at University of South Carolina, her PhD at the University of Wyoming, what she does on the planetarium side of her job, what it's like getting to work with students in a planetarium setting, how science and faith both involve logic, how the stillbirth of her daughter Ruby taught her about mercy, finding purpose in loss, allowing yourself to embrace all your emotions, and so much more.During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore including episode 78 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!

Aaron Quanbeck, Professor School of Communication & Journalism at Minnesota State University Moorhead, joins Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to discuss the landscape of journalism and the first amendment in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk and the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence is having a growth spurt and there are a few ways to approach the quickly evolving technology. You can resist it, help advance it, ignore it or learn to use it. Minnesota State University Moorhead is going with that last option and launching a new Institute of Applied AI. An anonymous donor provided funding to start the institute, which the university plans to open in the fall. For a closer look at these plans, Jason Trainer, the university's vice president of enrollment management and strategic efforts, joined Minnesota Now to talk about the program.

Two deadly shootings have taken the lives of four people in the Minneapolis Native community, upending celebrations that were set for American Indian Heritage Month. We hear about how they're mourning the loss. Minnesota State University Moorhead is jumping into the world of Artificial Intelligence, with a new institute launching this fall. Plus, the city of Minneapolis has added several new protected classes to its civil rights ordinance.It's time for spring planting season, we get some professional help to grow your garden. And this year marks 50 years since the first Minneapolis May Day celebration. We talk to the founder and learn about the festivities planned for this weekend.The Minnesota Music Minute was “Sacred Rage” by Annie Humphrey and our Song of the Day was “This Just In” by Dilly Dally Alley.

Send us a textOn today's episode we have Coach Anthony Tucker. Anthony played for the University of Iowa and Minnesota State University Moorhead; where he was named to the All-Conference and All-Region teams. After college Anthony had an 11 year professional career spanning nine countries and including four finals appearances, one MVP award, one scoring title, and three assist titles. He also played in the NBA G League for the Windy City Bulls. His coaching experience spans from AAU to high school varsity, and he is the founder and head trainer at Hoop Habits; whose training method is designed to not only develop skills, but to teach athletes how to apply their training techniques and concepts to live game situations. In the fall of 2025, he will enter his first season as the Head Coach of the Holy Family Catholic High School girls basketball program.On this episode we discuss:Coach Tucker's 5 pillars of player developmentThe importance of building a plan and experimenting with developmentWhy consistency is keyImportance of open dialogue when trainingCreativity in developmentAnd much more!Hoop Habits WebsiteHoop Habits InstagramAnthony Tucker InstagramWhen you work with me you can expect a 360-degree player development plan designed specifically for young female basketball players.If this sounds interesting, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.comCheck out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life WebsiteXInstagramFacebookIf you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.comThe views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

Dr. Juan Cabanela, Minnesota State University Moorhead, joins Amy & JJ to discuss the possibility of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032. Chances have "doubled" - what does that mean? And, what is the suspected track? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Central Tribune sports reporter Michael Lyne returns for another episode of the WCT Sports Spotlight Show. In episode 68, Lyne chats with Minnewaska girls basketball senior post Sydney Dahl. Dahl speaks on the state-ranked Lakers' season, her future at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, and more.

Minnesota State University Moorhead's school newspaper has been missing for the last few years. But thanks to some motivated students, and supportive staff, it's planning a comeback for 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This post contains affliliate links. Tyler Schwanke is a writer and a filmmaker. He holds an MFA from Hamline University, and his short stories have been widely published. He is also a graduate of the New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he was awarded a Minnesota Film and TV Grant. SeveralContinue reading "I Could Write Something Like That!"

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time of reflection and advocacy, and we're thrilled to welcome back Andrea Nitta to "Step Into the Pivot." Celebrating Andrea's two years post-diagnosis, we emphasize the ongoing journey of self-care and management. Andrea's advocacy work, including her involvement in events like the More Than Pink Walk and her potential pursuit of a board position, showcases the impact one person can have on a community. Her journey from a personal battle to a platform for support will leave you motivated to take action in your own life.Andrea shares how this life change opened doors for her to further her advocacy efforts, all while balancing personal and family commitments. The conversation reiterates the importance of collective advocacy and mutual support, encouraging listeners to embrace life's pivots with confidence. We thank Andrea for her incredible contributions and stories, reminding everyone that sharing your experiences can provide strength and inspiration to others.Guest Bio:Andrea was introduced to retirement plans through growth and acquisition at her first job out of college at US Bank. She holds a Finance degree from Minnesota State University - Moorhead. Andrea's industry knowledge prospered with 17 years in varying roles focused on service at The Standard. Moving from a recordkeeper to a broker/dealer with two years at Cetera Financial Group only broadened her expertise. Joining Fiduciary Decisions (FDI) in November 2020 as Vice President of National Accounts has allowed her to focus close to 25 years of industry experience on FDI's valuable broker/dealer and RIA clients.Andrea is very active with WIPN — WE | Inspire | Promote | Network — a non-profit organization focused on advancing equity and opportunity for women in the retirement industry. She currently serves as the Regional Leader for the Pacific Northwest region and had previously co-founded and co-chaired the Oregon chapter. She is also active with the Youth Charity League (YCL) and currently serves on the YCL Board as Secretary. YCL has provided her and her family with the opportunity to serve various non-profit organizations. She enjoys time with friends and family, golfing, reading, and traveling. Andrea is a proud parent to three awesome kids – two in college and one in high school. Andrea lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, kids on the go, and their dog Rocky.   Connect with Andrea:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-nitta/ Connect with Theresa and Ivana: Websites: Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: https://tsc-consultants.com/ Ivana, Courageous Being: https://www.courageousbeing.com/ Instagram: Ivana: https://www.instagram.com/courbeing/ Theresa: https://www.instagram.com/tscconsultants/ LinkedIn: Step into the Pivot: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/step-into-the-pivot/ Theresa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tree-conti/ Ivana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivipol/

Braxton Bruer, a West Fargo native, has steadily improved over the 800m distance the last several years. After multiple NSIC individual titles & NCAA All-American honors  at Minnesota State University - Moorhead, Bruer's earned the opportunity to sign professionally and continue his running career with Minnesota Distance Elite. Listen to Braxton share about his passion for racing hard, what he learned in his time at MSUM, and what the future holds.

07/17/24: Mike McFeely is a columnist for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. He began working for The Forum in the 1980s while he was a student studying journalism at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He's been with The Forum full time since 1990, minus a six-year hiatus when he hosted a local radio talk-show at KFGO.  Mike joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to share their thoughts on topics varying from the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the Secret Services handling of the situation, to the behavior at the Republican National Convention, to Doug Burgum losing the spot to be Donald Trump's running mate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Tyler Schwanke Episode Name: Resilience and Innovation: Overcoming Challenges with Tyler Schwanke  Episode Number: 249 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ About guest Tyler Schwanke is a writer and a filmmaker. He holds an MFA from Hamline University, and his short stories have been widely published in online journals and literary magazines including CHAOTIC MERGE, HAVIK, and FICTION SOUTHEAST. He is also a graduate of the New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he was awarded a Minnesota Film and TV Grant. Several of his award-winning short films have played at festivals across the country. Tyler lives in Minneapolis with his wife and their dog. BREAKING IN is his debut novel. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this insightful podcast interview, Massiel delves into the inspiring journey of a visionary who transformed challenges into triumphs. The conversation highlights the guest's unique approach to overcoming obstacles, the importance of perseverance, and the pivotal moments that shaped their path to success. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, listeners are offered valuable lessons on resilience, innovation, and the power of a positive mindset. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking motivation and actionable strategies to navigate their own personal and professional hurdles. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Resources Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook Massiel's Email - massiel@blackheartedstudios.com Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/ Facebook  - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Check out Paula, the Ultimate VA! https://pearlzconsulting11.wixsite.com/pearlz-va-services Discover the ultimate solution for regaining control with Paula, your dedicated virtual assistant. She'll help you manage your calendar, handle email, conduct research, social media management, and even mix and stitch together your podcast episodes. Don't let your to-do list overwhelm you any longer. Get started today! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Tyler Tyler Schwanke's website - www.tylerschwanke.com Tyler Schwanke's Instagram - www.instagram.com/tschwankes __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Like, share, or leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to our YouTube channel (Blackhearted Studios)       

