
New Beginnings
Saturdays 11AM-12PM
New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else's. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.

New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else's. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.
AARP MN is accepting applications to the AARP Community Challenge Grant program. It funds projects that make tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change to improve livability. AARP MN State Director, Cathy McLeer explains. 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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Today a secure retirement is out of reach for many, especially those who work in small businesses. While Social Security provokes a baseline of security for many, it was never intended to be the sole source of income for retirees. AARP State Director Cathy McLeer talks with Freddie Bell about Secure Choice. Freddie Bell’s new…
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Cathy McLeer, State Director for AARP MN talks with Freddie Bell about Paid Family and Medical Leave. Freddie also outlines advances in robotic surgery and outlines information on tax refunds. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334 Ripple Connects Unity South Church MN Public Housing Authority AARP Twin Cities
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Air Date: February 11, 2023 Jay Haapala, AARP MN Associate State Director for Community Engagement joins New Beginnings this weekend. He talks with Freddie Bell about the latest scams AARP Fraudwatch is encountering. Freddie Bell’s Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334 Ripple Connects Unity South Church MN Public Housing Authority AARP Twin Cities
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Jay Haapala with AARP, shares how to stay vigilant with the newest imposter scams. Dr. Michael Osterholm shares possible symptoms of new COVID-19 variants.Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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Aired on January 28th, 2023: Freddie Bell speaks with Dr. Michael Osterholm about new variant of COVID-19 and staying vigilant. We hear from Leibel Sternbach about changes made by Secure 2.0 act. Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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New Beginnings welcomes Jay Haapala, Associate Director for Community Engagement, AARP MN. He shares information regarding the latest scams being reported by the organization’s Fraud Watch Network. Did you know that Freddie Bell has a new book? Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, former NIH Director joins New Beginnings this week. He says the new Covid variant could be troublesome. Did you know that Freddie Bell has a new book? Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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As yet another new variant of Covid-19 has surfaced this week, Dr. Nathan Chomilo of the Minnesota Department of Health reminds us to remain vigilant. Flu shots, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended. Did you know that Freddie Bell has a new book? Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334
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AIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2022:At the end of the year, the Mall of America Covid-19 testing site will close. The Minnesota Department of Health says the facility, which has been open since the start of the pandemic, is no longer needed. Start your day on a high note with Words to the Wise by Freddie…
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