I enjoy working on professional creative projects, but I also think it’s important to stay creative personally. That’s why I put together this short film in my free time about the classic surf movie Big Wednesday.

During Operation Metro Surge, Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy (DHH Church) stepped up to support families facing fear, uncertainty, and the daily realities of increased immigration enforcement. The church quickly launched a grocery delivery program for families in need. The response was overwhelming—thousands of families requested assistance, while countless volunteers came forward to help.

Public media is under fire. KAXE, like many local stations, is confronting a triple threat: federal funding cuts, state-level reductions, and unexpected operational costs — all converging at once.

The opportunities that young people have today to explore and launch careers will play a key role in shaping their futures—and tomorrow’s workforce.

Giving Voice Initiative is an innovative organization that launches dementia-friendly choruses nationwide for people living with the diagnosis and their care partners. In addition to operating five choruses in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Giving Voice inspires and supports the creation of choruses through specific training and resources to best meet the needs of every community.

When I first moved to Minnesota, I drove past this interesting music store. I always wanted to know what might be inside. Eventually, I stopped in and met the owner. This is the story of that record shop and the man behind it.