Podcasts about Twin cities

This week, we're sharing an episode of a show we think you'll enjoy: “Worth It” from the Minnesota Star Tribune and Lemonada Media.We've got the inside scoop on why the Guthrie's “Cabaret” is getting rave reviews. Also, as “The Great Gatsby” turns 100, why is this novel with Minnesota roots worth another read? Plus, we'll tell you about the Culinary North Stars that are pushing the boundaries of the Twin Cities' dining scene.Read more about the Culinary North Stars, Gatsby's centennial, Gatsby remixes and the Guthrie's production of “Cabaret”.This week our guests are taste editor Nicole Hvidsten, general assignment reporter Zoë Jackson, interim books editor Chris Hewitt, theater critic Rohan Preston and digital food and culture producer Abby Sliva.To support “Worth It” and the important work of the Minnesota Star Tribune, subscribe today by visiting Startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe.Stay up to date with the Minnesota Star Tribune at @startribune on TikTok, Bluesky, X, Facebook, and Instagram. Lemonada Media is on X, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.

Why does it feel like time moves so quickly? Here's the the parents sending kids to college, please bring Uniqlo to the Twin Cities, and "AJLT" ends its run tonightSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Q&A, Mark gets candid about a major setback during the 2008 recession, sharing how a failed spec home taught him some hard life and business lessons. Thanks to some wise words from his dad, he learned not to fear failure and how bouncing back can set you up for even bigger wins down the road. It's a real and relatable listen for anyone dealing with ups and downs in their career! Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ Lake Society Magazine:  Website: https://www.lakesocietymagazine.com/ Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

Today, we're excited to speak with Alexandra Buffalohead. Alex is from the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and is the Director of Communications and Partnerships at the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI). She's also an artist, curator and musician. Alex talks about what drives her work in the nonprofit world at NACDI and how she strives to find a good work/life balance to leave time for her many outside pursuits. At 15, she was a disinterested piano student when her parents gave her the opportunity to join their blues-rock band Blue Dog. That's when she caught the music bug and has been playing keys, performing and recording with them ever since. As a visual artist, Alex has created works on canvas, paper and in sculpture. She is a curator and has put together shows for Twin Cities galleries that celebrate the voices of today's young and established Native artists. She also talks to us about how important it is to have venues that consistently make space for Native artists to share and develop work.-----Hosts / Producers: Leah Lemm, Cole PremoEditor: Britt Aamodt Editorial support: Emily Krumberger Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood 

Business owners have been on a rollercoaster this year from tariff battles between President Donald Trump and leaders of China, Canada, Mexico and other countries. Some businesses are pushing back against the tariffs that are meant to help them, including one here in Minnesota. Dan Digre is the CEO of MISCO Speakers, which has been making loudspeakers in the Twin Cities for 75 years. They sell their speakers to customers who make everything from airplanes to video games to fast food drive-throughs. MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell met Digre at the MISCO Speakers headquarters in St. Paul.

Wednesday morning, hundreds of business and civic leaders gathered at an event called “Compete 25” to talk about the state of the Minneapolis and St. Paul economy. The group Greater MSP unveiled the MSP Regional Indicators Dashboard, which looks at economic, social and environmental benchmarks and compares it to other metropolitan cities to see how the Twin Cities stacks up. Some of those other cities include Chicago, Boston and Seattle. Greater MSP president and CEO Peter Frosch joins MPR News host Nina Moini to share where the Minneapolis-St. Paul economy stands.

Title: Even the Best Networkers Need to Hear This to Get Referrals Host: Michael J. Maher Guest: Jill McNamee Description: Think you know everything about networking? Think again. In this episode of Referrals Podcast, Michael J. Maher sits down with long-time GenGen member and networking leader, Jill McNamee. Based in Hudson, Wisconsin—a scenic city on the St. Croix River that's part of the Twin Cities metro area—Jill has built a top-producing real estate team and founded the thriving St. Croix Valley Girls networking group. Despite her years of experience running networking events and building community, Jill enrolled in Michael's Networking Mastery class, implemented everything she learned, and saw immediate results. She shares her biggest takeaways and the mindset shifts that can help anyone—from networking novice to seasoned pro—get more referrals and build a stronger, more connected community. (7L) Referral Strategies and Podcast Topics: Networking, Events Special Offer: Join our upcoming Networking Mastery class starting September 2nd! Register now at www.NetworkingMasteryClass.com

