AARP Information Classes

The AARP Info Center, located at the Mall of America, provides free information and classes on a variety of information. Learn more and register for all upcoming classes at aarp.org/MNevents. One of those events is a Driver Safety Training program happening in May. AARP MN State Director Cathy McCleer explains. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words…

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National Volunteer Month

During National Volunteer Month AARP MN recognizes and thanks volunteers across Minnesota, including the 1200 AARP volunteers. State Director, Cathy McCleer, shares how her organization is honoring volunteers and where to find opportunities to serve. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

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Earth Day Pedestrian Dignity Walk

Original Air Date, April 15th: Earth Day Pedestrian Dignity Walk, is a one-of-a-kind movement experience along Franklin Avenue through Minneapolis and into St. Paul on April 22 – Earth Day! Pedestrian Dignity Walks are centered around the lived experience of all who move as pedestrians (on foot or wheelchair) in a time of increasing speed,…

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More on Avoiding Scams

Original Air Date, April 8th: AARP MN is our special guest today on New Beginnings. Jay Haapala, the Associate State Director for Community Engagement joins Freddie Bell with an update on Scams. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

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Connections Radio Show – May 6, 2023

Hosts Laurie Beth Fitz and Rick Bernardo join Reverend Doctor Delle McCormick from near the Arizona-Mexico border, along with Plymouth Congregational Church’s Nancy Lee and John Humphrey for: “Love Thy Neighbor: Forging connections in our disconnected Americas.” After a week visiting people and places along this border, we share our concerns, care, and commitments surrounding people…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 5, 2023

On today’s show: – Matt visits with fan favorite guest Cliff Schecter – Trump’s deposition in the E Jean Carroll case does not go well today. – Cinco de Mayo celebrations around the Twin Cities. – Republicans constantly accuse Democrats of “jamming these bills down our throats.” – Summer events returning to Minneapolis and St.…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 4, 2023

On today’s show: – Bring Me the News reports a hunter mistakes a fellow hunter for a turkey and shoots him. – New contests at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. – How right wingers are becoming more frustrated, unhinged and dangerous with their rhetoric. – A look at Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s State of the…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 3, 2023

Minnesota comes in #5 in best states to live report; Tartan student who fought against forever chemicals dies of cancer; Otsego man will face no jail time for fatal ATV crash; Jeff Stein joins Matt for their Wednesday visit; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees released including Willie Nelson and Kate Bush; MN Republicans…

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The Matt McNeil Show – May 1, 2023

Weekend recap; Minnesota state senator caught in awkward moment on Zoom; Minnesota attracting national attention for progressive policies; Wisconsin teacher reinstated following racist comments; Minnesota Wild grievances; youth sports issues; Laura Osnes; mosque arsonist arrested.

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Suzanne Kochevar

On this week’s show we interview Rotarian Suzanne Kochevar about Rotary Community Core @ Lake Street. After the murder of George Floyd, civil unrest and destruction of businesses in Minneapolis/St. Paul’s diverse Lake Street community created a difficult situation for Lake Street Business Owners. Rotary stepped in to help them get back to business, despite…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 28, 2023

On today’s show: – Bears in Maple Grove! – A US Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions. – The MN State Senate debates legalizing recreational marijuana. – Unsealed documents show that T Denny Sanford, founder of First Premier Bank, was being investigated for child pornography. – Matt was joined by actor…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 27, 2023

On today’s show: – We’re joined by Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine – Canine flu spreading in Minnesota. – Don’t commit crime in Edina! – GOP state rep. Pam Altendorf is upset that DFLers are passing bills because they have a majority. – Minnesota Republicans misrepresent a Leigh Finke bill to say she’s pro-pedophilia. –…

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Matt McNeil with Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine

Matt was joined by Paul Wiland of Lifeline Ukraine. Paul is currently in Kyiv. Lifeline Ukraine is a national, professional, suicide prevention and mental health support hotline, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more at https://lifelineukraine.com/en

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 26, 2023

Downtown Minneapolis pushing forward; Kim Potter released from prison early this week; Jeff Stein makes his Wednesday visit; wedding season is coming soon; congressional budget negotiations continue; Montana Republicans permanently censure transgender member; Republicans just do not care about you; Illinois man murdered in yard work dispute.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 25, 2023

Minnesota’s recreational pot bill passes the House; Joe Biden announces re-election bid; hog plant closing in southern Minnesota; the sell job by Republicans on rural agriculture; the Strib’s new editorial cartoonist strikes again; Target Field food; Patrick Coolican joins Brett for their Tuesday interview; nitrate pollution in southeastern Minnesota waters reaching a high level; national…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – April 24, 2023

