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In the last couple of years, at least a dozen data centers have been proposed across Minnesota. These are the facilities that power artificial intelligence, store medical data and save your family photos to the cloud. Data centers have promised jobs and investment in local communities, ranging from Twin Cities suburbs like Rosemount and Farmington, to small rural towns like Cannon Falls and Hermantown. But there are concerns about how they could impact the local electrical grid and water supply. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with her guests about the resources these centers use and what that means for Minnesota communities.Guests: Gabriel Chan is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota studying policy and institutions related to clean energy transitions and the environment. He's also the co-director of the Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy and the Electric Cooperative Innovation Center at the University of Minnesota. Kathryn Hoffman is the CEO of Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. She leads a group of lawyers who take cases around the state to protect Minnesota's environment. Currently her team has lawsuits against the cities of Faribault, Lakeville and North Mankato for a lack of transparency around data centers. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.   Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.  

This Episodes Questions: Brians Questions: I recently bought a good amount of S3S ambrosia Maple from Rockler. I bought it at a crazy discount. The first time I picked some up they were selling it for $3 per board foot, and when I came in a few weeks later it had dropped to $1 per board foot. I asked multiple employees why the price was so low. They all said that they simply just didn't have room for the material. Looking around this seemed to be the case.  I have been storing the wood in the loft of my shed/shop for several weeks now, which is cool and dry this time of year. I finally decided to begin a project using some of this material, but to my dismay I have discovered that most of the boards have a twist in them. I've been able to minimize this problem by strategically cutting the boards into smaller pieces, but when I put them in my crosscut sled, I've noticed that a few of the boards aren't even flat on the edge that is supposed to be jointed. Is this something I should expect after moving lumber that had been stored somewhere with moderate temperature and humidity to a cooler and dryer location? Or is it possible the store was selling this wood for so cheap because people had had issues with this material already? I try not to be overly fussy, especially when I've I've gotten a good deal on something, but this is one of the first times that I've purchased a significant amount of hardwood from a higher quality store and what I'm looking at is about the same quality I'd expect after picking out hardwood boards at random from a big box store. Lastly, considering that I don't have a joiner or a planer, is there any way for me to try to correct the twist in these boards? For now I just have worst of the boards clamped down to a flat surface. Thanks in advance for your time and your feedback. Sincerely, Zach Owens Hi guys, I have a question about how long does it takes, when working on a project, before "project fatigue" sets in?  I woodwork for at least an hour or more everyday (much more on the weekends) and I have built book cases, a fancy cat tree, a hallway table, small boxes, solid oak doors, and shop furniture in the past year.  Sometimes I get to the point where I just want to finish up the current project so I can start something new.   It seems to happen around the 4 to 6 week mark.  Do you ever get project fatigue?  Just curious if I'm not alone. Also, thank you to Guy for discussing hide glue and shellac in previous podcasts.  I'm now making my own glue and dissolving my own shellac flakes.  I like the traditional aspect and easy of use.      Cheers Chris from North Mankato, MN Guys Questions: I would like to build my kids a set of montessori style bookshelves out of solid maple, and I can see myself making more of these in the future for others. So, I am trying to figure out how to make the joinery fast, accurate and repeatable.  Also, I would like to avoid using screws and I do not own a domino, so I think that probably makes dowels the best option?   How would you make the 2 sides to this bookshelf?  My thoughts are to make a template for the sides so I can route the shape.  I am struggling with the dowels...  Due to wood movement in the vertical shelf pieces, I was thinking about using 2 dowels, where one will be fixed and the other will have a slot cut into the side panel. See attached photos. Each horizontal shelf piece will be dadoed to the vertical shelf piece and the 4 shelves will not be connected to each other to help account for wood movement.  If I use an mdf template for the sides and also put the dowel holes and slots in it, how would you cut the holes and slots? Router, router with bearing, drill press, hand drill?  Is there a better way that could be easier or faster than I am missing? Thank you for all you help! Jeff Hello all! Thank you for a great show! About a year ago I built a cabinet with a cherry top. It was finished with a single coat Zinser Bulls Eye Seal Coat, followed by 3 coats of Poly. (wiped on). See original picture attached. Since then in a few places it developed small white spots. What would you recommend for me to do to fix it? Can I just apply a few more coats on top? If so, how would I prep the top? Or do I need to sand it back to bare wood? If so, what would be the process to sand it back?  Bonus question, what could I have done to fail to prevent this?  Max Huys Questions: 2. I remember a while back Huy mentioned buying a sewing machine and considering upholstery. Have you don't anything with it? My wife has been on me for years to build a chaise lounge for our living room for a specific space, but even watching folks demonstrate the art I get a bit frazzled. I know Guy's solution-just go buy the damn cushions. So, Guy, would you have your wife buy them first and build around them or build the piece (whatever it may be) and send her on a quest to find some to fit? Any resources for upholstery on wooden furniture? Peter Downing A few  years ago I got some beautiful, large pieces of white oak from a neighor's fallen tree.  I've had them in my garage where they've been slowly drying.  Unfortunately, I didn't strip the bark and now I'm seeing signs of bug infestation.  The bugs seem confined to the space between the wood and the bark.  After striping the bark how can I kill the bugs before bringing them into the shop? These logs will be used for turning so I could use an insecticide and just wear a mask with an organic compound filter while turning.  Or, I could use a handheld power planer to just hog off any signs of insects in the outer layer of the log. Do you have any ideas? Jim

