29 DEC 2023 · Thousands of residents pass by the Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant along Highway 5 each day. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside? Water Treatment Plant operations supervisor Joe Dusek chats with Rick as he provides a quick glimpse of what his team does, insights about our water, and the three most common questions he receives on tours — one of which is completely unrelated to water and all about Joe.

24 OCT 2023 · Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation director Jay Lotthammer is also Real Talk With Rick’s self-proclaimed biggest fan. Jay makes his podcast debut, reflecting on 35 memorable years in public service, what’s next for him, and how he became known as “Jay Lobhammer” around the office.

28 APR 2023 · Michael Bui is a long-time Eden Prairie resident who, along with his wife, owns Mochi Dough, Bober Tea and the Pho Mai restaurant at the Asia Mall. We learn about how he and his family got their start in the industry, and how he balances a full-time job on top of running his restaurants. Michael also hints at an exciting new addition coming to the mall.

21 MAR 2023 · Megan Munoz, a recreation supervisor who oversees fitness programs at the Community Center and throughout the City, chats with Rick about growing up in Iowa and bunny yoga. We also find out what book genre she and Rick just cannot agree on.

21 DEC 2022 · Pauline Sager, an investigative aide with the Eden Prairie Police Department, has dedicated the last 43 years to helping Eden Prairie residents as a certified financial crimes investigator. As the longest-tenured employee to serve the EPPD to date, she has a number of stories to share with Rick, including her first interview with the City, some of the most memorable cases she’s worked on, and her evolving get-togethers with a group she refers to as the 76ers.

24 OCT 2022 · Brian Ryks, executive director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, chats with Rick about Flying Cloud and MSP airports, aviation trends, and some of his own personal experiences with travel.

7 JUL 2022 · Rick talks with Jim Schedin, the City’s zoning administrator. In addition to hearing about some of the more interesting calls he’s received over the last 32 years of working with Eden Prairie, we learn how a rattlesnake in Georgia may have influenced his career path.

2 MAY 2022 · From organics recycling to renewable energy, we learn more about Jennifer Hassebroek’s role as the City’s sustainability coordinator. Rick additionally chats with her about Brewster, Minnesota, her varied musical interests and a trip with her friends that has become a tradition.

28 MAR 2022 · Steve Schewe, CEO and Publisher of Eden Prairie Local News, stops by to talk about how this unique publication came to be and how the community can support it and get involved. We also learn about his connection to the Henley Royal Regatta, the most prestigious rowing event in the world.

3 MAR 2022 · Elaine Larabee, former Eden Prairie School Board chair, chats with Rick about her path to running for the position, experiences as part of the board (including navigating COVID), and what’s next for her.