Radio Works News Desk: Recent Episodes
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On today's episode of Things Jaime May Know Nothing About, Justine quizzes Jaime and Hayley about the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!
Judge Gordon Moore of the Fifth Judicial District talks about his appointment to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
In honor of my husband's birthday, we did some June 9 trivia on the Rock It Morning Show today, adding in a bit of gentle teasing to the OLD MAN!
Dr. Terry Gaalswyk of Minnesota West talk about priorities during COVID-19, their distance learning program and supporting students now and into the future.
Over a career that spanned more than four decades, he dealt with the Vietnam War, Watergate, the Berlin Wall and more. Dan Dobson started a radio career at KWOA in 1974, and is ready to retire. He sat down with Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck - in the KWOA studio - to talk about his years in the radio world.
US Senator Tina Smith discusses a bill introduced for trafficking awareness grants. Smith talks to News Director Justine Wettschreck about the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act, which would offer grants to schools, civic groups and even hotel staff, which would allow them to recognize the signs of trafficking and exploitation.
Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck talks to Nobles County Commissioner Bob Demuth about the highlights of the February 18 board meeting.
As the Minnesota Legislative Session gets underway, Sen. Bill Weber of District 22 checks in with Radio Works New Director Justine Wettschreck regarding his plans and thoughts. During the session, Sen. Weber touches base with the Radio Works crew about every two weeks.
US Senator Tina Smith has been visiting rural communities in Minnesota for years. Inspired by the spirit, resilience and ingenuity of people she's met, she has launched a bipartisan Senate group that will highlight what is working in rural America.
Dan Feehan is running for the First Congressional District in Minnesota, and stopped in Worthington to attend a round table discussion. He says his campaign is about putting people first. Feehan sat down with Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck to chat.
Nobles County Commissioner Justin Ahlers was named board chair for 2020. Listen as he talks to Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck about upcoming board happenings in 2020 and the board's decision on Refugee Resettlement.
Senators Tina Smith and Kevin Cramer will introduce a bill on Thursday, World Diabetes Day, that would require Health and Human Services and Planning and Evaluation to study the impact of the affordability of insulin. Smith spoke with Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck abut the proposed bill.
Congressman Jim Hagedorn stopped by the Radio Works studios on Friday and sat down with News Director Justine Wettschreck. They talked about the USMCA, agriculture, and why nothing is getting done in Washington. Hagedor also responded to questions about the acceptability of derogatory nicknames by the President.
With Veterans Day around the corner, US Sen. Tina Smith introduced legislation Wednesday to reduce the red tape many veterans face when trying to get care for hearing loss. - the most commonly reported service-related ailment. She talks with Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck about the legislation.
Paul LaRoche grew up in Worthington with a different last name and no knowledge of his roots. As the King Turkey Day featured speaker, he told his story about the journey to find his place as a Native American.
With some help from their mom and the damp weather, Lucas and Kate Flynn found the 2019 King Turkey Day medallion! Listen to them tell their story.
YMCA CEO and Executive Director Andy Johnson just celebrated working 20 years at the Worthington Area YMCA. He has now announced he is ready to retire. Listen as he talks to Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck about the process of finding his replacement and his plans for the future.
Fulda Public Library's own Emily Heintz talks to Justine about the upcoming Edible Book Festival, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at Maple View Estates. It's basically a book-based potluck!
Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck talks with US Sen. Tina Smith about a new bill aimed at reducing administrative costs in health care, mental health in schools and her thoughts on the Mueller report.
Justine chats with YMCA CEO Andy Johnson about some very exciting news - guitars autographed by Paul McCartney and all of the Rollings Stones are going up for auction during the Friday, March 29 34th annual Worthington YMCA Cruise Dinner Gala!
Justine talks with US Sen. Tina Smith about new legislation to help veterans who helped clean up nuclear testing sites in the late 70s. Smith said the new legislation covers a loophole in the 1990 Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.
Republican Sen. Bill Weber of District 22 talks about the beginning of the legislative session, specific conductance issues, recreational marijuana and daycare.
Radio Works' Justine Wettschreck talks to Republican candidate for District 22A Representative Joe Schomacker
Radio Works' Justine Wettschreck talks with Rep. District 22B DFL candidate Maxwell Kaufman
With just a few weeks to go until the midterm election, Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck catches up with Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson.
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson is getting a day of his own in Jackson, and will perform parts of his new tour Basstory at JCC on Tuesday. Listen in as Justine cats with David about his tour, his day, and a new non-profit for youth musicians and more.
The Primary Election is just days away, and with that comes the Worthington ISD referendum vote. Justine talks with Superintendent John Landgaard abut the upcoming vote, where to cast your ballot and where to find Primary results.
News Director Justine Wettschreck talks with Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Pawlenty, who explains his vision for Minnesota and defends his name-calling of opposing candidates.
U.S. Senator Tina Smith is introducing a bill called the Disclosing Pharmaceutical Company Windfall Profits Act, which would require drug companies to fully disclose how they're using the billions of dollars in tax breaks they were awarded in the federal tax bill. Radio Works Justine Wettschreck talked with Sen. Smith just before the bill was introduced.
Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck talked with Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Tim Pawlenty about his reaction to a child care fraud story, why he's running for governor after leaving politics for several years, and how to handle the metro versus rural mentality.
News Director Justine Wettschreck talks with Sen. Bill Weber about the latest in the Minnesota Legislative Session.
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck talks with Senator Tina Smith
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck talks with Nobles County Commissioner Bob Demuth about the latest County Commissioners meeting
Justine talks with Minnesota Sen. Bill Weber of Luverne about the Legislative Session and what he expects to see happen this year.
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck talks with Scott Reimheldt, DNR Regional Director & walk in access coordinator about the walk-in access program.
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck catches up with Nobles County Commissioner Matt Widboom after the latest commissioners meeting
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck talks with Allen Bakke and Kari Voss-Drost from the Southwest Crisis Center talk about a capital campaign for Project Stepping Stones, an emergency housing program the center is hoping to create in the near future, and the BubbleBowl, a fundraiser coming up March 3 to kick off the campaign.
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck talks with Nobles County Commissioner Gene Metz about the latest Commissioners' meeting
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck talks with Samantha Casper and Cheri Vaderbrink about a Bone Donor Registration Drive for McKhia, a 10-year-old local kid who is in need of a Bone Marrow transplant. There are 2 dates to register around the area.
Find more info on registering here: https://join.bethematch.org/teammakhia
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck talked with Nobles County Commissioner Justin Ahlers about the notes from the last Commissioners Meeting.
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck got a chance to catch up with newly-appointed US Senator Tina Smith
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck has more about the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck talks with Worthington Public Works Director Todd Wietzema about snow removal for the upcoming winter.
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck talks with US Senator Al Franken
Radio Works News and Information Director Justine Wettschreck talks with Southwest Crisis Center staff about the upcoming October Domestic Violence Awareness Month events.
Sen. Al Franken talks to Radio Works News Director Justine Wettschreck about the Republican health bill just days before July 4 break.
Rep. Paul Thissen recently announced his candidacy for governor. He stopped in Worthington at the Radio Works studios to talk about what he wants to bring to the office.