Jearlyn Steele

Many continue to remember former Vikings coach Bud Grant a day after his passing.  He is also being remembered for his time as a Gopher athlete.  Former U of M athletic director Joel Maturi offers his memories of the Minnesota icon.

It's another hour full of great information and interviews with guest host Susie Jones.

Former U of M athletic director Joel Maturi shares his memories of the late Gopher athlete and Vikings coach Bud Grant.

Musician and composer Chan Poling gives us a rundown of the projects he's working on right now (including the return of "Glensheen: The Musical" to the stage).

Tammy Stauffer from the Community Action Partnerships of Hennepin County explains how the organization is help people meet their energy needs.

Over her lifetime, Abbey Hauser has learned to not only live with a rare disease, but found several ways to thrive through her situation.  Now, the athlete has turned into an advocate for others with afflictions that are rare in nature.  She, along with her father & KSTP-TV reporter Tom, join the show to discuss her extraordinary journey.

Has Winter been a little long for your taste?  Has it got you down?  Allina Health System psychologist Dr. Sarah Paper provides us with some ways to power on until the weather warms up.

Guest host Susie Jones is in for Jearlyn for a jam-packed show.

U of M civil engineer professor Dr. Manik Barman discusses the science behind those dreaded potholes.

Allina Health psychologist Dr. Sarah Paper gives some tips for getting through the "Winter Blues" many of us go through.

Athlete and advocate Abby Hauser tells us about her journey of living with a rare disease and becoming an example of how to thrive through one.

On Sunday, Minneapolis wrapped a bow on its first shot at hosting the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament.  Minnesota Sports & Events deputy executive director Matt Meunier describes the financial impacts that events like this one have on a community.

Matt Meunier from Minnesota Sport & Events recaps the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament that wrapped up on Sunday.

Guest host Susie Jones and producer Jonathan Lowe wrap up the night with some sports headlines and weather news.

On this week's Center Stage, guest host Susie Jones talks to the following guests:

• "Once On This Island" artistic director Sandy Boren-Barrett
• Iconic singer Thomasina Petrus
• Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston
• Children's Theatre artistic director Peter C. Brosius

More than 50 years ago, the disappearance of two South Dakota teenagers led to a mystery that took more than 30 years to solve.  Now, KARE-TV investigative reporter Lou Raguse has encapsulated the process to solve this case in his new book, "Vanished in Vermillion".  He joins the show to talk about some of the details.

With the recent rise in crime across the country, a fairly significant issue continues to become a problem in the metro area.  A backlog of DNA testing cases has several law entities asking the State Legislature for additional funding to increase testing at the state's crime lab.

Among those asking is Ramsey County Attorney John Choi.  He tells us what he's hoping for, as well as how he's personally getting involved in helping out.