When Ahi moved into a grand, century-old mansion in the Twin Cities, he expected peace, not a paranormal encounter. Staying rent-free in his aunt's historic home—complete with stained glass windows, ballroom, and hand-carved woodwork—seemed like a dream. But one foggy night on the fourth floor, Ahi woke to find a shadowy man in a top hat silently watching from the foot of his bed. Was it fear? Depression? Or the lingering spirit of the home's original owner? If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber.  Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski 

In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams chats with Emerson Bredin of Bredin Brothers, based in Muskoka, Ontario. Emerson shares how he and his brother broke into the construction business without any family background, taking the company from a carpentry crew to a 20-person operation specializing in luxury cottages and boathouses. They swap stories about building luxe lakeside retreats, dealing with crazy price swings and tariffs, and juggling business life with raising a young family—plus a little Canadian vs. US construction talk thrown in! Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ Adaptive  https://referrals.adaptive.build/u8Gkiaev Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://bredinbrothers.ca/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bredinbrothers Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bredinbrothers Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

From Amy:The big ideas that get us all talking didn't come from nowhere. Someone started talking about them, and somewhere along the way, they got traction. Somebody or something amplified them and they resonated. And that's the big idea behind a TedX talk. It's also the idea behind the partnerships I've been nurturing ever since I decided that I was going to commit my life going forward to being an author. These are those people we encounter who contribute indelibly to our understanding of where we've been and where we want to be going forward. Keri Mangis is one of those people for me.I met Keri shortly after I had resigned my teaching job in early 2016, when I signed up for a book revision class in Minneapolis as a way to motivate myself to FINALLY get that first memoir draft finished. In theory we four participants would read through each other's manuscripts in turn and give helpful notes. In actuality, when I got the manuscript done, I gave it to my mother to read and (hint to all people writing memoirs: NEVER do that) not only did it ruin Mother's Day (yes, really, it was her Mother's Day present... seriously... do not do this... she hated my book) but the experience was so painful that I decided that I also did not trust the participants of the group to comment on my manuscript, nor the leader (who had just lost her mother... you see what a slippery slope this is) even after my mom and I started talking to each other again. Except... I really wanted Keri to be my first beta reader. And so, I quietly reached and asked her and felt comforted when she agreed.That's right. Keri read German Awakening when it still went by another name. Her comments were helpful and made me feel seen.Keri gave me names for a lot of things I didn't recognize fully back then, such as the word "Patriarchy." But I did know that in a society centered on men, certain essential truths about women get devalued at best, and often hidden. So. When Keri started talking about menopause as a liminal space, even though it's a topic we're FINALLY discussing, of course Keri had a fascinating take on menopause I'd never thought of.And as the anecdote with my mom reveals, we really should be talking about the experience of women elders in our male-normative world.It feels preordained that Keri would be selected to give a TedX Minneapolis talk. And of course we were going to podcast about it.This is the pre-talk episode, on the origins of Keri's talk and what this whole experience has meant to her so far. The show is THIS WEDNESDAY, 6:00 at Orchestra.You can buy tickets here. Keri will be back for Episode 111 to debrief with me. See you at Orchestra HallKeri Mangis is more than just an author and speaker—she's a guide for those seeking deeper meaning and transformation in a chaotic world. With over 20 years of experience as a wholeness advocate and spiritual teacher, Keri understands the frustration of feeling stuck and disconnected. Through her writing and teachings, Keri helps people break free from limiting beliefs to rediscover their true essence and align with their core values. Her spiritual and personal growth studies and certifications have run the gamut over the years from yoga, Ayurveda, energy work, and meditation. Most recently, she has taken on studying Alchemy, Jungian Psychology, archetypes, and rites of passage. She has completed several courses with Sharon Blackie, Michael Meade, and the Center of Applied Jungian Studies. Her writing has appeared in Spirituality and Health Magazine, Star Tribune, Elephant Journal, and others. Her first book, *Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness*, received multiple awards, including the 2020 IPA award for Mind, Body & Spirit and the 2020 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal in Non-Fiction Spiritual and Supernatural. She is currently working on her second book, an illuminating exploration of personal and collective transformation that will empower readers to evolve their consciousness for an uncertain future.Keri's Links:TedX Talk TicketsBookInstagramFacebookYouTube Amy Hallberg is the author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. She is the host of Courageous Wordsmith Podcast and founder of Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life Writers. As an editor and writing mentor, Amy guides writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works, specifically podcasts and books. A lifelong Minnesotan and mother of grown twins, Amy lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two cats. Get Amy's Books and AudiobooksLearn about Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life WritersWork with Amy 1:1