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: The Unexpected MessiahText: 1 Samuel 16:1-13Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Noah HartmannSermon Theme: Genealogy of Jesus - RuthText: Ruth 2Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Adam HorneberSermon Theme: The Walls Come DownText: Joshua 2:1-21; 6:22-25Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: Genealogy of Jesus - TamarText: Genesis 38:11-30Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Noah HartmannSermon Theme: From Promise to ProvisionText: Genesis 24:1-33, 52-67Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: Righteousness Comes from FaithText: Genesis 15:1-21Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Ken MellonSermon Theme: "Our fight against temptations"Text: Genesis 9:18-28; 10:1, 32Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Noah HartmannSermon Theme: Saved Through the WaterText: Genesis 6:9-22Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Joe and Casey dive into the Mankato area news of the week, including the estimated costs of removing the Rapidan Dam, fentanyl and the local justice system, a possible data center in North Mankato and other topics.

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: Genealogy of Jesus - Enoch. Walking with God.Text: Genesis 5:9-32Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: Genealogy of Jesus - Seth. The Image is Passed On.Text: Genesis 4:25-5:8Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Adam HorneberSermon Theme: "Jesus shared in our humanity to save us."Text: Genesis 3:14-20Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: Because He Lives, Jesus Sends the Holy SpiritText: Acts 2:1-21Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Noah HartmannSermon Theme: Because He Lives, New Doors are Opened.Text: Acts 16:6-10Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Ken MellonSermon Theme: "Because Jesus lives, we have lasting joy!"Text: John 16:16-24Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Adam HorneberSermon Theme: "New life in Christ. New love because of Christ."Text: John 13:31-35Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: The Living LORD is My ShepherdText: John 10:22-30Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Noah HartmannText: John 21:1-14Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: "Because He Lives, We Have a Meaningful Mission"Text: Acts 5:12, 17-32Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: Mission Mindset. Humble Service.Text: Philippians 2:5-11Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Adam HorneberSermon Theme: "Carry on the battle with confidence in the Lord."Text: Philippians 3:4b-14Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Sermon Text: Luke 22:47-53April 2, 2025Preacher: Pastor Matthew Moldstad--Peace Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MNVisit us at mtolivelutheran.org

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: Mission Mindset: Celebration!Text: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: "Know Your History"Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

A high priest stands before the altar, his robes heavy with the weight of his office. He carries the blood of another—an offering for the sins of the people, sins that he himself shares. Year after year, sacrifice after sacrifice, the cycle never ends. But what if—what if—a priest came who needed no sacrifice for himself? One who could stand before God, not in weakness, but in perfect righteousness? We don't have a distant Savior; we have a great High Priest who knows our weakness yet is without sin. Because of Him, we can boldly approach God's throne of grace.   The Rev. LeRoy LaPlant, pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd and headmaster of Concordia Classical Academy in North Mankato, MN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Hebrews 4:14-5:10.  For centuries, God spoke through prophets, in visions, through fire and thunder on Mount Sinai. But now, Hebrews tells us, He has spoken fully and finally in His Son. This book isn't just another epistle—it's the key that unlocks the Old Testament, revealing how everything was always pointing to Christ. The prophets, the angels, the priesthood, the sacrifices—all find their fulfillment in Him. Over the next several weeks, we'll walk through Hebrews, uncovering its depth, its urgency, and its breathtaking vision of Jesus as the great High Priest, the perfect sacrifice, and the One who is greater than all who came before. If you've ever wondered how the Old and New Testaments connect, how the shadows become substance, this is the book to study. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Pastor Noah HartmannSermon Theme: "Keep Walking"Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: "Mission Mindset: The Battle Belongs to the Lord"Text: 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 32-40, 45-49Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques NelsonSermon Theme: "Glorious Ministries. Glorious Ministers."Text: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Ken MellonSermon Theme: "This can't wait until tomorrow"Text: Luke 13:10-17Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Noah HartmannSermon Theme: "The Reason Jesus Heals You"Text: Mark 1:29-39Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Are you smart? What was your GPA in school? Today Matt Moldstad, Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato shares the secret to true knowledge and wisdom.

