Shows
Minnesota CommunityReverend Tim Christopher from Shepherds WorksSam is joined by Reverend Tim Christopher to discuss the remarkable work that his organization does for people in need within the communities around the Twin Cities.2021-01-0330 minMinnesota CommunityPost-Thanksgiving MDH COVID-19 Briefing with Governor Tim WalzSam shares audio and information from the COVID-19 briefing done by Governor Tim Walz and top MDH officials held on the first Monday following the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.2020-12-0630 minMinnesota CommunityWildlife Conservation in Minnesota: Flying SquirrelsSam features a conversation with Stan Teikala about wildlife conservation in MN - particularly flying squirrels within the state.2020-11-3030 minMinnesota CommunityExecutive Order 20-99Sam shares audio and information from Governor Tim Walz's latest press briefing where he announced Executive Order 20-99, which imposes restrictions in Minnesota over the Thanksgiving Holiday.2020-11-2230 minMinnesota CommunityCOVID-19 Restrictions Announced on November 10thSam shares information on the new COVID-19 restrictions announced by Governor Tim Walz on November 10th, 2020.2020-11-1530 minMinnesota CommunityHope4Youth: Ending Youth HomelessnessSam is joined by Julie Orlando to discuss Hope4Youth, a nonprofit organization located in Minnesota that provides pathways to end youth homelessness in our communities.2020-11-0830 minMinnesota CommunityCOVID-19 Update from MDHSam shares audio and information from the October 26th MDH briefing about the latest COVID-19 data within the state.2020-11-0130 minMinnesota CommunityWay to Grow with Carolyn SmallwoodSam chats with Carolyn Smallwood from Way To Grow about MN kindergarten enrollments being down during the pandemic.2020-10-2530 minMinnesota CommunityCOVID-19 Testing Information & ResourcesSam shares information from MDH on COVID-19 testing around the state. She also features Dana Helstrom from Team Tucker to discuss her son's legacy and the efforts that her organization put in to help children suffering from illnesses.2020-10-1830 minMinnesota CommunityMinnesota Bird Migration & ConservationSam features a conversation with Stan Teikala about Minnesota bird migration and conservation.2020-10-1230 minMinnesota CommunityWalk to End Hunger 2020: Sophia Lenarz-Coy & Cathy Maes2020-10-1130 minMinnesota CommunitySave the Eyeballs: The Risks of Increased Screen Time for Distance LearnersDr. Jeff Kegarise joins Sam to discuss the impact of increased screen time for students due to more students turning to e-learning in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Later, Minute Clinic Physicians Assistant Rebecca Hooper shares information about the seasonal flu shot and how it may be able to boost your immune system to help protect against COVID-19.2020-09-0530 minMinnesota CommunityPros and Cons of Distance Learning with Brian MartucciMany students -- from grade school to graduate school -- are turning to e-learning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even prior to the coronavirus outbreak, online classes were already gaining in popularity. Brian Martucci from Money Crashers joins Sam Sansevere to discuss the pros and cons of doing classes online. See Brian's article on the topic here: https://www.moneycrashers.com/take-online-college-classes/2020-08-2430 minMinnesota CommunityWishes & More: The Story of BriceKarla Blomberg and Chris McArdle join Sam to share a compelling story about Chris's son, Brice, and how Wishes & More helped them to have a very special experience with their son. Karla also explains how Wishes & More helps many other children and families in very difficult times.2020-08-0830 minMinnesota CommunityDetails on the Statewide Masking MandateSam dives into the details laid out in Executive Order 20-81 and shares audio from the press conference where Governor Walz announced the order.2020-07-2730 minMinnesota CommunityGuidance for Minnesota Schools Reopening in Fall 2020Sam shares information released by Minnesota health and education officials about the guidance laying out plans for Minnesota schools reopening in fall 2020. She also plays audio from the press conference where the guidance was announced and chats with Christine Lees, the Dakota County Disease Prevention & Control and Emergency Preparedness & Response Supervisor.2020-06-2030 minMinnesota CommunityFarm Direct MN: Connecting Consumers & Producers in Minnesota Following COVID-19 ShutdownsSam explains why the agriculture industry in Minnesota was hit especially hard by COVID-19 related shutdowns. Later, she chats with the founder of Farm Direct MN, Sazzy Calhoun, about how that resource is helping connect food producers and consumers directly so that they