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Al Cornish, Partner with MSP Equity Fund, joins Sheletta to share about a fund of $50 million aimed at boosting BIPOC and female business owners in Minnesota.

Author and history professor Chad Montrie joins Sheletta Brundidge for a discussion about racism in Minnesota and the history of exclusionary practices.

Nevada Littlewolf, Campaign Manager and Executive Director at Our Children MN, joins Sheletta Brundidge to talk about the progress in passing the Page Amendment and how it could reshape public education in our state.

Local business owner Anissa Keyes joins Sheletta Brundidge to share the story of how she found herself forced to clean up a space where folks have been dumping trash in Minneapolis and how some local leaders have stepped up to help.

Sheletta Brundidge opens the show speaking with Steve Simpson in the newsroom about the story of a stolen monkey in Maplewood. Later, Nevada Littlewolf joins from Our Children MN to talk about the impact the Page Amendment could have on Minnesota schools. Sheletta also speaks with Anissa Keyes about her struggle to clean up the trash in Minneapolis and Senator Kari Dziedzic about what's happening at the legislature.

Senator Kari Dziedzic joins Sheletta Brundidge to share about some of the measures that have passed through the Minnesota legislature recently as proof that our lawmakers are able to come together with urgency on some issues.

Susie Jones starts the hour with her Reflections on the Weather before a conversation about some of the mistakes she's made and how she gets over them. Later, Paul Douglas joins with his take on our yucky weather stretch and thoughts about severe weather awareness.

Attorney Mike Padden predicts that the family of Amir Locke will receive a large financial settlement from the city of Minneapolis despite today's announcement that criminal charges will not be coming.

Attorney Mike Padden tells Susie Jones that the decision not to file charges in the death of Amir Locke is appropriate but the family should be in line for a large civil settlement.

Attorney Mike Padden joins Susie joins with reaction to the breaking news that no criminal charges will be filed relating to the shooting death of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police. Later, we celebrate Vince Flynn Day in Minnesota by speaking with Flynn's publicist David Brown.

Susie Jones speaks with TPT political reporter Mary Lahammer about the latest news from St. Paul and what's coming up as the session edges closer to a finish.

FamilyWise executive director Ann Gaasch joins Susie Jones to discuss many of the points addressed in their new report looking at the health of Minnesota families today.

Today is Vince Flynn Day in Minnesota and Susie Jones spoke with Vince publicist David Brown about their relationship and what it was like working together.

Susie Jones is in the host seat today starting with a visit from Mary Lahammer to discuss the latest news from the legislature. Later, Susie speaks with Ann Gaasch of FamilyWise about a new report on the health and struggles of Minnesota families.

Tim Pawlenty speaks with astrophysics professor Evan Skillman from the U of M about the secrets of our universe and some of the amazing discoveries made recently in space. Later, Jess Myers joins from Boston to preview the NCAA Frozen Four and talk about where the Wild are at as the playoffs approach.

Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jonathan Weinhagen joins Tim Pawlenty to talk about public safety and the health of business in Minneapolis.

Tim Pawlenty is joined by former Xcel Energy CEO Ben Fowke to discuss the future of energy production in Minnesota and the push towards renewables. Also, Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Jonathan Weinhagen joins to discuss what he's hearing from Minneapolis business leaders about public safety and the health of business in the city.

Former Xcel Energy CEO Ben Fowke talks about the plans in place to change how Minnesotans get their energy and the push towards renewables by 2030.

Former Xcel Energy CEO Ben Fowke joins Tim Pawlenty with a forecast about the future of energy production in Minnesota and the push to reduce fossil fuels in favor of cleaner options.

Representative Pat Garofalo joins to brag about a successful night wagering on the Kansas Jayhawks last night, the progress towards legalizing sports betting in Minnesota, our budge surplus and more issues facing the legislature this session.