Minnesota Matters

The federal government's reversal of a decision to kill the famous military newspaper, Stars and Stripes, puts a spotlight on a small town in southeast Missouri. Missourinet historian Bob Priddy has the story.

This week: Absentee balloting begins in MN (Sec of State Steve Simon), NAMI walk changes amid COVID-19, 7 on 7 high school sports, Gopher Coach PJ Fleck on the return of Big 10 football.

This week: MN's swing-state status, teen vaping during COVID, NAMI MN offers help for stress, fall harvest preview.

This week: MN Ed Commish Mary Cathryn Ricker, MN tourism update, Loaves and Fishes feeding MNans, COVID and college sports with Richard Pitino.

This week: presidential politics/racial injustice, MN Sec of State Steve Simon on mail-in voting, AFM reminder for parents, Golden Gophers and their favorite State Fair memories.

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This week: presidential politics in MN, State Fair amid COVID-19, MNsure update, MN pro golfer Tim Herron.

This week: Peak political season week from the capital, Big 10 sports are pushed, the State of Minnesota says they will support local school districts and extra impaired driving enforcement headed to Minnesota roads.

08/07/20 Minnesota Matters On this week's episode, Scott Peterson discusses a unique back to school season, Mike Grimm deep dives on the decision to adjust the high school sports season, and Bill Werner recaps a busy time at the state capital.

This week: back-to-school guidance amid COVID-19, Tobacco 21 becomes law in MN, Alexandria non-profit gets food to people in need, MIAC update from Commish Dan McKane.

This week: special session review/mask mandate, suicide rates up in MN, Talking Heads' Chris Frantz reminisces about MN visits/close calls w/Bob Dylan in new book, Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer on the baseball season and his new book.

Listen to one person's experience with fishing in Wisconsin.

Learn about the fun you can have ice fishing in Wisconsin.

Missouri historian Bob Priddy tells about a Maryville man's historic feat in WWII.

A couple of new developments this week that impact Missouri - a new flag rule for bases and a new relationship with the nation's high-tech defense installation, NGA.

This week: special session update, ED MN's Denise Specht on back-to-school concerns, MN census update, 3M Open.

This week: police accountability-special session preview, MN National Guard response to Sexual Assault/Harassment report, Twins TV broadcaster Dick Bremer on the upcoming season.

This week: police accountability remains key issue at State Capitol, firework safety for the 4th, food shelf update amid COVID-19, Golden Gopher Gable Steveson on social justice.

Missouri's U.S. Senators praise the new $295 million community hospital facility, which includes a center to support traumatic brain injury research.

This week: special session in review, MNsure enrollment amid COVID-19, MN National Guardsman's perspective on the aftermath of Gorge Floyd's killing, Northwoods League preps to play ball.

U,S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper traveled to Ft. Leonard Wood June to lead a re-enlistment ceremony where 53 soldiers recommitted their obligation to defend the U-S Constitution.

Historian Bob Priddy tells about the early combat experience of Missouri's Harry S. Truman, who had to make many more difficult decisions about war as president.

This week: political repercussions from COVID-19/police accountability issues, local filmmakers highlight small businesses, MN State Colleges and Universities reach out to keep students, NASCAR and social change.

The Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to working with the citizens and businesses of Wisconsin while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations, DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities. Learn mor...

The Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to working with the citizens and businesses of Wisconsin while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations, DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities. Learn mor...