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer for The Athletic, gives his updated evaluation of J.J. McCarthy during training camp. Lewis will talk about the Vikings' upcoming preseason games, players he's looking forward to watching, the run game, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Brian Flores's defense and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website: https://myfrbank.com/ And here is a link to all of their locations! https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/

Sam Darnold is no longer playing for the Minnesota Vikings. Insert the second-year player, J.J. McCarthy to lead the charge for this Minnesota offense. Can he replicate the season we saw last year from Darnold in the Twin Cities? Also, is Isiah Pacheco a lock to hang on to the starting running back position in Kansas City? Kareem Hunt and a few others have something to say about that and maybe Pacheco might be seeing his starting role diminish as the season progresses. Check out our latest episode as we dive into players that are most likely going to go undrafted in your fantasy leagues. Especially a guy like Hunter Renfrow who hasn't played in the NFL in a year? Can he rebound this season? Listen in to find out all about these players and more! Want to discuss the episode or anything else football? Hit us up on Twitter: @amardesai23,@taddesai94, and @thedesaiguys. Also, check out our IG profile at @thedesaiguys.

Henry talks with Minnesota United Goalkeeper Dayne St. Claire about the length of the season, keeping his body in shape, being more recognizable around the Twin Cities, handling expectations, playing against Messi, not having a hated MLS rival, and more.

Ever bitten off more than you could build? Nathan Marsala has. In this candid convo, Mark and Nathan unpack the cost of chasing the wrong projects, the lessons hidden in late-night site visits, and how Nathan's dashboard (and daughter) helped him recalibrate. It's one of those real, raw chats that hits hard—especially if you're building a business and a family at the same time. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ Lake Society Magazine:  Website: https://www.lakesocietymagazine.com/ Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://www.bisongroupinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bisongrouput/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanmarsala Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

