R-Town | Episode 2210 | January 19, 2024 Danielle talks with Pop’s Art Theater Nate Nelson about upcoming programs. We learn about the 23rd Polar Plunge from director Kevin Torgerson. Next up is a silent book club feature with Dawn Finne. Michael talks about events in Rochester. We join kids sledding on a “snow” day at Judd Hill and lastly Danielle joins JoMarie Morris with the Coalition for Rochester Housing to discuss affordable housing in Rochester. R-Town | Episode 2211 | January 26, 2024 Nicole visits with local artist Jahbulani Ori. Next, we learn about ROTH (Residences at Old Town Hall) building apartments from David Dunn. Danielle chats with Abby Romme of Credence Apex who focuses on self-care at gyms. Michael fills us in on what’s happening with legislators in session. Finally, we go inside Pop’s Art Theater and Nicole visits with community health improvement planners featuring key needs. R-Town | Episode 2212 | February 2, 2024 Nicole talks with Karl Rogers of the Rochester Housing Market Trends 2023. We cover the latest explosion in popularity: girls wrestling. We visit Brooke Burch of Custom Sewing & Alterations, Michael informs us on Legislative coverage and a calendar of events, and Danielle takes us on a tour of Gallery 24. Nicole ends this episode with the 2024 Budget of Olmsted County. R-Town | Episode 2213 | February 9, 2024 Nicole visits with Amy Garretson from the Rochester Art Center about what’s new. We learn about Project Community Connect that assists people experiencing homelessness and a new business, Align Your Soul Counseling. Michael gives us the Legislative rundown and upcoming Rochester events. Danielle takes us to the History Center and Nicole brings us Workforce Development & Equity in the Built Environment to assist in projects. R-Town | Episode 2214 | February 16, 2024 Nicole opens this one with the March 5th Presidential Primary Voter Prep with Olmsted County Elections Manager Luke Turner. We visit an art exhibit and talk with a local author. Michael gives us the Legislative rundown and Rochester upcoming events. Danielle takes us to the Purple Goat Kitchen, Bar and Patio and Nicole discusses black entrepreneur challenges in the city.
R-Town | Episode 2215 | February 23, 2024 Rochester Jazz Festival upcoming event is featured. Radon problems get addressed. Danielle informs us of a cat-sitting business and Michael gives us the events going on in Rochester as well as the legislative coverage features of the week. We get to visit the Bleu Duck restaurant and Nicole covers the Black Excellence Expo and Give Black Rochester. R-Town | Episode 2216 | March 22, 2024 New Muslim Community Center & Ramadan features some educational programs for community members. Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel discusses the district’s top three challenges. We talk with a local author and Michael fills us in on the Legislative coverage and city events. Rock Climbing & Fitness is featured and Nicole closes us out with information about Family Promise & Homelessness. R-Town | Episode 2217 | March 29, 2024 Nicole starts us off with some information on the work of Sports Mentorship Academy. RCTC basketball team is featured, talking about their successful season. Danielle talks with Volunteering Family Service staff. Michael provides a Legislative rundown and calendar of events. Rochester Art Centers has “open studio” weekly for people to experiment their creativity and Real Talk Real Estate is our last feature.
R-Town | Episode 2218 | April 5, 2024 Burly Bluffs bring “Divine Disco” to Rochester
LGBTQIA+ Pride weekend. Mayo High School students raised and donated nearly $29,000 to the Rochester Women’s Shelter. We visit ChipShots, where it’s all about indoor sport simulators. Michael’s Legislative rundown and city events are covered. ROGA gymnastics for little kids is featured and Nicole features Three Rivers BIPOC Homeownership Mentorship Program as we part this week. R-Town | Episode 2219 | April 12, 2024 Nicole visits with Juliana Silva about Collider Foundation New Directions & Vision program. Next, we learn about the Sports Mentorship Academy that mentors young boys through sports and study. We learn about the Computer Resource Center and its services. The Legislative update and community calendar events are featured. Finally, we visit the Gagnon Museum and sculpture garden and the growth of Rochester Women’s Magazine.
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