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MN Department of Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart joins host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry to discuss the Child Tax Credit for families. Plus, Dr. Antony Stately (NACC) returns for a weekly check-in!

In the 63rd episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace is joined by producer Isaac to discuss the latest uptick in the Scandal Tracker, as well as the 139 DEI employees embedded in Minnesota public colleges and universities. Later, John Hinderaker and Katherine Kersten sit down to discuss the upcoming hearing on repealing the radical ethnic studies mandate from the Walz administration. Including, a behind the scenes look at American Experiment's victory in court against the MN Department of Education.Remember to DOWNLOAD, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast! New Episodes every Tuesday at 2!00:00 - Scandal Tracker continues to Rise! 4:28 - DEI Employees in MN State Colleges and Universities 9:32 - John Hinderaker and Katherine Kersten

Patrice Bailey is the Assistant Commissioner of the MN Department of Agriculture. Thank you for joining the show, Mr. Assistant Commissioner!

This week on Minnesota Native News: how a new license plate helps Minnesota drivers support the families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives; Native people across Minnesota welcome the winter season through cultural and spiritual storytelling. Photo: Senator Mary Kunesh holds the MN MMIR license plate she helped design and pass legislation for—image courtesy of the MN Department of Public Safety. 

In the 50th episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Bill sit down to discuss the lawsuit AE filed against the MN DOE, what the priorities of the new MN legislature should be, and Minneapolis' newest Mayoral candidate. Later, John Hinderaker interviews Policy Fellow David Zimmer about his latest myth-busting crime report showing Minnesota's offender outcomes are devoid of racial bias. 

Help Me Connect from the MN Department of Health is celebrating three years of serving families in Minnesota. Listen as we reconnect with Shawn Holmes, the Help Me Connect Coordinator, as she highlights some of the new and exciting updates to this helpful site, including a provider referral system. Enhancements include access to electronic developmental and social-emotional screenings, an online chat function, and exploration of a toll-free number for families and providers to access navigation support. For more information: Help Me Connect: https://helpmeconnect.web.health.state.mn.us/HelpMeConnect/ Help Me Connect Newsletter: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDCYF/bulletins/3af38f9

The Family Beacon podcast has returned from summer break, and wow have things been happening! On today's episode, your hosts breakdown Vice President Harris and former president Donald Trump's first and possibly only debate of this blockbuster election season. Grace discusses an employee in the MN Department of Corrections who quit her job after men were allowed in a woman's prison. Finally, Moses explains an article about “reframing the abortion debate” between an abortionist and a comedian. Get the facts, stand for truth.

6-14-24 - Dr. Joe discusses new requirements for testing for lactating dairy cows going to exhibitions/shows in MN and the lack of a response plan for MN at this time. MN Department of Health request for PPEUMN Extension NewsUSDA APHIS - WebsiteFDA Updates PageMN Board of Animal Health - WebsiteQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory

6-7-24 - Dr. Joe discusses the first detections of H5N1 in MN dairy cattle. What do we know about what happens next and what do we not know at this time? Listen to find out.MN Department of Health request for PPEUMN Extension NewsUSDA APHIS - WebsiteFDA Updates PageMN Board of Animal Health - WebsiteQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory

5-28-24 - Dr. Joe discusses results from a USDA FSIS study that sampled condemned cull dairy cows at slaughter facilities as well as a voluntary pilot program scheduled to roll-out in June that involves bulk tank sampling.MN Department of Health request for PPEUMN Extension NewsUSDA APHIS - WebsiteFDA Updates PageMN Board of Animal Health - WebsiteQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory

MNfarmstress.com - Resources for coping with farm and rural stress from the MN Department of AgricultureQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory

5-24-24 - Dr. Joe shares what he thinks are the next steps with shows exhibitions, discusses CDC announcing a second official case in humans, and goes over new USDA documents and announcements that include indemnity for lost milk production in impacted herds.MN Department of Health request for PPEUMN Extension NewsUSDA APHIS - WebsiteFDA Updates PageMN Board of Animal Health - WebsiteQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory

Alayna Bellquist, a marine biologist living in California, shares her journey with Lyme Disease and her path to healing physically, mentally, and emotionally. Alayna Bellquist - Website@alaynabellquist on instagramMNfarmstress.com - Resources for coping with farm and rural stress from the MN Department of AgricultureQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory

Send us a Text Message.This week, I'll delve into the surprising history of antibiotics. You'll learn how penicillin was discovered by accident and how its development was helped along by a moldy cantaloupe from a Peoria, Illinois farmers market. I'll also uncover how it went on to act as a secret weapon, helping the allied forces to victory during World War II. Plus I'm going to get real personal to share the tell all story of why my husband is physically disabled and suffering from chronic pain at the age of 35 from taking a particular type of antibiotic. This is not easy to share, but I need to warn you. It may very well save your life. Sources: The Microbiology Society "The History of Antibiotics"National Library of Medicine "The Treasure Called Antibiotics"National Library of Medicine "Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek: Master of Fleas and Father of Microbiology"National Library of Medicine "A Brief History of the Antibiotics Era"PBS "The real story behind penicillin"Live Science "What is penicillin, and how was it discovered?"healthychildren.org "The History of Antibiotics"World Health Organization "Global child deaths reach historic low in 2022 - UN report"Harvard Library "Germ Theory"USDA "The Enduring Mystery of Moldy Mary"HistoryNet "Penicillin: Wonder Drug of WWII" The Atlantic "What Americans Don't Know About Their Medications"FDA "FDA updates warnings for oral and injectable fluoroquinolone antibiotics due to disabling side affects"American Chemical Society "Discovery and Development of Penicillin"MN Department of Health "About MRSA"Support the show! Buy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaine

MNfarmstress.com - Resources for coping with farm and rural stress from the MN Department of AgricultureQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory

