Forces for Nature celebrates the people working to make the world more sustainable and humane. Each episode features conversations with guests ranging from grassroots advocates, to renowned researchers, business leaders, and more. We cover topics such as land and ocean conservation, wildlife protection, plastic reduction, animal welfare, sustainability, and climate change, while offering a balanced perspective on the environmental challenges we face and the opportunities we have to address t ...
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The County Pulse is Kankakee’s Official podcast which highlights what is going on in Kankakee County and beyond. It is an open podcast, meaning ideas thoughts, topics and guests you may have in mind are welcomed to be offered up to keep things lively and to ensure the latest interesting information is presented on the County Pulse.
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Bridging Divides for a Sustainable Future at EarthX with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep80
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This new season of the Forces for Nature podcast is a special one! All interviews were done on location at the EarthX Congress of Conferences, an event dedicated to fostering sustainability and environmental action. Initially, though, I was hesitant about attending due to its sur…
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Experiencing the Success Stories of Rwanda with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep.79
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Did you ever travel somewhere that left a deep impression on you? Join Crystal DiMiceli as she reflects on her recent adventure to Rwanda, where she fulfilled her dream of seeing gorillas. Turns out, they weren't the only things that left her speechless. Highlights The incredible…
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APWA Accreditation: Shakopee's Public Works Journey with Bill Egan, Alex Jordan, and Barb Kraemer
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This week we start what will become a series of podcasts chronicling the journey of the City of Shakopee, MN through the APWA Accreditation process. Shakopee decided to take this on several months ago and a couple of months into the process at the time of this recording. This is a great conversation about why Shakopee decided to do this, how they f…
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Show Swap! Inspiring Powerful Forces for Nature with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep.78
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Get to know the host of Forces for Nature, Crystal DiMiceli, better! In this show swap, she joins Stephanie Manka on The Fancy Scientist podcast. Stephanie has a great show that helps wildlife conservationists navigate their careers and she also provides coaching and mentoring fo…
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Electrifying Edina: Noah Silver on EV Infrastructure and Fleet Transformation in Public Works
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In our 32nd episode we are joined by the City of Edina's Master Electrician and Supervisor Noah Silver. Noah guides us through this nerd session on Electric Vehicles and the required infrastructure to support them. Join us for a transformative discussion on how the City of Edina is spearheading the future of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastru…
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Becoming Parks and Rec Nerds - EAB and Park and Rec Accreditation with Matt Johnson and Bryce Shearen
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This week we may have to temporarily rename the podcast "The Parks and Recreations Nerds" as we welcome Matt Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Roseville. Along with my guest co-host Bryce Shearan, a colleague of mine at Bolton & Menk and former Parks and Recreation Director at the City of Little Canada. Bryce also hosts anot…
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Promising Eco Stories with Laura Sitterly, Ep. 77
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! It often feels like there's only bad news being reported these days. It's easy to feel that way but, if you dig a little deeper, you can find reports of hopeful things that are happening. Laura Sitterly is a climate reporter that you can trust to find the silver lining in her sto…
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Project Communications in Public Works with Sara Renney
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We are back for our 30th episode here at The Public Works Nerds! Here is the AI Generated Description. I have to call it out because I can't take credit for this prose: Unlock the secrets to transforming public perception and securing project funding through masterful communication with our esteemed guest, Sara Renney, Carver County's communication…
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Balancing Forest Conservation with Economic Development with Laurie Wayburn, Ep.76
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Conserving land doesn't have to be all or nothing. We don't have to choose between setting aside whole tracks of forests to protect them or cutting them all down for economic development. Laurie Wayburn, the co-founder and president of Pacific Forest Trust, has found a middle gro…
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Nerds Unplugged: Take 2 with Deb Heiser and Richard McCoy
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Join us for Take 2 of the Nerds Unplugged where I sit down with Deb Heiser, Engineering Director for the City of St. Louis Park, MN, and Richard McCoy, Public Works Director and City Engineer for the City of Robbinsdale, MN. We recap the last four episodes and chat about some random topics like college tours, bridge collapses, and infrastructure fu…
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Giving a Voice to North Atlantic Right Whales with Bonnie Monteleone, Ep. 75
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Bonnie Monteleone is the Founder & Director of Science, Research, and Academic Partnerships of the Plastic Ocean Project (POP) whose mission is finding science-based solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis. In 2019, she was working on a documentary about the North Atlant…
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Innovative Technologies in Pavement Management with Chris Evers
