Made In Minnesota

Tom visits with the Girls and Boys Basketball Players of the Week.

Brian and Shannon visit with Tony Guggisberg about Christmas trees and  he shares some stories and experiences about families picking out just the right tree.

Joel talks with new Hutchinson Boys Swimming Coach Leah Berscheit and DC/L Wrestling Coach Darrin Allen

Rex Linn, the husband of Reba McEntire promoting NBC comedy series “Happy’s Place” …airs Fridays at 8pm ET / 7pm CT on NBC.

The Marks have Josh Odden, President of the Glencoe Lions Club joining them this week.  They learn more about what the local Lions do, some of their annual promotions and talk about the community becoming members.

An ArliDazzle recap, snow, snow, snow and cold on the way.  Bob and Jeremy cover it all on this week's episode.

Promoting the brand-new Food Network holiday competition series, Sweet Empire: Winter Wars Sundays at 9pm ET.

Mark Malkoff's book serves not only as a biography but also as a love letter; a love letter to show business, to personalities, and to the singular show-business legend of Johnny Carson.

Billy Bartusek and Friends light up the studio

AI, Data Centers, Energy and more
Marc Telecky from Mcleod County Environmental talks with Joel about companies wanting to build Data Centers, Solar Gardens and more in the area. 

Marshall and Blain discuss winter weather, parking, city updates and more.

Update on all of the holiday activities in the area

Aleks again portrays “Polyphemus” in the anticipated second season of Percy Jackson and The Olympians, which returns to Disney+ on December 10th.

Basketball Players of the Week: from Sleepy Eye St. Mary's Morgan Mathiowetz and Adam Steffensmeier and New Ulm Hockey's  Carson Uecker join Tom.

The legendary Shaun Cassidy joins us. The Road To Us. North American Tour. Singer, songwriter, actor and television producer and screenwriter. He has created and/or produced a number of television series, including American Gothic, Roar, and Invasion. Cassidy was also an executive producer and writer for NBC's medical drama New Amsterdam. Known for his role in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries and his hit song "Da Doo Ron Ron”. 

We're joined by Sherman Augustus who plays Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan, the character everyone loves to hate in the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things” - currently airing the 5th, and final season.

On the Show, Joel talks with Hutchinson Boys Hockey Coach Matt Telecky, Sibley East Boys Basketball coach Dave Halquist, and talks Ice Fishing with the Legend Tackle Terry Tuma.

Brian and Shannon visit with Stan Miller and Justin Janni of the Concord Singers.

Bob and Jeremy are back for more this, including counting the start to ArliDazzle weekend in Arlington.

David Sinykin, of FM 100.3 KFAN joins Jeremy this week to talk sports, sports, sports.  They cover college football, the NFL and delve into plenty of Wolves talk. 

Jeremy and Elroy are joined by Central's Dean of Students and Activities Director Joe Kley.  They recap the fall season over at Central schools, and preview winter activities. 

Steve and Kim Wolf along with Breakfast Lenny play a wide variety, including Christmas

December Hutch Update
Val Mackenthun joins Joel to talk about a couple of December events, and the end of the year recap for Hutchinson.

Tom visits with Girls Basketball Player of the Week-Taylor Berkner of Sleepy Eye, Sleepy Eye Boys Basketball Coach Shane Heiderscheidt, LCWM Wrestling Coach Nate Meixell and New Ulm Legion Baseball's Vern kitzberger

Joel talks with Hutchinson Dance Coach Daeshaundra Wadsworth, Hutch Girls Hockey Coach Montana Hemling, and we'll talk football with Former Vikings Linebacker Chad Greenway

Mark Larson and Mark Lemen give a bevy of city updates and even look ahead to 2026 city projects. 

Jeremy and Elroy fly solo today.  They look back at their Thanksgiving, discuss holiday shopping, preview some upcoming local events and much more. 

The Minar Family keeps up the tradition of playing on Black Friday

ABATE update
Joel talks with John Dietel about the Local ABATE Chapter's events this weekend, including their Gifts for Kids program.

Bob and Jeremy talk more ArliDazzle this week, welcoming in Arlington Chamber President Derek Hahn to the program.  ArliDazzle is Saturday, December 6th. 

Tom talks Sleepy Eye St. Mary's Girls Basketball with coach Bruce Woitas, "Where are They Now" Segment with 1992 New Ulm Graduate Glenn Drexler and New Ulm/Sleepy Eye Hockey Association with Justin Remus and Geoff Torzewski

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t … in theaters now. Lizzy appeared as Lula May in Now You See Me 2  and is returning in the third installment, Now You Don’t.  The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film.