Join us at Grays Peak Strategies for an inspiring conversation on our latest podcast episode, dedicated to women in leadership. In this captivating discussion, we had the honor of hosting Shaneen Moore, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner at MN Department of Human Services, Kate Cooper Richardson, the Director of Child Support at the Oregon Department of Justice, and Kristi Gordy, the Senior Administrator for Economic Security, and Child Support Director with the Wyoming Department of Family Services. As with part 1, these members of the panel talk with Maureen Leif, reflecting on their experiences from participating in Women in Leadership panels over the past year. Host Maureen Leif says, "We dive deep into the rewards and insights gained from sharing our journeys. From breaking barriers to fostering diversity, women are instrumental in shaping the future of leadership. As leaders in our fields, we share our hopes for the next generation and discuss the importance of empowerment and creating opportunities for growth. Despite challenges such as gender bias and imposter syndrome, we offer strategies for navigating them." Tune in for valuable insights, inspiration, and advice as we celebrate women in leadership and pave the way for greater equality and empowerment. 

MNfarmstress.com - Resources for coping with farm and rural stress from the MN Department of AgricultureUSDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing GuideCDC Announcement - 4-1-24MN Board of Animal Health - WebsiteQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory

Host Robert Pilot welcomes Inyan Walking Elk, MN Department of Transportation’s Discrimination Investigator and Waubun Smith, MnDOT’s Senior Account Clerk to discuss career opportunities! PLUS, Dr. Antony Stately of NACC & a new update from Tony Evers!!

Host Robert Pilot welcomes Adrien Carretero & Angel Staples from the MN Department of Transportation! Then, Robert Lilligren, President & CEO of NACDI guest hosts and welcomes Angela Two Stars, Director of All My Relations Arts!!

On this week's episode we discuss a slate of recent court decisions over gender-affirming care for minors; Arizona moves to protect Social Security benefits for foster youth; big data breaches involving youth in the system; and California closes state-run juvenile prisons for good. We begin our summer series SafeCamp Spotlights, where we'll talk to hosts from all of the great shows featured on the SafeCamp Audio podcast network. Up first: April Dinwoodie, host of Born in June, Raised in April. Reading RoomFederal Judges in Kentucky and Tennessee Block Portions of Transgender Youth Care Banshttps://bit.ly/46D5bfRFederal Judge Strikes Down Arkansas' Ban on Gender-Affirming Treatment for Trans Youthhttps://bit.ly/46J0MYXArizona Becomes First State to Stop Agencies From Taking Foster Children's Federal Benefitshttps://bit.ly/3NMInlhFoster Advocates Critical of MN Department of Education's Handling of Data Breachhttps://bit.ly/3NL4KrLutheran Social Services of Illinois Announces Data Breach Affecting Over 150k Individualshttps://bit.ly/3JR7134The Darkest Part of the Tunnel: Nell Bernstein reports on how California's youth prisons got shut down, and what comes next as county juvenile justice systems take over.https://bit.ly/3pFVTz2California Invests in Education for Incarcerated Youthhttps://bit.ly/3NMuqDTop Child Welfare Official Contreras Leaving Biden Administrationhttps://bit.ly/3r7LgFBBill to Protect Disabled Parents Involved with Child Welfare System Introducedhttps://bit.ly/46lCWSA

Jason talked about a variety of public safety policy issues with the Commissioner of the MN Department of Corrections, Paul Schnell.

Alice Roberts-Davis serves as the Commissioner of the MN Department of Administration. Alice is focused on her commitment to making Minnesota a more equitable and inclusive state.

www.commsolutionsmn.com- The State of MN Department of Education is trying to pass new teacher licensing requirements. They are requiring teachers to assent to certain Marxist philosophies and agree to teach them to their students or they will no longer be able to teach in a public or private school. This crowds out every single teacher that disagrees with these philosophies. Educators will need to "demonstrate ideologically-driven content in their coursework" in order to get licensed to teach. This includes CRT, LGBTQ+ agenda, gender identification, Comprehensive Sexual Education, and other controversial topics. They not only have to teach kids that they are either victims or oppressors, based on their level of intersectionality, but teachers have to examine and account for their own biases, as well. It supposes that we are racists, homophobes, and transphobes before we ever get a chance. Guilty until proven innocent, that is the new norm here in America. We have to make our voice heard now. We also discuss Governor Walzie-Walz's recent Esme Murphy interview at the State Fair. He claimed students only missed ten days of in-class learning over the COVID pandemic. Uhhh... false. Of course they tried to spin it later, but that's a pretty ridiculous claim. Who's paying attention? And why doesn't anyone seem to represent the average person? Warning: rants a-plenty. Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We've launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don't forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

Deb has been part of the leather community for 23 years, known she was gay forever and came out with a vengeance 45 years ago. She is an adoring Ma'am, a wee bit bossy, genuinely tries to be nice, and ids as a Dominant. She has taught classes for the Leather Leadership Conference (San Francisco and Los Angeles), The Citadel, Northwest Leather Celebration, The Exiles San Francisco, EvoRev3, and The Big Pink House. She proudly served as Folsom Street Events as the Bootblack Concierge for Dore Alley and Folsom Street for many years with Boy Jean. Deb has an undergraduate degree in theology and a Masters in Theology and Social Work. Professionally, she retired from social work in 1999. She was a college instructor for the University of Minnesota and the Women's Theological Institute teaching Leadership, Development Pedagogy, and Spirituality. She was a favorite presenter for many years at the National Social Worker Association teaching “Thank You For Being A Pain: Getting Along With Difficult People”. In the 1970's Deborah was appointed by the Governor of Minnesota to be the first open lesbian on the MN Department of Corrections Advisory Board. She was awarded a National Community Service Medal for her work in building collaborations and her 30years of work with homeless families, domestic violence, and sexual assault survivors. Deborah was a columnist for Lavender Press (MPLS/ST. Paul) and Of A Like Mind (Madison, WI) and writes op/ed for Leatherati.com. She is Co-Author of Partners in Change: Building Collaborations.  

