Steve Nelson joins Kate to talk about the beauty of the Boundary Waters, outfitting people for canoe trips, and planning for retirement as a small business owner. Brought to you by Café & Bar Lurcat and Hospitality MN.

Amy Britton with D'Amico & Partners talks about a thanksgiving hotdish that will blow your mind, making the rounds at D'Amico & Sons, and how her life is like a slice of Norman Rockwell Americana wholesomeness. Brought to you by D'Amico & Sons and Hospitality MN.

Howard Anderson of Odyssey Resorts comes by to talk about his years rocking a brown polyester tuxedo, having hotdish in Iowa, and making sure his guests and employees alike are taken care of.

Nick Gonzalez of Café & Bar Lurcat talks family owned restauranting, finding a new favorite Minnesota vacation spot, and the future of downtown Minneapolis.

Angie Whitcomb, president and CEO of Hospitality Minnesota, stops by the Hotdish to talk about her Why, her favorite place on earth, and what keeps her up at night.

Mike Newlin of TJ Hooligan's swings by to talk about music bingo, horse-racing, and what keeps him up at night.

Wes Otto of Otto Media Group joins the pod to talk about the family restaurant where his parents met, and what keeps him up at night.