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Director and President of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts talks about reopening the museum with COVID-19 prevention measures in place.

Shannon Doyle from Lutheran Social Service of MN talks about various financial scams that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Debbie Duncan and Dennis Spears present an evening of jazz vocals at 7PM this Thursday, July 23 at Crooner’s in Minneapolis. It’ll be a drive in or dine out show. When Debbie got together with Phil Nusbaum, the talk turned to song selection.

Karen DeVet is a Senior Operations Officer with Minneapolis Public Schools, and she talks about some of the options and challenges for returning to school in the fall.

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about the offerings on their virtual cinema.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about how clouds get to the point of saturation.

The Hook and Ladder performance space helps local artists find audiences and serves the broader community. When Chris Mozena of the Hook met with Phil Nusbaum, the talk turned to the Shackletons, a young group that plays The Hook’s Roots Rock Festival coming soon.

The website Music in Minnesota has launched a fundraiser for iconic music venues around the state that have been shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Writer and photographer Tom Smouse talks about the fundraiser.

Sarah Northrup from the LSS Training and Education Center talks about job searching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Penny performs with his Jazz trio and in groups led by others. The combination of recent crises has caused John to take new musical directions. Events connected with the murder of George Floyd inspired John to write “George Floyd We Hear You.” In an interview with Phil Nusbaum, John spoke first about developing the piece.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the films showing at the Trylon Cinema in Longfellow and the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights starting today, and how each venue is handling social distancing.

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about transportation and returning to school in the fall.

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about what's showing on their virtual cinema.

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son talks about three white wines that can help you beat the heat this summer.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo gives a recap of the weather in June and talks about the National Weather Service's proposed changes to the language they use to alert us of potential weather threats.

Many know Laura Caviani as jazz piano player who leads performing groups. She also teaches at Carlton College in Northfield. But there are no classes now, and scant opportunities to perform, so Laura is doing other projects reflecting her musical roots. For one, Laura is writing music for poetry, an activity she started many years ago.

April Sanderson from Lutheran Social Service of MN gives helpful tax advice and reminds us that the deadline is July 15, 2020.

Paul Dice of Northfield wears many musical hats. He is finally a fulltime composer, which is great for Paul as composition is his favorite musical activity.

Jordan McNiven teaches 4th grade at Hiawatha Academies. He was named one of the nation's top inspiring teachers and received the National University System-Sanford Teacher Award and $10,000.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the weather ahead and what "heat index" means.

The Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association’s Annual August Festival was Cancelled in 2020 due to Covid -19. But the group’s executive director, Darcy Schatz told Phil Nusbaum that it’s Only a temporary setback.

Ashley Nitzkorski is a dietician for the Culinary and Wellness Services at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about providing meals for students throughout the summer.

The 2020 Census deadline is approaching. Erin Sutton is Senior Director of Advocacy with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and she talks about the importance of filling out your census form.

The Bill Simenson orchestra has played monthly at jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis for close to a decade. But Covid-19 has stopped live shows. And, the combination of the virus and political unrest has affected the creative process. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Bill Simenson first addressed his composing in this era.

Bassist Billy Peterson plays a set of duo shows with Andrew Walesch this week and then Billy is joined by his family for a show on Sunday.