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Episode 8 of Season 2 features Chris Evers, a 2023 APWA Top Ten Public Works Leader award winner. That's why I contacted Chris, but I'm so happy I did for many reasons. First of all, I was finally able to nerd out on pavement maintenance. But I was also able to meet a pretty funny, smart, and gracious person in Chris Evers. And since Chris brought …
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Technology in City Forestry with Minnetonka's City Forester Hannibal Hayes
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This episode took some time to get out there! Blame vacations and some tech issues, but I am finally dropping the 7th episode in Season 2 - and its a good one! Super fan and Tree Nerd Hannibal Hayes from the City of Minnetonka, MN joins me to talk about using technology to better manage the urban forest. We go off on some tangents about Emerald Ash…
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Shaping the Future of Climate Education and Empowerment with Bryce Coon, Ep. 74
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! In a time where our planet's health is at the forefront of global discussions, understanding the intricacies of climate change is not just beneficial; it's imperative. Bryce Coon is the Director of Education Initiatives at Earthday.org and a passionate advocate for embedding clim…
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Raleigh's Smart City Efforts with Jim Alberque and John Holden
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This week I'm joined by a Smart Cities team from Raleigh, North Carolina. Jim Alberque is the GIS and Emerging Technology Manager for the City of Raleigh and John Holden is the Smart City Manager for Raleigh. We talk about what does Smart Cities mean for Raleigh and how is the City focusing on different efforts under this umbrella. We cover quite a…
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Creating Future Stewards of Our Planet with School Gardens with Ciara Byrne, Ep.73
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Our disconnection from nature has never been greater and this is resulting in not only a crisis for our planet but for our own well-being too. Ciara Byrne, the founder of Green Our Planet, has been using school gardens to help bridge this disconnect. Through her organization, the…
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St Paul Public Works Director Sean Kershaw and his Unorthodox Path to a PW career
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In this episode I sit down with my hometown Public Works Director, Sean Kershaw. As any public works nerd knows, we are at times over critical of those that serve us where we live, and we most likely have experienced that heightened scrutiny from current and retired public works professionals that live in our communities. It can be good, reaffirmin…
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Finding the Magic in Our Young Changemakers with T. A. Barron, Ep.72
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! There's magic in nature and all of us. T. A. Barron integrates this belief into his life as a bestselling author, conservationist, and host of the Magic & Mountains podcast. But, it's his work honoring young changemakers with the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, that really …
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Nerds Unplugged February 2024: CEAM Conference, Richard McCoy and Episode Recaps
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Welcome to the first Nerds Unplugged episode! Deb Heiser, Michael Thompson and Mark Ray join me as a panel of opinionated Public Works professionals talking about random issues related to Public Works. This is planned to be a monthly or so feature where we recap recent podcast episodes, talk about public works issues in the news and give updates to…
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Infrastructure Resilience with Russ Matthys - an APWA 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leader
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Join us for our first of hopefully many conversations with an APWA Top Ten Public Works Leader. In this episode we are joined by a Public Works Nerds Podcast veteran, Russ Matthys. In 2023, Russ was one of 10 professionals named a Top Ten Public Works Leader by APWA. We talk to Russ about the award and what that means to him. We also talk about a n…
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Defending our Health from Plastic Contamination with Dr. Roopa Krithivasan, Ep. 71
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! We all know that plastics have become a problem, but there's even more to it than the litter you see thrown on the ground. Dr. Roopa Krithivasan is the Director of Research for Defend Our Health, an environmental health and justice organization. They recently released a report ti…
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The State of Recycling with Eureka Recycling's Kate Davenport
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Discover the transformative power of recycling and how it intertwines with community economics in our latest Public Works Nerds podcast episode. I, Marc Culver, am joined by the insightful Kate Davenport, co-President of Eureka Recycling, who not only shares her personal journey from climate activism to leading a nonprofit recycling enterprise but …
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Unveiling the Shocking Secrets of Pesticides with Elizabeth Hilborn, Ep70
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! First, the tadpoles and frogs disappeared; then the bats and the songbirds left. Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn, a honey bee veterinarian and environmental health scientist, soon realized the bees—the vital pollinators of fruits, plants, and vegetables—were dying. Everything went still an…
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Challenges and Solutions for Water Service Line Inventory with Chelsea Alger and Dave Malm
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Unlock the secrets of how cities are combatting the pernicious issue of lead in our drinking water, as Chelsea Alger and Dave Malm from Bolton & Menk join us to dissect the monumental task of lead service line replacement. With the Flint water crisis still fresh in our memories, we explore the complexities of updating water service inventories, the…
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The Surprising Benefits of Beavers with Alison Zak, Ep69
