MRPA On the Air

Meredith and Reed talk with Andy Rodriguez, the director of parks and recreation for the City of Saint Paul, about programs, facilities and initiatives.

Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Sam Werle and Alicia Watts, co-chairs of the MRPA Annual Conference 2026 from Duluth Parks & Recreation.

Join hosts Meredith and Reed as they talk with Sonya Rippe and Eric Carlson from the MRPA Board of Directors. 

Join hosts Meredith and Reed as they review the MRPA highlights from 2025.

Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Jesse Thornsen from MN-Dot about e-transportation. 

Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Laurie K. Harmon from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Chad Simich from Flagship Recreation, and student member Andrew Blahnik at the MRPA Annual Conference 2025. 

Hosts Meredith and Reed talk with meteorologist Tom Novak about weather in parks and recreation. 

Hosts Meredith and Reed talk with Jay Lotthammer, former director at Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation, about his career in parks and recreation.  

Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Ryan Hegreness, a senior consultant for BerryDunn, McNeil and Parker LLC,  about artificial intelligence.  

Join hosts Meredith and Reed for a conversation with Amy Markle from the City of Eden Prairie and Luke Skinner from Three Rivers Park District about mountain bike facilities.

Hosts Meredith and Reed talk with Maddie Margo from the City of Mounds View about the Young Professional and Student Network.

Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Greg Boatman from the City of Savage about designing park spaces and playgrounds.

Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Sierra Hietala from the City of Little Canada and Karen Wingard from the City of Elk River about Farmers' Markets.

Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Steve Anderson from the City of Roseville about Golf Course Operations.

Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Lisa Abernathy from the City of St. Louis Park about the Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation.

Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Eric Carlson from the City of Apple Valley about the Referendum Process.

Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with MRPA Board President  Jerome Krieger from the City of Blaine about the Strategic Plan. Following the interview, they also review the MRPA highlights from 2023.   

Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Katie Yandell from the City of Plymouth about the 2023 Annual Conference.  

Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Radious Guess with the City of St. Louis Park and Annie Olson with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Chuck Stifter, Parks and Recreation Director for Maple Grove.

Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Gina Brady, Recreational Program Supervisor in Roseville.

Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Nick Jacobs, Parks and Recreation Director with the City of Otsego.

Join hosts Bryce and Meredith as they review the MRPA highlights from 2022

Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Dakota County Parks' Tom Lewanski to learn about the reintroduction of a bison herd into the area.

Welcome to MRPA On The Air - a podcast for Minnesota Recreation and Park Association members and friends. Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with MRPA Board of Directors President Ross Demant. Then, listeners will gain insights into this year's MRPA Annual Conference preparations with Conference Committee Co-Chair Chelsea Swenhaugen. Thank you to Landscape Structures and Flagship Rec...