Each Friday morning we hear news from northeastern Minnesota when Marshall Helmberger joins Heidi Holtan for Border News Roundup. This week Marshall shares news on a project underway to bring broadband network to the city of Cook by Paul Bunyan Communications with help from the state Border-to-Border Broadband Development grant program. Marshall also informs us that the members of the Iron Range Delegation are reaching out with a letter to U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, Biden’s pick for Interior

Each week John and Heidi pull up a chair to one of our member’s kitchen tables and get to know them a little bit better. This week’s caller, Nora from Grand Rapids scrambled up an egg wrap with the family. Hear the whole conversation by clicking below. Thanks to our sponsor Homestead Mills for their support of this program! Let us know if you want to be our guest on What's For Breakfast . All it takes is your membership and an email !

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was back with us this week to answer your questions. If you've got a question for next week email us or call 612-562-9895. This week many of our questions had to do with the covid-19 vaccine. Find more information from the state here or how to connect with a provider near you i f you are 65+ to get your vaccine. The word of the day is PATIENCE. Minnesota, like every state in the United States, does not have enough vaccine yet for everyone who wants one. Hang in

Heidi Holtan talks with Barry Simonson from Enbridge , Director of Line 3 Mainline Construction, Rachel Johnson from Precision Pipeline and Patrick Hughley Enbridge Tribal Engagement about the Line 3 project. Line 3 construction began at the beginning of December - they are now employing over 5000 workers for the project. Protests have been going on as well - at the sites near Palisade and Backus. The StarTribune reported: The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday denied a petition from two

Fred Freidman and Kyle Erickson join John and Heidi via Zoom for the Sports Page. They discuss the racial bias in the NFL concussion lawsuit payouts and the Super Bowl controversy over the commercial sponsorships with Budweiser and Coke not included this year. The talk Minnesota Wild, Timberwolves, Gophers Basketball and they entertain us with trivia.

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Phenology Talkbacks are an opportunity for us to hear what you are noticing outside. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer gathers the talkback comments and closely assesses the subtle changes happening outside. On Tuesdays during the Phenology Show, we hear all about it! In John's Groundhog's Day Edition of the Phenology Report, we hear about his daily walks past a disappearing dead rabbit and we get an

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Phenology Talkbacks are an opportunity for us to hear what you are noticing outside. This week, in addition to a phenomenal classroom report including sundogs, snowy owls, and coyotes, phenologist John Latimer heard from several listeners!

Brothers Kai and Ian Stenlund grew up in the Grand Rapids Area and have started a new business in Minneapolis and Grand Rapids - Sauna Rentals. Their business is Stonegrove Saunas and they deliver red cedar barrel saunas to your home or business.

Great Tails Animal Rescue is a local non-profit dedicated to providing temporary shelter and veterinary care for stray, abandoned and surrendered animals in Itasca County and surrounding communities. Joining us on the Morning Show were co-founder Shannon Anttila and board member Amy Erickson. They have an event coming up: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 AT 10 AM CST – 2 PM CST Furry Valentine Meet and Greet Event at Central Square Mall in Grand Rapids You can meet their adoptable pets AND have a

Senator Tina Smith joined us to talk about the Capitol insurrection on January 6th - she says it was an attack on the core principles of our democracy.