Jearlyn Steele

Former WCCO Radio news anchor Bruce Hagevik shares fond memories of working with Jearlyn during this final Steele Talkin' program.

Former WCCO Radio news anchor Steve Murphy wishes Jearlyn the best during her final show on the station.

WCCO Radio news anchor, and "Sistah Girlfriend", Susie Jones calls in to offer Jearlyn well wishes during her final show on 8-3-0.

TPT "Almanac" host and former WCCO Radio news anchor Eric Eskola shares his memories of working with Jearlyn during her final show on the air.

In the last hour of her time on Newstalk 8-3-0, Jearlyn continues to open up the phones, talks with a few special callers, and reminisces about her favorite time of any show...the Mom & Michael Hour.

It's a sad night in the annals of WCCO Radio.  Jearlyn has announced that this will be her final program.  In the wake of her retirement from Newstalk 8-3-0, she opens up the phone lines to talk with the loyal listeners of the show.

On this holiday weekend edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn sits down with the following guests: Legendary Soul/R&B singer Ginger Commodore Wobegon® Brass Band conductor Mike Halstenson Educator and Santa Sessions creator Jen Scott "A Stevie Wonder Experience" vocalist and drummer Craig Dion

Small Business Saturday highlights the local companies that are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods.  But while you were shopping for the holiday gifts, did it inspire you to potentially open a shop of your own that people can celebrate next year?  Andy Donahue, State Director of the Minnesota Small Business Development Center, lets you know how you can begin your entrepreneurial journey.

This past week, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that only the Federal Government is allowed to bring a lawsuit under Section 2 of the Voting Right Act.  Mark Gaber, Senior Director of Redistricting at the Campaign Legal Center, looks more closely at the impact of the 8th Circuit’s decision.

Mark Gaber from the Campaign Legal Center takes us through the impact of last week's appellate court ruling on the Voting Right Act. Andy Donahue of the Minnesota Small Business Development Center explains how you can start that company you've always wanted to dive into.

With the holidays in full swing, some people have difficulties joining in on the holiday joy.  For people suffering from depression or mental health issues, this time of year can be hard on them.  What can be done, and what can we do, to help everyone stay mentally healthy into the New Year?  Sue Abderholden, executive director of NAMI Minnesota, talk through this with us.

Jearlyn spends some time discussing Cyber Monday deals, Hallmark movies, and the importance of kindness during the holiday season. Sue Aberholden of NAMI MN gives us some ideas of how to help yourself and others suffering from depression during the holiday season.

On this pre-Holiday edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks to the following guests: “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas” choreographer Linda Talcott Lee Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston "A Christmas In Ochopee" artistic director Rhiana Yazzie and playwright Montana Cypress

As Native American Heritage Month continues, an exhibit over at The Minneapolis Institute of Art is celebrating the work of Indigenous photographers.  “In Our Hands” co-curator Jill Ahlberg Yohe tells us what we'll see when encountering the exhibit at the museum.

This week, Ramsey County started what they hope will be a new place to keep the area clear of hazardous materials.  The groundbreaking ceremony is only the beginning for the proposed multi-million dollar facility that will become a “one-stop shop” for disposal and recycling.  County Public Health Deputy Director Rae Eden Frank talks about the upcoming facility and how it will help the community.

Rae Eden Frank from the Ramsey County Public Health department describes what their Environmental Service Center will provide for residents. Curator Jill Ahlberg Yohe tells us what we'll see in the ongoing M.I.A. exhibit "In Our Hands".

There haven’t been a lot of great headlines for the “Big 3” American automakers lately.  For two of them, though, a local company has provided a slight bright spot in the news.  Last week, GM & Stellantis announced they would provide a substantial investment in a Minneapolis-based company for the development of Clean Earth Magnets that could be used in electric vehicles.  Tom Grainger of Niron...

Jearlyn opens the show by gushing over the Christmas lights she's seeing on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis.  Plus, how do you know the age of a bar? Tom Grainger of Niron Magnetics discusses the recent announcement of an investment given to the local company by 2 of America's biggest automakers.

On this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn dives into the Arts world with the following guests: "Company" actress Judy McClane Rhythmically Speaking Dance artistic and executive director Erinn Liebhard Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston "I Am Betty" director Maija Garcia

The holiday shopping season is about to hit its peak.  If you haven’t started yet and are starting to dread the crowds at the big box stores, why not head to one of the historic downtown districts in your area?  Freelance writer and photographer Lisa Meyers McClintick joins the show to highlight some of these destinations.

The clock is running out on the recent Continuing Resolution passed by Congress, and a Government Shutdown is scheduled to start on Friday.  Can the new Speaker of the House figure out a way to pass some kind of legislation?  Will any bills keep social programs mostly intact?  Hamline University political science professor David Schultz digs into the ongoing D.C. dysfunction.

Hamline professor David Schultz goes through the "Whys" behind the threat of another Government Shutdown. Writer and photographer Lisa Meyers McClintick provides some examples of smaller shops you can go to for your holiday shopping.

Jearlyn takes this first hour to go through some talker topics that may bend your ear.  They include the red hot Vikings, Taylor Swift's latest showing of PDA, and how cities can celebrate the holidays.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, the following guests discuss their projects with Jearlyn: "The Thin Place" actresses Cheryl Willis and Jane Froiland Local singer/musician Mark Joseph Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Local alternative rock legend Peter Jesperson

Wednesday is National STEM or STEAM Day.  The Twin Cities is full of organizations that lead the effort to teach our children about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.  One that usually comes top of mind is the Science Museum of Minnesota.  Marketing & Public Relations Specialist Karilyn Robinson gives us a look at some of the programs the museum is offering through the Winter sem...