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Major Jacob Frey, election updates

MN State Trooper Jimmy Buggs, discusses joining MN State Patrol.

Live on Location, VOTE! Election 2020

Election 2020

Dr. Klaasen discusses how to move forward with elective surgeries during pandemic.

Mayor Jacob Frey nominates Assistant Chief Bryan Tyner to lead Minneapolis Fire Department.

Author Pepe Willie author discusses "If You See Me" Six- Decade journey in rock and roll.

Rebuilding and name reveal for new elementary school.

Voting information and location updates

Dr.Phillips speaks on the transformation of healing and truth

How important it is to vote 2020.

Eric Moore , Senior Accountability and Equity Reasearch Officer of Minneapolis Public schools, discuss survey results for returning to school protocols, due to COVID-19 restrictions

How to register to vote. Options for voting before Election Day in Ramsey County, either in person or by mail.

Marla Khan, Hennepin County Senior Social Worker, discusses COVID-19 Testing Sites and Response team.

President CEO of Urban League Twin Cities- Steve Belton, discusses the release of Derek Chauvin.

Steve Simon gives information to MN voters on what is needed to know about voting in 2020.

GRYT (“grit”) Health is a digital health company moving healthcare forward. Through our global oncology platform and work with the top healthcare organizations, we help advance the treatment, care and experience of those affected by cancer.

Superintendent Christine Tucci Osorio with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings Morning Show with Today's Topics.

Cierra Burnaugh Minneapolis Talent Coordinator, discusses employment opportunities for Minneapolis Public Schools.

Tee McClenty from Northpoint Health and Wellness Outreach, are offering Free Fitness Fridays to help reduce COVID-19 fatigue and keep moving before winter cold. Contact [email protected] for additional details.

Major Jacob Frey discusses "Use of Force Policy".

District Athletic Director Discuss Fall Sports Updates

The U.S. Census Bureau counts everyone living in the country. Census data informs how resources and funding are distributed to communities.

What is the Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) programState program that allows high school students to earn college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successfulcompletion of college-level courses.No cost to the students (tuition/ required materials covered)Transportation reimbursements available for low-income studentsWho can apply?10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students.10th-grade students can enroll initially in one Career and Technical Education (CTE) course through PSEO. If the student earns a “C” or higher grade in this first course, she/he is eligible to take additional CTE courses while in 10th grade.Where can PSEO courses be taken?Over 60 state colleges and private institutions offer PSEOPlease do NOT assume that all colleges and universities have the same classes.

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FREE school meal boxes will be available to all families again. Any family may get meal boxes for their children 18 or under whether or not they are MPS students.Meal boxes will be available for pick-up Monday - Friday at 29 school sites across Minneapolis. (view Locations)Most sites will be open from 11:00am - 3:00pm, and a few sites will have extended hours from 11:00am - 5:00pm. Families can pick up school meal boxes from any of the 29 school sites.

Actor Oscar Torre has appeared in many television shows including, "THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS." He is best known for his critically acclaimed performances in the dramas "THE BOATMAN" (which earned him a 2017 IMAGEN Award nomination for Best Lead Actor); Lionsgate's "LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON"; the boxing drama "COUNTERPUNCH" and the political drama, "LIBERTAD," and is widely recognized for his scene-stealing performance as Officer Vasquez opposite Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms in the hit comedy franchise, "THE HANGOVER 3."

In addition to talking about challenges and innovations, the Superintendent says the District is continuing to provide free meals until the end of 2020 or until USDA funding runs out.

Enrollment is underway at Kipp School. The Interviews shares important details.

A range of career opportunities abounds at Touchstone Mental Health.

Former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about the importance of responding to the 2020 US Census. For more information, 844-330-2020 or go to www.2020census.gov

THE DOCTORS will launch the theme “Take Your Power Back,” designed to empower viewers to break through the fear and uncertainty of current times. The season-long series will provide ongoing tips and solutions to get Americans into fighting shape physically, mentally and emotionally.Dr. Ian Smith is the author of 18 books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers SHRED, Super SHRED, and The 4 Day Diet, as well as two novels, The Blackbird Papers and The Ancient Nine. His recently released book Mind Over Weight addressed one of the biggest obstacles in weight loss--mental fitness. A graduate of Harvard College, Columbia University, and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, he is a longtime medical contributor to the Rachael Ray Show and the former medical correspondent for NBC’s TODAY Show and Nightly News

Superintendent Ed Graff says the District is in Phase 2 of its five-tiered plan for the 2020 Fall School Year . He shares details for students and their families.

Sound Royalties, the leading specialty finance company providing royalty-based financing to creatives in the music industry, today announced that Reggie Calloway, the company’s Director of Music Royalty Funding and a five-time GRAMMY nominee as a songwriter and performer, has been selected to serve on the national advisory board of the Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) at Indiana University in Bloomington.

Recently, a new deadline has been implemented naming September 30th the last day to complete thecensus. There are now 42 days left to complete the census. This means that census operations are losing a month to adequately count people, which couldhave a disproportionately negative effect on communities of color who are historicallyundercounted in the census. Mo Shriner shares even more details.

In our weekly "Chat with Christine," the Christine Tucci Osorio, Superintendent of Schools for District 622, shares back-to-school tips and advice for families and students. Osorio also talks about teacher anxiety.

Anthony Williams, Executive Director of Community Education for MPS, talks about Adult Education, Youth, and Adult Enrichment and Minneapolis Kids. He shares how students are coping through COVID and with Distance Learning.

Tee McCLenty, Outreach, and Health Initiatives Manager at Northpoint Health and Wellness Center talks about integrated care for high-risk pregnancies.

We hear from KC Morse who grew up with Sickle Cell Disease. She is now a middle school teacher who shares her experience transitioning to adult care. Dr. Wanda Whitten-Shurney, a pediatric hematologist in Michigan, shares the importance of staying up to date on medical care.

Derek Francis, Mgr. for Counseling Services stops by to talk about mental health support available to students this school year.

Important details are shared concerning the 2020 Census

Ebony Robinson shares details of a three-day event, Build To Heal, August 17-20, 2020 to kick off an industry roundtable discussion with the construction industry. The goal is addressing the lack of diversity in construction and examining how the pipeline can be filled with new talent.

The show features Governor Tim Walz, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagin, the Department of Education leadership, and the AACRT leadership led by Louis King.

The Superintendent talks about starting the Fall school term with Distance Learning and the details involved with keeping children safe.

Louis King shares details about innovations in education that could involve 350 students this Fall.

In Superintendent's Corner, Amber Spaniol from the district's Health Services Department stopped by to talk about health safety and back to school.

Deborah Joy Winans talks about her new single, "I won't Stop Breathing" a tribute to black lives lost including that of George Floyd and many others. She also talks about the series finale of GREENLEAF in which she stars are Charity Greenleaf-Scatterlee.

Lamont Dozier of Holland Dozier Holland fame chats with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings. He and his son did some wonderful work with a local theatre,

As a part of the African American Community Response Team's Get on The Bus campaign, Eric Mahmoud a founder with Harvest Prep Academy has been using commercial buses to educate elementary-aged students. He shares the next phase of the program with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings in the Morning.

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks about Back-To-School Plans that involve a phased-in approach leading to students in the classroom.