can still make a living despite many distributors and processing plants experiencing COVID-19 related shutdowns or restrictions.2020-06-1430 minMinnesota CommunityShayCares & Hunger SolutionsSam highlights a couple of organizations that are working hard to help the Twin Cities rebuild following unrest that led to the destruction of many essential establishments like grocery stores and pharmacies. ShayCares founder Shay Webbie shares her vision for supporting, nourishing, strengthening and celebrating the St. Paul community through the leadership and volunteers of ShayCares that work together to run a pop up food self to provide anyone in need with essential items. Sam also chats with Colleen Moriarty from Hunger Solutions about various resources for people in the Twin Cities to help them find food.2020-06-0530 minMinnesota CommunityMinnesota's Employment Market During a PandemicKirstyn Sansom from Kelly Services joins Sam to offer insight and hope following record breaking unemployment numbers both locally and Nationally. She also offers tips and advice for anyone on the job hunt in Minnesota during this global pandemic.2020-05-1830 minMinnesota CommunityResources for Seniors & Caretakers During the COVID-19 PandemicSam highlights two organizations that are working hard to provide important resources to seniors and individuals impacted by Alzheimer's disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. First she chats with Chuck Fuschillo from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, and later she's joined by Damon Kenton, the founder and director of Community Healthcare Services.2020-05-1830 minMinnesota CommunityChad Greenway's Lead The Way FoundationFormer Viking Chad Greenway joins Sam in-studio to discuss the programs and events that make up his Lead the Way Foundation, including a great event they have coming up to support moms at the TendHer Heart Luncheon.2020-03-0630 minMinnesota CommunityGreenLight Fund Twin CitiesMargaret Hall, the Co-Founder & CEO of GreenLight Fund, chats with Sam about the launch of GreenLight Twin Cities and the positive impact that their organization hopes to make on the community.2020-02-2830 minMinnesota CommunityJon Justice's Broken HeartJon Justice, co-host of Justice & Drew on Twin Cities News Talk and author of the EMBARK series, joins Sam to share the story of his heart defect in honor of American Heart Month.2020-02-2130 minMinnesota CommunityThe Minnesota Legislative Session: ExplainedThe Minnesota Legislative Session kicked off on February 11th, and Brian McDaniel joins Sam in-studio to explain the issues that are expected to be major focuses at the capitol during this session.2020-02-1330 minMinnesota CommunityCoronavirus Risk in MinnesotaSam is joined by Dr. Mark Schleiss, a professor at the University of Minnesota and investigator for the Institute for Virology, to discuss the risks of the novel Coronavirus potentially making its way to Minnesota.2020-02-1130 minMinnesota CommunityFebruary is Heart Health Month!Sam is joined by two Physicians Assistants to discuss heart health, making healthy choices, and the importance of staying on top of knowing things like your blood pressure and cholesterol. Later, she highlights a conversation from Overtime with Carly Zucker about Alexandra House.2020-02-1130 minMinnesota CommunityRejektBMX: Giving Kids Freedom, One Bike at a TimeSam is joined by Jaime Gee, the founder and sole proprietor of RejektBMX, to discuss his organization's mission to make a difference in the lives of children through bike donations.2020-01-2230 minMinnesota CommunityTrafficking JusticeSam chats with Amanda Casey from Trafficking Justice, an organization focused on abolishing sexual exploitation and trafficking in Minnesota.2020-01-1030 minMinnesota CommunityNorthern Lakes Vaulters & Scholarship OpportunitiesSam chats with Northern Lakes Vaulters about their program, the impact it has on some disadvantaged youth that get involved in it, and their scholarship opportunities.2020-01-0630 minMinnesota CommunityNew Year, New Job?Sam chats with Kirstyn Sansom about the current job market in the Twin Cities and how it might have an impact on anybody who might have quitting their job at the top of their New Years Resolutions list, as well as some advice for those considering a career shake-up for 2020.2019-12-2830 minMinnesota CommunityAll The Way Home Inc.: Outdoor Adventures for Special Operations VeteransSam is joined in-studio by Mark and Cheryl Felton to discuss his great new organization, All The Way Home, Inc., which is focused on reaching out to special operations veterans and offering great opportunities for outdoor adventures that help them experience new hobbies and foster new connections with other