This week on R-Town, Danielle sits with Dave Oeth with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to discuss how the Rochester community can access free filing assistance. We meet Rawhi Said as he describes how his family fled their home in Bosnia with two bags and the clothes on their backs, and we check in with Wale Elegbede to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and why it’s still important to celebrate King’s legacy. New City Administrator Alison Zelms stops by to discuss the future of Rochester, the 2021 Budget, and collaborating with the new City Council.

(MPTA, Legacy, KSMQ, 1-22-21)

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R-Town, the show about Rochester, is brought to you in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, and the members of KSMQ Public Television. Thank you!

Links -

Dave Oeth

https://vitataxprep.as.me/schedule.php

https://www.myfreetaxes.com

https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/file-income-tax-return

Alison Zelms

https://www.rochestermn.gov

https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/administration

https://www.rochestermn.gov/government/city-council

Featured Songs:

"Awele" by Flavour & Umu obiligbo

"The City" by ella jane

This week on R-Town, Danielle sits with Graham Briggs, Director of Olmsted County Public Health, to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine. Vangie Castro discusses her immigration story from the Philippines to the United States, and Bryan Wattier from MegaWatt Entertainment stops by to discuss how they're fairing through the pandemic. New Walkabout correspondent Amarachi Orakwue chats with Naura Anderson about Threshold Arts and supporting the work of local artists.

(MPTA, Legacy, KSMQ, 1-15-21)

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Links -

Olmsted County Public Health Services

https://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/OCPHS

https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyPublicHealth/

Minnesota Department of Health Coronavirus Information

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/

Olmsted County Coronavirus Resources

https://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/OCPHS/COVID-19

MegaWatt Entertainment:

https://www.megawattgametrailer.com

https://www.facebook.com/MegaWATTEntertainmentMN/

Featured Songs:

"Boyfriend" by Ian McConnell

"Super Mario Bros: Theme" by London Philharmonic Orchestra & Andrew Skeet

This week on R-Town, Danielle sits with Reverend Emily Carson to discuss unpacking 2020 this New Year. We check in with the Rochester Community Bike Club, 125Live Esthetician Liz Guevremont describes how her new business is fairing in the pandemic, and Master Chef Contestant Shari Mukherjee shows us some popular recipes. Dr. Amit Sood and Danielle discuss the ways we can all become more resilient in 2021.

(MPTA, Legacy, KSMQ, 1-8-21)

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R-Town, the show about Rochester, is brought to you in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, and the members of KSMQ Public Television. Thank you!

Links -

Rev. Emily Carson

https://www.emilyannecarson.com/

https://www.facebook.com/emilyannecarson/

https://www.holyeverything.com/

Liz Guevremont

https://looksbyliz.glossgenius.com/

https://www.facebook.com/looksbylizat125live

http://125livemn.org/services/

Dr. Amit Sood

https://www.resilientoption.com/

https://twitter.com/AmitSoodMD

Featured Songs:

"2021" by Jillian Shea

"my future" by Billie Eilish

In this brand new series, Danielle Teal visits with members throughout the Rochester community to discuss hot topics that are on the minds of Rochester citizens. This week we're talking with Steve Dunn, Joe and Jessica Phillips, and Tiffany Piotrowicz about the state of businesses in Rochester.

(MPTA, Legacy, KSMQ, 12-2-20)

Connect with your local businesses:

Taco Jed:

https://www.tacojed.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TacoJEDRochMN

Jersey Jo's Philly Cheesesteaks and More

https://www.jerseyjos.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jerseyjos

Terra Loco:

https://www.runterraloco.com/

https://www.facebook.com/terralocomn

Check out the R-Town Podcast: https://feeds.transistor.fm/r-town-the-show-about-rochester

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In this brand new series, Danielle Teal visits with members throughout the Rochester community to discuss hot topics that are on the minds of Rochester citizens. This week we're talking with Joe Sedelmeyer from Visiting Angels and Karen Hanson from Home Instead about supporting the older community this holiday season.

