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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.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about films coming and going from their virtual cinema, and what's showing free as part of the community screenings and conversations.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about wines with personality on the Morning Show.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the weather ahead this week and he explains the summer solstice.

Gao Hong is one of the world’s most sought after players of the Chinese Pipa. She lives in Northfield and teaches at Carlton where she leads three student ensembles. Gao plays world stages. But she tells Phil Nusbaum that because of Covid-19, her recent story is one of world cancellations and refiguring her work.

Kim Dettmer, is the senior director of Disaster Services and Camp Noah at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. She talks about how LSS helps families in need.

Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis is helping Fans and Players experience live music with a three-day streaming event. It is called Stream Fest, and held Friday through Sunday June 26 through 28. When Mac Santiago of Jazz Central Studios sat down with Phil Nusbaum, Mac addressed why Stream Fest was created.

Guitarist Scott Keever talks about the solo show he'll perform (stream) Saturday, June 20 and staying creative during the pandemic.

G. Phillip Shoultz III, VocalEssence Associate Conductor, talks about Sunday's event with songs that honor fathers and the father figures in all our lives and songs that demand our attention and call us into action.

Julie Schultz Brown is executive director of communications and marketing at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about the different ways school might proceed in the fall.

Guitarist Pat Donohue and the Prairie All-Stars are playing at Crooners tonight.

Craig Rice from MSP FIlm talks about what's coming and going from the virtual screen, and which films are screening to the community for free.

Jearlyn Steele performs tonight at Crooners Supper Club.

State climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about hot and humid weather heading to Minnesota, and how a tropical depression ended up in the state for the first time in recorded history.

Vocalist Lucia Newell will sing a show at Crooners Supper Club Tuesday night. She'll be joined by Joan Griffith (guitar, mandolin, bass, etc) and Clea Galhano (recorder) for a night of Brazilian music.

Alissa Dott at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota leads the Host Homes effort for people with disabilities statewide and they are seeking Host Home families.

Jimmi Langemo leads a Minneapolis blues band called Jimmi and the Band of Souls. The band performs songs that complain of everything from broken hearts to unjust political systems. Jimmi told Phil Nusbaum about how an old Willie Dixon number led to his current work inspired by the George Floyd killing.

Dr Dean Alger is a political scientist with five books to his credit, he has written about influential bluesman Lonnie Johnson and he sings and plays protest songs. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Doctor Dean tells how all of his experiences play into his protest songwriting.