Mushroom expert and author Melany Kahn hangs her hat in New England, but she’s coming to the Twin Cities this week for a series of events.  Her book, “Mason Goes Mushrooming,” is inspiration for young people to get outside and start eyeing the forest floors this spring.  My 6-year-old daughter is a budding mycologist herself,...Read More

The state of Minnesota has become just the 4th state to pass legislation for a free school meal program. Starting next school year (2023-24), students at Minneapolis Public Schools will be able to eat school meals for free. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with MPS Director of Culinary and Wellness Services, Bertrand Weber,  on what this...Read More

LA Buckner was nice enough to visit The Afternoon Cruise before his headlining show at the Dakota on Monday, March 6. Listen to the interview here: Originally aired March 2, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More

How are Minneapolis Public Schools celebrating Black History Month? Find out here, as Jazz88’s Manny Hill talks with Tiki Blackamore & Shanina Butler of MPS, and two students from the Minneapolis Academy and Career Center about all of the exciting and important events happening around the district and community. More Posts for Shows: School News,...Read More

Minnesota jazz royalty stopped by The Afternoon Cruise to discuss the upcoming release party for their new album, Weights and Measures. Thanks to Nathan Hanson, Chris Bates and Shifting Paradigm records for visiting Jazz88! Listen to the interview here: Originally aired Feb 06, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More

Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating Black History Month with several events over the next few weeks. Jazz88’s Manny Hill recently caught up with MPS Interim Superintendent, Rochelle Cox, to discuss what the district has planned. More Posts for Shows: School News, The Morning ShowRead More

Rachael Price hosted Sean McPherson from The Afternoon Cruise at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul ahead of her concert with her group Lake Street Dive.  The subject: her other project with guitarist/composer Vilray, and their new release I Love A Love Song! Listen to the interview here: Originally aired Jan. 27, 2023 on The Afternoon...Read More

Drummer and composer extraordinaire Kevin Washington visited the Jazz88 studios to discuss his upcoming concert on January 19 at The Hopkins Arts Center. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More

Gary Hines, the longtime leader of Sounds of Blackness, stopped by Jazz88 to visit and discuss the group’s upcoming show, “Music for Martin” which takes place at the Ordway on Friday, January 13.     More Posts for Show: The Afternoon CruiseRead More

https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220715125432-TMSFoodwithAliJULYEDIT.mp3   Ali Elabbady joined The Morning Show to touch on some of the best places to get seafood in the Twin Cites. Some of the places he mentioned were Martina on South Upton Ave in Minneapolis (s/o to the Spaghetti Fra Diavolo w/ Lobster) and Meritage in Downtown St. Paul (highlights: Florida Rock Shrimp...Read More