Roshini Rajkumar

Olympian Eli Bremer competed in Beijing 2008 and is covering the Tokyo 2020 Games for NBC. We hear his take on the latest record-breaker in swimming from Kaylee McKeown, whether a new rule for athletes to protest is changing the face of competition, and what to expect for the rest of these Games. Plus, why he Eli is weighing a run for United States Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Tina Smith just called out Major League Baseball and the San Diego Padres demanding it reverse the decision that would move Minnesota jobs to China when MLB and its teams have received billions in taxpayer stadium subsidies. Plus, she talks about COVID latest and what she’s doing to help support fetal alcohol syndrome disorder services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Walz and the Minnesota DFL want Rep John Thompson to resign. Roshini shares crisis management angles on this controversy, thoughts about what Minnesotans deserve from their leaders, and takes listener feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time to sell your home? Cahill Financial Advisors Kevin O'Laughlin joins Roshini with advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pay for name, image likeness is a hot topic in college athletics. U of MN Deputy Athletic Director Julie Manning shares what this could mean. Also, find out whether any Gopher eliminated athletics will return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel writer Tony Rangaard talks about covid travel changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roshini shares what it's like living one mile from Uptown Minneapolis as it's under siege by violence and reaction by city leaders to that violence. Two callers shared emotional reaction about their own real-life damage the violence is having on their lives and businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work-place changes and employer rules because of COVID-19 are creating questions, anxiety, and possible lawsuits. Some people are even quitting their jobs instead of returning. University of Minnesota Law School Professor Emeritus Steve Befort is a national voice on labor and employment law. He shares insight for employers and employees on back-to-the-office rules, hybrid work situations, and working from home.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love for the outdoors inspired by Kylie Bearse to launch Approachable Outdoors where she shares hikes she loves. In doing so, the KDVR meteorologist shares how getting outside made a difference for her mental health journey. She advocates for others with her beginner-friendly guide to hiking and outdoor adventures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freedom and fireworks on the nation's birthday. Roshini hears from a listener about a special immigrant story and shares her own coming from Sri Lanka as a toddler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many rough headlines about crime, politics, economic strife, the stress can seem insurmountable. Life Coach Mike James helps work through mental and emotional blocks to get us to freedom from some of the self-made cages of control we create. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representative Tom Emmer has updates from DC about infrastructure, inflation, and COVID Relief. Plus, what’s his favorite "America" story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roshini shares insight about the Derek Chauvin sentencing and what next layers in the legal narrative could bring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy is based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. This Chinese-American water medium artist was almost not born because she was conceived during China’s 1-child policy. Her mother bravely left the country when 3 months pregnant to give birth. Nancy previews her new exhibit, The Audacity to be Asian in Rural America. Find out more about her backstory and art in Episode #22 of Discover Minnesota with Roshini on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gilah Mashaal is the owner of Needle & Skein. Needle & Skein will be featured in a September Vogue Knitting spread for the We Wear Rowan campaign. She takes us behind the scenes of the June 28th shoot in Minneapolis with the Vogue Magazine team. Models will wear Gilah’s designs made from Rowan Yarns. Lori Anne of Lili Salon Spa in Galleria Edina will style the models’ hair.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate dads as Roshini takes listener texts and honors her brother, husband, late father and stepfather on Father's Day 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Holm is the Founder of Wiggle Your Toes. He joins Roshini alongside Fox 9 reporter Courtney Godfrey. Aaron lost both legs in a horrific accident in 2007. He started Wiggle Your Toes from his hospital bed and was home to his three kids after 19 days in the hospital. Within 48 hours of Courtney Godfrey’s boat accident that took one of her legs, Aaron was in her hospital room ready to help.  Now, Courtney serves on the board of Wiggle Your Toes and advocates for other amputees. Both share why losing limbs does NOT mean giving up on life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utepils re-introduces traditional beers in a modern way. Co-founder and father of four, Jeff McClure, shares this Minneapolis growth story of going from five to 38 employees in under five years and why they’re selling an experience. Meaning of Utepils = having your first beers with friends after a long dark winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Justin Sutherland is opening a new chicken restaurant... Side Chick. Learn more #baddestbirdontheblock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minneapolis Chamber CEO Jonathan Weinhagen shares how Minneapolis are welcoming workers and visitors back to downtown and how he sees safety issues affecting outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.