Legacy Reporting 2023

R-Town 1902 This week on R-Town, Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara visits with Julie Winters from Rochester Pride to talk about their work in the community. We meet Lina Choung, a dance instructor specializing in traditional Cambodian dance, and check out the new ping pong LED installation in Peace Plaza. Jeremy Elder tells us about the Filipino martial art form Kali. Lastly, Dee Sabol tells us about grant funding the Diversity Council received to promote health equity. ● R-Town 1903 This week on R-Town, Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara visits with Miguel Valdez to discuss National Hispanic American Heritage Month. We learn about Wale Elegbede’s immigration journey and how he came to Rochester, and we check in with the Rochester Fire Department during Fire Prevention Month. Lastly, we visit with Tim Penny to learn about the FEAST! Local Foods Network. ● R-Town 1904 This week on R-Town, Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara visits with Laura Sutherland of Olmsted County to discuss domestic violence. We learn about the Thrive Conference and the womens organization Bridging the Gap, and we check in with the Rochester Repertory Theatre. Lastly, we visit with Abe Sauer of Old Abe Coffee. ● R-Town 1905 This week on R-Town, Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara chats with Brad Vigesaa about the upcoming Nerdinout Con at the Mayo Civic Center. We learn about a not-so-unusual collecting hobby, and head to Sekapp Orchard to pick out some pumpkins. Molly Pudwell from Pudwell Insurance Partners tells us about enrolling in Medicare. Lastly, we discuss the $3.12 million grant awarded to Rochester and DMC EDA with Patrick Seeb and Cindy Steinhauser. ● R-Town 1906 This week on R-Town, Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara checks in with the Rochester Civic Theatre to explore their recent haunting. We visit the Downtown Roller Disco and take a short tour of the Rochester Art Center. Terry Gries from the Community Food Response tells us about their mission and how the community can support them. Lastly, Rochester Management Analyst Heather J. Heyer tells us about the redistricting following the 2020 Census. ● R-Town 1907 This week on R-Town, Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara sits with Rochester Assistant City Attorney Tran Nguyen to discuss the Just Deeds Project. We check out the Rochester Farmers Market, and go Trunk-or-Treating at Family Promise Rochester. We meet Philip Muehe, the new Managing Director of Rochester Repertory Theatre Company. Lastly, Nicole discusses how Olmsted County is combating homelessness with Mary O'Neil and Jacob Radtke. ● R-Town 1908 This week on R-Town, Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara talks with Mayo Clinic and the Rochester Branch of NAACP about their new program, RISE for Youth, a program that will provide Black and underrepresented students with new pathways to success in education and employment. Danielle Teal sits with mosaic artist Debra D'Souza to discuss her art and the making of mosaics. We also learn more about Rochester's beloved Ear of Corn water tower and hit the streets to learn more about fashion. ● R-Town 1909 This week on R-Town, Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara talks with Mayo Clinic and the Rochester Branch of NAACP about their new program, RISE for Youth, a program that will provide Black and underrepresented students with new pathways to success in education and employment. Danielle Teal sits with mosaic artist Debra D'Souza to discuss her art and the making of mosaics. We also learn more about Rochester's beloved Ear of Corn water tower and hit the streets to learn more about fashion.

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LEGACY REPORTING: JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022

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