If you’re familiar with the University of Minnesota, then you may know about an organization dedicated to connecting students and faculty of Christian faith and expanding their experiences through campus life.  Anselm House has been providing that connection for over 40 years, and they will be holding a fundraiser on November 9th.  Dan Olson, the organization’s managing director, talk about the services Anselm House provides and previews the event.

More than 75% of participants in a recent Bankrate survey said that they did not make any contributions to their emergency funds in 2023.  With crushing inflation and rises in interest rates, many feel like they’re behind on the essentials as we head to the end of the year.  Matt Elliott, founder of Pulse Financial Planning in Rochester, dives deeper into these issues.

Pulse Financial Planning founder Matt Elliott gives advice on how we can save money in this time of increased inflation.

Anselm House managing director Dan Olson explains the organization on the University of Minnesota campus.

Last Winter was really bad when trying to drive on the streets of St. Paul.  The sometimes chaotic conditions left many residents dodging potholes and ice ruts, or navigating roadways congested with scattered parked cars.  Sean Kershaw, director of the city’s Public Works department, explains the lessons taken from all the frustration and the efforts to smooth out the roads much more this time around.

Jearlyn takes the first part of the show to discuss horror films (in anticipation of Halloween) and the lack of holiday cheer in Downtown Minneapolis over the last few years.

St. Paul Public Works director Sean Kershaw tells us how the city is getting prepared for the Winter weather that can impact the roadways.

On this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks with the following guests:

• Mixed Blood Theatre artistic director Mark Valdez
• Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston
• "FETAL" playwright Trista Baldwin

Plus, Jearlyn previews the MN Orchestra's event with the movie "Get Out", in which the Steele Family will be involved.

Halloween is just around the corner.  Are you looking for a fun, family-oriented event outside of Trick-or-Treating?  Let the website Family Fun Twin Cities be your guide.  Site co-founder, Gianna Kordatzky tells us how you and your young ones can enjoy this festive season.

It’s almost 3 weeks and ticking with no Speaker of the House in Washington, D.C.  Where does it go from here?  Carleton College political science professor emeritus Steven Schier tries to figure out how one-half of the nation’s most important lawmaking body can pull itself from this quicksand.

Carleton College political science professor emeritus Steven Schier digs into the madness surrounding the Speaker of the House race in Washington.

Gianna Kordatzky from Twin Cities Family Fun talks about options to help your family enjoy Halloween.

The local chapter of a national investment group is taking a hopeful step in closing the disparity gap in maternal mortality rates for Women of Color.  Simone Hardeman Jones, executive and founding director of GreenLight Fund Twin Cities, discusses the multi-year investment in a new app designed to give patients and other professionals a place to review healthcare providers.