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George Family Foundation
George Family Foundation By KSTP This week, the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis will recognize Penny and Bill George for their contributions to the theater company. Besides their contributions to the arts, the George Family Foundation has funded millions of dollars of other philanthropic projects. Penny and Bill join Chris and Megan to tell us a bit more about themselves!
Health benefits of fiber
Health benefits of fiber By KSTP While fiber can help us with blood sugar regulation, gut health, heart health and more, the average American adult is not eating enough of it.
Meet Your New Best Friend: Crash from Ruff Start Rescue
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5/2 Here's the Mail
5/2 Here’s the Mail By KSTP Chris, Megan and Ken open the Minnesota Live mailbag to answer your questions about clowns, hair gel and more!
Water Tower Wednesday 4/30
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One Minnesota man's love for birds
One Minnesota man’s love for birds By KSTP Bird expert Carrol Henderson is back in the Minnesota Live studio to talk about his lifelong love for all kinds of birds. For more information about Carrol’s books, click here.
Happy Birthday Ken Barlow!
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Baby Farm Animals from Govin's Farm
Baby Farm Animals from Govin’s Farm By KSTP It’s that time of year again, when many animals give birth to adorable babies! John Govin from Govin’s Farm in Menomonie, Wisconsin joins Megan and Kelli in-studio to show us some of the baby animals visitors can see at the farm.
Food at the Xcel Energy Center
Food at the Xcel Energy Center By KSTP Live from the Xcel Energy Center, Chris and Megan try out some of the food you can get during the boys’ state hockey tournament.
Must See Museum: Hennepin History Museum
Must See Museum: Hennepin History Museum By KSTP KSTP-TV photojournalist Bill Middeke takes us to South Minneapolis to check out today’s viewer-suggested must see museum, the Hennepin History Museum. For more information about the museum, click here.
Ice Out Clock on Minnesota Lakes
Ice Out Clock on Minnesota Lakes By KSTP Dr. John Downing from the University of Minnesota-Duluth joins us to talk about the Minnesota lakes Ice Out Clock, which forecasts when ice on Minnesota lakes will be melted. For more information on the Ice Out Clock, click here. To register for Dr. Downing’s webinar click here.
Must See Museum: Hennepin History Museum
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3/3 Here's the Mail
3/3 Here’s the Mail By KSTP Today, Chris, Megan and Ken open up the Minnesota Live mailbox to see what our viewers are saying about the show!
Map Hockey
Map Hockey By KSTP Helping us kick off hockey week here at Minnesota Live, Justin Johnson from Map Hockey joins Chris and Megan to talk about some of the training and charitable programs it offers.
2/28 Hello From...
2/28 Hello From… By KSTP Today’s Hello Froms are from Katy in Rockford, Mary (and dog Lexie) in Cottage Grove, Sally in Sauk Center, Tom in Fairmont, Buck in Plymouth and our winners Milo the dog and Peggy in St. Cloud! Every week on Minnesota Live, we check in with viewers across the State during our “Hello From…” series. Submitting a video could win you a 65″ Roku TV! Learn more here.
2/21 Hello From...
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Former bar owner helps people find flavor with non-alcoholic wine brand
Former bar owner helps people find flavor with non-alcoholic wine brand By KSTP Dry January may be coming to a close, but Drywit wine offers a non-alcoholic drinking option year-round. Twin Cities Live reporter Kelli Hanson talks with former bar owner and Drywit founder Peder Schwiegert about the brand. For more information about Drywit, click here.
Happy Birthday Chris Egert!
Happy Birthday Chris Egert! By KSTP For this Fun Fact Friday, we have a very special fun fact – it’s Minnesota Live host Chris Egert’s birthday! Even with Chris out of the studio, the Minnesota Live team wanted to celebrate all things Chris, including his love for state fair hot dogs.
Visit Lake of the Woods
Visit Lake of the Woods By KSTP Lake of the Woods is the northernmost part of Minnesota and offers much for visitors and locals alike! Executive Director of Lake of the Woods Tourism Joe Henry joins Megan and Paul to talk about just some of the things that make the area special. For more information on Lake of the Woods, click here.
