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Julie Danzl is the Student Wellness Manager for Culinary & Wellness Services at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about food distribution during this school year.

Danielle Grant talks about how AchieveMpls is still helping students with college and career readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's showing at their Virtual Cinema.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about a selection of Oktoberfest beers available this season.

Vocalist Connie Evingson and pianist Jon Weber talk about their shows this week as part of Jazz Fest Live at Crooners Supper Club. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the haze in the sky, possibly from fires on the West Coast.

To respond to the crises after the death of George Floyd, Pangea World Theater created a concert called the Burning Truth project. The next Burning Truth project performance in a Burnsville backyard, Sunday Sept 20 at 4PM. It is curated by Katia Cardenas. Phil Nusbaum talked with Katia, and also to Pangea co-artistic director Meena Natarajan who told how the project got started.

David Pinsky, Senior Plastics Campaigner for Greenpeace, has recently authored a report called "Reusables Are Doable" looking at reusable containers in retail settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LSS Financial Counselor Mary Ellen Kaluza talks about how to handle loaning money to adult children, parents and friends.

Maurice Jacox has sung in groups for many years, and has played the saxophone. Lately, he’s done more under his own name. But he’s just now emerging from a run of bad luck that began in 2019, when his great friend Wee Willie Walker died.

Patty Peterson interviewed Dave Koz as he came to Mpls for his only show in 2020 with guitarist,Cory Wong. They talked about the show and his newest CD "A New Day". A snippet of his new music is played.

Patty Peterson interviews Gary Hines, director of the Sounds Of Blackness, about their new single,"Sick & Tired", released during the time of unrest in Mpls, Minn. Summer of 2020

Trumpeter Solomon Parham talks about the show he recorded for the Selby Ave JazzFest Saturday.

Writer and saxophonist Richard Terrill launches his new book on Facebook Live Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 and plays with the Larry McDonough Quartet.

Associate Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, LaShawn Ray, talks about the start to this year's school year.

Ginger Commodore and friends will sing Stevie Wonder's hits Saturday night at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater.

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

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the cold front gripping the state and why you can see your breath when it's above freezing.

Karl Reichert, executive director for Textile Center of Minnesota, talks about a new months-long initiative with several shows called "We Are The Story" which includes a partnership with the Women of Color Quilters Network.

Dr. Barbara Chromy is a mental health specialist for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about students returning to college.

Javier Matos is one of the many who work day jobs in addition to performing music. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, in Javier’s so-called office…his backyard…Javier reflected on his musical career and his music.

The father of Midwest flamenco, Michael Hauser hasn’t played much in public lately. But as things open up, he’s been able to perform, and he’s already had a show at a familiar spot for him, the Loring in Minneapolis. When Michael talked to Phil Nusbaum, Michael addressed performing again after the Covid-caused hiatus.

Minnesota guitarist Cory Wong and saxophonist Dave Koz play two shows at Crooners Supper Club Sunday, Sept. 06. Hear Cory talk about the gigs, Dave Koz, and hear one of his newest tracks.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about an obscure animated film playing at the Trylon Cinema and the uniqueness of the Criterion streaming service.

The Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Ed Graff, talks about returning to school next week with distance learning, resumption of meal distribution, and support services for students and staff.