"Pastor, if God knew Adam and Eve would sin, why did he create them?" Today Tim Hartwig, Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato, MN, answers a question that many people ask.

Pastor Adam HorneberSermon Theme: "Live like one who will life forever."Text: Psalm 16Worship FolderSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Do you love seeing an extreme makeover? Tim Hartwig, Pastor at Peace Lutheran in North Mankato, talks about the Extreme Makeover that God works in the hearts of believers.

Pastor Ken Mellon Sermon Theme: "God's way is the only way" Text: Luke 4:16-30 Worship Folder St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

What do you deserve? Today Matt Moldstad, Pastor at Peace Lutheran in North Mankato has insight into what we truly deserve and what God is giving us.

Pastor Noah Hartmann Sermon Theme: "Jesus reveals himself as the bringer of joy" Text: John 2:1-11 Worship Folder St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques Nelson Sermon Theme: "Christ Steps In" Text: Titus 3:4-7 Worship Folder St .Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

In this episode of FreepCast Managing Editor Joe Spear and writer Robb Murray discuss the spate of shootings in the Mankato area, North Mankato's tough stance on deer and the continued success of Maverick hockey.

Pastor Noah Hartmann Text: Isaiah 50:4-9 St .Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Ken Mellon Sermon Theme: "Jesus' prayer of sacrifice" Text: Hebrews 10:5-10 Worship Folder St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

Pastor Marques Nelson Sermon Theme: "Advent Prayers for Every Situation" Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Worship Folder St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

The latest episode of FreepCast, featuring Free Press Managing Editor Joe Spear, photographer Casey Ed and writer Robb Murray, is now available. This episode discusses the latest news including the homicide in North Mankato, the relocation of the Dam Store to the former Wagon Wheel Restaurant site, North Mankato Fun Days and more.

Thanks for joining us for Episode 2 of “On the Mount of Olives”! Today Pastors Soule and Ulrich are joined by Pastor Ben Wiechmann from Mt. Olive's sister church, Peace Lutheran in North Mankato, MN, as they discuss the topic of “Confirmation”: What it is? Where does it come from? Why we do it in the Lutheran Church? The guys decided to discuss this topic this week because confirmation is coming up at both churches the following two Sundays. Pastor Wiechmann also discusses some exciting upcoming things happening at Peace Lutheran. So, grab a coffee or your favorite Lutheran beverage, sit down, relax, and join Luke, Andrew, and Ben as they discuss what Confirmation is all about, as we learn together “On the Mount of Olives!” Producer: Alex Gutzke Music: "On My Heart Imprint Thine Image"; Original Text: "Skriv dig Jesu Paa mit Hjerte" by: Thomas Kingo. Tune: Freu Dich Sehr from: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551. Arranged by: Loren Halvorson (2024).

Brad Walsh, Parks and Recreation Coordinator at the City of North Mankato leads Caswell Sports' recreation opportunities. On today's episode, we're talking about the many offerings for individuals of all ages. Brad also highlights the importance of an upcoming bonding bill and the community need for indoor recreation space. Learn more about Caswell Sports here.

Clay Sharkey & Eric Poppler: the (coffee) bean experts!⁠ Join us for an engaging interview with these two incredible entrepreneurs. Co-owners of Beans Coffee Company, Clay & Eric share the story of their unexpected partnership. From their earliest beginnings roasting beans in an air popcorn maker to the most recent cafe expansion in North Mankato, we loved hearing the organic growth of Beans Co. ⁠Stay tuned for minute 1:30:28, where our guests share what makes their roasts truly exceptional!

The war in Israel and Gaza rages on as Jon has the latest on what's next ahead of an imminent ground invasion by the IDF. North Mankato has a new marketing slogan that is outlandish that we discuss as we play your talkbacks all morning long.

In this episode of The Next CMO podcast, I speak to Glenn Bottomly, the CMO of Taylor Corporation, one of the leading providers of print services.In 1959, Glen Taylor took a job at Carlson Wedding Services, a small printing business in North Mankato, Minnesota. In 1975, after working at nearly every job in Carlson and helping to double its size, Taylor purchased the company, and Taylor Corporation was born.For more than 45 years, Taylor Corporation has continued to innovate and expand into a company of extraordinary depth and diversity, evolving into an industry-leading provider of print, communications, marketing technology and interactive solutions.Make sure you check out Glenn's podcast, the Art of Marketing Operations: https://www.taylor.com/art-of-marketing-operationsLearn more about Glenn BottomlyLearn more about Taylor CorporationFollow Peter Mahoney on Twitter and LinkedInLearn more about Peter's company, AcceleratusLearn more about Planful for MarketingJoin The Next CMO CommunityRecommend a guest for The Next CMO podcastProduced by PodForte