Talk Of The Town

Becky Rustman sits in with Lisa and co-host Rachel Hannel to talk about the Nicollet County's Project Community Connect coming up on August 8th 1pm to 4pm at the St. Peter Community Center. "Project Community Connect is a free one-day event organized by Nicollet County to provide essential resources and support to individuals and families who may be struggling to make ends meet." Attendees should...

Executive Director of South Central MN EMS Mark Griffith in today to talk about Legislative changes; expired EMR, EMT, Paramedic reinstatement, recruiting updates for Ribfest August 1st through the 4th for Joyride and EMS Mental Health and Wellness Conference on August 23-25. Becky Griebel, Paramedic & EMS Coordinator of South Central talks about her background and opportunities she's had. How...

Waterville's Fishery and Hatchery Supervisor Craig Soupir back on Talk of the Town to talk about the fish movement from June's flood fiasco, what changes the colors of lakes and what the hatchery has been up to. 

The Master Gardeners have graced us again to talk about the Blue Earth County Fair this weekend and what they've recently been up to in the garden.

Blue Earth County Historical Society's Executive Director Jessica Potter in with Lisa to talk about the upcoming events; unique Mankato stories, July 20 at 1pm with Author Dan Vance , and Art in the Garden sponsored by Twin Rivers Council for the Arts & BECHS on August 4 from 1-6pm at the Hubbard House gardens here in Mankato. They also talked about Stone and Stories Self-Guided Cemetery Tours...

Our very own Mankato City Manager Susan Arntz talks with Lisa and Charlie about updates from the flood, including when our parks will be open again, and our road construction. You can find more information on the City of Mankato, Minnesota Government facebook page or their website Mankato,MN

Maureen Gustafson from Mankato Area Foundation comes in to talk about "Blingo Bingo" coming in August on the 21st at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center at 5:30-8pm. This event is taking place to honor people with cancer and cancer survivors; all proceeds will go to the Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund in support of cancer education, and support to send out JZ Caring Boxes to cancer patients thr...

Joyce and Kim, TOTT's Master Gardeners are in today to talk about garlic & onions, pest pressure in the garden and weather & soil concerns. If you want more information  https://extension.umn.edu/master-gardener/ask-master-gardener  follow this link!

Ann McGregor from Minnesota Valley Action Council brings guest host-Judd, on Talk of the Town to share what folks should do after they've been hit by the recent flooding. They discuss where you can find more information about provided services or loans, the process of what starting those loans looks like, and what type of loans best fit your individual situation. For more information from MVAC, go...

First of July, Kent Thiesse in with FOCUS ON AG; Farmfest on August 6 through the 8th in Redwood County, and the recent floods effects on our farmers and crops. You can contact Kent for more information from his newsletter at KentThiesse@gmail.com

Al Batt in this week to talk about wildlife especially after bad weather or natural disasters, and what you should do in those situations. You can reach Al Batt through his website or email him to be added to his newsletter at albatt.com  .