veterans.2019-12-1930 minMinnesota CommunityGraduation Rates in the Twin Cities & Youth Vaping IssuesSam chats with Deborah Delisle about the graduation rates in the Twin Cities and how the culture that kids grow up in can have an impact on those numbers. Later, she features a conversation on the issue of youth vaping and the banning of certain vape products around the Twin Cities.2019-12-1930 minMinnesota CommunityRandy Shaver Cancer Research and Community FundSam features a conversation Carly Zucker had with Randy Shaver about cancer research.2019-12-0230 minMinnesota CommunityToys 4 Military Kids & The Dangers of Grass AwnsSam is joined by Mike Clark from Toys 4 Military Kids to discuss their great mission and the importance of supporting military families during the holidays. Later, a veterinarian shares the dangers of grass awns and how they can be fatal to dogs.2019-12-0230 minMinnesota Community2019 Walk to End Hunger & Bolder OptionsCathy Maes and Grant Boeler join Sam to discuss the need for hunger relief around Minnesota, as well as the 2019 Walk to End Hunger event coming up on November 28th. Later in the show, Sam chats with Bolder Options president Darrel Thompson about the organization's mission, mentorship program, and how it makes an impact on many communities around Minnesota.2019-11-1530 minMinnesota CommunityJob & Scholarship Opportunities for Veterans & Their SpousesSam is joined by Kirstyn Sansom to discuss job opportunities for veterans in the Twin Cities, as well as Michael Lester to discuss scholarship opportunities for military and veteran spouses.2019-11-0830 minMinnesota CommunityThe Importance of Flu Shots & No Child Left InsideSam chats with Michelle Aytay, a Walgreens Pharmacist, about the importance of getting your flu shot. Later, she features a conversation from FAN Outdoors about a mission called "No Child Left Inside."2019-10-3030 minMinnesota CommunityDrug Take Back DaySam features an important conversation about Drug Take Back Day.2019-10-3030 minMinnesota CommunityPreserving the Boundary WatersSam features a conversation from FAN Outdoors about the importance of preserving the boundary waters.2019-10-3030 minMinnesota CommunityHearts & HammersRandi Prebil, the Executive Director at Hearts & Hammers, chats with Sam about their mission. Hearts & Hammers is a local Minnesota non-profit organization with the mission to provide exterior home improvement assistance for low-income Senior Citizens, Disabled Adults, and Veterans of the United States Armed Forces or their Surviving Spouse so that they may continue living independently.2019-10-3030 minMinnesota CommunityPCs for People2019-10-1830 minMinnesota CommunityLoaves And FishesCathy Maes, the Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes, joins Sam in-studio.2019-09-2030 minMinnesota CommunityProject DeltaSam chats with Patti Robinson, the founder and CEO of Project Delta. Project Delta is dedicated to the pairing of veterans with rescue/shelter dogs to create service dog teams to lessen the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), military sexual trauma (MST) and physical disabilities that are the result of active service.2019-09-1330 minMinnesota Community9/11: Honoring Heros2019-09-1330 minMinnesota CommunityKelly Services MinneapolisSam is joined by Kirstyn Sansom from Kelly Services Minneapolis to discuss job opportunities around the Twin Cities.2019-09-1330 minMinnesota CommunityWitch HuntSam features an interview from The Minnesota Beercast that highlighted an organization called "Witch Hunt" that works to foster equality within the craft beer brewing community and to creates beer education opportunities for all skill levels.2019-09-1330 minMinnesota CommunityBoys & Girls Club: Anaa JibichoSam chats with Tim Schober and Anaa Jibicho from the Boys & Girls Clubs about the Boys & Girls Clubs, the impact they're making on youth in the community, and the impact that it made on Anaa's life.2019-08-2830 minMinnesota CommunityTree Check Month & Vaccination Information from MinuteClinicSam chats with Jacob Ryg from Davey Tree about Tree Check Month and what you should look for when checking your trees for invasive species. Later, she chats with a Physicians Assistant from MinuteClinic about important health tips and vaccination information for kids heading in to the new school year.2019-08-2830 minMinnesota CommunityShout Out LoudLaura Dizon and Dr. Lisa Lovelace join Sam to discuss Shout Out Loud, the 2nd Annual Benefit for Suicide Prevention and Awareness happening in St. Louis Park on October 5th. Go to ShoutOutLoudMN.com for more information.2019-08-0230 minMinnesota CommunityOperation Kidsafe & Wage Theft LawsSam chats with Mark Bott about children's safety, privacy, and Operation Kidsafe