https://www.edenprairie.org/enNewsCity of Eden Prairiehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7fbfc1124298dc21093407f5d8870e9.jpghttps://www.edenprairie.org/Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:42:18 +0000Real Talk with RickReal Talk with Rickcommunications@edenprairie.orgReal Talk with Rick is hosted by Eden Prairie City Manager Rick Getschow. The show began in August 2018. Rick interviews guests who are associated and involved with the City of Eden Prairie.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vote-for-this-podcast--61029045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61029045Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:38:34 +0000Real Talk with RickFrom records management to elections administration, Rick sits down to chat with David Teigland about his role as City Clerk. We additionally learn about David’s nontraditional career path, his Kevin Bacon number, and how well he fares in a surprise...2761cityclerk,clerk,davidteigland,elections,localelections,vote,votingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winging-it--60580164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60580164Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:17:26 +0000Real Talk with RickRick talks aviation with Bob Jasperson, director of the Wings of the North Air Museum. Bob shares about his journey into aviation, the museum's history, and its fascinating link to a 1969 Minnesota Vikings game.2748airmuseum,aviation,bobjasperson,edenprairie,minnesotamuseum,museum,wingsofthenorthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-add-water--58149107
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58149107Fri, 29 Dec 2023 19:56:52 +0000Real Talk with RickThousands 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...
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.]]>1811cleanwater,drinkingwater,edenprairie,minnesota,water,watertreatmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-ron-swanson--57372355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57372355Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +0000Real Talk with RickEden 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...2436edenprairie,jaylotthammer,lotthammer,minnesota,mn,parks,parksandrecreation,recreationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-for-thought--53679831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53679831Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:37:59 +0000Real Talk with RickMichael 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...2243asiamall,asian,edenprairie,food,foodie,local,localbusiness,michaelbui,phomai,restaurant,smallbusinesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raising-the-barre--53285564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53285564Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:12:36 +0000Real Talk with RickMegan 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.1885communitycenter,edenprairie,exercise,fitness,gym,health,meganmunoz,personaltrainer,wellnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fraud-fighter--52247271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52247271Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:33:18 +0000Real Talk with RickPauline 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,...2619crime,eden,eppd,financial,fraud,investigations,investigator,pauline,police,prairie,sagercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-talk-with-ryks--51671053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51671053Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:00:16 +0000Real Talk with RickBrian 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.3006airport,brianryks,flyingcloud,minneapolis,msp,stpaul,travelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/code-talk--50501359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50501359Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:25:52 +0000Real Talk with RickRick 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...2323code,eden,jim,minnesota,prairie,schedin,zoningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-easy-bein-green--49626915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49626915Mon, 02 May 2022 16:30:56 +0000Real Talk with RickFrom 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...2825earth,eco,eden,green,hassebroek,jennifer,minnesota,prairie,recycling,sustainabilitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-the-news--49226551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49226551Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:01:37 +0000Real Talk with RickSteve 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...3006eden,epln,local,news,newspaper,prairie,schewe,stevecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-school--48939772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48939772Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:35:04 +0000Real Talk with RickElaine 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.3625board,covid,eden,education,elaine,larabee,prairie,schoolcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/branching-out--47775664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47775664Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:20:38 +0000Real Talk with RickRick talks with Lauren Stufft, the City’s forestry and natural resources specialist, as we learn about how she got her start in the field of urban forestry, some of the more interesting calls she’s received and invasive species.1928eden,forester,forestry,lauren,prairie,stufft,treescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-of-rock--47527282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47527282Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:22:29 +0000Real Talk with RickJonathan Stanley, the City’s housing and community services manager, chats with Rick about attending school in the Ivy League and abroad, current and upcoming housing projects in Eden Prairie, and his fascination with the electric guitar.2426american,cheese,community,eden,guitar,housing,jonathan,prairie,services,stanleycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/farm-fresh-from-the-prairie--45846891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45846891Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:49:42 +0000Real Talk with RickSever Peterson, a third-generation Eden Prairie farmer, discusses why his family came to Eden Prairie in the late 19th century, his adventures around the world, and he reveals the theme for the 25th season of Sever’s Fall Festival.3139corn,eden,fall,farmer,festival,maze,minnesota,peterson,prairie,sever,sever'scleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chief-weber-s-swan-song--45237111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45237111Wed, 09 Jun 2021 21:06:25 +0000Real Talk with RickRecently retired Eden Prairie Police Chief Greg Weber talks about rising through the ranks of the department, how policing has changed in the last year and his fascination for otters.2497chief,eden,greg,police,prairie,webercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-southwest-light-rail-transit-swlrt--45067583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45067583Thu, 27 May 2021 19:58:15 +0000Real Talk with RickSouthwest Light Rail Project Director Jim Alexander and Community Outreach Coordinator James Mockovciak drop by to discuss the genesis of SWLRT, its construction progress and its community impact.2571green,light,line,metro,rail,southwest,swlrt,transitcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-sherlock-home--44523837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44523837Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:00:16 +0000Real Talk with RickJeff Falkingham, a local author, stops by to discuss what inspired him to start writing and how Sherlock Holmes was worked into the equation.2812author,eden,falkingham,holmes,jeff,prairie,sherlockcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faithfully--43814262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43814262Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:33:32 +0000Real Talk with RickAssistant Fire Chief Kurt Buchanan talks with Rick about some impactful calls, saving cats from trees and how his interpretation of music has changed over the years.2423buchanan,eden,fire,journey,kurt,ohio,prairiecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-wishes-brad--42168487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42168487Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:01:23 +0000Real Talk with RickCity Council Member Brad Aho chats with Rick about why he decided to serve his community, his involvement in regional transportation issues and his plans after leaving the council.2413aho,brad,city,council,eden,prairie,transit,transportationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-1973-conversation-with-pappy-grill--41571262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41571262Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:46:27 +0000Real Talk with RickRick and Eden Prairie Historical Society President Kathie Case discuss a recently-discovered interview from a 1973 radio show featuring Martin “Pappy” Grill. Kathie prefaces the clip with a lesson on the origin Eden Prairie’s historic...2277case,cummins,eden,grill,historical,history,house,kathie,pappy,phipps,prairie,radio,society,vintagecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/j-lo-in-ep--41328063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41328063Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:39:32 +0000Real Talk with RickFormer State Representative Jenifer Loon stops by to discuss what brought her to Eden Prairie, why she ran for office, her current endeavors and more in the latest podcast.2476eden,house,jenifer,legislature,loon,minnesota,mn,prairie,representativescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-fix-it--40975887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40975887Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:55:41 +0000Real Talk with RickEden Prairie Facilities Manager Rick Clark talks about his moves between California and Minnesota, Eden Prairie’s cost-effective sustainable practices and challenges the City’s facilities team has faced during the Coronavirus pandemic.2813biking,california,clark,dirt,eden,facilities,manager,minnesota,prairie,rick,snowmobilingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/banking-on-eden-prairie--40658221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40658221Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:30:37 +0000Real Talk with RickRoy Terwilliger stops by to talk about taking a gamble by opening Eden Prairie’s first bank, his time in the State Senate with two very different governors, and his role in getting the Vikings stadium deal done.3350arne,banking,carlson,eden,jesse,minnesota,prairie,roy,senate,terwilliger,venturacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-da-man-you-da-man-alex--34604229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34604229Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:48:03 +0000Real Talk with RickJeopardy’s 2020 College Champion Nibir Sarma discusses growing up in Eden Prairie, competing in Quiz Bowl, the process of landing on a spot on Jeopardy and what he’s doing with his