Host Robert Pilot (Ho-Chunk Nation) is joined by Naida Medicine Crow (Crow Creek Nation) Community Engagement Coordinator at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition, and then by Wendy Pilot (Humane Society of the United States)

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 24, 2023

Cliff Schecter joins the show to discuss today’s surprising Tucker Carlson exit from FOX News; Don Lemon also fired by CNN; Aaron Rodgers finally traded to the Jets; Glenn Gruenhagen comes for Matt, and Matt responds; Matt’s tale of two weekends; the offensive Star Tribune cartoon released over the weekend; Minneapolis firefighter who attempted to…

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – April 24, 2023

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

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Ellie 2.0 Radio – April 22, 2023

We begin with highlighting the idealists who are working against efforts to marginalize transgender people with an update on NE state legislator Michaela Cavanaugh and a story about MT state legislator, Zooey Zephyr, the state’s only trans person in the legislature, who spoke up against efforts to pass a gender affirming care ban. As a…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well – April 22, 2023

Valerie Thomas, a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor at Minneapolis-based firm Marquette Wealth Management, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss good financial practices in retirement years. The transition to retirement is an adjustment, and a healthy money mindset helps people adjust to the balance of living off…

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Connections Radio – April 22, 2023

This Earth Day morning, hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo joined Terry Gips (co-founder and President of the Alliance for Sustainability) with Frances Moore Lappé (international best-selling author and sustainability pioneer with the Small Planet Institute). As we approach the Alliance for Sustainability’s 40th Anniversary 5/18 event, we explore the roots, values, and systems by which human…

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Sec. Steve Simon with Matt – April 21, 2023

Steve Simon is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2015, and as Minnesota’s chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone, of any political affiliation, from any part of our state” to protect, defend, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 20, 2023

On today’s show: – Elon Musk’s big new rocket explodes on a test flight. – Mike Lindell is ordered to pay $5 million to a Trump voter who proved his election conspiracy theories were wrong. – Republicans are angry at Tim Walz’s state of the state address. – GOP MN State Senator Nathan Wesenberg ranted…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 19, 2023

On today’s show: – Gym etiquette. – The Racket MN story on a U of M reporter who explores BORG, the latest binge-drinking craze. – RFK Jr. hits 14% in a poll against Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination. Is he being overhyped by some national media outlets? – It’s our usual Wednesday visit with…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – April 18, 2023

Host Robert Pilot (Ho-Chunk) welcomes the core research team on the TRUTH Project. Audrianna Goodwin (Red Lake Nation), Misty Blue (White Earth Nation), and An Garagiola (Bois Forte Band of Chippewa) share their work on the 554 TRUTH report that was recently released. You will not want to miss this special show!

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 18, 2023

Social media fun; pro-Trump influencer under fire for asking minors for graphic pictures; Dominion and FOX News reach a settlement; Republican education plans failing; Oklahoma county officials accused of secretly plotting to kill journalists and other enemies; Patrick Coolican visits with Brett; debt ceiling showdown.

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Cliff Schecter with Matt – April 17, 2023

Cliff Schecter is the President of Libertas LLC, a public relations and political strategy firm. He is the author of the 2008 bestselling book The Real McCain, a syndicated columnist, and co-owner of We Act Radio, AM 1480 in Washington DC. He also sits on the Board on the Ohio Innocence Project. You can follow him on…

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Let’s Talk About Sex, Menopause, and Aging Bodies

Discover the power of self-care in a safe and nurturing environment at the “Let’s Talk About Sex, Menopause, and Aging” event. It’s a safe space to explore, question, and share experiences. Attendees can expect a day filled with Q&A sessions with experts, fun swag bags, more than a dozen vendor tables, and experiential sessions.

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Food Freedom Radio – April 15, 2023

With Michael Chaney Project of Sweetie Pie, Jasmira Colon and Didier Bolanos Gonzalez  Climate Community Liaisons for Hennepin County’s new Department of Climate and Resiliency, Didier Bolanos Gonzalez  Climate Community Liaison, and Liv Jascor of the University of Minnesota Extension

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GHOSTBOX RADIO 4-16-23

Chris McKinnell of the Warren Legacy Foundation joins Greg Bauken for GhostBox Radio. Chris is the Grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren and Co-Founder of the Warren Legacy Foundation. Chris is a key figure in educating the field of paranormal The Warren Legacy Foundation is more than just paranormal investigations, it’s about helping more than…

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Living Healthy and Aging Well April 15 2023

Ed Hahn, Director of Marketing and Communications at the National Eagle Center, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share what’s happening at the National Eagle Center and why you should check it out this spring season. Spring is nesting season in the Upper Mississippi River Valley and Driftless…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 14, 2023

