Covid-19 is everywhere on media and sometimes it's useful to drill down to a local level to discuss how it is affecting us here in Carver County. Dr Richard Scott Carver County Deputy Director of Health and Human Services talks about the idea of "physical distancing" as opposed to "social...", what the county has in place and what you can do in your homes and work places. He also talks about the mental health challenges people face dealing with this unprecedented level of uncertainty. Resources can be found at www.co.carver.mn.us/covid-19 and help can be located by call 952-361-1559.

In this episode I don't have a guest because of my social distancing boundaries. Also I have a ton of experience dealing with the topic of mortgage defaults. I wanted to give you some basic information to help calm some common fears and clear up misconceptions about what happens if, god forbid, you have to work through mortgage crisis. This is intended to be a public service and NOT legal advice. As always, seek proper legal advice before acting. I am a good listener and we do have extensive knowledge that is fairly uncommon on this topic. All inquiries will be kept in complete confidence.

Chaska High School principal Jim Bach discusses some of the successes and the challenges the administration, staff and students face in a changing community. He remains optimistic about the students and their futures in an evolving world.

Chaska High school graduate and current Watertwon resident Addie Miller is a smart, young lawyer, an accomplished horse expert and a passionate advocate for the under served. She also happens to be running for the Minnesota senate as one of Carver County's new generation of leaders. She talks about what motivated her to engage in the political process and to put herself out there.

The food purchasing choices people make have consequences beyond what ends up on their plate. The decisions families make about their food impact local and regional economies, environments and public health. In this episode, Lakewinds general manager Dale Woodbeck and Chanhassen store manager Katie Lewsader make the case for more conscientious deliberation when buying groceries.

Long time Cologne resident and advocate, Roger Storms talks about his business career as a successful electrical contractor. (His company wired the Metrodome and the MoA) He also shares about a life of service back to his community. He is a terrific guy and fun to spend time with on a sunny afternoon.

Julie Frick talks about the Carver County CDA and who it serves and what the impact is on Carver County residents for housing and small business through community development.

CEO Mike Senden of Auburn Homes and Serices talks about how they serve Carver County seniors with care and compassion from their campuses in Waconia and Chaska.

Dr Joel Wiggins, President of Crown College shares about how a small, private college stays competitive in a changing world. He talks about some of the partnerships, innovative programs and curriculum options they have developed over the past few years to adjust to the times while maintaining the faith based values that are the school's "True North".

Greg Boe, former Chaska City Council member and relatively new state representative for 47-b (Chaska, Chanhassen and Victoria) talks his slightly unconventional for a conservative, background and about the challenges of being new to MN statewide politics. He also discusses a few agenda items to be worked out in 2020.