There's a phrase that's lit up across the internet recently — it's not new, but it's having a resurgence. The term is “kinkeeping.” It describes the constant work required to keep a family connected. And the vast majority of that work is done by women. Whether it's keeping family traditions or buying gifts for holidays and birthdays, much if this work is invisible. One video on TikTok about kinkeeping has more than 12 million views. The TikTok was posted by posted by Molly Westcott, a student of Erienne Fawcett.Fawcett is a professor of women and gender studies at Minnesota State University Moorhead. She joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about this relationship glue — and some of the gender inequality involved in producing it.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kevin Sorbo Sorbo in 2022 Born Kevin David Sorbo September 24, 1958 (age 65) Mound, Minnesota, U.S. Alma mater Minnesota State University Moorhead (BA) Occupations Actor producer director Years active 1984–present Spouse Sam Jenkins   ​ (m. 1998)​ Children 3, including Braeden Sorbo Website kevinsorbo.net Kevin David Sorbo (born September 24, 1958) is an American actor and producer. He has had starring roles in two television series: as Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999) and as Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda (2000–2005). In between his years playing Hercules, Sorbo played his first leading film role in the 1997 fantasy film Kull the Conqueror. Sorbo is also known for acting in Christian films such as God's Not Dead (2014) and Let There Be Light (2017). Early life and education[edit] Sorbo was born in Mound, Minnesota, on September 24, 1958.[1] He is of Norwegian descent.[2] He was raised in a Lutheran family.[3] Sorbo attended Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he double majored in marketing and advertising.[4] To help pay for tuition, he began to work as a model for print and television advertising.[5] Early work[edit] In the mid-1980s, Sorbo traveled around Europe and Australia working in television commercials and also modeling for print advertisements. During this period, he made his acting debut in an episode of the soap opera Santa Barbara in 1986. He continued working in advertising and by the early 1990s, he had appeared in over 150 commercials. One of the popular commercials he appeared in was for Jim Beam bourbon whiskey, known for Sorbo's repeated catchphrase, "This ain't Jim Beam".[6] He made guest appearances in television series such as 1st & Ten, Murder She Wrote, and The Commish. In 1992, he played his first leading role in an unsuccessful television pilot for a medical drama series titled Condition: Critical, which was not picked up, but aired as a television film on ABC. He was considered for and lost out to Dean Cain as Superman in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and was one of the possible contenders for the role of Fox Mulder in The X-Files, which went to David Duchovny.[7][8][9][10] In 1993, he made his film debut in Slaughter of the Innocents.[11] Professional breakthrough with Hercules[edit] In 1993, Sorbo received his breakthrough leading role as the ancient greek demigod Hercules in a series of five television films that aired as part of Universal Television's Action Pack.[12] The first film to premiere was Hercules and the Amazon Women, which aired in April 1994, the others following later in the year. The ratings success of the films paved the way for the commission of the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, which started airing in syndication from January 1995 and ran for six seasons. The series made Sorbo an international star and was one of the highest rated syndicated television shows at the time.[13][better source needed] The success of the show spawned the popular spin-off series Xena: Warrior Princess starring Lucy Lawless, who was introduced in a three-episode arc in the first season of Hercules. This allowed several characters from both shows to make crossover appearances. In 1998, a spin-off direct-to-video, animated film titled Hercules and Xena – The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus was released with both Sorbo and Lawless voicing the characters.[14] Hercules was canceled midway through the filming of Season Six, of which only eight episodes were produced. The final episode aired in November 1999.[15] Although it was not revealed at the time, health issues reduced Sorbo's abilities to perform the physically demanding role during the later seasons.[16] Sorbo made his final appearance as Hercules on Xena, in the Season Five episode "God Fearing Child", which aired in February 2000. In between his years playing Hercules, Sorbo played his first leading film role in the 1997 film Kull the Conqueror. In a mostly negative review, The New York Times writes, "Mr. Sorbo provides the requisite oiled torso, a hint of humor and the professionalism and good grace to act as if Kull the Conqueror mattered."[17] Post-Hercules work[edit] After Hercules ended, Sorbo played the starring role of Captain Dylan Hunt in the science-fiction drama series Andromeda from 2000 to 2005. In 2006, he played a recurring role on the final season of The O.C. In 2007, he starred in two direct-to-video sequels to Walking Tall, Walking Tall: The Payback and Walking Tall: Lone Justice. In the Hallmark Channel film Avenging Angel, he co-starred with his real wife, Sam Jenkins. In the 2008, he appeared in the spoof film titled Meet the Spartans, which was a box office success despite poor reviews.[18][19] Sorbo in 2013In the first of what would be several voice acting jobs, Sorbo performed one of the main protagonists, Prometheus, in the video game The Conduit.[20] He also reprised the role of Hercules in the video game God of War III and worked together with his wife on the game Cloudberry Kingdom.[21] In 2014, Sorbo co-starred in God's Not Dead, a Christian film in which he portrayed an atheist college professor who requires his students to disown their religions on the first day of his class.[22] Although heavily panned by critics, it was a commercial success and the first of a sequence of Christian films that Sorbo would produce or perform.[23][24][25] Sorbo appeared in the 2015 romantic comedy Single in South Beach, starring Haley Webb. On Twitter, in 2019, she accused Sorbo of sexual advances and of sexually harassing her on the set. However, Webb did not elaborate on any of her accusations, and he did not respond to her tweet.[26][27] In 2017, Sorbo directed and starred in the Christian drama film Let There Be Light, which featured conservative pundit Sean Hannity, who was also an executive producer. It was described by the New Yorker as "a cynical, xenophobic morality tale, as bitter as it is saccharine" that closes with "a dénouement of bald Islamophobia".[28][29] The Los Angeles Times, although critical, says that it provides "an involving bonanza" for its intended Christian audience. Sorbo is described as bringing "puckish charm and credible warmth to his role".[30] In 2023, he is set to appear in the Ronald Reagan biopic opposite Dennis Quaid who plays the title role.[31]