Ode to Kwik Trip; Price is Right winner gets 6 day trip to the Mall of America; Republicans with buttons that seem to describe themselves more than DFLers; the continuing fallout from the Discord document leaks; Nicholas Firkus sentenced to life in prison; Deloris Pringle of the Penn Center in South Carolina joins the show;…

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Deloris Pringle with Matt – April 14, 2023

Deloris P. Pringle is Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. The mission of Penn Center is to promote and preserve Penn’s true history and culture through its commitment to education, community development and social justice.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 13, 2023

Man arrested in secret documents leak; San Francisco tech executive arrested in CashApp founder’s murder; continuing discussion of Matt’s trip to the South; North Dakota; Dr. Joe Eastman joins the show; mosques allowed expanded call to prayer in Minneapolis; more issues with the failed Black expo in Minneapolis; state Republicans target DFL efforts to lower…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 12, 2023

Savannah, Georgia; the degradation of Twin Cities public transit; local inflation rates decrease; greedy corporations; sports roundup; proposed tax increases and myth of mass departures; Wisconsin proposes guns for teachers; NPR leaves Twitter; Michael Brodkorb joins the show.

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 11, 2023

Matt’s back! On today’s show: – Recapping Matt’s trip to South Carolina and observations about the rural south. – Red states have been controlled by Republicans for decades. Have they delivered any results for citizens? Some shocking stats will answer that question. – Brett Johnson joined by Max Nesterak of the Minnesota Reformer. – Thoughts…

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Brett Johnson with Max Nesterak (4/11/23)

Brett Johnson was joined by Max Nesterak of the Minnesota Reformer. They talked about how the abortion pill ruling could impact Minnesota, a look at the last few weeks of the legislature and efforts by a DFL rep. to stop cities and counties from raising sales taxes.

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – April 10, 2023

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Zoe Allen host today’s show. We start the show with Wendy’s sacred animals segment where she talks about Howling for Wolves call to action to stop a wolf hunt in Minnesota. Then it’s Dr. Anthony Stately, president of NACC (Native American Community Clinic).

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 10, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Todd speaks with Raina Meyer, legislative assistant and former campaign manager for Minnesota State Senator Kelly Morrison. – How Trump might be impacted by RICO, or Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations. – Netanyahu’s poll numbers tumble in Israel. – How Trump is like a…

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Kathryn Robb from CHILD USAdvocacy & Tim Ballard from Operation Underground Railroad

Trigger Warning: This episode may contain sensitive content related to child sexual abuse and trauma healing. Listener discretion is advised. Join Tim Ballard and Kathryn Robb and co-host Elizabeth Sullivan in this powerful video as they discuss advocacy work, creating a platform for change, and shedding light on the darkness and denial that allows abuse…

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GHOST BOX RADIO AFTER DARK

Special Episode of GhostBox Radio After Dark. Do Aliens exist? And if so do they really abduct people from this planet? What if Aliens can communicate to you through dreams? Does this all this sound absurd or familiar? Join us for a special two hour episode of GhostBox Radio After Dark on a special night…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 7, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Shedding new light on the 3 Tennessee legislative democrats who were expelled by Republicans for protesting gun violence. – Why Republicans continuing to struggle with young voters. – Republicans continue to launch silly Congressional investigations, including the weaponization of the federal government and the…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – April 6, 2023

Robert Pilot, Wendy Pilot and Zoe Allen host today’s show. We start the show with the crew talking about springtime weather, baseball, the latest news from the Native Roots Trading Post, Honor the Earth facing a $750k civil court judgment in a sexual harassment case and more. Then we welcome Robert Lilligren from the Native…

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 6, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – State Sen. Kelly Morrison joins to to talk about legislative news. – Clarence Thomas gets kickbacks from conservative donors. – Red states and counties leeching off blue states and counties. – Your calls on increasing diversity in the Twin Cities. – Greg Bakun, host…

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Native Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – April 5, 2023

Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe hosts today’s show and starts thing off with our news from Turtle Island. Then we have a special interview with Zoe Allen and former MN State Representative Susan Allen (both Sicangu Lakota and White Earth Anishinaabe).

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 5, 2023

Todd Mikkelson fills in for Matt today. On the show: – Dangerous spring storms around the country today. – Liberals finally gain a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. – Jeff Stein joins to talk about Trump’s arraignment and more. – Mike Pence will testify before a grand jury investigating Trump’s involvement with Jan. 6.…

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Todd Mikkelson with Jeff Stein (4/5/23)

Todd Mikkelson filled in for Matt today and visited with our national political expert Jeff Stein. They talked about Trump’s arraignment yesterday, how slowly the legal process in the case might play out and comparisons to charges against former Richard Nixon VP Spiro Agnew and more.

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