World's Toughest Rodeo hits St. Paul
World’s Toughest Rodeo hits St. Paul By KSTP Hutch joins Megan and Paul from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, where participants in the “World’s Toughest Rodeo” will be competing Friday and Saturday for a shot at the Pro Rodeo World Champion Crown. For more information, click here.
1/31 What's Happening this Weekend
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Spring Flower Show
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Spring Flower Show By KSTP Twin Cities Live producer Betsy Melin joins Megan and Paul from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska to talk about its upcoming Spring Flower Show. The show will run from Feb 1-March 16. For more information on the Arboretum or its Spring Flower Show, click here.
The Fix-it Clinic
The Fix-it Clinic By KSTP Tom Johnson and Steve Zimmerman from the Fix-it Clinic join Megan and Paul to talk about how they help people fix just about anything at clinics around Hennepin County. For more information on the Fix-it Clinic, click here.
How to fish for and protect Eelpout
How to fish for and protect Eelpout By KSTP Matthew Breuer from Bemidji-based North Country Guide Service joins Chris and Megan to talk about Eelpout, which has been deemed Minnesota’s ugliest and slimiest fish. Matthew tells us a bit more about the Eelpout species and what we can do to protect it. For more information about North Country Guide Service, click here.
Live in the Kitchen with Elizabeth: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Live in the Kitchen with Elizabeth: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup By KSTP Twin Cities Live host Elizabeth Ries joins the Minnesota Live team from her kitchen to give us her homemade spin on the classic grilled cheese and tomato soup. For more recipes from Elizabeth, check out here blog, Home to Homestead, here.
Marvelous Minnesota: Former Buffalo nurse receives Presidential Citizens Medal
Marvelous Minnesota: Former Buffalo nurse receives Presidential Citizens Medal By KSTP Diane Carlson Evans, who was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal earlier this month for her work with the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation, joins Chris and Megan to talk about the Memorial, her work as a combat nurse in Vietnam and her book, “Healing Wounds.” To learn more about Diane or her book, click here.
Visit Lake Superior Railroad Museum
WDIO reporter Kenny Johnson takes us to Duluth to check out the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Run by volunteers, the museum features layouts from various parts of Minnesota. To learn more about the museum, click here. For more from Kenny, click here. For Related Stories: MNL Must See Museums
The Troubling Trend of State Takeovers of Public Schools
The Troubling Trend of State Takeovers of Public Schools Published September 7, 2024 The state takeover of Houston Independent School District, the eighth-largest public school system in the United States, is entering its second year. State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles is the occasion by touting state test score results that show preliminary improvement in student achievement.
Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies director search pause raises academic freedom concerns
In his last weeks as Interim President of the University of Minnesota, Jeff Ettinger withdrew a job offer for director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies on June 10, prompting debate about the role of administrators in hiring practices and infringements on academic freedom.
State Takeover of 8th-Largest Public School System Exemplifies Alarming Trend
The state takeover of Houston Independent School District, the eighth-largest public school system in the United States, is entering its second year. State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles is the occasion by touting state test score results that show preliminary improvement in student achievement. Other leaders in education across the country are paying close attention to Miles’ tactics to see if they’re effective enough to implement in their own schools.
The Troubling Trend of State Takeovers of Public Schools
The state takeover of Houston Independent School District, the eighth-largest public school system in the United States, is entering its second year. State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles is celebrating the occasion by touting state test score results that show preliminary improvement in student achievement. Other leaders in education across the country are paying close attention to Miles’ tactics to see if they’re effective enough to implement in their own schools.
UMN engineers launch state flag into space
A team of engineers from the University of Minnesota sent the new Minnesota state flag into space on July 17. The experiment tested how certain fabricated materials, which engineers foresee being used in next-generation spacecraft and satellites, interact with outer space, according to lead engineer Ognjen Ilic. The new state flag was sent along with the University and United States flags.
UMN hosts inaugural meeting of global change researchers from around the world
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are hosting the inaugural meeting of the Disturbance and Recovery Across Grasslands Network (DRAGNet) from July 28 to Aug. 2. The Network, which is made up of more than one hundred researchers from 60 sites in 18 countries around the world, will meet in person for the first time to discuss their findings on global change, according to Co-lead Researchers Elizabeth Borer and Eric Seabloom.
