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6th District Congressman Tom Emmer joined me on WJON Today. He introduced a bill aimed at ensuring same day physical and mental health for veterans at all V.A. Health systems throughout the country. Emmer acknowledges that the V.A. system throughout the country had received numerous complaints for long wait times.

The Gopher men's basketball team lost both games last week to the two worst teams in the Big Ten and talks of Richard Pitino being replaced after the season seems to be gaining momentum. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says one hurdle for the University is buying out the remaining portion of Pitino's contract while the University is hurting for money due to the pandemic.

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Sartell Mayor Ryan Fizthum joined me on WJON today. He says Sartell Summerfest will happen in 2021. He says they will follow guidance from the state and expect to have the parade and Libertyville amongst other activities and events. He says it's tough to do a parade without marching bands but he's optimistic that marching bands will be allowed to perform in parades this summer.

Kendall; Difference Between Federal and State Crimes [PODCAST] Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON today.  She explained the difference between state and federal crimes and the difference between misdemeanors and felonies.  Kendall gave some examples of how federal officials became involved in state cases.  Examples included the Jacob Wetterling case involving Danny Heinrich.  She said when the child pornography in Henrichs possession crossed state lines that made the ...

The Timberwolves lost 139-112 in Milwaukee Tuesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says new head coach Chris Finch needs to get the Timberwolves to play better defense. He says they are still building around Karl-Anthony Towns but they need better defensive players around him.

Health Matters; What is Epilepsy [PODCAST] This week on WJONs Health Matters program I was joined by CentraCare Neurologist Dr. Kathleen Rieke.  We discussed epilepsy.  Dr. Rieke says epilepsy is excessive and abnormal brain cell activity.  Rieke says epilepsy can run in families and all that have epileptics can have seizures.  She says epileptics can have more than one grand mal seizure a year but that is something she is looking to avoid with her patients.  She says many epileptics can g...

Souhan; New Wolves Coach Has History With Front Office [PODCAST] The Timberwolves introduced Chris Finch as their new head coach at a news conference Monday.  Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says Finch worked with Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gerson Rosas in Houston.  Souhan says Finch likes an up-tempo style which includes plenty of 3-pointers.  He says the roster has been built with many of these strategies in mind.   The Minnesota ...

Souhan; It Was Time to Pull the Plug on Saunders [PODCAST] The Timberwolves lost 103-98 at New York against the Knicks Sunday night.  The loss is the 8th in their last 9 and drops Minnesota to a NBA worst 7-24.  Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.  He says the firing was warranted.  Souhan thought the Wolves front office wanted to see how Saunders would do with a healthy Karl-Anthony Towns and DAngelo Russell as the same time but it seems apparent that the team...

Commercial Development Options for Current City Hall [PODCAST] St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis joined me on WJON for a radio town hall meeting today.  He says he expects the city to move forward in March with the transfer of ownership of the old Tech High School building from the St. Cloud School District to the city of St. Cloud with demolition of a portion of the old building to come.  Kleis says the timeline for the remodel would have city officials moving into the new facility for city hall at...