Talk Of The Town With Lisa Kaye

Executive Director of South Central MN EMS Mark Griffith in today to talk about Legislative changes; expired EMR, EMT, Paramedic reinstatement, recruiting updates for Ribfest August 1st through the 4th for Joyride and EMS Mental Health and Wellness Conference on August 23-25. Becky Griebel, Paramedic & EMS Coordinator of South Central talks about her background and opportunities she's had. How EMS has changed her life and the evolution of EMS education and its challenges. You can reach out to Becky at 507-389-7319 to set up for any interested classes you may have.Our last guest; Mankato Police Officer and Critical Incident Debriefing Team Member Chad Honetschlager talks his public service journey, what traffic enforcement and education looks like in Mankato and Ribfest Joyride & Mankato DPS outreach.For anybody attending Ribfest to ensure safety, they have provided a QR code where you can collect a $15 voucher from Uber so you can get home safely.Here is that QR code: https://r.uber.com/roPWln6HGvx

Waterville's Fishery and Hatchery Supervisor Craig Soupir back on Talk of the Town to talk about the fish movement from June's flood fiasco, what changes the colors of lakes and what the hatchery has been up to.

The Master Gardeners have graced us again to talk about the Blue Earth County Fair this weekend and what they've recently been up to in the garden.

Blue Earth County Historical Society's Executive Director Jessica Potter in with Lisa to talk about the upcoming events; unique Mankato stories, July 20 at 1pm with Author Dan Vance, and Art in the Garden sponsored by Twin Rivers Council for the Arts & BECHS on August 4 from 1-6pm at the Hubbard House gardens here in Mankato. They also talked about Stone and Stories Self-Guided Cemetery Tours; tours available June 20 through September 1. Links will be added if you're interested in more information or to purchases tickets.

Our very own Mankato City Manager Susan Arntz talks with Lisa and Charlie about updates from the flood, including when our parks will be open again, and our road construction. You can find more information on the City of Mankato, Minnesota Government facebook page or their website Mankato,MN

Maureen Gustafson from Mankato Area Foundation comes in to talk about "Blingo Bingo" coming in August on the 21st at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center at 5:30-8pm. This event is taking place to honor people with cancer and cancer survivors; all proceeds will go to the Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund in support of cancer education, and support to send out JZ Caring Boxes to cancer patients throughout the region.

Joyce and Kim, TOTT's Master Gardeners are in today to talk about garlic & onions, pest pressure in the garden and weather & soil concerns. If you want more information https://extension.umn.edu/master-gardener/ask-master-gardener follow this link!

Ann McGregor from Minnesota Valley Action Council brings guest host-Judd, on Talk of the Town to share what folks should do after they've been hit by the recent flooding. They discuss where you can find more information about provided services or loans, the process of what starting those loans looks like, and what type of loans best fit your individual situation.For more information from MVAC, go to www.MNVAC.org->Programs->Housing->Home Improvement Loans or call 507-345-6822

First of July, Kent Thiesse in with FOCUS ON AG; Farmfest on August 6 through the 8th in Redwood County, and the recent floods effects on our farmers and crops. You can contact Kent for more information from his newsletter at [email protected]

Al Batt in this week to talk about wildlife especially after bad weather or natural disasters, and what you should do in those situations. You can reach Al Batt through his website or email him to be added to his newsletter at albatt.com .

Executive Director of South Central MN EMS talks about CPR/AED Awareness Month, legislative changes, how YOU can help EMS and recruiting updates on the recent flooding. Talk of the Town was also joined by Rhonda Ingebritson, Captain of Lake Crystal Area Ambulance Service-talks of her family & her experience in EMS and SCRUBS camp. Last but not least, Life Coach Kenzie Ingebrand on what it's like to provide life coaching to EMS providers.

Mike Kennedy joins Lisa to discuss the services of Alliance Insurance can provide and how they can help you when disaster strikes.

Paul Peterson, our District 77 superintendent talks of planning a trial-run two out of the ten elementary schools during the 2024-2025 school into "magnet schools", specialized theme for curriculum. They hope for a full switch in the 2025-2026 school year for Rosa Parks Elementary and Jefferson Elementary.

The Mankato Riverblenders are in today to talk about their upcoming concerts June 30th this Sunday: 2:00pm and 7:00pm at the Christ the King Lutheran Church. Listen in to here more information about their group!

Caned by Wayne's, Wayne Sharp-member of the Seat Weaver's Guild comes in to talk about Minnesota's very FIRST Seat Weaver's Convention here at the Blue Earth Historical Society in Mankato on July 26-28, 2024. Registration Deadline is July 1st if you are interested

Today's TOTT brings in guests from VINE who are current members of music programs around town. Tony Wamma (ukulele participant), LuAnn Zellmer (piano student), Pam Rome (VINE singer & ukulele) talk about the cognitive benefits of music involvement; preventing cognitive impairment and social isolation.

Ann from MVAC and Tabitha from Mankato Elks Lodge are in today to talk about Minnesota Valley's Lip Sync Battle for 2024, and Flag Day this Friday at the Morson-Ario at 6PM, open to the public.

Brad Ammerman, The Ethical Hacker talks of those alarming scams that have been using AI, and how to avoid letting scammers get to you.

Blue Earth County Administrator Bob Meyer talks construction dates and location, Blue Earth County Library Summer Learning Program, and other Blue Earth Events in the very near future.