https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220607120841-TMSAAAEJune7Entire.mp3   We spoke with John Azar, instructor for the Automotive Maintenance Basics course with Minneapolis Public Schools Community Ed. about extending the life of your vehicle, by practicing good driving habits and his top suggestions for maintenance. Currently John’s next class starting on June 21st is wait listed, but you can add your name...Read More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220606105517-TMSPlantsJun6_04506_060622.mp3   Divine Islam is MPS’s School Gardner, responsible for planning and facilitating trips to the Education Farm featuring over two thousand square feet of growing space, along with supporting the over forty school gardens that are a part of Minneapolis Public Schools. Shannon Nordby teaches science at Roosevelt High School, which is home to...Read More

Manny Hill talks with MPS Superintendent Ed Graff for the last time on Jazz88. The Superintendent congratulates the class of 2022, speaks on upcoming summer programs at MPS, and the transition to new leadership for the district. More Posts for Show: School NewsRead More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220601102314-TMSAACEJun1_04507_060122.mp3   After four tornado touch downs in Minnesota this week, we spoke to Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo about the requirements to classify a storms as a tornado, but details on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Plus Luigi shared some great safety tips for severe weather from the NOAA and dispelled...Read More

Julius Collins, the vocalist for Dr. Mambo’s Combo and a fixture in the Twin Cities music scene, stopped by The Afternoon Cruise to talk about the shows that the Combo will be a part of this weekend over at the Capri. Check out the conversation in advance of their shows on Saturday and Sunday at...Read More

Manny Hill talks with Ben Rengstorf, a Culinary Arts Teacher at Roosevelt High School in south Minneapolis, about Roosevelt Culinary Arts, a program now in its third year. Rengstorf shares how the program started, how he became a Culinary Arts teacher, and takes us through a typical week in class. More Posts for Show: The...Read More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220524104231-TMSNorthSolar_04509_052622.mp3   Kyle Samejima, Executive Director with Minneapolis Climate Action, discusses the Community Solar Garden on the roof of North Community High School. Learn how neighbors can benefit, find out how to buy a share of the garden… and possibly win an annual subscription during the information session this week. Thursday May 26th, 2022 6:30-8:30...Read More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220523103444-TMSBIKESAFETYEDIT.mp3   We spoke with Minneapolis Public Schools PE teacher Julie Ellingson of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary about biking with younger riders, good reminders if your driving and some of her favorite places to ride in Minneapolis (spoiler, Perkins Hill Park is one of them!). More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220519105248-TMSAGwithLC_04505_052122.mp3   Pianist, Composer and Director of Jazz Area and Senior Lecturer at Carlton College discusses the premier of her new work The Agitators, featuring the inspiring words of historically significant social activists set to music. The Agitators premieres Friday, 5/20/22 at 7:30 pm in the Kracum Performance Hall at the Weitz Center for Creativity. ...Read More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220511104413-TMSLAGTBUFunds_04546_051422.mp3   We spoke with North Community High Senior Moziah Thomas about Legacy Arts Group’s original work The Beautiful Ugly and how you can help send the cast and crew to Scotland this August. More info on benefit happening at The Real Magic House in Hudson, WI on Saturday May 14th, 2022 here or donate...Read More