UMN releases roadmap outlining ways to prevent spread of Nipah virus
The University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) released a comprehensive roadmap that will allow for prompt and efficient responses to outbreaks of the Nipah virus, a highly fatal disease. The roadmap outlined strategies to lessen the impact of the Nipah virus by prioritizing research, improving virus surveillance and strengthening preparedness for future outbreaks.
Dean turnover and how UMN combats it
Since 2021, seven of the 17 colleges at the University of Minnesota have been led by interim deans, underscoring the lengthy and complex process of hiring permanent deans. The University has experienced greater administrative turnover in the last five to 10 years, according to Provost Rachel Croson. She said there is a certain amount of routine turnover, with deans leaving their positions periodically for different reasons.
Undergraduate Student Government on summer work and academic year goals
With the fall semester approaching, the University of Minnesota’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is laying the foundation for advocacy and policy work to be implemented during the academic year. During the summer months, USG focused efforts on hiring, restructuring and preparing for a summer conference with other University student governments.
New course at UMN teaches students how to start biotech companies
Beginning this fall, the University of Minnesota will offer a new course teaching students how to start a biotech company. Called “What do you need to start a biotech company?” the course will be taught by lead Instructor Perry Hackett, a professor in the College of Biological Sciences (CBS) Genetics, Cell Biology and Development department and co-founder of three biotech companies.
UMN counseling services provide options for struggling students
As the fall semester approaches, the University of Minnesota offers several counseling services for students struggling with their mental health. Boynton Health and Student Counseling Services (SCS) at the University each provide counseling options uniquely tailored to students. This allows students to receive the kind of care they need through the University, so long as they are willing to undergo the process.
UMN scientists make breakthrough in tar spot pathogen research
Researchers at the University of Minnesota reached a breakthrough in research on the corn tar spot pathogen, a disease that threatens corn production. The researchers recently developed and reported processes to infect corn plants with the pathogen, making it possible for them to conduct research in the field. A research study summarizing these findings was published in the international journal “Plant Disease” in May.
UMN Board of Regents approves recommendation on Eastcliff Mansion
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents unanimously approved a recommendation to retain the Eastcliff Mansion as the University’s presidential residence and redirect funds currently spent on its maintenance at a special meeting July 22. The Board’s vote followed the final report and recommendation by the Eastcliff Property Task Force at the Board’s meeting on July 10 to redirect most University financial resources to better align with University goals.
UMN Board of Regents postpones search for Center of Holocaust and Genocide Studies director
The Board of Regents approved a resolution supporting an administrative pause in hiring for a Director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at their meeting on July 10. Former Interim President Jeff Ettinger proposed a pause for the director search after an offer was extended on June 5 to Stockton University professor Raz Segal, an Israeli historian. The Board recently approved a resolution supporting Ettinger’s proposal.
Two years since Dobbs, Americans are fighting to reclaim their rights
In its Dobbs ruling two years ago this June, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, abortion restrictions have had devastating effects not only on pregnant people but on our society more generally. Abortion restrictions force poor women to travel out of state to seek care. This requires not only the funds to pay for the procedure, which can cost upwards of $1,300, but also the ability to take time off work, find accommodations, or locate child care.
Libraries are cornerstones of our communities - and they need our help
From attending summer science demonstrations as a kid to volunteering as a high school student, the library has always been an important presence for me. When I was seven and my dad lost his job, my parents leaned on our community to help raise my sister and me. We got hand-me-downs from friends and food vouchers from our church — and the library became an even more central part of my life.
LIBRARIES ARE CORNERSTONES OF OUR COMMUNITIES - AND THEY NEED OUR HELP
Public libraries promote literacy, fight poverty, and enrich our lives. It’s up to us to protect them from political attacks. From attending summer science demonstrations as a kid to volunteering as a high school student, the library has always been an important presence for me. When I was seven and my dad lost his job, my parents leaned on our community to help raise my sister and me.
Support Our Local Libraries
Libraries ensure children and adults get the help they need to succeed in life. We need to support our local libraries by donating or volunteering where we can. Libraries ensure children and adults get the help they need to succeed in life. We need to support our local libraries by donating or volunteering where we can. From attending summer science demonstrations as a kid to volunteering as a high school student, the library has always been an important presence for me.
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