We love small-town events (duh) and we love the people who make those events happen (also duh.) Thus, we love this whole episode. We get to talk to Jeremy Nelson about an amazing market he's started and grown in his small town of Arthur, ND, and it's become kind of a whole thing. This episode is a transparent, honest look at what it looks like to do something big in a small town!   About Jeremy:   Jeremy was born in Northfield, MN and earned my BA in social studies secondary education in 2000 from Bethel College in St. Paul. He began his teaching career in St. Charles, MN, and spent six years teaching history along with several other courses, some of which were outside of his licensure area (welcome to small rural schools!), and helped create the girls' soccer program.    Jeremy married his wife, Amanda, on New Year's Eve 2003 and they moved to Fargo, ND, in June of 2007 to pursue a career opportunity for Amanda. He continued his teaching career at Park Christian School in Moorhead, MN that fall and is now wrapping up his 17th year at that school.    In 2017 they moved our family into a big old house in Arthur, ND, about 35 miles NNW of Fargo. In 2018, he received his Masters Degree in administration from Minnesota State University Moorhead, and in 2020 he stepped into the role of community coordinator for the City of Arthur, a fantastic side hustle that has allowed him to exercise his administrative chops. While in that position, he's been in charge of a monthly newsletter, submitting grant requests for municipal projects, and organizing a variety of community events.    One big idea he brought to life is the Arthur Market, a farmer's and maker's market held three times each year. Started in 2020 as simply an event under the community coordinator position, the Arthur Market has grown to such an extent that during the winter of 2023/2024 he worked to establish it as a separate nonprofit LLC in the state of North Dakota. The heart of the organization is to support, promote, and collaborate with local small businesses in order to create a thriving rural community.   In this episode, we cover:  What the Arthur Market is and who it's for Lessons he's learned heading into year five of the market Why he decided it was time to create a separate nonprofit for the market Why impact is the lens he uses when thinking about community events Why having a sandbox mentality is so important Links and Resources Mentioned: Arthur Market Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093882913776 (Website coming soon!) Get in touch: thearthurmarket@gmail.com

Join host Mikkel and her coworker and bestie Natalie Gruchow as they discuss all things 'Petiquette,' which includes Natalie's advocacy for leashing dogs in order to increase physical and emotional safety for other dogs and people. Natalie discusses her top tips for advocating for your dog if you encounter an off leash dog, top safety tips if encountering an off leash dog when out walking your own, and how she personally walked through this journey with her own beloved and reactive dog, Sniff. Natalie Gruchow Bio: Natalie's love for animals began in childhood when her patient parents allowed all sorts of critters in the house, from salamanders to birds. To this day, she rescues earthworms from the pavement and releases the creepy crawlies from the house that belong outside. As an only child her dogs were the equivalent to her siblings, and she is now a forever dog mom.She is from Fargo, North Dakota and graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in psychology with minors in business administration and English writing. She fell in love with the veterinary industry when she was hired as the Human Resource Generalist at Animal Health Clinic in 2014. She was soon promoted to Practice Manager and obtained her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager credential. AHC began Fear Free practices in 2017, and she would lead her team to become the first Fear Free Certified Practice in the Dakotas in 2019. Since then, she has been on the Fear Free Speaker's Bureau with Elite certification and joined the Fear Free team full time in the fall of 2023.Natalie founded a nonprofit, Petiquette, which focuses on raising awareness about leash etiquette, and is adding Pet Loss Grief Support services. Her bearded dragon, Piney, is an education ambassador to demonstrate that pets don't need to be warm and fuzzy to need love.When she isn't working, she enjoys going on traveling adventures with her husband, Tim. Snorkeling with sharks, zip lining, charter fishing, and front row concerts are favorites. She also enjoys hiking and camping with their Champagne Lab, Bubbles, and Black Lab, Sally. Fun fact: Bubbles is Sally's biological grandpup.

Andrea was introduced to retirement plans through growth and acquisition at her first job out of college at US Bank. She holds a Finance degree from Minnesota State University - Moorhead. Andrea's industry knowledge prospered with 17 years in varying roles focused on service at The Standard. Moving from a recordkeeper to a broker/dealer with two years at Cetera Financial Group only broadened her expertise.Joining Fiduciary Decisions (FDI) in November 2020 as Vice President of National Accounts has allowed her to focus close to 25 years of industry experience on FDI's valuable broker/dealer and RIA clients.Andrea is very active with WIPN — WE | Inspire | Promote | Network — a non-profit organization focused on advancing equity and opportunity for women in the retirement industry. She currently serves as the Regional Leader for the Pacific Northwest region and had previously co-founded and co-chaired the Oregon chapter. She is also active with the Youth Charity League (YCL) and currently serves on the YCL Board as Secretary. YCL has provided her and her family with the opportunity to serve various non-profit organizations.She enjoys time with friends and family, golfing, reading, and traveling. Andrea is a proud parent to three awesome kids – two in college and one in high school. Andrea lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, kids on the go, and their dog Rocky.In this episode, Theresa, Ivana, and Andrea discussed:Allowing people to help Finding unexpected connections in the midst of difficultyTake your time, don't rush Take care of your needs Key Takeaways:Unexpected problems may cause people to stay in shock or become overwhelmed. In this state of mind, it often becomes difficult to ask for support or receive help from other people. However, we have to push past this resistance and courageously allow people to help us. Difficult situations have a way of bringing people together. It creates an instant connection when you meet someone who's going through something similar to what you are going through. Take your time. You don't have to answer every message right away or return every call that you miss. If it's not an emergency, then don't burden yourself with responding to the point that you become overwhelmed and burnt out. If you're feeling tired, then take a break. Eat healthy and on time. Drink water when you are thirsty. Take a nap if you feel like taking a nap. Listen to your body because it tells you what you need in the moment. Break the habit of ignoring your own needs. “It's okay to say no. No one's bleeding, it can wait till the next day or whenever you're feeling more up to it. If you're feeling tired, don't fight the nap, just take the nap. You're gonna be better for it.” - Andrea NittaConnect with Andrea Nitta:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-nitta/ Connect with Theresa and Ivana:Websites:Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: https://tsc-consultants.com/ Ivana, Courageous Being: https://www.courageousbeing.com/ Instagram:Ivana: https://www.instagram.com/courbeing/ Theresa: https://www.instagram.com/tscconsultants/ LinkedIn: Step into the Pivot: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/step-into-the-pivot/ Theresa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tree-conti/ Ivana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivipol/