opening up a location in Minnesota. Later, we hear from Senator Eric Pratt about bipartisan legislation in the works to protect workers in Minnesota from wage theft.2019-08-0230 minMinnesota CommunityMinnesota Opportunity Corps & Minnesota Recovery CorpsAlana Stimes, Director of the Minnesota Opportunity Corp and Minnesota Recovery Corp, and Kyla Olson, a Recovery Corp Navigator, join Sam Sansevere to discuss these great programs and their need for more full-time navigators.2019-07-1930 minMinnesota CommunityLea B. Olsen from Rethink the WinSam Sansevere chats with former collegiate athlete and current sports broadcaster Lea B. Olsen about her platform, Rethink The Win, and the culture around youth sports.2019-07-1230 minMinnesota CommunityMinuteClinic & Play for PatrickSam is joined by Rebecca Hooper from Minute Clinic to share some tips on major summertime ailments. Later, Sam also has a great conversation with Mike Schoonover from the Patrick Schoonover Heart Foundation.2019-07-1230 minMinnesota CommunityJacob Ryg on Emerald Ash BorerJacob Ryg from Davey Tree joins Sam to discuss the dangers on Emerald Ash Borer.2019-07-1230 minMinnesota CommunityLakefront Music Fest & MinuteClinicMichelle Jirik and Darcy Rose from the Prior Lake Rotary join Sam to discuss the Lakefront Music Fest. Sam also chats with Rebecca Hooper, a MinuteClinic Nurse Practitioner, about protecting yourself from sun exposure.2019-06-2230 minMinnesota CommunityAlzheimer's Foundation of America & Boys And Girls Club2019-06-2230 minMinnesota CommunityMemorial Blood CentersIn partnership with Allstate and Memorial Blood Centers, Heather Kinney joins Sam on Twin Cities Community to raise awareness for the urgent need of blood donations.2019-06-0630 minMinnesota CommunityBreanna's GiftBreanna's Gift is an arts program for children with cancer and other serious illnesses, and Cindy Uldrich joined Sam to share their amazing mission and raise awareness for the work that they do.2019-06-0630 minMinnesota CommunityServing Our TroopsDrew Lee from Twin Cities News Talk and Chris Hawkey from The Powertrip Morning Show travel to Kuwait with Serving Our Troops to talk to members of the 34th Infantry division of the Minnesota National Guard who are currently deployed at Camp Arifjan.2019-05-3130 minMinnesota CommunityMHC 1st Ave2019-05-2929 minMinnesota CommunityMike Zimmer Foundation2019-05-2930 minMinnesota CommunityReStore2019-05-2830 minMinnesota CommunityBuilding Blocks MN2019-05-2830 minMinnesota CommunityMemorial Blood Centers2019-05-2829 minMinnesota CommunityAmeriCorps2019-05-2830 minMinnesota CommunityThe Angel Foundation2019-03-2213 minMinnesota CommunityMake A Wish of Minnesota2019-03-1930 minMinnesota CommunityInterfaith Outreach and The Angel Foundation2019-03-1929 minMinnesota CommunityTeamWomen and Ronald McDonald House Charities2019-03-1930 minMinnesota CommunityCresent Cove2019-03-1929 minMinnesota CommunityMinnesota Public Lands2019-02-2030 minMinnesota CommunityEmma Norton Residence2019-02-2030 minMinnesota CommunityHunger Solutions2019-02-2029 minMinnesota CommunityOur New DNR Commish and Rebuilding Twin Cities2019-02-2029 minMinnesota CommunityWinter Driving2019-02-2030 minMinnesota CommunityOpen Your Heart Foundation - Minneapolis2019-01-1630 minMinnesota CommunityMeals From the Heart2019-01-1630 minMinnesota CommunityThe 2018 Farm Bill - Pheasants Forever2019-01-1630 minMinnesota CommunityFranklin/ Hiawatha Encampment - Minneapolis2019-01-1630 minMinnesota CommunityOne Love Foundation2019-01-1629 minMinnesota CommunityMpls Downtown Council Holidazzle2019-01-1630 minMinnesota CommunityU of M Masonic Childrens' Hospital - Give 162019-01-1630 minMinnesota CommunityLiver Foundation2019-01-1630 minMinnesota CommunityIRIS2019-01-1630 minMinnesota CommunityTreeHouse Youth2018-11-2330 minMinnesota CommunityWalk to End Hunger Mens Health2018-11-2330 minMinnesota CommunityCities 97 Sampler Charities2018-11-2330 minMinnesota CommunityThielen Foundation2018-11-2330 minMinnesota CommunityAmerican Cancer Society2018-11-2330 minMinnesota CommunityLiver Foundation2018-11-2330 minMinnesota CommunityIRIS2018-11-2330 minMinnesota Community23rd VeteranHelping veterans in transition.2018-11-2330 minMinnesota CommunityBrain Injury Alliance of MN2018-09-0630 minMinnesota CommunityDoctors WO Borders Forced2018-09-0630 minMinnesota CommunityFamily Means Chainbreaker2018-09-0630 minMinnesota CommunityLiteracy Matters2018-09-0630 minMinnesota CommunityCIP Mpls2018-09-0630 minMinnesota CommunityShine A Ligh7 Foundation2018-09-0630 minMinnesota CommunityGuild IncIntegrated Treatment and Services for People with Mental Illness2018-07-1930 minMinnesota CommunityJack JablonskiJack Jablonski talks about his Believe13 Foundation.2018-07-1930 min