Jearlyn Steele

The holidays are still rolling along.  Whether it's for yourself or your loved ones, the Mall of America has some ways to celebrate the season.  Senior VP of Business Development & Marketing Jill Renslow lets us know about what to expect when you head over there.

We're already into Meteorological Winter.  What should we expect when it comes to the conditions (temperature, precipitation, etc.).  And will it make a difference in the current drought conditions?  Jearlyn asks state climatologist Dr. Luigi Romolo.

State climatologist Dr. Luigi Romolo provides his expertise to discuss this Winter's forecast.

Jill Renslow from the Mall of America tells us what to expect when you visit the mall during the rest of this holiday season.

Jevetta Steele gives us the details about some upcoming shows we should go see.

The holidays are a time when many volunteer and give back to others.  How has it changed since the beginning of the pandemic?  How does it differ across generations?  HandsOn Twin Cities senior corporate project planner Tori Hansen gives us some insight into how the organization helps out with this practice.

Jearlyn takes a few minutes to ask why police body cameras have become such a point of contention.  And are police using them the way they're supposed to be utilized?

Tori Hansen from HandsOn Twin Cities talks about the practice of volunteering in this modern time.

Are you looking for a unique gift to give someone this holiday season?  A local product may do the trick.  Joel Eisfelder joins the program to discuss the feature of the You Betcha Box!  The company CEO also explains why it's good for more than just the end-of-year festivities.

Guest host Sheletta Brundidge chats with the following guests this hour:

• Musician Ben Miller of The Federales previews the band's upcoming show this Friday in Minneapolis.
• You Betcha Box! CEO Joel Eisfelder explains the concept of these statewide products being set up in an easy-to-manage package.

Guest host Sheletta Brundidge chats with the following guests on this edition of Center Stage:

• Legendary singer Ginger Commodore
• Singer/musician/songwriter Preston Gunderson
• Billy McLaughlin from the group SimpleGifts

One of the unwritten "rules" about the holidays revolves around the food we eat.  With company parties and family gatherings already in motion, how can we keep the feasting healthier through the New Year?  Hy-Vee registered dietician Danielle Matthies tells us how to get started.

COVID has really done a number on our country, and that extends beyond the physical strife.  Distinguished University Chair and Professor of History & Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas University Dr. Yohuru Williams tells the stories of those struggles in his new book, "After Life: A Collective History of Loss and Redemption in Pandemic America".  He joins the show to discuss the effort.