Amid shelves of aloe juice, edamame and pomelo fruit, shoppers and employees chat as ambient flute music plays overhead.Flags from around the world hanging above the aisles move slightly in the HVAC breeze — Kuwait dances with China, Singapore and Ethiopia overlook the produce aisle. It's only fitting for the biggest international grocery store in both North and South Dakota: the Asian and American Supermarket. It's celebrating just over one year at its new location.The Fargo, N.D., shop moved in January 2023, swapping out its small-but-longstanding warehouse for a high-ceilinged, expansive store — a 13,000-square-foot increase (imagine two Circle K convenience stores versus six.) Sure, the change has meant a 30 percent increase in customers and a new deli space, co-owner John Huynh said. But the A&A Supermarket's success goes beyond the numbers. ‘Really, really, really important' The area's diverse community convenes at the market, located at 1425 Main Ave., about a mile and a half from the Red River on the city's east side.“This place is not only a place for people to come to buy groceries. It means a lot to provide to the community, especially our culture,” said Huynh, who runs the supermarket with his sister Sarah. “We get a chance to see people, you know, from our community, meet new people from different cultures and then bring all of them together.” It hasn't always been like this. Decades ago, Huynh lived in Pelican Rapids and more recently in Minneapolis. “Whenever we [came] to Fargo, we [didn't] see a lot of people from a different culture at all,” he said, adding he moved to the Fargo-Moorhead area in 2016 to join his sister at the market. What he found surprised him. “I said, ‘Wow … Fargo-Moorhead [is] changing right now.' We see a lot of people moving here,” Huynh said. Between 2000 and 2019, North Dakota and South Dakota both experienced a rapid increase in the Asian American population, said Minnesota State University Moorhead marketing professor Hyun Sang An. He said businesses such as A&A are integral to that change. “The international grocery stores, especially Asian grocery stores or African grocery stores … play a role to attract more ethnic minorities into this area,” An said.Economically speaking, An said having a major, growing international business can draw people to an isolated metro area such as Fargo-Moorhead. And it keeps residents shopping locally rather than traveling to Canada or the Twin Cities for grocery needs — and more. Just ask Fargo resident Shayna Karuman, who is Singaporean and Malaysian-American.“Having the ingredients and like, the supplies available to cook the same food as I want to my culture is really, really, really important,” she said. “That allows me to connect with my mom and my parents a lot deeper.” “Even though I am far away from where they live in California, I can still try and get close to my culture by replicating the recipes that their parents have taught them,” she said.Before the market expanded, Karuman said she would pack her bags full of food while visiting family on the West Coast or stock up with a seven hour round trip drive to Minneapolis. “That way I wouldn't have to just eat some American food, which I enjoy but doesn't necessarily reach my cultural needs,” Karuman said. “If something was purchased nearby [it] also allowed me to host potluck and welcome friends over, Asian-American people, and try new recipes.”At the store, supervisor Clara Madrangcher hums a little tune, interspersing the melody with the crinkle of chicken feet flavored Lays bags. Arranging the shelves, she said she feels at home.She pointed to her brother pushed a rack of products through the produce section. Madrangcher's husband works there, too.“All three of us,” she said. “We love the store. We're like family in the store.” From global to localA&A Supermarket manager Paul Tann, who is Huynh's brother-in-law, said the market, along with a few smaller stores in the area such as Lotus Blossom International Market, has been an important hub for meeting global ingredient needs.What started as mostly Asian products has grown to countless more, he said: “We have the Korean products, we have Middle East, we have the Chinese, the Indian, Philippine,” he gestures widely to a swath of goodies. Tann, who has been with the market since its inception at its smaller store in 1996, laughed as he led a tour of the impressive tea, coffee and drink options from around the world: Vietnamese coffee, boba tea, sugar cane juice. “There's so many different types,” he said. It's something frequent customer Kim Palomero appreciates about A&A. The Fargoan shops there at least once a week. “It makes the transition and adaptation — especially the weather — of the newcomers easier,” said Palomero, who is Filipino-American. “This supermarket also brings in curiosity to the local community of the Fargo-Moorhead area to adventure and explore our gastronomic culture, which strengthens a better understanding towards our new Filipino-Americans and other communities in the area.” Holding a plastic grocery bag of okra and pastillas de ube at the market, Palomero said A&A is as close as he can get to Filipino restaurants. There are none in the Fargo-Moorhead area. So he cooks. In the market, he pulls up a video on his phone of his Fargo-Moorhead Filipino friends, congregating around food from A&A.  “I still long for my real home in Southeast Asia,” he said. “One way to relieve the homesickness is to have a hot meal coming from your home country.”  There really is no place like home, he said. Especially when it tastes like it.

Tyler shares his journey from the pages of literature to the captivating world of filmmaking.With an MFA from Hamline University and a wealth of experience from institutions like the New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorhead, Tyler's creative arsenal is formidable. His short stories have graced numerous publications, showcasing his prowess with words, while his award-winning short films have enraptured audiences at festivals nationwide.Tyler's debut novel, "Breaking In," is a testament to his narrative prowess, offering readers a compelling glimpse into his imaginative universe. He seamlessly navigates between mediums from ink to celluloid, crafting narratives that resonate deeply with audiences.Show InformationHost: Jay FranzeGuest: Tyler SchwankeRecorded: February 19, 2024LinksJay Franze: https://JayFranze.comTyler Schwanke: https://www.tylerschwanke.com/ Support the show

Load is a fundamental but, at times, challenging variable for networks and operations teams to handle. In the past few weeks, ThousandEyes saw various load-related problems impact organizations including Google Cloud, Front, several Australian banks, and Minnesota State University Moorhead. Tune in to learn more about what happened during these incidents, as well as hear our commentary on the recent outage impacting AT&T. Use the timestamps below to jump to the sections that most interest you:
 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:59 AT&T outage impacts cellular services nationwide 04:40 Australian banks appear to lose online and app-based services for 24 hours 07:46 Google Cloud metadata store faces sudden demand spike 09:19 Front's “large unexpected increase in web traffic” 10:23 Box experiences outage as third-party network component fails 11:23 Minnesota State University Moorhead's case study on good visibility 12:44 Outage trends: By the numbers 15:35 Get in touch  ——— For more insights, check out these links: - Explore the Front disruption in the ThousandEyes platform (no login required): https://aczocbxpamiipkdqnaqdedkytwhlfjtw.share.thousandeyes.com?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy24q3_internetreportpulse30_podcast - Internet Outages Timeline: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/internet-outages-timeline?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy24q3_internetreportpulse30_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at InternetReport@thousandeyes.com. Or follow us on X: https://twitter.com/thousandeyes ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT: This is the Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what's working and what's breaking on the Internet—and why.  Tune in every other week for the Pulse Update series to hear from the Internet experts at ThousandEyes as they share the latest data on ISP outages, public cloud provider network outages, collaboration app network outages, and more.  Then, the hosts dig into the most interesting outage events from the prior week, examining popular service outages and discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

Load is a fundamental but, at times, challenging variable for networks and operations teams to handle. In the past few weeks, ThousandEyes saw various load-related problems impact organizations including Google Cloud, Front, several Australian banks, and Minnesota State University Moorhead.Tune in to learn more about what happened during these incidents, as well as hear our commentary on the recent outage impacting AT&T. Use the timestamps below to jump to the sections that most interest you: CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:59 AT&T outage impacts cellular services nationwide04:40 Australian banks appear to lose online and app-based services for 24 hours07:46 Google Cloud metadata store faces sudden demand spike09:19 Front's “large unexpected increase in web traffic”10:23 Box experiences outage as third-party network component fails11:23 Minnesota State University Moorhead's case study on good visibility12:44 Outage trends: By the numbers15:35 Get in touch ———For more insights, check out these links:- Explore the Front disruption in the ThousandEyes platform (no login required): https://aczocbxpamiipkdqnaqdedkytwhlfjtw.share.thousandeyes.com?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy24q3_internetreportpulse30_podcast- Internet Outages Timeline: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/internet-outages-timeline?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=na_fy24q3_internetreportpulse30_podcast———Want to get in touch?If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at InternetReport@thousandeyes.com. Or follow us on X: @thousandeyes

Forum sportswriter Eric Peterson joins podcast host Mike McFeely to talk about North Dakota State football's latest quarterback recruit Jacob Kilzer, the addition of three new assistant coaches and this year's great success of Minnesota State University Moorhead's men's basketball team.

On today's episode, Leah and Cole speak with Mathew Holding Eagle III, a citizen of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation – federally recognized as the Three Affiliated Tribes – in western North Dakota. Mathew started his career in construction before pivoting to journalism! He now works at MPR News as a reporter. He's covered Native communities in Minnesota for quite a bit and recently received a National Native Award from the Indigenous Journalist Association for his reporting. He speaks with us about how he found his way to doing what he does, the philosophy behind his journalistic endeavors, and much more.  Mathew received his bachelor's in mass communication from Minnesota State University Moorhead and he worked as a producer on the 2015 PBS documentary “Black Gold Boom,” about the oil boom in western North Dakota.

