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.

From CA and FL gangster to small town cobbler, Tommie's life story is almost to colorful to believe and yet here he is being his iconic, outspoken and authentic self. He doesn't hold any punches and speaks with a bluntness that's unusual in "Minnesota Nice" Carver County. He is raw, unvarnished and honest.

From CA and FL gangster to small town cobbler, Tommie's life story is almost to colorful to believe and yet here he is being his iconic, outspoken and authentic self. He doesn't hold any punches and speaks with a bluntness that's unusual in "Minnesota Nice" Carver County. He is raw, unvarnished and honest.

Dr. Keith Brooks has an extensive background in education. He helps explain his current role and the stated objectives of making Eastern Carver County schools a place where all students regardless of economic background, ethnicity and scripting can thrive. I invite you to listen with an open mind because there is a ton of misinformation floating around about what this initiative means how how students will be impacted. Dr Brooks gives a straight forward view into the district's goals and objectives.

Aaron Scram discusses the challenges and rewards of building a business in the emerging and yet competitive wine business in the cold of Minnesota. He also talks about diversifying into the craft beer space and his plans to grow the business to employ over 70 people by year end. His passion for the business and industry is contagious. Visit him online at www.schramhausbrewery.com

In small towns across America, service clubs can make an incredible impact by raising awareness of issues and local needs. More importantly they also strive to meet those needs head on. The Lions Clubs have been making a difference for many years internationally and throughout Carver county as well across the state. Minnesota has a robust, active set of clubs and even in that company, the Chaska club is exceptional. 2020 President Brian Dahlke shares just few of the initiatives they support as well as how they raise and contribute capital. He also shares how you can get involved. He can be reached on their Chaska Lions Facebook page or by email; [email protected]