Farm Talk Segment 3 - Erick talks with Russell Derickson MN Department of Ag.

We spoke to MN Department of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo about the dry weather this season.

We spoke to MN Department of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo about the dry weather this season.

Our next guest has been in the Leather Community for 23. years. She's served numerious leadership roles  and has been a part of producing and co-producing events such as the Northern California Leather Sir, Leatherboy and Community Bootblack titles. She's currently the Den Mother for Ms. San Francisco Leather and holds the title of Ms. Alemenda Leather 2009.  She proudly served as Folsom Street Events as the Bootblack Concierge for Dore Alley and Folsom Street for many years with Boy Jean. Deb has an undergraduate degree in theology and a Masters in Theology and Social Work.  In the 1970's Deborah was appointed by the Governor of Minnesota to be the first open lesbian on the MN Department of Corrections Advisory Board. She was awarded a National Community Service Medal for her work in building collaborations and her 30years of work with homeless families, domestic violence, and sexual assault survivors. Deborah was a columnist for Lavender Press (MPLS/ST. Paul) and Of A Like Mind (Madison, WI) and writes op/ed for Leatherati.com. She is Co-Author of Partners in Change: Building Collaborations.                  

MN Department of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers your climate and weather questions, email them to reed@jazz88.fm

MN Department of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers your climate and weather questions, email them to reed@jazz88.fm

MN Department of Agriculture Farm and Rural Stress ResourcesNeed help? Contact the Minnesota Farm AdvocatesFarmer-lender mediationQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension Website

MN Department of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers your climate and weather questions, email them to reed@jazz88.fm

MN Department of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers your climate and weather questions, email them to reed@jazz88.fm

Urban League Twin Cities President Steven Belton shares thoughts on the MN Department of Human Rights report on discrimination in the Minneapolis Police Department. He discusses the findings with KMOJ's Freddie Bell.

Stories mentioned in this episode: Day in History: 1922: Special Pullman railroad car arrives in Rochester Lanesboro Schools faulted by MN Department of Education for handling of student in special education program Dodge County Wind proposing turbine project for 2023 Growing up poor presented extra hurdles in medical school for Rochester native, UMR grad Local race tracks facing what could be a pivotal summer

Kaz Kohls (they/them) talks about gender affirming care with Rainbow Health's Director of Advocacy and Research Phil Duran (he/him). Duran shares the work he has done to advocate for incarcerated trans people, and what still needs to be done to improve the current system. RESOURCES  native-land.ca  MN Department of Human Services and gender affirming surgery MN Spokesman Recorder: The transgender experience in prison Medicaid Policy and Gender-affirming Care for Trans People: An Interview with Advocates Southwest News Media: Trans inmate in Shakopee talks about why he's pushing state for hormone therapy for a transcript of this recording please visit the episode page.

www.commsolutionsmn.com- Just when you think that we've talked about the stupidest thing on the face of the planet, we blow even our own expectations. I-94 is going to need some major repairs to bring it into the future, but Our Streets Minneapolis and MNDOT have a great idea. We need to rip out I-94 completely and replace it with the Twin Cities Boulevard. What? So we're going to take one of the busiest corridors in all of the city, with hospitals, sports stadiums, and two major downtown business centers, and just remove the freeway that moves most of those vehicles from point "A" to point "B". They would like to have a boulevard with stop lights instead, and push all the traffic to 694 and 494. The MN Department of Transportation (MNDOT) has had their "Rethinking I-94" in the works for years. They are working with groups like Our Streets Minneapolis to develop alternatives to I-94, so that communities can be reconnected. There isn't anyone around that remembers when I-94 was built, and is clamoring for a simpler day. It's just not true. The activists say that highways are racist. What isn't nowadays? It's not just in the Twin Cities either... Duluth wants to remove part of I-35 too. The manipulation is off the charts and it's obscene. Take the survey on MNDOT's website and make your voice heard now. Soon, it will be too far down the line to stop. Also, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers is pushing for a 20% pay increase, plus a whole host of other unreasonable demands. They actually have the gall to claim that it's for the kids. It's time to get your kids out of that district while there is still time. Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We've launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don't forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

WIDA stands for World Class Instructional Design and Assessment and is part of the Wisconsin Center for Educational Research at UW Madison. They are THE experts in working with Multilingual Learners and their families. Listen and learn how to meet one of the new Minnesota Knowledge and Competency Framework new competency areas, Working with Multilingual Learners and their Families. Join us as we welcome Cindy Check and Carmen Cook who are partnering with the MN Department of Education and working to lead this work to share free resources and essential actions for all those working with young children, equipping them to support multilingual learners. To learn more about the available resources for educators working with young multilingual learners and their families, visit MDE: Multilingual Learners. You will find links to gain access to the WIDA Early Years training as well as additional resources and support. For information regarding training support, please contact Cindy Check at cindycheck61@gmail.com or 952-594-2745.