We changed our music drops! Stay tuned for Episode 104 for the explanation. Jason Kaufman, Ph.D., Ed.D., is a professor of educational leadership at Minnesota State University, Mankato and a licensed psychologist. His teaching uses a lean and lab-rich approach to promote scientific thinking. His research explores how nature-based and mind-body interventions can promote human functioning and academic success.  He enjoys nature photography as time and travel allow. He is a co-host of the Dice in Mind podcast. Aaron M. Peterson, Ed.D., was most recently an assistant professor of educational leadership with emphases in higher education and student affairs at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Prior to joining the faculty at Minnesota State University Moorhead, he served in multiple leadership roles within the arena of higher education and student affairs. Currently, he is conducting studies involving stress, coping, and leadership approaches involving university and college faculty during the pandemic. He is also the co-creator of The Leadership Lab, an online presence and hub for students, scholars, and practitioners to share research and best practices around multiple areas regarding leadership. Please check out these relevant links: Leadership in Star Trek (Amazon) Leadership in Star Trek (McFarland) Twitter Please also check out our new project on TikTok: Star Trek: New Voyages Welcome to Dice in Mind, a podcast hosted by Brad Browne and Jason Kaufman to explore the intersection of life, games, science, music, philosophy, and creativity through interviews with leading creatives. All are welcome in this space. If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook. Royalty-free music "Night Jazz Beats" courtesy of flybirdaudio.

Gabe Pankonin and Joe Lynch discuss residential LTL delivery perfected. Gabe is the CEO of Rocket Shipping, a full-service logistics provider focusing on 4 core competencies: LTL shipping, white glove/ home delivery, full truckload management, and technology/integrations. About Gabe Pankonin Gabe Pankonin is the CEO of Rocket Shipping, a full-service logistics provider based in Fargo, North Dakota. Gabe and his team focus on working with ecommerce brands to help them scale their businesses without the need to hire additional customer service or logistics employees. Gabe leads the Rocket Shipping team in handling the complexities of LTL shipments direct to consumer (DTC), including reconsignments, reverse logistics, claim handling/management, freight bill auditing, proactive track and trace, and workflow integrations. He is also a co-founder of Rustic.com (ecommerce) and has experience as an independent sales contractor at DLS Worldwide. Gabe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, with an emphasis in Health and Medical Sciences, from Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. A Quote from Gabe “ I've always had a knack for sales and relationships, but I never would have imagined it would have led me to running a fast-growing start-up in the freight industry. Through this industry, I've been able to meet and work next to the most amazing people in the world. Together, we're solving some of the most unique problems in freight and rewriting the playbook on logistics. Everyday I'm grateful we get to work with our clients to provide the best solution and customer experience on the market.” - Gabe Pankonin About Rocket Shipping Rocket Shipping, located in Fargo, ND, is a full-service logistics provider with expertise in LTL shipping, white glove/ home delivery, full truckload management, and technology/integrations. With over 50 years of combined industry experience, their knowledgeable in-house team handles all aspects of moving freight, including reconsignments, damage claims, lost shipments, missed delivery appointments, and late freight. They pride themselves on solving complex problems and maintaining open communication with our clients. When issues arise, they provide solutions so that their clients can focus on growing their business with peace of mind. The company operates without contracts or long-term commitments, because they believe in earning the business with every transaction. The Rocket Shipping team offers consultative support to streamline your supply chain and promote sustainable business growth. Key Takeaways: Residential LTL Delivery Perfected Gabe Pankonin is the CEO of Rocket Shipping, a full-service logistics provider focusing on 4 core competencies: LTL shipping, white glove/ home delivery, full truckload management, and technology/integrations. In the podcast interview, Gabe and Joe discuss residential LTL delivery perfected. Rocket Shipping has over 50 years of combined industry experience, and its in-house operations and customer service team is knowledgeable in handling the daily pain points of moving freight. Rocket Shipping specializes in solving complex problems and communicating each step of the way with clients. Rocket Shipping prides itself on providing solutions to clients when something goes wrong, so they can focus on growing their business and have the peace of mind that Rocket Shipping will handle the rest. Rocket Shipping does not operate with contracts or long-term commitments, because it understands that it needs to "earn" your business on every transaction. Rocket Shipping will work with you on a consultative basis to help streamline your supply chain and grow your business sustainably. Rocket Shipping blends technology, rates, and customer service to provide a managed transportation experience for your LTL shipments. Rocket Shipping's API-enabled online portal allows you complete autonomy on rate shopping each lane, and gives you access to the industries top carriers all in one platform. Rocket Shipping's in-house operations team monitors each shipment from pickup to delivery. Learn More About Residential LTL Delivery Perfected Gabe on LinkedIn Rocket Shipping on LinkedIn Rocket Shipping website Episode Sponsor: Tomorrow.io The Biggest Risk Facing Truck Drivers with Dan Slagen Trucking & Road Solutions: Weather Intelligence for Logistics & Transportation Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

The idea for a monument to honor Felix Battles germinated about five years ago at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. “Felix Battles is somebody that we at the historical society we've been studying for about 30 years,” explained program director Markus Krueger. “But he never really got out of our archives. He's got a fascinating story.”The story is about a Black man born into slavery who fought in the Civil War and was among the first residents of a new town on the western Minnesota prairie. As Krueger listened to the national debate in 2018 about removing Confederate Civil War statues in the south, he says he thought, “I know who deserves a statue. Felix Battles.”Started with a stencilWith a limited budget in mind, it began as a simple idea. “It started off with cutting out a piece of paper and spray painting a stencil onto a piece of wood,” said Krueger. The idea was to perhaps paint the stencil on a wall. Then a conversation with his neighbor, an engineer, raised the idea of cutting a silhouette from a thick sheet of steel. Krueger recently watched as a water jet machine carved the monument at a metal fabrication shop in Fargo, N.D. Using high pressure water jet the size of a pencil lead infused with crushed garnet, the computer guided machine precisely cut the design into a large steel plate. “It's three-quarter-inch steel. I can't do this in my garage. So this is pretty cool,” said Krueger. There are no known photographs of Battles and researchers have not found any living descendants. Krueger intentionally used a photo of an unidentified Black Civil War soldier to guide his design. “The idea of an unidentified soldier is just to represent everybody. So this particular statue is for Felix Battles, but it's also for all 209,000 African American soldiers and sailors who fought in the Civil War,” he said. A remarkable storyFelix Battles was born into slavery near Memphis, Tenn. Records track him to a plantation in Mississippi as a teenager.Battles then escaped and made his way north to St. Paul, working on Mississippi River steamboats, said Krueger.In 1864 he joined the army at Fort Snelling and fought for the Union. “I think one of America's great stories is at the start of the Civil War, we had millions of enslaved people. And then by the end of the war there were over 200,000 African American soldiers and sailors fighting in the United States Army,” said Krueger. “The stories of Black soldiers in the U.S. Army were intentionally written out of history. And so what we're trying to do here is bring awareness to that.”After the war, Battles became one of the earliest residents of Moorhead, arriving in 1873 with his wife Kate and several extended family members. A job with the newly constructed railroad likely led him to settle in Moorhead.A newspaper at the time called him “the pioneer barber of the Red River Valley.” He lived in Moorhead until his death in 1907. He shares a simple marker with other family members in a Moorhead cemetery.“He was a quiet guy, his obituary said, respected by all who knew him,” recalls Krueger. “All the old pioneers were going to go to his funeral, as well as the old soldiers of the community going to honor him at his funeral.”Delson Saintal also watched the monument take shape. Saintal is one of several Black community members on a committee advising the historical society on this project. He owns several barber shops and runs a barber school in Fargo.He's 30 years old, the same age Felix Battles was when he arrived in Moorhead 150 years ago. “Imagining what it was like around that time back in the early 1900s for him to be a Black barber in the Fargo-Moorhead area probably wasn't quite easy,” said Saintal, who thinks a permanent statue honoring a Black community pioneer is about representation. “And that really matters,” he said. “And if we have a Felix Battles monument in the Fargo-Moorhead area I think it just gives a chance for the younger generation to see that they are capable of doing stuff,” he said. Felix Battle More about the project Long overlooked Stories of Black history Felix Battles was 5 feet, 8 inches tall according to his army enlistment papers. The monument will be life size because Krueger wants people to be able to look Battles in the eye as they contemplate the history he represents. It will be located on a street corner where Battles once lived. The home is long gone and the site is now part of the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus. The goal is to raise enough money for benches and a small interpretive display so the spot can be a community gathering point. Krueger calls the statue an illustration to a biography, a marker that allows more people to learn the story of Felix Battles and a forgotten piece of history.