Joel talks with Waconia Boys Hockey Coach Steve Maciosek, along with ACGC Girls Basketball Coach Jacklyn Frericks

Brian and Shannon and visit with Lorie Jewell about Weihnachts Markt(holiday market in New Ulm) November 28. about

The Badger Hill Brewing Gang put on a conccert

Bob and Jeremy talk about their favorite Thanksgiving dishes, preview Vikings/Packers and revel in the nice Minnesota weather.

Glencoe Light & Power General Manager Dave Meyer is the guest this week.

MARISA COUGHLAN FROM BLUE EYED GIRL - new movie Blue Eyed Girl. That is out today nationwide staring Beau Bridges, Freddy Rodriguez, Eliza Coupe, Sam Trammell and the writer producer AND MN native and current resident again… Marisa Coughlan.

Freddy Rodriguez From Blue Eyed Girl - new movie Blue Eyed Girl. That is out today nationwide staring Beau Bridges, Freddy Rodriguez, Eliza Coupe, Sam Trammell and the writer producer AND MN native and current resident again… Marisa Coughlan.

Jeremy and Elroy welcome Central's FFA Advisor Jim Mesik to this week's program.  Jim recaps a busy fall for the chapter, including a recent trip to Indianapolis.

Jared Harris visits to promote "Reawakening" - the release of the film is slated for November 18th and "A House of Dynamite" - the new thriller airing on Netflix.

Meeker County Update
Meeker County Commissioner Steve Schmitt updates us on the Fall Harvest and the County Budget.

November Update
Matt Jaunich joins Joel to give an update on the Leaf Vaccuum Project ending for the year, an update on Snow Emergencies, and will update other projects in Hutchinson.

Taylor Handley, the star of Mayor of Kingstown, promotes this new season and his character being in prison.

Tom recaps the Player of the Year Event, visits with Gavin Vandervoort on a Where are They Now Segment, meet the New Girls Hockey Coach at New Ulm and Mankato Area Officials Association's Dave Bendix.

Joel talks with Members of the Hutchinson Swim Team as they head to state, and with DC Girls Basketball Coach Rob Walters.  

Brian and Shannon with with Kurk Kramer about growing up in this area, children, families, education, what's happening in Sleepy Eye and more.

Margaret Colin - It’s the final third of the trilogy in the hit series of films on Hallmark starring Margaret as the mom and the cheeky take on 3 men and a baby which Margaret starred in that original film.

Gary West, Nashville artist, gives a tour de force of live vintage country

Erik Roberts - A new movie starring Sally Kirkland and several Hollywood greats comes out this Friday. Hollywood legend Eric Roberts joined us to talk about Sally and the new movie.

Right of Ways
Marc Telecky with Mcleod County Evinronmental Services talks about the rules of constructing things, or planting things in your right of way.

Antonia Hylton MSNBC ANCHOR - MSNBC will become MS NOW

Going on in Hutch in November
Val Mackenthun talks about all the events coming up in November in Hutchinson

Diabetes Prevention
Dr. Bryan Petersen talks about Prevition and Treatment of Diabetes.

Tom and Casey visit with the Volleyball, Defensive Football Players of the week and their coaches.

Joel wraps up the Volleyball season with Hutchinson Coach Dennis PIechowski, gets an update from the State Volleyball Tournament for Mayer Lutheran, and talks Girls Hockey with LDC Co Coach Brett Damerow

Shannon visits with Bill Kittler and Kristy Paulson from Hy-Vee and Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits about the Tasting & Silent Auction event on November 13th

Mark Larson is joined on this week's program by Zach Larson, a conservation officer with the MN DNR to preview deer season and review the waterfowl season to this point.

The I Polka Band gets us ready for our Appreciation Dance

Bob and Jeremy recap an outstanding World Series, Halloween and a Vikings wins over the Lions.

Jeremy and Elroy go guestless this week.  With the holiday season upon us, they take a look at many community events coming up.

Holiday Shopping

This week Joel wraps up the Hutchinson Cross Country Season with Coach Mike Reponen, talks Volleyball with BLHS coach Aaron Hubin, and what's going on at Lester Prairie Schools with AD Ross Scheevel.

The Marks welcome to the program this week Glencoe Area Chamber of Commerce President Melissa Cohrs.

Bob and Jeremy dissect the World Series and discuss Halloween.

The weatherman rocks the house

Patti Sinykin with Bountiful Basket Food Shelf joined Elroy and Jeremy.

John Slattery - Sony Pictures Classics' upcoming historical drama, NUREMBERG, from director and co-writer James Vanderbilt. ..in theaters nationwide on Friday November 7th

CNN's Abby Phillip - "Abby’s debut book A DREAM DEFERRED: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power is out now wherever you buy your books. And you can catch Abby on NewsNight with Abby Phillip, which airs weeknights at 10pmET on CNN and streaming on the CNN app." 

