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Doug Little, founder and flutist for Charanga Tropical, talks about the history of charanga music and the band's upcoming outdoor gig at Crooners Supper Club Saturday, Sept. 5th.

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

Sommelier Jill Mott, from Henry & Son, talks about an handful of rosés and a St. Paul beer to enhance your Labor Day Weekend.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about how August wrapped up, and how you can learn more about weather, meteorology and climatology.

When cellist Aaron Kerr, Drummer Derrin Pinto and keyboardist Kevin Rhys jammed in March 2020, the improvisations were so satisfying that they formed a group called Single Cell. But the pandemic prevented a second session till June. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Aaron told about Single Cells’ work at this critical time.

Urania Roque Vanyo of Lutheran Social Service of MN describes strategies for parents to help their kids succeed in school this fall, whether that's hybrid, remote, or all in person.

Laurie MacKenzie is Investigating New and Surprising Markets as a result of Covid 19. Plus, she is also ramping up using the internet to contact music fans. But that is Laura months into the Covid era. She told Phil Nusbaum that at first, it threw her thinking for a loop.

Anthony Williams, newly-named Executive Director of Community Education at Minneapolis Public Schools, talks about the role of the operation and how it's coping with - and assisting families with - challenges brought on by social distancing.

Despite the pandemic currently gripping the world, Reynold Philipsek stays immersed in Jazz Guitar. And like many, Reynold is reflecting on his jazz career, going all the way back, including life on the road and his major influences.

Allison Miller of Lutheran Social Service talks with Emily Reese about how couples can deal with conflict while spending extra time together working from home.

Vladimir Garrido is steeped in the folk music of the Andes Mountains. But using the time afforded by Covid-19 times, Vladimir has been busy with new projects, including a CD with a more modernistic approach and a podcast. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Vladimir talked about how he got involved in music in his native Chile.

With the planned return to Distance Learning for fall classes and the continued trauma around police brutality and community destruction, how is Minneapolis Public Schools going to meet the social-emotional needs of its 35,000 students?  Counseling Services manager Derek Francis visits with Emily Reese.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the derecho that pummeled central Iowa early last week.

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

Jill Mott, sommelier from Henry & Son, talks about the grape Riesling and her weekend adventures.

Interim Artistic Director Christina Baldwin from the Jungle Theater talks about the upcoming Shine A Light festival, running from Aug. 20-30.

Sometimes Joe Nicola plays well-known tunes, but more frequently he plays is his own compositions. Thinking about his August 22, 6PM show at Lake Monster in Saint Paul, Joe said that his ideas for composing come from having the guitar in his hands a lot.

Kim Miller from LSS Financial Counseling talks about the credit scores, rebuilding credit and the importance of having good credit.

Spirit House is a Twin Cities music group that uses certain East Indian traditions as a starting point. When Spirit House tabla player Gary Waryam and cellist Michelle Kinney talked to Phil Nusbaum, they first addressed how Spirit House operates musically.

Amber Spaniol, Health Services Director for Minneapolis Public Schools talks about school this fall.

Craig Rice from MSP Film talks about the Virtual Cinema offering, Jazz On A Summer's Day.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the storms that swept through the metro overnight Sunday night and how hail forms.

The dance collective, Rhythmically Speaking, mounts its summer show from home this weekend. Artistic director Erinn Liebhard talks about the upcoming performance.

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the music business suffered. Live shows are way down, and music stores such as the Electric Fetus had to close, too. Aaron Meyerring, owner of the Electric Fetus says that opening a little at the time is key, just as closing was key, earlier in the pandemic.

Vocalist Leslie Vincent talks about her Monday night show at Crooners and her new album.