Do you have a child that's looking at colleges? If you need a different pathway than signing up at an expensive four-year institution, Erica Embury, Associate Director of Admissions for St. Thomas' Dougherty Family College, is here to provide a possible solution.

Are you looking to grow your business or find out about starting one? Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas, president/CEO of the Better Business Bureau of MN & ND, offers some advice on the subject.

The fun continues at the State Fair porch. Sheletta welcomes Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas on to talk about businesses around the state. Then, Erica Embury gives us the details on how families with lesser resources can help get their children to a college education.

Having internet access continues to be a growing need in today's world. But how can you afford it? Rachel Johnson, VP of Sales & Marketing at Comcast, joins Sheletta at the Fair porch to describe a great offer.

Sheletta set up a fun vote for her day at the Fair. However, this event is also a good way for Hennepin County to show their advances in the system for more serious votes later this year. Community liaison Nathan Janicek joins the show to explain what's new.

Sheletta has made her way to the State Fair booth for the first time in 2025...and she's looking for your help. She asks for fairgoers to vote on who's the most popular host at the station. Nathan Janicek tells us about the voting system being used. Plus, Rachel Johnson explains the importance of internet access and affordability.

The full third hour of The Sheletta Show on August 16th, 2025. Sheletta kicks off the final hour with a conversation with Jenny Kedward from Hennepin County about reducing food waste.

Sheletta shares why she made an unexpected trip to her hometown of Houston with her family.

Then, a visit with Bill Halter about

Finally, Sheletta wraps the show with her favorite guest… Steve Thomson! They get into Sheletta’s stressful travels this morning.

Steve Thomson makes his weekly appearance with Sheletta. Steve almost had to save the day and fill in for Sheletta today after a dramatic start to her day that included a flight. They dig into the details of her journey to Houston and what type of traveler she is when things start to get stressful.

Bill Halter joins Sheletta to talk about a new political party gaining steam. The Forward Independence Party values doing something about the national debt, getting big money out of politics, workers rights amidst AI integration. The Fowardists will have a booth out at the Minnesota State Fair.

https://www.forwardparty.com/#home

Jenny Kedward from Hennepin County joins Sheletta to talk about the multi-county effort to curb food waste during the month of August. The Stop Food Waste Challenge will help you notice when you are wasting food, connect you with resources to help you reduce it, and provide support and motivation along the way.

Jenny encourages listeners to visit the website for more details and multiple avenues for you to reduce wasting your food. She also gives some practical tips for composting and going to the grocery store with a plan to avoid impulse buys.

https://stopfoodwaste.ecochallenge.org/