Episode 300: Preparedness with Disaster Expert Cathy Hockert Cathy Hockert of CH Consulting Group spoke to us in early March of 2020, before we knew COVID-19 had reached pandemic proportions. Her advice for business owners on preparedness and continuity planning was spot on and relevant as we worked our way through the last 18 months with this infectious disease. What is next? Dang, another variant, Omicron. Today Cathy reflects on the last 18 months and gives advice for preparing our businesses for what is to come. There are some insights Cathy discovered when comparing the coronavirus pandemic to the Spanish flu outbreak of 1918. Psychologically, her findings provide us with understanding as we explore different paths forward. Other aspects in our conversation worth hearing: Working through covid fatigue and understanding our new normal. Reaching the edges of her own fatigue, Cathy practices self-care. Preparedness starts with gathering factual and credible information from trusted sources like the World Health Organization, the Center for Disease Control, and the MN Department of Health (a nationally respected outlet for health information). Supply chain disruptions to employee shortages. How business leaders need to think differently. Continuity Planning and Emergency Management plans for 2022 need flexibility and adaptability; find out why. What Cathy is looking forward to in 2022. DOWNLOAD What questions and concerns do you have for 2022? Please email your feedback to nancy@wementor.com.  Challenge yourself and do the Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring (C.A.L.M.) Activities, below. Podcast Sponsor Redefine how you lead and redesign your business. Dual innovation with mentoring works! Strategies to Grow Your Business Meaningful Conversations Evolve How You Lead Get Support and Accountability SUBSCRIBE NOW         HIRE A MENTOR Episode Resources Two Other Podcast Conversations with Cathy hockert COVID-19 Leadership Preparedness | WeMentor Mondays with Nancy PODCASTCommunity Approach to COVID-19 | WeMentor Mondays with Nancy PODCAST  Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring After listening, do the following three C.A.L.M. Activities: Take this risk or do this adventurous task: Revisit your learnings from these past 18 months. Use what you have learned to put a continuity plan and emergency management plan in place for 2022. Use Cathy's advice to make your plans flexible and adaptable. Apply Self-Compassion: While you plan, notice your breath. Does your breath change when you wonder how you will pay for these continuity and emergency management plans? Always know, you can bring yourself into the present moment focus on your breath to allow space in-between the slow inhales and exhales for your feelings.  Welcome Appreciation: “I appreciate Cathy's generosity in helping us through this infectious disease pandemic. I appreciate Cathy's self-care practice. I appreciate her advice on continuity and emergency planning. I appreciate her sense of humor and optimistic outlook.” Your Turn. Start with, “I appreciate what I heard from today's Guest Mentor, Cathy Hockert. I appreciate this week's adventurous task because….” “Most of the problems in our lives and world are caused by relational dysfunction, a dysfunction in how we relate: as social groups, as individuals, to animals and the environment, and even to ourselves. Therefore, developing relational literacy—the understanding of and ability to practice healthy ways of relating—is essential for personal, social, and ecological transformation.” —Melanie Joy, psychologist, author, theorist, educator When WeMentor… your life becomes more meaningful!!! Redefine how you lead and mentor while redesigning your business. Dual Innovation with Mentoring WORKS.  Podcast Guest Mentor Cathy Hockert: Ms. Hockert is the owner of CH Consulting Group, a firm that specializes in providing education,

This week on the Minnesota Native News Health Report…All adults 18 and older are eligible and should get a Covid-19 booster shot…. And… 400 MN National Guard members begin training to become temporary nursing aids… to help with health care worker shortage.  Plus, need help paying your home heating bill? … Or getting a broken furnace repaired?Federal funds are available…. We will tell you how to apply.   I'm Marie Rock.   Story AFederal regulators expanded COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults… last week.And now State Health Officials are urging all Minnesotans to get their booster shots…  eligibility expands to all people 18 and up.   For people who received their first and second dose of the Pfiizer vaccine or the Moderna vaccine… they should get their booster shot 6-months after their second dose. For people who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine…. They should get their booster shot 2-months after their single dose.  Getting a booster is the best way to maximize protection against serious illness and sometimes deadly effects of contracting COVID-19. The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced these new booster recommendations for because evidence is mounting…  that immunity to COVID infections from vaccines… lessens over time.  Mayo Clinic Doctor Abinash Virk explains: “Boosters have increased the antibody response significantly after the third dose much higher than even the second dose. Therefore, we know there is going to be increased protection.” For more information about when and where to get your booster shot go online to Vaccineconnector DOT MN DOT gov Story B This comes as cases continue to surge in our Minnesota… with the CDC reporting that all 87 counties in our state remained at a HIGH level of COVID-19 community transmissions.  This news is alarming Nursing home administrators who are having trouble keeping enough people on staff to care for elderly and vulnerable residents.  In response, Governor Walz has activated the National Guard to help facilities experiencing staff shortages and are struggling to meet the needs of patients in long-term care centers.  This week, 400 guard members began a one-week training session to become certified nursing assistants and temporary nursing aides.  Then the guards will form skilled nursing response teams to provide on-site staffing support for up to 3 weeks at a time.  To get this help… Nursing home administrators just need to contact the MN Department of Health and ask for assistance. The shortage of care workers is problem nationwide, with burned-out workers quitting in record numbers.    Story C In other news… Winter weather means fun outdoor activities for many in our state… But for some… the cold temperatures raise concern and anxieties about how to pay for soaring heating bills. The Energy Assistance program or EAP has money available to help people pay for home heating, water costs and furnace repairs. The EAP grants are for income-qualified households.   EAP is a federally funded program and the grants range from 3-hundred dollars to 2-thousand dollars which are paid directly to energy providers and utility companies.  Grants are available to both renters and homeowners. Applications ask about household size and income.  To apply for this grant…. Find your EAP provider by calling 1-800-657-3710… that's 1-800-657-3710 Or search for Energy Assistance Program on the MN dot gov website.    For the Minnesota Native News Health Report - I'm Marie Rock.   

Listen to part two of the conversation with Sy and Maychee. Drawing from experiences and challenges they shared in Episode 21, Sy and Maychee describe their hopes, celebrations, and perspectives as members of Minnesota's Hmong-American community and the autism community. Sy mentioned his involvement with the Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN) as well as the Supporting all Abilities Welcoming All Voices (SAWV) Facebook group. Part of his work with MAAN included a rich, personal conversation he had with Maychee and shared on YouTube. Check it out here. Hear's a brief feature on Maychee from Hmong American Experience. Acknowledgements: This Oxygen Mask Episode was made possible by an Family Connections Innovation Grant from the MN Department of Human Services. Communities Engaging Autism is grateful for this financial support.