This time next year, NASA Astronaut Anil Menon will be in space. Dr. Menon is launching on his first mission to the International Space Station in June 2026. He's previously been a flight surgeon for NASA and SpaceX and treated astronauts from mission control. But before he was a physician or an astronaut, Dr. Menon was growing up in the Twin Cities. He joined guest host Chris Farrell on Minnesota Now to share more about how he's preparing to go to space.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.A clown's farewell at the FringeThe Minnesota Fringe Festival continues through Sunday, Aug. 10, with nearly 100 shows presented in 90-minute intervals at theaters around the Twin Cities.Phillip Schramm, an improviser and theater maker in Minneapolis, particularly recommends seeing “Clown Funeral” at Theatre in the Round in Minneapolis, Saturday at 1 p.m. The show is billed as appropriate for ages 12–15 and up.“The funeral is about Bongo, a clown that has passed away, and there are four other clowns that are there to kind of honor his memory, and it goes the way you would think,” Schramm says. “It's a clown show. So there are bits of physical comedy, of just them assembling the coffin. There's word play. There's one clown that really only speaks through art. Everything you would want in a clowning show is in ‘Clown Funeral.'”One delightful touch, Schramm says, is red clown noses at the entry that audience members can take and wear. Because the theater is in the round, you can see the audience members wearing red clown noses throughout the show.Painting the urgency of climate changeSuzie Marty, gallery curator of Everett & Charlie in Minneapolis, recommends “2°C,” a joint exhibit by painters Drevis Hager of Minneapolis and Mark Granlund of Red Wing that focuses on climate change. The exhibit runs through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Hamilton Gallery in Minneapolis.Marty called the paintings moving and beautiful, even as they drive home the seriousness of climate change. She pointed toward Granlund's paintings with unusual materials, including tar, and his surprising pairings, such as a series of portraits of CEOs of oil companies overlaid on landscape paintings.Hager paints representational landscapes as well as abstracts that invoke wildfires and melting ice caps, as in the darkly humored title “Oh Oh, There Goes Greenland.”Mozart under the summer skyChoral singer Beth Gusenius of Minneapolis caught a preview performance of Mixed Precipitation's summer outdoor opera, this year an adaptation of Mozart's “1781 Idomeneo, re di Creta (King of Crete).”This abridged version, first staged by the company in 2012, is called “The Return of King Idomeneo.” It blends Mozart's arias with other musical styles, including doo-wop. Next week, performances will be in Ely (Wed., Aug. 13), Hovland (Aug. 15), Grand Marais (Aug. 16), and Finland (Aug. 17). The run continues through Sept. 14 at outdoor locations across the state. It is free and open to all ages, with a suggested donation.“It's a really fun performance. I think it's one of those that's going to convert people who wouldn't necessarily otherwise go to the opera. They do such an amazing job bringing the story to life,” Gusenius says.

There are so many amazing places to eat in Duluth and the bustling Canal Park is no exception. One of the most exceptional can be found on the first floor of the DeWitt-Seitz building, known for its eclectic menu filled with global influences and dishes made with fresh and often foraged ingredients. The lovely Lake Avenue also caters to the locavore, opting for ingredients, goods and services from our own neck of the woods whenever possible. With a menu unlike one you can find anywhere else in the Zenith City and one of the best wine lists north of the Twin Cities, you have a home run of a restaurant beloved by locals and tourists, no easy feat. One bite in and it's easy to see why Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar is one of the top-rated places to dine in Duluth. Co-owner Mark Swenson joins us to talk about his long career in the restaurant industry, taking chances and of course, his favorite thing on the menu.

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We're planning for the 3rd Annual Gear Grinders bike ride sponsored by the United Church of God in Minneapolis/St. Paul.  Hear a discussion with us, four participants, including the Organizers of the fun, fellowship, and enrichments on the weekend after Labor Day. Click the following link for more detail and register. https://www.eventcreate.com/e/geargrinder25   As you begin to make your summer plans, maybe this is the year you sign up to join us on Sunday, September 7th for the 2025 UCG Gear Grinder! There's plenty of time to train for either the 33 or 63 mile routes around the beautiful Lake Minnetonka region of the Twin Cities! Some features of this years' ride: - Family friendly start and end location with playground and restrooms. - A post ride lunch available for both riders and their families. - Swag to remember the ride: Men's and women's t-shirts and Jerseys. - Lots of fun and fellowship to be had by all! We hope you'll join us for another weekend of fun and fellowship as we grind our gears in Lake Minnetonka! Click the following link for more detail and register.

You won't get plenty of arguments when you say that the "Ledge Ampitheater" near St. Cloud has already become iconic in only it's 5th year. What sets this outdoor venue apart? Find out about their amazing story from Chris Fritz from The Ledge.

This weekend, monks and other visitors from all over the world will gather near the small town of Hampton just south of the Twin Cities. It's home to the Watt Munisotaram, which is the largest Cambodian Buddhist temple in the United States. In a new photo essay, Sahan Journal multimedia journalist Dymanh Chhoun shares scenes from the construction of a large, ornate gate at the temple's entrance. The Great Gate is almost complete after years of fundraising and construction. He joined MPR News guest host Chris Farrell in the studio to talk about it.

