Dr. Steve Windels, PhD, is a longtime wildlife biologist who has spent years studying moose, beavers, and the ecology of northern Minnesota and has taken stories from the outdoors to the comedy stage.  Dr. Steve, now a stand-up comedian, joins Laura on the podcast to share his journey from the woods to the comedy stage.  You can catch Dr. Steve Windels at The Doctors of Comedy show this Tuesday, Oct 21, at Sisyphus Brewery in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota DNR Big Game Program Coordinator Paul Burr joins the show to talk about the state of the state of Minnesota whitetail deer and the upcoming hunt.

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Minnesota author David Hakensen shares tales from his new biography Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover ( 1910-1984). This book is the first complete biography of Helen Hoover (1910–1984), sharing stories about her life on northern Minnesota's Gunflint Lake. Living without electricity or running water, he details the challenges she and her wife faced. Her Place in the Woods captures both Hoover’s awakening to the power and fragility of the natural world and the efforts and talents of an extraordinary woman defining herself as a writer.

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Minnesota's deer hunting season has begun, and Bill connects with one of our state's most passionate and knowledgeable hunters. We share stories from the stand and learn how Bill Worth dialed in his deer hunting skills. 

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Zach Johnson is a Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and the founder of Roger Up!, a nonprofit organization serving veterans and first responders by connecting those in need to healing experiences in the great outdoors.  Listen to Zach's inspirational and brave story of his time served in the Marine Corps that led him to start Roger UP!

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Native prairie guru Pete Berthelsen reveals how a modest habitat job at Pheasants Forever led to a big life change and how his dream of managing a prairie led to visits to the White House!

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Join Bill Sherck as he podcasts live from the fair with some curious state fair guests!

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The Minnesota Bound crew heads way north into the Ontario wilderness aboard Canada's VIA Rail train, where they run into real adventure at a remote destination called Do North Lodge

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The story behind the Minnesota Bound theme music. Ron Schara talks with Minnesota Bound music composer Dale Menten

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It's August!... And that means the Great MN. Get Together is approaching! The MN. The State Fair starts on August 21st and runs through Labor Day. Get Ready...since MN. Bound is celebrating 30 years on the air this summer, and we have lots of fun things planned at our MN Bound cabin in the Northwoods, 1500 Cooper Street. Laura Schara catches up with MN. Bound Producer, Kelly Jo McDonnell, who also runs the State Fair Operations. Get the scoop on new products and fun 30-year activities we're planning at the fair this year! 

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