Real Talk with Rick

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Real Talk with Rick is hosted by Eden Prairie City Manager Rick Getschow. The show began in August 2018. Rick interviews guests who are associated and involved with the City of Eden Prairie.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.edenprairie.org

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We Built This City 07.12.2018 34:22

Kevin Schmieg, the City's building inspections manager, touches on how the City offices have changed since the 80s, what the City is doing to make applying for permits easier and why he almost got left behind on an Alaskan adventure.

Stepping Up in a Time of Need 14.11.2018 36:17

Eden Prairie Community Foundation Executive Director Mark Weber talks about the Foundation’s inception, acting as a grant maker, giving back to the community, building a strong endowment fund and three Foundation-related projects in Purgatory Creek Park. The Foundation has been around for 30-plus years and hosts annual events such as EP Gives and Prairie Brewfest, in addition to co-sponsoring Peop...

A Sendoff for Sherry 31.10.2018 42:32

Outgoing council member Sherry Butcher Wickstrom shares what got her involved with local government, memories of Eden Prairie's rapid growth in the 80s, how she helped Eden Prairie Center land Von Maur and her plans to dig in the dirt during retirement.

The Internet of Things 17.10.2018 33:34

Rick and James Goldenstein, the City's IT network administrator, discuss Eden Prairie’s IT team, technology buzzwords, cyber security and what you can do to stay safe in the cloud.

Farewell to the Chief 03.10.2018 33:43

Before former Eden Prairie Police Chief Jim DeMann retired in late September, he chatted with Rick about a few of his memories from his 31 years with the Department. They discuss how DeMann started working in Eden Prairie, his K-9 Champ, the path to becoming chief and he reveals his favorite cop movie.

Late-Summer Chat with Pat 19.09.2018 29:28

Rick and Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce President Pat MulQueeny talk about the local business community, Chamber news and Pat's affinity for the Vikings. Stick around for a rapid-fire game of this or that.

A Conversation with the Mayor 05.09.2018 36:15

Rick sits down with Eden Prairie Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens to chat about her background, proudest moments in office, legacy and advice she has for future mayors. She touches on how she arrived in Eden Prairie, her first experience with local government, how becoming mayor unexpectedly affected her penmanship, her upcoming retirement and what she'll miss most and least when leaving office.

Testing the Waters 28.08.2018 15:26

Rick interviews Johnny Germscheid, the City of Eden Prairie's communications coordinator and guinea pig for the inaugural podcast. Learn about how Johnny landed in Eden Prairie, his typical workday and some of his favorite hobbies.