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! The recent COP28 climate change conference concluded with mixed feelings from many stakeholders. Despite this, a noteworthy optimistic takeaway was the emphasis by top scientists on the urgent need to prioritize the protection and restoration of wild ecosystems within global clim…
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The Ongoing Story of the Youth Who Sued The US Government Over Climate Change with Elizabeth Rusch, Ep.68
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! What happens when you have a constitutional right that's being violated but you're too young to vote for the constituents who might fix it? These kids asked the courts to step in. Today's guest, author Elizabeth Rusch, has captured this gripping story in her latest book, The Twen…
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"Inside the Huddle: Jack Berens & Jarret Ziebert on Ripon's Winning Strategy | County Pulse Podcast"
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Welcome to this week's edition of the County Pulse Podcast featuring Ripon RedHawk Player Profiles. This episode spotlights sophomore QB Jack Berens and senior QB/WR/RB/Return-Man Jarrett Zibert. We dive into their exhilarating performance in last Saturday's impressive 52-17 win over Beloit, with Jarret's versatility shining across multiple positio…
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Endgame Tactics: Ripon Red Hawks Football Final Clash Against Lawrence - A County Pulse Exclusive
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Tune in to this week's County Pulse Podcast for an exclusive pre-game interview with Coach Marshall. We'll delve into a thorough review of last Saturday's remarkable 52-17 victory over Beloit and look ahead to the upcoming season finale against Lawrence University. This Saturday's game, which marks the end of our season, promises to be an exciting …
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Empowering our Students with Climate Education in New Jersey Schools with Tammy Murphy, Ep67
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! As the world makes strides toward a green economy, the U.S. State of New Jersey is determined to be a leader in the movement. And, the First Lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, is ensuring that citizens are prepared. She has spearheaded the initiative of integrating climate change …
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Countdown to Kickoff: Head Coach Jake Marshall Discusses Team Spirit and Tactics against Beloit
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In this episode of the County Pulse podcast, host Jeff Dexter welcomes Ripon College's esteemed Head Football Coach Jake Marshall to the microphone. Fresh off the field from last week's game, we talk about what it means for the Red Hawks as they prepare to face their storied rivals, Beloit College, on the road. With memories of last year's resoundi…
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Ripon Red Hawk Football: Player Spotlight with Connor Ramage and Bryce Braunel
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Get ready for an exclusive inside look at Ripon College football! Join us on the County Pulse Podcast as we welcome in the studio, two of our very own Red Hawk Players, Running back Connor Ramage and Tight End Bryce Braunel. We get into it not just about why they chose Ripon College to play their football at, but they also are spilling the details …
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Ripon Stuns #1 Lake Forest | Coach Marshall Leads Upset in First Season
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Join us as we discuss the Ripon Redhawks' shocking 12-0 shutout victory over previously unbeaten #1 ranked NCAA Division III powerhouse Lake Forest on this week's County Pulse Podcast. Coach Jake Marshall leads his team to a monumental upset win in his first season as head coach, topping a Foresters offense that had scored 275 points coming into Sa…
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County Pulse: Ripon's Road to Victory - Coach Marshall Previews U of C Maroons Showdown
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Dive deep into the heart of college football with this week's episode of the County Pulse Podcast! We're giving you exclusive access to the minds behind the helmets as we sit down with Ripon's very own Defensive Dynamos, Gavin Engh, and Clay Ritschard. Last year, Ripon College made waves with a thrilling 19-16 victory over the University of Chicago…
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Ripon's Game Plan: Knox College Face-Off & Football Tactics Revealed | County Pulse Podcast
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A Great Episode This Week. Join The County Pulse Podcast this week as we sit down with Coach Marshall and some of our very own Offensive line Guys. We are honored to have Gabe Drake and Tony Damp on the show for an insightful and fun conversation about the Game this weekend against Knox College. Learn how they all prepare for the game, what motivat…
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It's our 20th episode! Which is milestone in and of itself. Considering 90% of podcasts don't make it past 3 episodes, we're in pretty good company. I am joined by our first episode guest, Mark Ray, Public Works Director and City Engineer for the City of Crystal, MN. Mark, who is one of the most positive people I know, helps me review the season an…
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Strategic Playbook: Ripon vs. Cornell College Pre-Game Insights | County Pulse Podcast
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Join us for a pre-game interview with Coach Marshall on the County Pulse Podcast as we discuss Ripon's upcoming football game on Saturday against the Cornell Rams. Last year, Ripon College triumphed over Cornell with a 49-14 win in a Midwest Conference game, leading the all-time series 4-2. This year, the Rams are on the road in our inaugural game …
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Solid Waste: Organized Collection, Recycling and Organics with Rachel Lindholm
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This week we dive into the intricate world of waste management with Rachel Lindholm, the Sustainability Specialist from the City of Richfield, Minnesota. In this episode we talk about how Richfield implemented organized collection, managed recycling services and started both a drop off and curb side organics collection system. Listen in as we nerd …
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66. Empowering Future Wildlife Conservation Leaders with Nina Fascione & Jeff Flocken