Beth is joined by two guests from the local Hmong-American community. Sy, reflects on his educational path and the supports he has or would like to have in order to live well as an adult with autism. Maychee, a mother of a young child with autism, describes pursuing supports for her son. She navigated her family's reservations that were rooted in stigma and lack of understanding. Acknowledgements: This Oxygen Mask Episode was made possible by an Family Connections Innovation Grant from the MN Department of Human Services. Communities Engaging Autism is grateful for this financial support.

We've seen supply issues in plenty of areas of our lives. Now, schools are running into issues in providing healthy lunches. Deron Korte from the MN Department of Education joined us to explain how they're trying to react. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luigi Romolo, State Climatologist with the MN Department of Natural Resources talks about the arrival of Autumnal Equinox, Meteorological vs Astronomical seasons and when you need to think about bringing your plants inside with The Morning Show on Jazz88

Luigi Romolo, State Climatologist with the MN Department of Natural Resources talks about the arrival of Autumnal Equinox, Meteorological vs Astronomical seasons and when you need to think about bringing your plants inside with The Morning Show on Jazz88

On this episode Chloe Truebenbach speaks with Dave Bennet, the City of Northfield's Public Works Director and Engineer, and Scott Haugen, an Acquisition & Development Specialist for the MN Department of Natural Resources about the Mill Towns Trail development project. Our next episode will be a continuation of this topic interviewing Peggy Prowe (long-time leader of the Friends of the Mill Towns State Trail) and local bike activist Bruce Anderson. Learn more Mill Towns State Trail (DNR website) Mill Towns State Trail Preliminary Design (City of Northfield website) Friends of the Mill Towns State Trail

Listen as our guests, Nicole Berning, Autism Clinical Lead, and Kim Hicks, Autism Policy Lead for the MN Department of Human Services share an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and some of the early signs to watch for as you care for young children.

Our guests from the MN Department of Human Services Autism Resource Portal, Nicole Berning, and Kim Hicks join us again to showcase the amazing resources located in the portal. They discuss ways it can be helpful to early childhood professionals and to parents.

The delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain in Minnesota. In this episode, Dr. Hannah Lichtsinn explains why the delta variant is particularly dangerous, how we can mitigate the risk of catching COVID-19 (even if we're vaccinated) and spreading it to others, and what it all means for the coming months. And we couldn't resist a little gymnastics talk after St. Paul's Suni Lee won gold a few hours before we recorded! For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, check out the MN Department of Health Vaccine Connector: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/connector/

We entered April, autism acceptance month, with Milena and Jules. As these two neurodiverse mothers raise autistic children, they are living out and advocating for autism acceptance in their families and communities. Our conversation began with the founding and growth of MN Autistics and Allies and meandered through autistic community, masking, splinter skills, language, and how talking about autism with kids can help them advocate for themselves. This conversation shifted our thinking and we hope it does the same for you! Show Notes:  - A recent article on the shift in language from autism awareness month to autism acceptance month - MN Autistics and Allies is the Facebook group that Milena and Jules co-administer. - Writing from Jules (@AutisticTyping): "Today, your child was diagnosed with autism" #AutismMoon in-progress series (images with bite-sized information) - Milena is a Pacer Parent Advocate and member of the MN Department of Education's Special Education Advisory Panel. - Jules is a Parent Advocate with the Multicultural Autism Action Network and current University of Minnesota LEND fellow. Acknowledgements: This Oxygen Mask Episode was made possible by an Family Connections Innovation Grant from the MN Department of Human Services. Communities Engaging Autism is grateful for this financial support.

With the warming spring weather comes tick season!  Elizabeth Shiffman, Epidemiologist Supervisor, Vector Borne Disease Unit of the MN Department of Health shares some her insight and expertise into what to look for if you find a tick and how to identify what type of tick it might be.  She also shares tips on preventing tick borne diseases while in the outdoors! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This April, autism acceptance month, we have insightful conversations with Milena Bates and Jules Edwards about neurodiversity. These two mothers recognized that they themselves are neurodiverse as they sought diagnoses and services for their autistic children. This episode will bring you joy, make you think, and provide a new lens on autism. Milena and Jules share their personal and parenting journeys and shift the autism narrative toward acceptance. Show Notes:  - MN Autistics and Allies is the Facebook group that Milena and Jules co-administer. - Writing from Jules (@AutisticTyping): "Today, your child was diagnosed with autism" #AutismMoon in-progress series (images with bite-sized information) - Milena is a Pacer Parent Advocate and member of the MN Department of Education's Special Education Advisory Panel. - Jules is a Parent Advocate with the Multicultural Autism Action Network and current University of Minnesota LEND fellow. Acknowledgements: This Oxygen Mask Episode was made possible by an Family Connections Innovation Grant from the MN Department of Human Services. Communities Engaging Autism is grateful for this financial support.

Jacob Loesch is the Director of Communications and Public Engagement at the MN Department of Transportation. He recently partook in some great community initiatives including a contest for naming the snow plows. The winners of the contest would be able to have their winning names put on the plows. He discusses how it was a unifying and fun contest for the community as well as other plans he has for future initiatives.

According to the MN Department of Health, the state will receive just over 45,000 doses of the newly-approved Johnson and Johnson vaccine by the end of the week. Gov. Tim Walz says it means that those additional doses will be administered over the weekend and into Monday.

In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with Fabian Fernandez and Dan Kaiser, Extension Nutrient Management Specialists from the U of MN Department of Soil, Water, and Climate on St. Paul Campus, and Jeff Vetsch, nutrient management researcher at the Southern Research and Outreach Center. We talk about some recent observations with respect to nitrogen management. In particular, we discuss factors affecting the variability of corn nitrogen fertility needs from farm to farm and from year to year. Enjoy! Blog post on Nitrogen Management: https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2020/12/flexible-nitrogen-management-know-your.htmlListen to the podcastRead about current issues in the Minnesota Crop News blog:Minnesota Crop News blog: https://z.umn.edu/cropnewsSign up to receive Minnesota Crop News: https://z.umn.edu/CropNewsSignupThe Gopher Coffee Shop Podcast is available on Stitcher and iTunes. For more information, visit University of Minnesota Extension Crop Production at http://z.umn.edu/crops.

