Real Talk with Rick

Former Eden Prairie City Attorney Ric Rosow touches on some of his fondest memories working alongside the City Council and staff, and details how his career path shifted from wanting to join the seminary to practicing law.

Rick shares a few messages from individuals who responded to the City’s resident check-in survey. He and the show’s producer discuss how human interaction has shifted from in-person to over-the-screen meetings, managing the work/life balance with kids at home, and trends such as growing a beard during the stay-at-home order.

Eden Prairie's Economic Development Manager Dave Lindahl discusses the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and how some local businesses are getting creative by shifting production methods to help combat the spread COVID-19.

Rick discusses the City's response to COVID-19 with Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management Scott Gerber.

U.S. Congressman Dean Phillips shares what inspired him to run for office, which social channels he uses to maintain relationships with Minnesotans while working from Washington, and how his connection to Dear Abby helped him build strong core values.

Molly Koivumaki talks about her time as a Renaissance woman in Eden Prairie, from working through various roles in the Police Department—including a stint as McGruff—to laying the foundation and hitting the ground running with the City’s Housing and Community Services Division.

Eden Prairie Liquor’s Operations Manager Jaime Urbina drops by to chat about his history working in retail, why the City is in the liquor business, popular holiday spirits, and upcoming promotions and events.

Eden Prairie Police's Records Technician Kyle Duchschere tells Rick about the methods he uses to process evidence, cracking the case of Stewie P and which national celebrity took his mom to homecoming.

Eden Prairie's Utility Field Operations Supervisor John Carlon swings by to talk about his first job, some unexpected water main breaks he's fixed on the fly and why he's grateful to work for the City he grew up in.

Tom Poul is an attorney who lobbies for suburban cities in the metro area. He and Rick discuss how Tom looks out for the City and its residents' interests at the State Capitol, his love for Lions Tap and why TP doesn't just belong in the bathroom.

Rick meets with Sue Bohnsack, the Senior Center’s recreation supervisor, to discuss popular activities for older adults, the Senior Center’s 40th anniversary and her experience getting behind the wheel in a demolition derby.

The PROP Shop’s Executive Director Cindy Eddy stops by to talk shop with Rick. They discuss what sparked the idea to open The PROP Shop, her background in sales and how you can help local families in need.

In the latest episode, Rick chats with Eden Prairie’s new Fire Chief Scott Gerber about emergency management, firefighter recruitment and partnering with other departments on calls.

The show’s producer, Johnny Germscheid, recaps the first year of the podcast with Rick. They discuss highlights, Johnny’s job in communications and upcoming community events in Eden Prairie.

The City’s Economic Development Manager Dave Lindahl discusses how he became interested in city planning, booming business in Eden Prairie and his early years jamming at Eden Prairie High School.

Edina City Manager Scott Neal, who is the former Eden Prairie City Manager, chats with Rick about his early interest in city government and his work as a city manager in five different cities in three states.

Jon Thompson, one of the City of Eden Prairie's appraisers, talks with Rick about growing up in Eden Prairie, the property valuation process and belonging to a family that has six siblings who are appraisers.

Rick chats with Brian Hubbard, president of the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA), about National Police Week, the law enforcement state memorial monument and how Brian became involved with LEMA.

Patrick Donohue is the engine that drives 1 Million Cups Eden Prairie. Recently, Rick and Patrick chatted about the foundation that built 1 Million Cups, the importance of entrepreneurship and Eden Prairie’s City Government Academy.

Sue Kotchevar, the City of Eden Prairie’s finance manager, chats with Rick about growing up in a pink house, working in the Office of the State Auditor for two former governors, and managing the City's budget and liquor operations.

Bearpath Golf and Country Club’s General Manager Greg Olson talks with Rick about his role at Bearpath, growing up in Minnesota and playing in the World Series against the Minnesota Twins.

Rick chats with Bob Stark, the City’s sign specialist and a veteran snow plow driver, who talks about the City’s ongoing street sign fundraiser, plowing snow during the Halloween blizzard of ’91 and getting to know residents along his route.

SouthWest Transit's CEO Len Simich discusses how SWT was formed, the benefits of using SWT’s various services, the future of transit and what he's looking forward to down the road.

Jasmine Ellingson, Eden Prairie’s recreation supervisor of aquatics, tells Rick about the prerequisites for getting into lifeguard training, her experience in 4-H and how almost drowning as a child inspired her to become a lifeguard. Rick asks Jasmine about Eden Prairie’s summer aquatic events, and she describes new aquatic opportunities such as the sensory swim. You’ll never guess who she would’v...

State Senator Steve Cwodzinski discusses moving from Superior, WI, to the Twin Cities, his picture-perfect marriage proposal and issues of interest since he was elected to the Senate in 2016. Find out why Senator Wellstone called the night before Cwodzinski was set to introduce President George W. Bush at Eden Prairie High School. Here's Rick's talk with Cwod.