The state of Minnesota recently announced it will end a stable housing program after federal investigators found evidence of fraud. We heard from a housing organization about the impact. Farmfest got underway Tuesday, drawing farmers from across the state to network and talk about all things Minnesota agriculture. We talked to a YouTuber known as the Millennial Farmer.We learned what one Iowa university is doing to attract out-of-state students. South of the Twin Cities is the largest Cambodian Buddhist temple in the country. This weekend it will unveil a ‘Great Gate,' an entrance to the temple that has been years in the making.Today's Minnesota Music Minute was “Empty Seat” by Cassandra Johnson. Our Song of the Day was “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye.

Show Date: 8/4/25Dan and Andy welcome special guests Steve and Beth Hill to the show. Both of them play in various tribute bands in the Twin Cities. Now, they have created "The MegaBeth Project" that will kick off on Friday, August 15th at Bogart's in Apple Valley. This new group plans to do six shows per year. Check 'em out!Friday, August 15th show and Promotional VideoSports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

When you combine Midwest warmth, architectural soul, and a passion for people—you get Chisel Architecture. In this episode, Mark sits down with Sara “Wooly Mittens” Whicher and Marcy Townsend to talk about their client-first design philosophy, their origin story, and what it means to design for a client's real life—not just their Pinterest board. Plus, why naming a home might be the most powerful design move of all. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ Adaptive  https://www.adaptive.build Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://www.chiselarch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiselarchitecture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chiselarch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chiselarchitecture Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

Dane Mizutani, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, joins The Alec Lewis Show to discuss what he's seen thus far in Vikings training camp. Most of their conversation revolves around quarterback J.J. McCarthy. They also talk about Dallas Turner, Brian Flores's defense and some question marks on the potential 53-man roster. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website: https://myfrbank.com/ And here is a link to all of their locations! https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/

Our next guest is the Minneapolis-based Improv group, The Bearded Company!  Join us as we discuss what improv is, taking over the library to put the group together, creating genre shows, and sharing joy.  If you're looking for a great night of improvisational storytelling and you're going to be in the greater Twin Cities area, see if The Bearded Company is performing!       Storytime: 4 Pigs in a Trenchcoat Spreading Joy   Special Thanks to: The Bearded Company MPLS Joe Rapp Tyler Mills Maria Bartholdi MJ Matheson Alex (my sound guru) Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music My Wife and Daughter  You   The Bearded Co. Website The Bearded Company MPLS Instagram  Break the Dice Podcast (Listener Discretion Advised)    Instagram:  Oncetherewasapod Facebook: Once There Was a Podcast Podcast Email: oncetherewasapod@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oncetherewasapod  Storytime Submission Link (requires a sign-in for security reasons): https://forms.gle/Qd4XCkrBxtBnJeRp9   Additional Audio and Music: Music by Helena and Weston Fantz (Not Jupiter) High School Crowd 1/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Palmer's Bar sold to a Minneapolis Mosque. A St Paul Mosque wrote a letter to the judge asking mercy for a Somali fellow who was found guilty of raping a 12 year old. What will the Twin Cities look like in 30 years? Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:25 people hurt on Delta flight that diverted to MSP after ‘significant turbulence' released from hospitalWalz backs Frey's reelection in Minneapolis mayoral raceTrump announces agreement to pause higher tariffs on Mexico for 90 daysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lets turn some big loses into some big wins. In this Losers Are Winners episode, Mark and Caleb MacDonald swap stories about their early business blunders—from failed snowboard sales to endless house cleaning gigs—and how those moments shaped them into better builders. Caleb gets real about learning from those flops, staying patient, and why having solid contracts (and good people around you) makes all the difference. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/ Lake Society Magazine:  Website: https://www.lakesocietymagazine.com/ Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://www.kingsridge.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsridgebuildinggroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWz9-pRdGyPNAHiffM9-bgg  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-macdonald-39a791108/ Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

Twenty-five people were taken to Twin Cities hospitals yesterday evening after a Delta flight hit severe turbulence before making an emergency landing at MSP.Most of Minnesota continues to see unhealthy air quality today, as smoke from Canadian wildfires lingers. Dr. Andrew Stiehm is a pulmonologist with Allina Healt and describes the short-term and long-term side effects of the smoke. This is the evening news update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music by Gary Meister.