Coach Pratt is the Director of Basketball At Jackson State University. He was previously the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the United States Military Academy at West Point. Prior to that he was a Sports performance intern at TCU. Assistant Sports Performance Coach at the university of Illinois Springfield, where he oversaw 7 teams and 165 athletes. He was an intern at Elon and the University of Louisville. He has a Masters in Strength and Conditioning from Liberty UniversityA bachelors from Bethel in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. He studied Kinesiology and Exercise Science at Minnesota State University Moorhead and an MBA from Liberty University.https://open.spotify.com/show/0MlVqWyaWg2VSUAkod0M8V?si=UGVmSonZT9G0eRkTolu8MQ https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Special guest day! We've got two special guests with direct, experiential perspective on the seasonal migration that is about to or recently has happened for thousands of college students (and many high school too) on their way in to serving as summer camp staff. We'll hear from Jenna, one of those students in the midst of such a transition, and from Pastor Dominique Bucholz who serves as a Campus Pastor at the Minnesota State University Moorhead in Minnesota.Then, Jake talks us through the study we did a few years ago with a campus ministry organization, what we learned, and why is matters. You can check out that study here.Support the show

Remain independent or integrate with a large system? This has been a hot topic in rural healthcare, especially when considering its impact on reimbursement, organizational culture, community engagement, and more. This week we are talking with Jose Alba, the President for CentraCare–long prairie in central Minnesota. Jose will discuss the care structure his facility is transitioning to and share his perspective on hospital systems. “We've really worked together to try to not only leverage the resources of our large healthcare system but how do we do things right in rural health and partner and work together and collaborate and innovate.” -Jose Alba Jose has more than nine years of healthcare leadership experience. He has spent his whole career in rural care delivery and for the past six months, he has been the President of CentraCare Long Prairie. He has also held leadership roles with Astera Health, Sanford Health, and Catholic Health Initiatives. He received his Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration from Minnesota State University Moorhead and earned his healthcare MBA from the University of Mary, Bismarck, ND. He currently holds Fellow status through the American College of Healthcare Executives and serves on the boards of two local non-profits. Jose is also certified as a rural hospital CEO through the National Rural Health Association. Jose and his family currently reside in Wadena with his wife Katie (10 years), Kids (Mia 6, Andre 4, Sofia 4 months), and his mom. He enjoys being competitive when he can and traveling with his friends and family. Originally from the Staples-Motley area, he considers central Minnesota home.

Dr. Aaron Peterson is an active researcher and most recently was an assistant professor of educational leadership as well as higher education and student affairs leadership at Minnesota State University-Moorhead. His research explores conflict engagement best practices for higher educational leaders, students, and the private sector. Please check out these links from the episode: Star Wars and Conflict Resolution (book) Star Wars and Conflict Resolution (website) Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly/biweekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic. If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook. Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

Dr. Juan Cabanela, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Minnesota State University Moorhead, join Amy & JJ to talk SPACE! Our listeners "picked their programming" and decided they wanted to learn more about space.  In this episode: Is a meteor just an asteroid that entered the atmosphere? How big of an asteroid can be deflected with current materials and technology? Is our known universe in a black hole? Is it theoretically possible to fold space in order to shorten distances in space travel? And, what about getting back to the moon? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music has always taken center stage in Katy Tessman’s life. Growing up in the Twin Cities, Katy sang in choirs and musicals. After graduating from Minnesota State University-Moorhead with a B.A. in Speech Communication (and a resume of roles in several musical theatre productions), Katy picked up the guitar, and later the mandolin, and started…

Tim Bergstraser is in his first season as the head men's basketball coach at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He was named to the post in May 2022. In 2021-22, he completed his fourth season as the top assistant coach for Minnesota State University Moorhead men's basketball in 2021-22. He has been involved in all aspects of the Dragon program, including recruiting and scouting. The St. Cloud native has helped the Dragons to two straight NCAA tournament appearances (2020-21 and 2021-22) and to the Dragons' first-ever NSIC tournament championship in March 2022. Bergstraser is no stranger to MSUM men's basketball, having served as a graduate assistant from 2015-17. During his time at MSUM,, the Dragons went 54-12, won two division championships and an overall conference championship in 2016-2017. The Dragons also went to two consecutive NCAA tournaments with Bergstraser on staff. For his efforts, Bergstraser received the NABC Under Armour 30-Under-30 award. He spent the 2017-18 season as an assistant coach at Quincy (Ill.) During the 2014-2015 season, Bergstraser served as an assistant coach the the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Visit www.unitedbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code - UBPlus for 20% off an annual membership. This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Connect with Dr. Dish on Twitter or Instagram @drdishbball Connect with our host, Matt on Twitter - @coachmwsmith and @unitedbballplus

In episode 216 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on photographs as memories of lives lived and lost, and reducing the pressure on making work. Plus this week photographer Mickey Smith takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer's the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?' Mickey Smith is an American conceptual artist who now lives in New Zealand who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Photography from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a Diploma in Jewellery Design from Hungry Creek Art & Craft School in New Zealand. As a photographer, her practice over the last twenty years has been engaged with a longstanding inquiry into libraries, books and archives — in particular the social significance of their physical existence or disappearance. Smith has exhibited throughout the United States, in China, Russia and New Zealand and her works are held in numerous public and private collections, including the Museum of Modern Art Library, Sheldon Museum of Art and Weisman Art Museum. She has also received awards from the McKnight Foundation, CEC ArtsLink, Americans for the Arts and Creative New Zealand. Her first artist's book, Denudation, was included in the photo book installation, A Different Kind of Order: The ICP Triennial in 2012. In 2018, her second book was published titled As You Will... Carnegie Libraries of the South Pacific, a book focused on the 25 Carnegie libraries erected in New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji. Two bodies of her work Matters of Time and New Outlook, have been exhibited at the Sanderson Contemporary, New Zealand. www.mickeysmith.com Dr. Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United Nations of Photography, a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, a working photographer, documentary filmmaker, BBC Radio contributor and the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019). © Grant Scott 2022