Anna Lynn is the Mental Health Promotion Coordinator at the MN Department of Health. She works on changing the conversation and understanding about mental health, to help us understand it as more than the absence of illness. She also works to create opportunities for communities to promote mental well-being across a range of domains-from social…

We share details about the Transportation Advisory Council in Central MN. Guests include Steve Voss, MN Department of Transportation; Tim Bray, Crow Wing County; Chuck Parins, Morrison County Public Works and R5DC Township Representative for Morrison County; Tad Erickson, R5DC Senior Regional Planner. Learn more at regionfive.org.For more information about MnDOT, listeners can go to MnDOT’s website at MnDOT.gov. From this website, you can access the MnDOT District 3 website by going to the left side of the opening page, finding the statewide map, and clicking on the “Central MN” area. You can also reach Steve Voss directly by phone at (218) 828-5779 or by e-mail at steve.voss@state.mn.us.

In April, Gov. Walz signed an executive order that allowed the MN Department of Health to share certain information about COVID-19 cases with the Department of Public Safety. The goal of this EO was to protect the health of first responders in emergency situations. In communities of color and immigrant communities, however, distrust of law enforcement, fear of police retaliation (especially in the wake of George Floyd's murder) and concern over health data privacy meant that a policy such as EO 20-34 could lead individuals to forgo COVID-19 testing. Abeer Syedah, a member of the Our Stories. Our Health., and Erin Murphy join Hayley to talk about the ways in which policies intended to help communities might actually cause more harm, and the ways we can craft policies to realize a more just and equitable society.

Tune in to find out how much retail sales fell last week, some insights and concerns on healthcare and the pandemic from the Citizens' Council for Health Freedom and tip #37 on how to stay sane during unemployment! Also, find out how far off the MN Department of Health/University of MN COVID-19 model was regarding predicted fatalities by the end of May compared to actual fatalities!

Listen to The Nightly Review every weekday at 7pm! On Tonight's program: We now know the identity of the man shot and killed in Casselton on Friday night - but what was the motive? The MN Department of Health says extending the governor's stay home order any further may not help lessen the death count. School's "in" for summer across ND, after the governor says on-site classes can return. Desi Fleming, Director of Health at Fargo Cass Public Health MN State Rep. Dan Fabian (R-Roseau) Chris Kenelly, Owner of Kennelly Business Law Tina Anim, Program Manager at The Village Family Service Center

Shocking: doctors told to fill out COVID death certificates without tests Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B20klwaqTw&feature=youtu.be Minnesota (POVnow) MN Sen. and Dr. Jensen said that he received a 7 page document from the MN Department of Health advising him to fill out death certificates with a diagnosis of #COVID-19 whether the person actually died from COVID-19 or not. Can we trust the death numbers we've been seeing?

www.commsolutionsmn.com- The MN Department of Education recently put out a survey that should make parents very worried. They asked students super personal questions that they had no rights to ask them. They gathered information about gender identity, sexual orientation, after school supervision,  drug and alcohol use, mental health, and plenty more invasive questions... including questions about you (their parents). After reading through this as a parent, how can you not be totally upset that your school district would ask some of these questions of your children? Also, some of these numbers verify that the things that schools have been pushing (gender identity, equity, fewer suspensions, etc) are not an issue for almost every child that took the survey. Then what are we doing spending all this time, money, and resources on something that's not a problem? Why all of the programs? Ok, can we just get back to reading, writing, and 'rithmetic already? We review what the fine taxpayers of ISD 281 are getting for the money they volunteered to give up to the district in the last referendum. Let's just say they are spending a ton of money on hiring non-educational staff. They've hired a number of Equity Specialists to do "something". Yeah, we're not sure what they do either. Lastly, we also breakdown the whole impeachment debacle. Was there bribery? Was there quid pro quo? Are the media and the democrats running the biggest scam in history? This thing is rotten to the core and the media isn't giving you the full story. We tell you what we know. Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

www.commsolutionsmn.com- We hear The MN Department of Education and our school districts talking about the looming "education gap" between the advantaged and the disadvantaged. Minorities, the poor, and those with tough family situations can never achieve the same kinds of success as their counterparts that seem to "have it all". Really? Isn't American history rife with stories of people that overcame all the odds to achieve more than they had ever dreamed possible? Of course it is. Instead of studying those people and trying to find the secret to their success, the MN Department of Education just wants to throw $600 Million at the problem. Oh, we've tried this before, but have not seen any measurable improvement. Why not try it again? That's because they don't have any answers, save that the government is our answer. The only thing progressives understand is taking more of our money and throwing it at a problem with no plan and no accountability for improvement. We argue that they could throw $600 quadrillion at the "education gap" and never see the results they desire. We have some ideas... or rather some solutions. We'd love to hear what you think! We also check back in on the evolving saga that is the Lakeland City Council. If you remember a few episodes ago, we told you all about council member, Jim Stanton, who resigned... then tried to un-resign... then resigned again, because there was a disagreement about his being elected to the city council while holding two part-time staff positions with the city. Mayor, Richard Glasgow, supported Stanton staying in place, and after the departed city councilman left, unilaterally selected and appointed Stanton's replacement, Doug Sand. This has resulted in the creation of a concerned citizen's group, the cancelling of the meeting to swear in Sand, and the involvement of the Washington County Sherrif's office. Ruh roh... Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify, or go out to the PodBabble Podcast Network!  

In this hour, Jearlyn tackles the issue of school lunch debt and the impact that has on schoolkids.  She looks at ways to combat this problem in two ways.  Mary Cathryn Ricker, Commissioner of MN Department of Education, tells us what the state is doing.  After that, Valerie Castile discusses how the foundation named after her son (Philando) is helping those families in need.

