Jearlyn Steele

A St. Anthony city employee turned the bleak prospects of a battle with COVID into his dream of becoming a firefighter.  St. Anthony Fire Department member Michael Culhane details his journey.

Michael Culhane shares his inspirational story of overcoming COVID to turn his dream of being a firefighter into reality. Karilyn Robinson from the Science Museum of MN tells us what they have in store for students this Winter.

A state-based college has just announced a big initiative to help students get their foot in the doors of higher education.  Starting next Fall, Concordia College in Moorhead will begin offering full tuition to some of the new students that will make their way to the northwest Minnesota campus.  School Vice President of Enrollment Ben Iverson dive more into the details of the program.

Jearlyn takes time to comment on the current war happening in Israel and on the Gaza Strip.  She also reaches out to the listeners for some commentary. Ben Iverson explains the new scholarship initiative that Concordia College-Moorhead is establishing for some prospective students.

On this episode of Center Stage, Jearlyn gets the skinny from the following guests: Local vocalist Kathleen Johnson Minnesota Symphonic Winds associate conductor Paul Kile Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Local vocalist Leslie Vincent

If you’re familiar with the University of Minnesota, then you may know about an organization dedicated to connecting students and faculty of Christian faith and expanding their experiences through campus life.  Anselm House has been providing that connection for over 40 years, and they will be holding a fundraiser on November 9th.  Dan Olson, the organization’s managing director, talk about the se...

More than 75% of participants in a recent Bankrate survey said that they did not make any contributions to their emergency funds in 2023.  With crushing inflation and rises in interest rates, many feel like they’re behind on the essentials as we head to the end of the year.  Matt Elliott, founder of Pulse Financial Planning in Rochester, dives deeper into these issues.

Pulse Financial Planning founder Matt Elliott gives advice on how we can save money in this time of increased inflation. Anselm House managing director Dan Olson explains the organization on the University of Minnesota campus.

Last Winter was really bad when trying to drive on the streets of St. Paul.  The sometimes chaotic conditions left many residents dodging potholes and ice ruts, or navigating roadways congested with scattered parked cars.  Sean Kershaw, director of the city’s Public Works department, explains the lessons taken from all the frustration and the efforts to smooth out the roads much more this time aro...

Jearlyn takes the first part of the show to discuss horror films (in anticipation of Halloween) and the lack of holiday cheer in Downtown Minneapolis over the last few years. St. Paul Public Works director Sean Kershaw tells us how the city is getting prepared for the Winter weather that can impact the roadways.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks with the following guests: Mixed Blood Theatre artistic director Mark Valdez Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston "FETAL" playwright Trista Baldwin Plus, Jearlyn previews the MN Orchestra's event with the movie "Get Out", in which the Steele Family will be involved.

Halloween is just around the corner.  Are you looking for a fun, family-oriented event outside of Trick-or-Treating?  Let the website Family Fun Twin Cities be your guide.  Site co-founder, Gianna Kordatzky tells us how you and your young ones can enjoy this festive season.

It’s almost 3 weeks and ticking with no Speaker of the House in Washington, D.C.  Where does it go from here?  Carleton College political science professor emeritus Steven Schier tries to figure out how one-half of the nation’s most important lawmaking body can pull itself from this quicksand.

Carleton College political science professor emeritus Steven Schier digs into the madness surrounding the Speaker of the House race in Washington. Gianna Kordatzky from Twin Cities Family Fun talks about options to help your family enjoy Halloween.

The local chapter of a national investment group is taking a hopeful step in closing the disparity gap in maternal mortality rates for Women of Color.  Simone Hardeman Jones, executive and founding director of GreenLight Fund Twin Cities, discusses the multi-year investment in a new app designed to give patients and other professionals a place to review healthcare providers.

Jearlyn takes the first part of the hour to discuss some of the of 2024 Presidential candidates and the traits she looks for in a politician. Simone Hardeman Jones from GreenLight Fund Twin Cities discusses a new app designed to address maternal health disparities.

On this week's Center Stage hour, Jearlyn chats with the following guests: Local Folk/Americana musician Jaspar Lepak "Finding Her Beat" executive and producer Jennifer Weir Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Local singer/musician Skarlett Woods

On Monday, the University of Minnesota welcomes Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett to speak on campus…and not everyone is happy about it.  How do schools decide on guest lecturers that will speak to their student body?  Minnesota State University-Mankato Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Dr. Henry Morris explains the logistics behind these events.

In the wake of the continued chaos in Washington, D.C., Jearlyn dedicates more time to explain her reasoning of why voting is so important. Dr. Henry Morris of Minnesota State University-Mankato goes into the details of booking guest lecturers to speak on campus.

This coming Friday is National Mammography Day, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and M Health Fairview has literally taken their initiative on the road.  The organization’s mobile mammography truck fleet is stopping at locations near historically marginalized communities, giving them opportunities for potentially life-saving checkups.  Chelsea McGuire, Senior Clinic Manager at the M Healt...

Jearlyn takes time to discuss the importance of words and their historical context.  She also stresses how important it is to go out and vote in as many elections as you're allowed. Chelsea McGuire of M Health Fairview's Phalen Village Clinic previews an upcoming event where people can get mammograms.

Jearlyn welcomes the following guests for this edition of Center Stage: Sounds of Blackness founder Gary Hines “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress” playwright Juliany Taveras Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” director Cody Braudt

Last week, the city of Minneapolis announced that they would transfer two parcels of land back to a group of Indigenous peoples.  The Bloomington Avenue parcels are being purchased by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians.  What do they plan to do with the land?  And could this be a sign of similar transactions in the future?  Cheri Goodwin, executive director of Family & Children Services for...

Cheri Goodwin from the Red Lake Nation explains the impact of the tribe buying two parcels of land from the city of Minneapolis. Jearlyn reaches out to the listeners to ask why support for Ukraine appears to be fading in some corners of the U.S.

Jearlyn shares her frustration about how Congress does its business when it comes to funding the government.  She also discusses the Twins' upcoming playoff series. Washington Post reporter Jacob Bogage gives us a deeper dive on Congress avoiding a Government Shutdown.