Harrison Smith, the potential Hall of Fame safety entering his 14th season with the Vikings, joins The Alec Lewis Show for episode 100. Smith talks his love of golf, how he got into flying planes, the wood-gym workouts he's always done, what he loves about gameday, Brian Flores's defense, J.J. McCarthy and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website: https://myfrbank.com/ And here is a link to all of their locations! https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/ Winner of the Ep. 100 giveaway: Ryan Buck!!! Send us an email: aleclewis54@gmail.com

There are pubs in the Twin Cities where groups of people meet up and amid the patrons begin singing sea shanties to serenade those dining in and around the restaurant so one of those organizers Doug McNair joined us to discuss the joy he and others bring to these patrons and the 15 years this has been a staple at certain pubs in the metro!

We are going to be discussing the “Greatest Year in ‘Your' wrestling Territory”. Our panelist are also going to be trying to sell you on why that year in their home territory might be the best in the modern era of wrestling. Obviously when we are talking the “Modern” era we are talking in the Territory era that let into the “golden era” of the national expansion of the business and to where we are here in 2025. So let's go ahead and introduce our panel & the ringleader of the chaos tonight!Guest Host Brian Young is a writer, researcher, historian, enjoys a good cigar and podcast host, specializing in boxing, boxing history & actual history. His show will be kicking back up soon enough & that is Transatlantic History Rambling.  GuestsGeorge Schire is a life long wrestling fan & grew up in one of the hotbeds, that being the AWA. As a kid, George found a way to escape the troubles of his life by being glued to the TV set then later traveling to see every live “card” in the Twin Cities as well as many more throughout the region, eventiually becoming involved in all aspects of the business, and his book details the behind-the scenes accounts of important matches from 1954 to 1990 as well as the personalities both in and out of the ring of the AWA in his book Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling (from Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors). He also runs George Schire's Wrestling TIme Machine group on Facebook! His year of choosing is the AWA 1967 Terry Sullivan is a legendary figure from the “Detroit” teritory “Big Time Wrestling” and also a part of Big TIme Memories. He is a IBW wrestling Hall of Famer and we know and love him as an announcer & commentor, Mr. Terry Sullivan. His year and area he is arguing for is Michigan/Ohio territory from 1972. Rodney West literally grew up in pro wrestling, as he is the son of the legendary NWA referee and booker Ron West. He also co-hosts the Pro Wrestling Inside and Out Podcast with his brother Brent West along with Jack Lord. Rodney will be defending the year 1978 Georgia Championship WrestlingCrazy Train RadioFacebook:  facebook.com/realctradioInstagram:  @crazytrainradioX/Twitter:  @realctradioBlueSky:  @crazytrainradio.bsky.socialWebsite:  crazytrainradio.usYouTube:  youtube.com/crazytrainradio

One of the most renowned restaurant owners in the Twin Cities is David Fhima, hands down - he joins to preview Vagabondo which will be opening up next week - he joins to preview this opening, shares his extensive history with his family and his success as a restaurant owner and much more!

It's not in the Twin Cities, or Brainerd lakes area. Tepetonka is located in the New London area, and will be the most beautiful course that Minnesota and much of the country has ever seen. MARK HAUGEJORDE is the brains behind this dream and joined Vineeta for this week's edition of "The Drive."

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a Twin Cities rapper and mindfulness instructor who says yoga saved his life.

Today (28:48) Matt sits down with Jack Christopher, the visionary behind Silent Run Adventures in Monticello, Minnesota. Jack shares how he made the bold leap from a desk job to founding a thriving dog-sledding business built around 26–35 Siberian huskies, many rescued, and explains why the team's well‑being always comes first. As we trail along the frozen lakes near his former horse ranch, Jack brings listeners into the world of mushing—explaining commands, gear, the trail layout, and what makes these dogs tick—while reflecting on personal stories, adventurous close calls, and how skijoring first lit the spark that turned into a year‑round outdoor business You'll also hear how visitors get hands-on with the huskies, learn sled‑driving basics, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the kennel in action, making this a perfect listen for anyone curious about life behind the sled or seeking winter adventure just an hour outside the Twin Cities.Check out their website here:https://www.silentrunadventuresllc.com/ Send us a text

The legendary guitarist Mark Whitfield is making his way back to the Twin Cities for a set at the Lakeside Guitar Festival. Whitfield is no stranger to Minnesota, having played here frequently at the beginning of his career when he was touring with Brother Jack McDuff. Whitfield covered the details of the trio he's traveling with, his reverence and love for education and his approach to improvising even when playing solo.