Act Up Theatre is excited to bring the award-winning musical “Dogfight” to the Fargo-Moorhead area this June 2022. The musical will be directed and choreographed by Craig A. Ellingson and performed at the RolandDille Center for the Arts on the campus of Minnesota State University-Moorhead, June 28, 29, 30. This heartfelt musical featuring music and lyrics by Pasek & Paul (The Greatest Showman) disarms audiences as Eddie an Rose fight through an unfortunate beginning four years earlier to discover the true beauty camouflaged in each other. Set in San Francisco against the backdrop of Vietnam era '60s, compassion and understanding propels Rose and Eddie towards a higher awareness of their impact on each other and the world around them. Dogfight's hauntingly beautiful score and story will stay with audiences long after it's over. “Dogfight” is being presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And now for something completely different. This week Brad interviews Jason and his friend and collaborator Aaron as they share an update on their upcoming book, which explores leadership through the lens of the grand captains of Star Trek, and will be published by McFarland. Please join us as we dive deeply into how Trek can inform our own leadership. And if you are interested in the book, drop us a note. Aaron and Jason would love to talk with you. In the meantime, you can check out these relevant links: Leadership from the Ready Room McFarland & Company Publishers Aaron M. Peterson, Ed.D., is an active researcher and most recently was an assistant professor of educational leadership as well as higher education and student affairs leadership at Minnesota State University-Moorhead. His research explores conflict engagement best practices for higher educational leaders, students and also the private sector. Jason A. Kaufman, Ph.D., Ed.D., is a professor of educational leadership and director of the institutional review board at Minnesota State University, Mankato and a licensed psychologist. His teaching uses a lean and lab-rich approach to promote scientific thinking. His research explores how nature-based and mind-body interventions can promote human functioning and academic success. He co-hosts the podcast Dice in Mind. Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!  In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic. If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron.  You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook. Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).

On this date in 1987, The Bismarck Tribune reported that Daniel Preston was still singing at 90-years-old. Mr. Preston had a long and storied career as a singing instructor in the area, starting at the Moorhead Normal School, which is now Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Book Marketing Coach Emily EngerEmily Enger began her marketing career when she was only 16 years old. Too goal-oriented to get a typical teen job like waitress or barista, she instead became a communications coordinator for a small summer camp. Since then, she has held a variety of marketing jobs, working as assistant editor for a national trade magazine and communications director for an arts nonprofit that served 9 rural counties and 3 Native American reservations. Today, she works as a freelance book marketing coach, helping authors cut through the marketing noise to stay true to their first calling of writing great books. She holds a B.A. in English, a Minor in Music and a Certificate in Publishing from Minnesota State University-Moorhead. You can find her at emilyenger.com and on Instagram at @emilyengerwrites.Support the show

Are you effectively marketing your book? What has your ROI been? In this segment, Emily Enger shares how to effectively market your book using social media, bookstores, and other measures. To grow your visibility and impact without "selling out" or betraying your artistic principles. See video here - https://youtu.be/eTzOseUIn-w WHO IS EMILY? Emily Enger began her marketing career when she was only 16 years old. Too goal-oriented to get a typical teen job like waitress or barista, she instead became a communications coordinator for a small summer camp. Since then, she has held a variety of marketing jobs, working as assistant editor for a national trade magazine and communications director for an arts nonprofit that served 9 rural counties and 3 Native American reservations. Today, she works as a freelance book marketing coach, helping authors cut through the marketing noise to stay true to their first calling of writing great books. She holds a B.A. in English, a Minor in Music, and a Certificate in Publishing from Minnesota State University-Moorhead. You can find her at emilyenger.com and on Instagram at @emilyengerwrites. EMILY'S CALL TO ACTION Authors can sign up for my free monthly newsletter or join my online membership group for only $3/month. Newsletter sign-up: https://emilyenger.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=61b5565e14852496ee6a9462c&id=a518ba5d1c Membership group registration: https://emilyenger.com/product/good-enough-book-marketing/ https://emilyenger.com/ GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

