Secrets and Handshakes and Passwords...OH MY! The Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (or Freemasons). George Washington was one. Benjamin Franklin too. So is Shaquille O'Neill and Kramer from Seinfeld. Who knew? Ethan Seaberg is the Grand Master (yup, we call him the Grand Master) of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Beyond a desire to cure cancer, help ailing children, and care for the elderly and veterans, the Masons use a whole lot of kindness to help people become the best version of themselves. This one is worth a listen!

Mahtomedi, Minnesota native and St. Cloud State Alum, Steve Brown, lead singer of Johnny Clueless, shares some fun stories about his band and some of the unexpectedly delightful characters he and his bandmates encountered along the way. Absolutely great guy and a fun listen.

We live is a world that is dominated by stories of divisiveness. The Kindness Chronicles hopes to give the world a dose of the "Minnesota Nice" it desperately needs. Hosted by Fox Sport North's Kevin Gorg and Minnesota Masonic Charities' John Schwietz, the Kindness Chronicles explores the "backstories" and influences of Minnesotans from all walks of life.  From athletes to business leaders, there seems to be a common thread that exists among many of Minnesota's successful and  influential people...kindness. Whoever tells the stories, defines the culture. Together, let's change the dominating narrative of divisiveness and celebrate stories of kindness and the people and influences behind them