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a Twin Cities rapper and mindfulness instructor who says yoga saved his life.

Starting this Thursday, local theaters across the Twin Cities will be filled with unique projects, plays and performances as part of the Minnesota Fringe Festival. In all, there will be hundreds of performances over 11 days. “Manasu” is a play featuring a South Asian queer love story, with an all South Asian cast. Divya Maiya is the playwright and director of the show and the co-founder of the South Asian Arts and Theater House in the Twin Cities. She joined Minnesota Now to talk about the show and the Fringe Festival.

It's a turbo-charged Tuesday on What's on Your Mind with Scott Hennen and Kevin Flynn! From breaking news on a billion-dollar fraud scandal in Minnesota to on-the-ground coverage of the Vikings training camp, this episode hits all the hot buttons: politics, sports, and a dash of weather drama. Scott breaks down a massive Medicaid housing scam, chats with Center of the American Experiment's John Hinderaker, and tackles the political fallout from feeding fraud in the Twin Cities. Plus, the crew dives into a heated discussion on Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) after an explosive caller accuses the Dakotas of being "gullible"—

In this episode of The Curious Builder, Kevin and Abbie Arnold of KA Builders share their journey as a husband-and-wife team building their business in Ohio. They chat with host Mark Williams about their start in the industry, how their different backgrounds and skillsets complement each other, lessons learned from industry events, and their plans for growth—including moving markets and focusing more on project management over self-performing work. It's an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation about teamwork, adapting, and growing as young builders in a changing industry.   Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop   See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events   The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life.   Sponsors for the Episode:   Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/   Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/   Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/   Adaptive https://www.adaptive.build   Where to find the Guest: Website: https://www.kabuildersohio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ka_builders   Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

From its origins in Black American communities to its influence on artists all over the world, jazz has always been about innovation, expression and connection. Here in Minnesota, one radio station has been keeping that spirit alive for more than 50 years — Jazz88 (KBEM-FM).Launched in 1970 as part of Minneapolis Public Schools, Jazz88 has been a hub for jazz lovers, educators and musicians, introducing generations to a timeless genre while adapting to changing times. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation she had earlier this year with some of the voices behind Jazz88, as well as a musician who performs around the Twin Cities. They explored the station's impact, its evolution and the artists shaping jazz.  Guests: Sean McPherson is the music director and afternoon host of Jazz88 (KBEM-FM). Previously he was an on-air host for The Current, Minnesota Public Radio's alternative music station.  Emmanuel Hill is the executive producer of MPS Voices, a Jazz88 livestream focused on broadcasting student voices in Minneapolis Public Schools.  Eli Awada is a Twin Cities musician, pianist and keyboardist for the jazz collective Room3.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. 

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell has resigned, 10 days before she'd initially announced, following her conviction for breaking into her stepmother's home. Mitchell, a DFLer who represents Woodbury, initially said after her conviction last week that she would step down Aug. 4. The Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke during a no-knock raid in 2022 will no longer lead use of force training for the department.In record numbers, mosquitoes are testing positive for West Nile virus in all seven counties of the Twin Cities metro.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Gracie Stockton. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

Paul Charchian, the director of Guillotine Leagues at Fantasy Life and host of the Fantasy Football Weekly podcast, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk Vikings. They begin with his sneakiest fantasy football pick in the NFL, which is a Minnesota Vikings player. They also talk about J.J. McCarthy's first couple of days at training camp, Jeff Okudah's cornerback opportunity, the backup QB situation with Sam Howell and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website: https://myfrbank.com/ And here is a link to all of their locations! https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/