Wilderness Areas and the BWCAW In this eighth episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast I take a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness ( BWCAW ) with a great group of guys to go hunting and fishing. That group included Miles Nolte from Gray's Sporting Journal (but he's now a member of the crew at Meat Eater), Lukas Leaf from Sportsmen For The Boundary Waters, Rob Drieslein who is the President of Outdoor News and Jack Hennessy who is an outdoor writer and wild game cook. I also focus on Wilderness (with a capitol "W") and specifically the threats to public lands and waters like the BWCAW. The Modern Carnivore Podcast is talking BWCAW grouse hunting and fishing #grouse #fishingClick To Tweet Why Listen to The Modern Carnivore Podcast? With all the podcasts out there why would you want to listen to this one? Well, if you're looking for a new adventure in the outdoors we've got some very interesting guests talking about topics related to honest food and wild adventures. Get ready to be entertained and enlightened on topics related to hunting, fishing, foraging...and more. Here are a couple other podcasts you may be interested in: Episode 7: Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer Episode 6: Tom Landwehr, former Commissioner of MN Department of Natural Resources talking deer camp. Have a question you'd like answered, or have an idea for the Podcast? Shoot us a note at info@modcarn.com. Subscribe to the Modern Carnivore Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean. Please support the podcast by giving us honest feedback on iTunes or wherever you listen to the podcast. And if you do like it, don't forget to tell your friends about it! The Modern Carnivore Podcast is talking BWCAW grouse hunting and fishing #grouse #fishingClick To Tweet Transcript Of Podcast Podcast: Wilderness Areas and BWCAW Intro:   00:08                Welcome to the Modern Carnivore Podcast. A guide for those interested in hearing more about fishing and other paths to eating more responsibly. Now here's your host, Mark Norquist. Mark:   00:23      Hey everyone. Welcome to episode number eight of Modern Carnivore Podcast. Mark:   00:30       Today we're going to talk about Wilderness areas. And more specifically, we're going to take you to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which is the most threatened Wilderness in the U.S. So before we get into that, let's do a little background on what we mean by wilderness with a capital w. The Wilderness Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B Johnson in 1964 and it created the National Wilderness Preservation System and it also put a legal definition around the term Wilderness. One of the primary authors of this act, Howard Zahniser, uh, defined it this way, "A Wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his own works dominate the landscape is hereby recognized as an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain. BWCAW Hunting and Fishing Mark:   01:43             It's really protective overlay that's applied to certain areas in our country; certain areas of public lands. They could be national forest parks, wildlife refuges, any number of different places. Um, one of the criticisms that has been made in the past about it is the reference to quote man himself as is a visitor who does not remain. But I think that's the critical element of it and why it is really unique. So if you think about it, there are very few places where there are no buildings, no roads, no machines, and the only really semi-permanent structures I can think of would be these throne toilets. Basically a seat to sit on and do your business and the fire grades to control where you, where you do fires. And that's specific to the Boundary Waters where we're at today. And I think that's a pretty special thing in something that is, that is needed in this world. Mark:   02:52      

Kris Ehresmann from the MN Department of Health updates us on this Winter's flu season.  State Senator Ron Latz describes his bill to establish a "Red Flag" gun law.

Jim Hoyme comes on HETPodcast for an in-depth discussion into leadership in healthcare discussing where we are from a leadership perspective in physical therapy, how can we foster leadership in students and ourselves, and so much more valuable information that everyone needs to hear.   "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345472322/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0   "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111116/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1538573658&sr=8-7&keywords=growth+mindset+carol+dweck  "Know Your Worth, Then Ask For It" TED Talk by Casey Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaxNc5-qn6s   "10 Ways to Have A Better Conversation" TED Talk by Celeste Headlee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1vskiVDwl4    Jim's Interview on the Profiles in Leadership Podcast Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/profiles-in-leadership-jim-hoyme/id1318315528?i=1000395371646&mt=2  Website: http://bit.ly/2ue4xXF 3 short articles on Leadership and Millennials http://bit.ly/2sKZol0 on making leadership development a priority http://bit.ly/TeachLeadership on training millennials to be better leaders http://bit.ly/MilLeaders on what kind of leaders are millennials "5 Ways To Lead in an Era of Constant Change" TED Talk by Jim Hemerling: http://bit.ly/2nHMVeD Clifton Strengths Finder: https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/?msclkid=76be14d65d6e1175ea824f6295d9baf5&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Strengths_ECommerce_Brand_Search_US&utm_term=StrengthsFinder&utm_content=StrengthsFinder_General  StrengthFinders 2.0 Book: https://www.amazon.com/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1538574548&sr=1-1&keywords=strength+finders+2.0+with+access+code  Jim's Email Address: jhoyme@therapypartners.com  Jim's Twitter Page:https://twitter.com/hoymeTPI  Jim's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhoyme/   Therapy Partners Website: https://www.therapypartners.com/  Leadership Edge Program: https://therapypartners.com/services/leadership-edge-program/  Therapy Partner's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/TherapyPartners  NGage PT's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/NGagePT  The PT Hustle Website: https://www.thepthustle.com/  Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice: www.passtheptboards.com    HET LITE Tool: www.pteducator.com/het    Anywhere Healthcare: https://anywhere.healthcare/ (code: HET)   Biography:   Jim Hoyme is the CEO of Therapy Partners which is an MSO for independent therapy partners. He is also a partner in OSI Physical Therapy, a highly successful private practice in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Jim received his bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, his PT degree for the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR and his MBA-with a focus on organizational leadership from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. Jim has been very active in the American Physical Therapy Association and has served in various leadership roles in the Minnesota Physical Therapy Association. He has served on the MN Department of Labor's Medical Services Review Board and MinnHealth Clinical Guidelines Committee for MSK Pain. He also teaches the Leadership Edge program at 5 universities and to a number of therapy and medical practices.    