(MPTA, Legacy, KSMQ, 12-1-20)

Learn more about in-home services:

https://www.visitingangels.com/

http://www.rochesterseniorcare.com/

https://www.homeinstead.com/500/

Be a Santa to a Senior

https://www.beasantatoasenior.com/

How To Celebrate The Holidays With Seniors During Covid19

https://www.visitingangels.com/knowledge-center/senior-health-and-well-being/how-to-celebrate-the-holidays-with-seniors-during-covid-19/541

How to Fight the Social Isolation of Coronavirus

https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/coronavirus-social-isolation-loneliness.html

Check out the R-Town Podcast: https://feeds.transistor.fm/r-town-the-show-about-rochester

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Danielle Teal sits with Wale Elegbede to discuss his TED Talk about building community and fighting Islamophobia. We stop at SPARK Children's Museum and head to Ironside Axe Club to explore how we're having fun at all ages. Director of Olmsted County Health Graham Briggs comes by to discuss the current state of COVID-19 and the best way to celebrate the upcoming holidays while staying safe.

(MPTA, Legacy, KSMQ, 11-20-20)

Featured Songs:

"HIGHER" by Bishop Briggs

"AFRICAN IN NEW YORK" by Shirazee (feat. Sarz)

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R-Town, the show about Rochester, is brought to you in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, and the members of KSMQ Public Television. Thank you!

Danielle Teal sits down with RCTC Professor Chad Israelson and Century High School teacher Shane Baker to discuss the results of the election and how both educators are handling our country's political divide in the classroom. We head to Riverside Elementary to explore how they’re addressing diversity and inclusion, and we head to 125Live to check in with the Castle Quilters on Veterans Day.

(MPTA, Legacy, KSMQ, 11-13-20)

Featured Songs:

"True Crime" by CREAMERS & DeathbyRomy

"I Like It When You Love Me" by Oh Wonder

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R-Town, the show about Rochester, is brought to you in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, and the members of KSMQ Public Television. Thank you!

This week on R-Town, Nicole chats with Heidi and Kamau Wilkins from Rochester for Justice to talk about their upcoming event, From Grief to Action. We check in with Dr. Lilly Wagner, an immigrant from Germany, and head downtown with Danielle Teal to say hi to some business owners. Executive Director of the Jeremiah Program JoMarie Morris and Nicole discuss the Grand Opening of the new Rochester campus and what's coming next for the Jeremiah Program.

(MPTA, Legacy, KSMQ, 11-6-20)

Event Registration Links:

Many Hearts Make A Home: https://bit.ly/JPHearts/

From Grief to Action: https://www.facebook.com/events/1182272375485555

Links –

https://www.facebook.com/RochesterForJustice/

https://jeremiahprogram.org/

Featured Songs:

"I Shouldn't Ghost My Therapist" by Liza Anne

"Nirvana" by ELLIANA

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R-Town, the show about Rochester, is brought to you in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota, and the members of KSMQ Public Television. Thank you!

Nicole discusses the future of small businesses in Rochester with Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Assistant Director of Communications Brent Ackerman and Executive Director of the Rochester Downtown Alliance Holly Masek. They discuss grants and opportunities that are available to local businesses and different events coming to Downtown Rochester.

(MPTA, Legacy, KSMQ, 10-30-20)

Small Business Resources

https://www.rochestermnchamber.com/

https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/

https://www.choochoocachew.com/rochmnfood/

https://shop-local-safely.com/

Due to a family emergency, the Rochester City Council At-Large Candidates were unable to join us.

Learn more about your candidates:

https://www.voteforharrington.com/

https://www.brooke2020.com/

Learn more about your local elections:

https://www.mnvotes.org/

Featured Songs:

"Monster" by Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI

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In this brand new series, Danielle Teal visits with members throughout the Rochester community to discuss hot topics that are on the minds of Rochester citizens. This week, Danielle chats with Rochester First Responders, Captain Jeff Stillwell of the Rochester PD, Mandee Marx with the Rochester Fire Department, and Kate Arms with the Mayo Clinic Ambulance Rochester.

(MPTA, Legacy, KSMQ, 10-27-20)

Learn more about your first responders:

https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/police

https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/fire

https://www.mayoclinic.org/ambulance-service

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