Sometimes, “just get through it” is the worst advice ever. In this Losers Are Winners episode, Mark sits down with Allyson Case of Integro Builders to unpack what happens when you ignore your gut, protect the wrong people, and stick with a project that should've ended ages ago. From bad architects to bad breakups (and the clients caught in the middle), it's a brutally honest peek at how one of Chicago's top builders learned when to call it — and why consistency is kinder than favors. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop   See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events   The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life.   Sponsors for the Episode: Olive and Vine Socials Website- https://oliveandvinesocials.com/    Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/    Lake Society Magazine: Website: https://www.lakesocietymagazine.com/    Where to find the Guest: Website: https://www.integrobuilders.com/allyson-case-anderson   Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

Housing prices in Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro are hitting all-time highs. The latest report from Minnesota Realtors looked at the housing market in June and found that statewide, median home prices rose to a record high of $370,000. In the Twin Cities alone, the median price is $401,000. It's the first time the metro has seen median prices over $400,000. Andy Babula, the director of the Real Estate Program at the University of St. Thomas, joined Minnesota Now to break down what this means for the housing market and first-time home buyers.

Minnesota-based UnitedHealth is under investigation by the Department of Justice for its Medicare billing practices. It's just the latest in a string of setbacks the powerful insurer has faced recently. We learn more from a Wall Street Journal reporter.Housing in the Twin Cities is pricier than ever. We hear how first-time buyers can cope.And young people are losing confidence in their future social security benefits. We break down why.Plus, summer is the time to swim. But for adults who didn't learn during childhood, developing water skills can be daunting. We have tips on trying it out.And we hear the story of how early miners on the Iron Range contributed to a bedrock of U-S transportation.Today's Minnesota Music Minute was “You Are There” by Connie Evingson. The Song of the Day was “Light Switch” by Fall Risk.

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives some sights and sounds from the first day of training camp. He talks about J.J. McCarthy's professional showing, the backup quarterbacks, Josh Metellus's contract, Dallas Turner's frame and more. TThis show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website: https://myfrbank.com/ And here is a link to all of their locations! https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/ Also, GIVEAWAY details: — Follow @AlecLewisShow on Instagram & X: https://www.instagram.com/aleclewisshow/ — Subscribe to YouTube channel — Like this post: https://x.com/alec_lewis/status/1937192647149383771

Twin Cities public television, or TPT, is laying off some of its staff. In an email to employees Tuesday, President Sylvia Strobel said, “Due to the loss of federal funding, we have made the decision to reduce our staff.” The email did not say how many people were let go. It said those impacted were notified Tuesday morning and their last day is Wednesday. Last week, Congress approved a recission bill that cut 1.1 billion dollars from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.In Minneapolis, racial justice and police accountability leaders are criticizing city leaders for promoting a police officer who shot and killed a young man during a no-knock raid in 2022. Sgt. Mark Hanneman became a trainer several months after he shock Amir Locke, who was sleeping at an apartment when police burst in.A jury in Minneapolis has convicted two more members of the Highs street gang of racketeering. The men are among more than 100 defendants charged in a federal anti-gang effort.The chair of the Metropolitan Council, a long-time transportation leader in the state, will step down in September. More than a dozen people called for the shutdown of the Hennepin County trash incinerator outside a Hennepin County Board of Commissioners committee meeting Tuesday. State Sen. Nicole Mitchell is due to be sentenced Sept. 10 following her burglary conviction. The first-term DFLer was found guilty on a pair of burglary charges last week. They stemmed from a 2024 break-in at her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home.Hundreds of clinic workers at Essentia Health locations return to work Wednesday after a two-week strike. Nurses at several Twin Ports-area clinics are negotiating their first union contracts and they say Essentia is bargaining too slowly. Essentia has agreed to add more bargaining dates.

A heat advisory is in effect Wednesday from noon to the evening for the Twin Cities region and southern Minnesota. A serious heat wave has hit the state this week, with high humidity adding to the danger of hot temperatures. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins MPR News host Nina Moini to explain the forecast for the rest of the week.