Jason calls in to tell Colleen and Bradley that he loves them. Grant Whitaker calls in to talk about his event, Ready or Hot. D-Bag: Scott Baio. Plus, Karen Martin from the MN Department of Health calls in to talk about this year's deadly flu season.

This episode we bring you interesting wine news for Spring 2017, plus our reactions and opinions. Articles we cover:   “Ignore the Snobs, Drink the Cheap, Delicious Wine” by Bianca Bosker. New York Times.  Summary: Bianca Bosker says mass-produced, committee-designed wines deserve love too.   “Wine Legislation Roundup: A Consumer's Guide to 2017 State Politics” by Emma Balter. Wine Spectator. Summary: We touch on bills being considered in Indiana regarding a tax break for beer made with locally grown ingredients, and labeling standards in Texas   “Minnesota wineries challenge state law requiring use of homegrown grapes” by David Chanen. Star Tribune.  Summary: Two Minnesota wineries are suing the MN Department of Public Safety over a law that says 51% of a MN winery's production must come from grapes grown in MN.   “How a biotech start-up is making expensive wines without grapes“ by Chris Morris. CNBC Summary: Ava Winery, a start-up out of San Francisco, is making wine without grapes. They analyze the molecular profile of a famous wine and recreate it by combining “amino acids, sugars, ethanol and other elements.”   “The Contrarian Cellar” by Matt Kramer. Wine Spectator Summary: Opinion Piece. Matt begins with a story about an experienced trophy-wine-drinking friend he tries to impress with little-known wines when they get together and how the latest attempt was amazing. He says it was a triumph of the “Contrarian Cellar”, that you too can have one because it’s feasible and affordable. You need to be willing to do a bit of research and drink w

It’s great for kids (and adults, for that matter) to be active and involved in vigorous sports. However, some activities put participants at particular risk for repeated concussions, with potentially life-long consequences. But information is power and this week’s Mom Enough show is packed with information about how to recognize and respond to concussions and, most important how to prevent concussions in your young athletes. Don’t miss this important discussion with Jon Roesler, Epidemiologist Supervisor with the Injury and Violence Prevention Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health.   What new things did you learn in the Mom Enough discussion about the causes and consequences of concussions? What steps will you take to prevent your children from suffering concussions, especially repeated concussions, which do great harm?   For a checklist of symptoms that may help your doctor in diagnosing a concussion, click here. For Minnesota Medicine’s “This is Your Brain on Sports” article, click here. For the MN Department of Health’s Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury information, click here. For the Brain Injury Alliance of Minnesota, click here.

“We started with a seed and a big dream.” Dr. Andy Bachman is the CEO/President and Co-Founder of LeafLine Labs, one of just two authorized providers of medical cannabis in the state of Minnesota. Dr. Bachman is a board-certified physician with more than a decade of emergency room medical experience. It was in the ER that Dr. Bachman saw firsthand the epidemic of opioid misuse in this country. After years of watching addiction and overdose rates soar, Dr. Bachman felt a responsibility to give his beloved Minnesotans an alternative. In May of 2014, Minnesota became the 22nd state in the nation to legalize medical cannabis, but it was the first state to provide governance under the Office of Medical Cannabis inside the MN Department of Health. According to Dr. Bachman, many states are beginning to model Minnesota's program, which is one of the more highly restrictive in the country. Today, Dr. Bachman and Leafline Labs treats a patient roughly every 30 minutes for one of ten qualifying conditions that have been approved by the state. These include individuals with cancer, HIV/AIDS, Tourette's Syndrome, ALS, intractable pain, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis/muscle spasms, epilepsy/seizures, inflammatory bowl disease, and terminal illnesses. Enjoy the conversation! SOME TOPICS MENTIONED AND DISCUSSED: Historical world use of cannabis Hemp plants at Fort Snelling How Minnesotan’s can acquire medical cannabis Leafline Labs' 42,000 sq.-ft. growing facility in Cottage Grove The stigma surrounding cannabis in the US Current clinical research Dr. Bachman's hope to treat patients with PTSD and Autism, among others His horticulture background being a member of the Bachman family ANDY'S FAVORITES RELATED TO THE TWIN CITIES: Favorite Meal Under $15: Pizza Luce (The Wrangler) Most Fascinating Person(s) You Know: Bill George (former CEO of Medtronic) Favorite Public Space: First Avenue Favorite Annual Event: Basilica Block Party & Macy's Flower Show with Gardens by Bachman's State of the Union Message: "Inaction is not innocence."

Car crashes remain the leading cause of death and injury for children under 14 years of age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But many of those injuries and fatalities can be prevented if we follow best practices in passenger safety. Heather Darby, coordinator of passenger safety for the MN Department of Public Safety – Office of Traffic Safety, joins Marti & Erin for an important conversation about proper use of car seats, how to know if shoulder straps are providing the protection they should, why airbags pose a danger for children under 13 and how heavy winter clothes can compromise the effectiveness of seatbelts and car seats. Heather also helps Marti & Erin think about how to explain that a 12-year-old is safer in the back seat even if she’s the same height as Grandma!   What are the ages of your children and what are the laws and best practices for keeping them safe in the car? What other adults drive your children and how well do they understand passenger safety rules and recommendations?   To locate a Minnesota car seat check near you, click here. For a Guide for Child Passenger Safety Seats and Seat Belts, click here. For the Buckle Up Kids brochure, click here. To visit BuckleUpKids.mn.gov, click here.

Michelle and Jim travel to St. Paul to the MN Department of Natural Resources offices to have the very first interview with Fish & Wildlife Director, Jim Leach, since he took office on April 18. The duo also chats with Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Mike Kurre and Outreach Chief, Deb Byer. If you had ideas about the DNR office, you need to tune in to this podcast as you'll be pleasantly surprised

Moss & Barnett Shareholder John Rossman appeared on the October 8, 2011 episode of Minnesota Law, and discussed an article in the Star Tribune about the Minnesota Department of Commerce issuing fines to collection agencies for employing criminals to work as debt collectors.