The Afternoon Cruise

Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools Ed Graff talks about the upcoming Virtual School Request Kick-Off on Saturday, Dec. 5 starting at 10 a.m.

Cierra Burnaugh is a Recruitment Coordinator for Human Resources at Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about 2 job openings and a new monthly series called Community Job Talk.

The Minneapolis Public Schools Virtual School Request Kick-off is Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Martha Swanson, Director of Student Placement and Enrollment Services talks about the event and the request process.

Jenn Kostek from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota talks about the free homebuying services offered.

Amber Spaniol is the Director of Health Services from Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about the district dialing back support services while case rates of COVID-19 sharply rise.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about virtual cinema offerings, and the return of their We The People series which offers free films and community conversations online.

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son talks about Ruth Lewandowski Wines from California.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the high temperature records set at the beginning of November in Minnesota.

Ashley Hall from Lutheran Social Service works directly with Veterans and their family members to ensure they have the support they need to manage the challenges of daily life through the CORE Program and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about a "rubble film" showing at the Heights Theater and the Frederick Wiseman series running at the MSP Film Society.

Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Ed Graff, talks about phases of instruction during the pandemic, the recent School Board election, and changing the starting and ending time for school.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the films offered on their virtual cinema.

Molly Siebert and Lisa Purcell are District Program Facilitators for K-12 Social Studies and Ethnic Studies at Minneapolis Public Schools. They are hoping the district will vote to make ethnic studies a requirement for graduation at MPS.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about the warm start to November, and how to contact him with your weather- and climate-related questions.

November is National Adoption Month. Heidi Wiste from Lutheran Social Service talks about the adoption process, and how LSS works with Children's Home Society to find homes for children in Minnesota.

Ashley Musana is the Career Exposure Coordinator for AchieveMpls. Ashley talks about upcoming career fairs, the need for volunteers, and how to help students with career and college readiness.

Charlotte Kinzley is the manager of Homeless and Highly Mobile Student Services at MPS. She talks about the services available to students and how to get help.

Ariel Pinkerton is co-artistic director of Fortune's Fool Theatre. She talks about their new production "To Breed, or Not to Breed" and safety measures in place for performers and audience members.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film society gives an update on what's showing in the Virtual Cinema.

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about her recent road trip to California to visit wineries from a social distance, including Stirm Wine Co.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about October's record-setting snowfall totals.

Sandy Boren-Barrett is the Artistic Director of Stages Theatre Co., and she talks about their new experience called "Enchanted Mystery: A Detect The Story Adventure."

Janet Salo from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota talks about Kinship Caregivers. Over the last several years, there has been an increase in the number of children living with extended family or close family friends, from an average of roughly 2.4 million children 10 years ago to an average of almost 2.6 million children more recently, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Charisma Smith is a Family Engagement Specialist with Minneapolis Public Schools. She talks about her work with the Black Parent Advisory Council.

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. For some people who struggle with substance abuse, isolation and stress during the pandemic can amplify difficulties staying sober. Nicolette Johnson with Lutheran Social Service Behavioral Health tells us how to recognize substance use issues, how to best support our loved ones who are struggling and addresses misconceptions about substance ab...