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode first aired in October 2021. Listen to an update from Nina at 26: 27 about the next round of EWCL open to applicants now. The field of wildlife conservation has some of the most passionate and determined people in the world. Building a career protecting animals req…
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A Conversation with the MN Chapter of APWA: Events, Committees, Strategic Plans, and Professional Development
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Join us and we talk with the Officers of the Minnesota Chapter of APWA. We talk about the history of the chapter, the committees, conferences, and their strategic plan. This is a lively and fun discussion with some very dedicated and devoted public works nerds! Our distinguished guests - President Monica Heil, Vice President Jupe Hale, Secretary/Tr…
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Coach Marshall's Insight: Ripon vs. Illinois College Showdown | County Pulse Podcast
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In this edition of the County Pulse Podcast, we sit down for a pre-game interview with Coach Marshall ahead of the Ripon vs. Illinois College football clash. Tune in as we delve into the much-anticipated game this Saturday against the IC BlueBoys. Throwing it back, Ripon College made waves last year by besting Illinois College 23-21 during a Midwes…
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Ripon's Landmark Win Over Grinnell: Post-Game Interview with Coach Jake Marshall on County Pulse Podcast
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In this episode of the County Pulse Podcast, we dive into a post-game interview with Delving into Ripon's first season win over Grinnell 31-12 with Coach Jake Marshall's insights on the County Pulse Podcast. Join us and Coach Jake Marshall following Ripon's impressive 31-12 victory over Grinnell. This game signifies Ripon's first win of the season …
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GIS and GeoAI in the world of Public Works with Adam Carnow and John Shain
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In our 17th episode we talk to two GIS Nerds, Adam Carnow from ESRI and John Shain from Bolton & Menk. In the spirit of the AI movement, which we talk about in this episode, specifically GeoAI, I'm going to let the AI generated episode description say the rest - I usually consider this too wordy to use for the actual episode descriptions and end up…
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65. Advocating for Environmental Justice in the Ecuadorian Rainforest with Julio Prieto UPDATED
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode originally aired in May 2021. You can find an update from Julio at 24:19. Today's guest is Julio Prieto. He's an Ecuadorian lawyer working with the Union of People Affected by Texaco, the organization otherwise known as UDAPT. He has been a key player in one of the…
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Ripon vs. Grinnell: Coach Marshall's Pre-Game Insights | The County Pulse Podcast
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Welcome to another episode of "The County Pulse" where we bring you our NEW weekly "Pre-Game Insights" directly from the source - Ripon College Football's head coach, Coach Jake Marshall. This week, we're on the road gearing up for the anticipated face-off against Grinnell College. Dive into this discussion as Coach Marshall reflects on last week's…
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The City Engineers Association of Minnesota and how it helps distribute MN's gas tax with Deb Heiser
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In this episode Deb Heiser and I nerd out about the City Engineers Association of Minnesota, a unique organization of municipal engineers. We talk about CEAM's mission, committees and purpose. We also dive into what role CEAM plays in the distribution of Minnesota's gas tax. We would love to hear from others about how your state's gas tax is distri…
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Ripon RedHawks 2023 Season Preview | Special Guest: Head Coach Marshall
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Dive into an in-depth analysis of the Ripon RedHawks' upcoming 2023 season. Fresh off their victory as the 2022 Midwest Conference Champions, we break down what's in store for the team this year. 📅 2023 Season Schedule: Sep 2 (Sat) | 🛫 St. Norbert, De Pere, Wis. Sep 9 (Sat) | 🛫 Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa Sep 16 (Sat) | 🏟️ Illinois College, Ri…
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Implementing Adaptive Level Control Systems for Stormwater Ponds with Ross Bintner
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Meet Ross Bittner, Engineering Services Manager from Edina, Minnesota, who has an extraordinary passion for water resources and a knack for innovation. Ross and I nerd out in this episode about a new Adaptive Level Control System that the City of Edina is using to create additional storage in a stormwater pond in advance of rain events. Listen in a…
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64. Bridging the Partisan Divide with Christopher Barnard
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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! *This episode first aired in April 2021 and Chris's title mentioned in the show has changed since. Climate change and environmental protection haven't always been as politicized as they are today. And, unfortunately, in being so, progress on these fronts gets hindered. Chris Barn…
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How To Handle A Public Works Crisis With Nick Egger
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This week we are joined by Nick Egger, Public Works Director for the City of Rosemount, MN. Nick steps back to his time with the City of Hastings, MN and the management of a water contamination event in 2018. Nick talks about how they discovered the contamination, lessons learned about communication, and working with the state Department of Health.…
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Gridiron Giant: The Brian Hassett Story
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Join us as we sit down with Illinois high school football legend, Coach Brian Hassett. A member of the 2021 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Brian's contributions to the sport are immense and his journey, truly inspiring. Dive deep into his rich history, from his victories with Bishop McNamara to his transformative st…
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