winnings.23362020,bowl,champion,college,eden,jeopardy,minnesota,nibir,of,prairie,quiz,sarma,universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-talk-with-ric--31921052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31921052Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:54:30 +0000Real Talk with RickFormer Eden Prairie City Attorney Ric Rosow touches on some of his fondest memories working alongside the City Council and staff, and details how his career path shifted from wanting to join the seminary to practicing law.3053attorney,city,counsel,eden,law,lawyer,legal,prairie,ric,rosowcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-conversation-3--26527409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26527409Fri, 01 May 2020 21:52:46 +0000Real Talk with RickRick shares a few messages from individuals who responded to the City’s resident check-in survey. He and the show’s producer discuss how human interaction has shifted from in-person to over-the-screen meetings, managing the work/life balance with kids...1863city,coronavirus,covid,covid-19,dream,eden,live,prairie,workcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-second-covid-conversation--25619673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25619673Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:30:34 +0000Real Talk with RickEden Prairie's Economic Development Manager Dave Lindahl discusses the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and how some local businesses are getting creative by shifting production methods to help combat the spread COVID-19.2176business,coronavirus,covid,covid-19,dave,development,economics,economy,getshow,lindahl,rickcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-19-conversation--24684568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24684568Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:35:24 +0000Real Talk with RickRick discusses the City's response to COVID-19 with Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management Scott Gerber.1937coronavirus,covid,covid-19,eden,emergency,gerber,management,minnesota,prairie,public,safety,scottcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-u-s-rep-dean-phillips--23046616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23046616Fri, 21 Feb 2020 22:42:55 +0000Real Talk with RickU.S. Congressman Dean Phillips shares what inspired him to run for office, which social channels he uses to maintain relationships with Minnesotans while working from Washington, and how his connection to Dear Abby helped him build strong core values.2336congress,congressman,dean,distillery,gelato,phillips,representative,u.s.cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/along-came-molly--21787592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21787592Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:18:01 +0000Real Talk with RickMolly Koivumaki talks about her time as a Renaissance woman in Eden Prairie, from working through various roles in the Police Department—including a stint as McGruff—to laying the foundation and hitting the ground running with the City’s Housing and...2992eden,housing,koivumaki,mcgruff,molly,police,prairie,swat,volunteeringcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-healthy-dose-of-hospitality--20717025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20717025Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:10:55 +0000Real Talk with RickEden Prairie Liquor’s Operations Manager Jaime Urbina drops by to chat about his history working in retail, why the City is in the liquor business, popular holiday spirits, and upcoming promotions and events.3186beer,eden,ep,liquor,management,manager,operations,prairie,retail,spirits,winecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kyle-s-second-swing--20172504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20172504Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:39:26 +0000Real Talk with RickEden Prairie Police's Records Technician Kyle Duchschere tells Rick about the methods he uses to process evidence, cracking the case of Stewie P and which national celebrity took his mom to homecoming.3290csi,dakota,eden,evidence,fargo,homecoming,maris,north,police,prairie,records,roger,techniciancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/utility-man--19433137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19433137Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:22:18 +0000Real Talk with RickEden Prairie's Utility Field Operations Supervisor John Carlon swings by to talk about his first job, some unexpected water main breaks he's fixed on the fly and why he's grateful to work for the City he grew up in.2332city,eden,government,prairie,public,sewer,storm,utilities,utility,water,workscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advocating-for-ep--19244304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19244304Thu, 26 Sep 2019 16:27:23 +0000Real Talk with RickTom Poul is an attorney who lobbies for suburban cities in the metro area. He and Rick discuss how Tom looks out for the City and its residents' interests at the State Capitol, his love for Lions Tap and why TP doesn't just belong in the bathroom.2964capitol,eden,kramer,lawyer,messerli,minnesota,poul,prairie,state,thomas,tomcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-roaring-senior-center--19079442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19079442Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:39:30 +0000Real Talk with RickRick meets with Sue Bohnsack, the Senior Center’s recreation supervisor, to discuss popular activities for older adults, the Senior Center’s 40th anniversary and her experience getting behind the wheel in a demolition derby.1899active,adult,adults,bohnsack,center,eden,older,prairie,senior,seniors,suecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lending-a-hand--18887788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18887788Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:04:33 +0000Real Talk with RickThe PROP Shop’s Executive Director Cindy Eddy stops by to talk shop with Rick. They discuss what sparked the idea to open The PROP Shop, her background in sales and how you can help local families in need.2782eden,nonprofit,prairie,prop,resale,shop,support,volunteer,volunteeringcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/duty-calls--18753427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18753427Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:05:49 +0000Real Talk with RickIn the latest episode, Rick chats with Eden Prairie’s new Fire Chief Scott Gerber about emergency management, firefighter recruitment and partnering with other departments on calls.2656crew,department,duty,eden,emergency,fire,firefighter,firefighting,gerber,management,prairie,recruit,recruitment,safety,scottcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/johnny-on-the-spot--18581038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18581038Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:48:20 +0000Real Talk with RickThe show’s producer, Johnny Germscheid, recaps the first year of the podcast with Rick. They discuss highlights, Johnny’s job in communications and upcoming community events in Eden Prairie.2196city,communications,coordinator,eden,germscheid,government,johnny,minnesota,packers,parks,prairie,producer,recreation,vikingscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homegrown--18400614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18400614Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:03:16 +0000Real Talk with RickThe City’s Economic Development Manager Dave Lindahl discusses how he became interested in city planning, booming business in Eden Prairie and his early years jamming at Eden Prairie High School.3374dave,development,economic,eden,lindahl,manager,minnesota,prairie,twins,vikings,wondercurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cake-eater-conversation--18261580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18261580Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:33:34 +0000Real Talk with RickEdina City Manager Scott Neal, who is the former Eden Prairie City Manager, chats with Rick about his early interest in city government and his work as a city manager in five different cities in three states.3372city,eden,edina,government,local,manager,prairie,soccercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-values--18125669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18125669Thu, 30 May 2019 18:27:10 +0000Real Talk with RickJon Thompson, one of the City of Eden Prairie's appraisers, talks with Rick about growing up in Eden Prairie, the property valuation process and belonging to a family that has six siblings who are appraisers.2854appraising,assessing,assessment,assessor,city,eden,goverment,local,municipality,prairie,property,valuecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/standing-guard-along-the-thin-blue-line--17873038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17873038Wed, 08 May 2019 19:39:51 +0000Real Talk with RickRick chats with Brian Hubbard, president of the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA), about National Police Week, the law enforcement state memorial monument and how Brian became involved with LEMA.1941cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-million-cups--17726417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17726417Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:11:18 +0000Real Talk with RickPatrick Donohue is the engine that drives 1 Million Cups Eden Prairie. Recently, Rick and Patrick chatted about the foundation that built 1 Million Cups, the importance of entrepreneurship and Eden Prairie’s City Government Academy.25331,business,coffee,conversation,cups,eden,entrepreneur,inventors,million,prairiecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sprechen-sie-finance--17533051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17533051Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:02:46 +0000Real Talk with RickSue Kotchevar, the City of Eden Prairie’s finance manager, chats with Rick about growing up in a pink house, working in the Office of the State Auditor for two former governors, and managing the City's budget and liquor operations.2328arne,audit,auditor,budget,carlson,city,dayton,eden,finance,liquor,mark,prairie,statecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-in-the-big-leagues--17393962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17393962Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:39:47 +0000Real Talk with RickBearpath Golf and Country Club’s General Manager Greg Olson talks with Rick about his role at Bearpath, growing up in Minnesota and playing in the World Series against the Minnesota Twins.32851991,atlanta,bearpath,braves,club,country,eden,golf,greg,minnesota,olson,prairie,series,twins,worldcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-bob--17257536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17257536Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:48:15 +0000Real Talk with RickRick chats with Bob Stark, the City’s sign specialist and a veteran snow plow driver, who talks about the City’s ongoing street sign fundraiser, plowing snow during the Halloween blizzard of ’91 and getting to know residents along his route.3013blizzard,bob,eden,halloween,ice,maintenance,minnesota,plow,plowing,prairie,snow,stark,street,wintercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-road-again--17099260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17099260Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:12:05 +0000Real Talk with RickSouthWest Transit's CEO Len Simich discusses how SWT was formed, the benefits of using SWT’s various services, the future of transit and what he's looking forward to down the road.2493bus,busing,bussing,eden,prairie,rapid,southwest,transitcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-running-on-the-pool-deck--16976766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16976766Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:22:46 +0000Real Talk with RickJasmine Ellingson, Eden Prairie’s recreation supervisor of aquatics, tells Rick about the prerequisites for getting into lifeguard training, her experience in 4-H and how almost drowning as a child inspired her to become a lifeguard. Rick asks Jasmine...20794-h,aquatic,aquatics,beach,bowl,carrie,center,eden,ellingson,jasmine,prairie,super,swimming,underwoodcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-cwodzinski-from-superior-to-the-senate--16751066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16751066Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:57:05 +0000Real Talk with RickState Senator Steve Cwodzinski discusses moving from Superior, WI, to the Twin Cities, his picture-perfect marriage proposal and issues of interest since he was elected to the Senate in 2016. Find out why Senator Wellstone called the night before...2403cwodzinski,eden,high,minnesota,paul,prairie,school,senate,senator,state,steve,wellstonecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-built-this-city--16412042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16412042Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:02:03 +0000Real Talk with RickKevin Schmieg, the City's building inspections manager, touches on how the City offices have changed since the 80s, what the City is doing to make applying for permits easier and why he almost got left behind on an Alaskan adventure.2062building,eden,inspections,kevin,prairie,schmiegcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stepping-up-in-a-time-of-need--16218624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16218624Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:20:42 +0000Real Talk with RickEden Prairie Community Foundation Executive Director Mark Weber talks about the Foundation’s inception, acting as a grant maker, giving back to the community, building a strong endowment fund and three Foundation-related projects in Purgatory Creek...2177brewfest,community,eden,ep,foundation,gives,giving,mark,philanthropy,prairie,webercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-sendoff-for-sherry--16105010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16105010Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:39:15 +0000Real Talk with RickOutgoing council member Sherry Butcher Wickstrom shares what got her involved with local government, memories of Eden Prairie's rapid growth in the 80s, how she helped Eden Prairie Center land Von Maur and her plans to dig in the dirt during retirement.2552butcher,city,council,eden,goverment,minnesota,prairie,sherry,wickstromcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-internet-of-things--15984981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15984981Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:16:08 +0000Real Talk with RickRick and James Goldenstein, the City's IT network administrator, discuss Eden Prairie’s IT team, technology buzzwords, cyber security and what you can do to stay safe in the cloud.2014buzzwords,cloud,cyber,eden,fiber,information,it,minnesota,prairie,security,technologycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/farewell-to-the-chief--15872412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15872412Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:57:00 +0000Real Talk with RickBefore former Eden Prairie Police Chief Jim DeMann retired in late September, he chatted with Rick about a few of his memories from his 31 years with the Department. They discuss how DeMann started working in Eden Prairie, his K-9 Champ, the path to...2023cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-summer-chat-with-pat--15740208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15740208Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:31:46 +0000Real Talk with RickRick and Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce President Pat MulQueeny talk about the local business community, Chamber news and Pat's affinity for the Vikings. Stick around for a rapid-fire game of this or that.1768business,chamber,commerce,eden,minnesota,networking,of,prairie,vikings,volunteeringcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-the-mayor--15649665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15649665Wed, 05 Sep 2018 20:30:24 +0000Real Talk with RickRick sits down with Eden Prairie Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens to chat about her background, proudest moments in office, legacy and advice she has for future mayors. She touches on how she arrived in Eden Prairie, her first experience with local government,...2175city,council,eden,flying,government,horse,legacy,local,mayor,memories,nancy,prairie,red,retirement,tyra-lukenscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/testing-the-waters--15588536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15588536Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:38:03 +0000Real Talk with RickRick interviews Johnny Germscheid, the City of Eden Prairie's communications coordinator and guinea pig for the inaugural podcast. Learn about how Johnny landed in Eden Prairie, his typical workday and some of his favorite hobbies.926communications,eden,germscheid,government,job,johnny,minnesota,prairie,twins,vikings,wildcleanfull