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Christie Larson, Executive Director of Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women

The stressors of “physical distance” could become too much for some families. In Carver and Scott Counties we are fortunate to have a resource to help. Christie Larson, Executive Director talks about the services available at SVABW and the shocking number of cases they see each year. There are many ways they come along side…

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Randy Petzel invites you to check out the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge for physical distance

We are fortunate in Carver County to have direct access to over 14,000 acres of stunning wildlife refuge along the Minnesota River. Robert “Randy” Petzel is the president of the Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends and he wants us to know that despite the 2 visitor centers in Bloomington and Carver being temporarily closed, nature and…

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Dr. Richard Scott discusses Carver County’s preparedness for COVID-19

Covid-19 is everywhere on media and sometimes it’s useful to drill down to a local level to discuss how it is affecting us here in Carver County. Dr Richard Scott Carver County Deputy Director of Health and Human Services talks about the idea of “physical distancing” as opposed to “social…”, what the county has in…

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“Don’t go dark” What to remember if you are having trouble staying current with your home mortgage.

In this episode I don’t have a guest because of my social distancing boundaries. Also I have a ton of experience dealing with the topic of mortgage defaults. I wanted to give you some basic information to help calm some common fears and clear up misconceptions about what happens if, god forbid, you have to…

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Jim Bach, Principal of Chaska High School talks about recent successes and challenges at CHS.

Chaska High School principal Jim Bach discusses some of the successes and the challenges the administration, staff and students face in a changing community. He remains optimistic about the students and their futures in an evolving world. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greg-anderson29/message

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Addie Miller, Carver County district 47 senate seat candidate talks about what motivated her to run.

Chaska High school graduate and current Watertwon resident Addie Miller is a smart, young lawyer, an accomplished horse expert and a passionate advocate for the under served. She also happens to be running for the Minnesota senate as one of Carver County’s new generation of leaders. She talks about what motivated her to engage in…

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Lakewinds Food Co-op General Manager Dale Woodbeck and Chanhassen store manager Katie Lewsader

The food purchasing choices people make have consequences beyond what ends up on their plate. The decisions families make about their food impact local and regional economies, environments and public health. In this episode, Lakewinds general manager Dale Woodbeck and Chanhassen store manager Katie Lewsader make the case for more conscientious deliberation when buying groceries….

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Mr. Cologne, Roger Storms talk about a life of community service

Long time Cologne resident and advocate, Roger Storms talks about his business career as a successful electrical contractor. (His company wired the Metrodome and the MoA) He also shares about a life of service back to his community. He is a terrific guy and fun to spend time with on a sunny afternoon. — Send…

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Carver County CDA executive director Julie Frick talks about it’s mission and making a difference.

Julie Frick talks about the Carver County CDA and who it serves and what the impact is on Carver County residents for housing and small business through community development. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greg-anderson29/message

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Auburn Homes and Services CEO Mike Senden talks about Senior Housing in Carver County.

CEO Mike Senden of Auburn Homes and Serices talks about how they serve Carver County seniors with care and compassion from their campuses in Waconia and Chaska. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greg-anderson29/message

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