Updated: 7:01 a.m. Markus Krueger wants to bust a myth about the history of Fargo-Moorhead. "There arose this myth about us that isn't true, that everybody here was white for so long, up until year X. And that wasn't true," said Krueger, programming director for the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. "We had a thriving African American community for the first 50 years." "This was a part of local history that we hadn't delved into before. And it's about time,” he added. A new exhibit curated by the society focuses on the history of this long-overlooked group of early residents. Black communities and other BIPOC communities have a history in the area that hasn't been written down or documented well, said Gabby Clavo, communications manager for the Clay County Museum in Moorhead. “Collecting these stories is really important, so we can tell this story for future generations.” Courtesy North Dakota State University archives Frank Gordon quickly reopened his barbershop in a tent after a fire destroyed much of downtown Fargo in 1893. Some of the first non-Indigenous people to settle in Fargo-Moorhead were Black. Many were barbers attracted to new railroad boom towns in the late 1800s. "That profession happened to be what drew a lot of the first Black families to Fargo-Moorhead in that original generation,” said Krueger. "White men thought that it was the height of luxury to be able to get a shave and a haircut and get a bath drawn by an African American barber, by a tonsorial artist, they called them," said Krueger. Learning the stories of those early residents was a challenge. “For some people, we know almost nothing except for names,” said Krueger. “And then you find out about Julius Taylor, and Julius Taylor was a barber in Fargo in the 1880s. And then he left in 1889 to found the Broad Ax, which was Chicago's first African American newspaper, so we know a lot about him.” They learned some details by painstakingly tracing family histories. “We know that Frank Gordon was a barber who ran for (Fargo) city alderman in 1900. He didn't win, and he and his family eventually moved out to the West Coast. His grandson is actually world famous jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon.” Much of was was learned about the early Black families came from The Appeal, an African American newspaper in St. Paul that tracked social happenings across the region including Fargo-Moorhead. "They describe in detail the parties that are held by the families they call “the elite”, and these tend to be the barber families," said Krueger. A notable resident discovered in the newspaper pages was Lottie Adams, the daughter of an 1880s barber family. She was a colorful figure and because only one photo of her could be found, the museum commissioned a Moorhead artist, born in Nigeria, to paint her portrait. "She's always organizing a party or there's a party being organized for her because she's visiting St. Paul or Grand Forks or Duluth,” said Krueger “She is one of the queens of the social scene in Fargo in the 1890s." Courtesy Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County The Horton Adams family in a photograph from the 1890s. Adams was one of several Black barbers who opened businesses in Fargo Moorhead in the late 1800s. The researchers found even getting an accurate count of early Black residents was difficult. The Black population of Fargo-Moorhead might have reached 200 by 1900, but Black families were often listed as white in census records. Clavo said decisions about identity were complicated, and obscuring their race might have been a necessary choice. "Because it could endanger their businesses, their safety,” she said. “And so we did see that researching some of the people in this exhibit. So safety was a big part in choosing what to identify as, and identifying as white was probably the safest option." By the 1930s most of those early families had left, lured away by economic opportunity and larger Black communities in the Twin Cities or Chicago, or perhaps driven away by the rise of a local Ku Klux Klan movement in the early 1900s, also documented in the exhibit. Krueger said Lottie Adams moved to the Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul, as did many other Black residents of Fargo-Moorhead. By 1965, when Yvonne Condell moved to Moorhead as a college professor with her husband, a psychologist and jazz musician, she recalls only one other Black resident. "I was fascinated by the fact that one could come to a town that was so unlike places we'd been before, Florida, Kentucky and Georgia,” she said in a recent interview. “So it was quite an experience to come to a town where you were persons two and three." The Condells taught at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, and they helped recruit students of color to the school. Yvonne Condell is an advisor to the Historical and Cultural Society on this exhibit, and she was struck by the history of Black barbers in the 1800s. Courtesy Rick Henderson Minnesota State University Moorhead Professor Emeritus Yvonne Condell served as an advisor to the Stories of Local Black History exhibit. Condell and her husband James, a psychologist and jazz musician, moved to Moorhead in 1965. Their story is part of the community's history. "For example, African American barbers could cut white men's hair. Okay, no problem. When the reverse came, when our students came, we had to find a way to get their hair cut because all the barbers at that time were white barbers who refused to cut black folks hair,” recalled Condell. The Black community remained small until the 1990s when immigrants from African countries began to resettle in Fargo-Moorhead. Krueger said the population has grown steadily in the past 20 years, and while the communities are still mostly white, according to the 2020 census, about 8 percent of residents in Cass County, (Fargo) and nearly 6 percent in Clay County (Moorhead) identify as African American/Black. The exhibit also discusses recent history, including the 2018 election of Johnathan Judd as Moorhead's first Black mayor. Judd is now a Minnesota district court judge, but he was mayor when George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis, and in the aftermath, he challenged local residents to have difficult conversations about race. Moorhead's Judge Johnathan Judd: Welcoming tough conversations about race "We need to embrace the fact that we don't like having tough conversations that might cause us to think internally about how we view things, because we're not about expressing our vulnerability," he said in an MPR News interview in July of 2020. "During the protests, he said that our community has to start having conversations about these questions,” said Krueger, “I'm hoping that this exhibit can maybe be part of that conversation.” “Contributing to those uncomfortable conversations,” added Clavo, who expects the exhibit to make some residents uncomfortable. “But you know, to learn you have to get uncomfortable." Clavo wants this exhibit to spark conversations across the community, perhaps generating new stories about race and history the museum can collect, creating a more complete local history story for future generations.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amanda Butler who is an Assistant Professor in the department of anthropology and earth science at Minnesota State University Moorhead. We start off the episode by exploring her educational experiences and background in archaeology. We then delve into Cahokian archaeology and Butler's research regarding the Cahokian religious diaspora. We close out the episode with a chat on the History Channel show: The Curse of Oak Island. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code RUINS. Click this message for more information. Transcripts For rough transcript head over to A Life in Ruins Episode 99. (https://archpodnet.squarespace.com/ruins/99) Links PBS Native America - Recommend Episode 3 Literature Recommendations Land of Water, City of the Dead: Religion and Cahokia's Emergence by Sarah E. Baires Cahokia: Ancient America's Great City on the Mississippi by Timothy R. Pauketat Contact Email: alifeinruinspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @alifeinruinspodcast Facebook: @alifeinruinspodcast Twitter: @alifeinruinspod Website: www.alifeinruins.com Ruins on APN: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/ruins Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/alifeinruins/shop ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amanda Butler who is an Assistant Professor in the department of anthropology and earth science at Minnesota State University Moorhead. We start off the episode by exploring her educational experiences and background in archaeology. We then delve into Cahokian archaeology and Butler's research regarding the Cahokian religious diaspora. We close out the episode with a chat on the History Channel show: The Curse of Oak Island. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code RUINS. Click this message for more information. Transcripts For rough transcript head over to A Life in Ruins Episode 99. (https://archpodnet.squarespace.com/ruins/99) Links PBS Native America - Recommend Episode 3 Literature Recommendations Land of Water, City of the Dead: Religion and Cahokia's Emergence by Sarah E. Baires Cahokia: Ancient America's Great City on the Mississippi by Timothy R. Pauketat Contact Email: alifeinruinspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @alifeinruinspodcast Facebook: @alifeinruinspodcast Twitter: @alifeinruinspod Website: www.alifeinruins.com Ruins on APN: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/ruins Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/alifeinruins/shop ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In their first podcast of 2022 Scott and Greg sit down and talk about Scott's impressions about the new USFL and the news conference he attended in Birmingham for the hub city in season one of the fledgling league. After which, Scott and Greg talk with PFRA and CFL historian Ryan Christiansen to discuss his newly published book Border Boys, about the men who brought Winnipeg their first Grey Cup championship. Available in both the United States and Canada, the book details the history of Canadian football prior to the official start of the CFL when rugby unions governed the sport and how Canadian football evolved and was influenced by American innovations. With an in-depth discussion of how football on the continent evolved, Ryan introduces readers to the American and Canadian matchups that predated the NFL/CFL exhibitions of the 50s and 60s. Further, the book details the football legacy and traditions of North Dakota State University, Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and University of North Dakota, and the contribution of the "Swede Belt's" Robert Fritz, Fritz Hanson, Bud Marquardt and Herb Peschel to the total Canadian/American team effort that was the 1935 Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Winnipegs of the Manitoba Rugby Football Union.

In their first podcast of 2022 Scott and Greg sit down and talk about Scott's impressions about the new USFL and the news conference he attended in Birmingham for the hub city in season one of the fledgling league. After which, Scott and Greg talk with https://twitter.com/borderboysbook (PFRA and CFL historian Ryan Christiansen) to discuss his newly published book https://borderboysbook.blogspot.com/ (Border Boys), about the men who brought Winnipeg their first Grey Cup championship. Available in both the https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QG55V9K (United States) and https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09QG55V9K (Canada), the book details the history of Canadian football prior to the official start of the CFL when rugby unions governed the sport and how Canadian football evolved and was influenced by American innovations. With an in-depth discussion of how football on the continent evolved, Ryan introduces readers to the American and Canadian matchups that predated the NFL/CFL exhibitions of the 50s and 60s. Further, the book details the football legacy and traditions of North Dakota State University, Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and University of North Dakota, and the contribution of the "Swede Belt's" Robert Fritz, Fritz Hanson, Bud Marquardt and Herb Peschel to the total Canadian/American team effort that was the 1935 Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Winnipegs of the Manitoba Rugby Football Union.

This episode has been in the CI vault for a while and we are excited to share it with everyone at this time. David Kupferman, Assistant Professor of Social Foundations of Learning at Minnesota State University Moorhead, joins us on this episode to chat about educational futures, science fiction, and neoliberalism. Stay tuned for the first volume of a special issue, Educational Futures, edited by David for Policy Futures in Education, coming out this fall.Links to David's work:I, Robot Teacher (2020) in Educational Philosophy and Theoryhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00131857.2020.1793534(Nothing But) Futures (2020) in ACCESShttps://pesaagora.com/access/nothing-but-futures/Educational Futures and Postdigital Science (2021) in Postdigital Science and Educationhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42438-021-00236-6

Singer Songwriter, Jessica Vines' distinctive vocals bop their way above the whimsical wind instruments, bubbly bass and relentless riffs in her self-penned debut album Moving Too Fast. Sounding well beyond her years, Vines' slows things down when it fits the mood and speeds things up at all the right times. Her latest album, Delicious, released in early 2021. Jessica was encouraged to tap into her creative self as a kid. She grew up listening to many styles of music such as rock, funk and jazz. After earning her degree in Jazz studies at Minnesota State University Moorhead. When she started writing, she wanted the polished sound to be a combination of getting people to dance and taking them to a headspace where they can escape. Jessica sounds like an old soul, and that's because she has such a strong appreciation for early jazz, which she modernized to create her own unique sound. Tune into our conversation where Jessica shares how she conquered her fears and the naysayers and continued pursing her passion of making music. This Fargo sweetheart is now off to California to take the next step in her career. Learn more about Jessica on her website. Check out her latest album, Delicious, on Spotify