Comedian Kathy Griffin - Kathy Griffin promoted her new YouTube special, "Kathy Griffin, My Life on the PTSD List," her weekly YouTube show, "Kathy Griffin Talk Your Head Off," and her upcoming "New Face New Tour" starting November 8th

Alison Hall from Inside Edition - Alison Hall discussed the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, introducing SurvivorNet as a valuable resource and sharing her personal story with early-stage breast cancer, inspired by Olivia Mun's experience.

Deborah Roberts from 20/20 and ABC - "Loved and Treasured," focuses on the powerful bond between sisters, inspired by their personal experience of growing up with six sisters and a study on the mental health benefits of sisterhood.

We'll wrap up the Boys Soccer season with Richard Appleby of Hutchinson/GSL, and then we'll preview this evenings Football game with Tiger Coach Andy Rostberg

Shannon visits with New Ulm Nightmares about their haunted houses

Steve and Steve rock the house for the 690th  live show.

Jeremy fills in for the Marks and is joined in studio by GSL Activities Director Dean Schwirtz.  Dean talks about his career, reviews the fall activities season and looks ahead to winter. 

Carver County Commissioner John P. Fahey swings by to join Jeremy and Elroy.  One big topic of conversation?  The Highway 212 project.  

Bob and Jeremy spar with a little hockey vs. basketball conversation, preview the World Series and discuss their "babysitting" skills.  

Duck Dynasty Reboot - We visited with Willie and Korie Robertson Robertson Family's new show Duck Dynasty: The Revival   ..premiering on Hulu now.

Joel talks with wraps up the Girls Tennis Season with Hutchinson Coach Todd Card, then talks playoffs with Joelle Grimsley from Mayer Lutheran Volleyball and Gary Kosek from GSL Football

Brian, Shannon and Dan Backer discuss the world's longest beard, halloween and more.

Bob and Jeremy talk with Tammy Diehn of 2B Continued about the organization and their Legends of the Opry event coming up in November. 

Hutchinson HS Fall Musical
Joel talks with three of the Stars of Hutchinson HighSchool's Fall Musical "Water for Elephants"

Bruce Krohn played guitar and sang some vintage country songs for our 689th LMF show

Jeremy and Elroy are joined by Norwood Young America Mayor Connor Smith.

McLeod County Parks & Rec Director Jon Jerabek swings in to give an update on what's happening in the local parks system.  Jeremy fills in for Mark Larson, but Mark Lemen is still there.  They break down some football and the start of the basketball season.

City of Hutchinson Update
Joel talks with Matt Jaunich from the City of Hutchinson and he gives an update on the Fall Leaf Vaccuum Project, a New Fountain in the River, City Budgets and more!

 City Manager Rebecca Schrupp joins Morris Community Connection to discuss council updates, city projects, and Morris’s plans for community growth and beautification. 

Mammograms
Dr. Elizabeth Colsen talks about October Breast Cancer Awareness Month and what Glencoe Regional Health is doing for women and Mammograms

Casey and Tom visit with this week's Football and Volleyball Players of the Week - Nettie Parsons of LCWM, Alex Portner of New Ulm Cathedral and Emmitt Flann of Bold.

Joel talks with Lydia Wollan of the Hutchinson/GSL Girls Soccer team and with Isla Dille and Molly Patten of the Litchfield GIrls Tennis Team.

Brian and Shannon visit with Scott Sparlin about "For Love of a River Revival event at the Grand in downtown New Ulm.

Father and Son duo Ken and Dominic Lehnen played guitar and sang for the 688th Live Show in a row.

Issues for Minnesota Counties, and Mcleod County
Marc Telecky from Mcleod County Environmental talks about challenges facing Minnesota Counties, and gives an update on some local Mcleod County programs. 

This episode of Morris Community Connection features U of M Morris’s Director of Admissions, Harry Herbert, and Sue Dieter discussing College Knowledge Month, preparing for college, and the opportunities available to future students and families. 

A new App for Hutch
Val Mackenthun of the Hutch Chamber talks about their new app to tell you all about #MuchinHutch

Tom visits with the Latest Volleyball and Football Players of the Week.

Brian and Shannon visit with Kyle Marti of the August Schell Brewery about Oktoberfest.  What happens from there includes: A teacher from Brian's past,  Wild Ladies Club and the life of a Gym Teacher.

Swimming, Volleyball, and Fishing - This week Joel talks with new Hutchinson Swimming Coach Jessica Hoag, Central NYA Volleyball coach Alexandra Swanson, and we check in on late season fishing with Tackle Terry Tuma.

Adam fills in for Tom and Jay Minar returns to Live Musician Friday with a concertina concert for the 687th LMF in a row