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Ramsey Community Podcast: Melinda McDermott, Elevate Hope House - Episode 005 - 09-16-2026

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:12:26 -0500

Host Winter Kucharski chats with Melinda McDermott, President of Elevate Hope House.

https://www.elevatehopehouse.org

That Sports Show: Episode 038 - 09-15-2026

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:39:00 -0500

The fall season is well underway! On this week's show:

Andover Girls Tennis Team
Girls Volleyball: Cambridge-Isanti @ Andover 09-08-2026
Boys Soccer: Osseo @ Anoka 08-31-2026
Football: Eden Prairie @ Anoka 09-03-2026
Football: Anoka @ Forest Lake 09-11-2026
Girls Volleyball: Forest Lake @ Anoka 09-14-2026
Girls Soccer: Andover @ Champlin Park 09-10-2026
Football: Andover @ Champlin Park 09-11-2026

Andover Community Podcast: Brad Wise, Anoka County Sheriff - Episode 005 - 09-09-2026

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:22:47 -0500

Host Leslie Sauer chats with Sheriff Brad Wise and Community Relations Coordinator Tierney Peters from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office about the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, the Open House event, and electronic vehicles.

Champlin Community Podcast - Anthony Mortinson, Investigator/School Resource Officer - Episode 006 - 09-02-2026

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0500

Host Jimmy Good chats with Anthony Mortinson, Investigator and School Resource Officer for the Champlin Police Department.

Chamber Chat: Joe Hazeman, Air Comfort Heating and Cooling - September 2026

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:04:54 -0500

Nikki Kalvin chats with Joe Hazeman from Air Comfort Heating and Cooling.

Chamber Chat: Betsy Friesen, Friends of the Anoka County Library - September 2026

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:03:10 -0500

Chamber President Nikki Kalvin chats Betsy Friesen, the President of the Friends of the Anoka County Library.

Chamber Chat: Troy Nellis, Anoka-Ramsey Community College - September 2026

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:26 -0500

Chamber President Nikki Kalvin chats with Troy Nellis, Associate Director of the Foundation at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

That Sports Show - Episode 037 - 09-01-2026

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:30:00 -0500

The Fall Sport Season is underway and we excited for Football!

In this episode:

Andover Football Preview

Anoka Football Preview

Champlin Park Football Preview

Live and Local: Ramsey - August 2026

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:30:36 -0500

Host Winter Kucharski joins us from The Waterfront in Ramsey, the newest park and splash pad area in the city.

Guests on this show include:

City Administrator Brian Hagen

Economic Development Manager Sean Sullivan

Fire Chief Andrew Winkel

Recreation Coordinator Abby Proulx

Anoka Community Podcast: Cassie Anderson, Anoka High School Activities Director - Episode 006 - 08-17-2026

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0500

Host Billy Austin chats with the new Anoka High School Activities Director Cassie Anderson about her experiences in sports and activities, and what her plans are for her first year.

Andover Community Podcast: Betsy friesen, Friends of the Anoka County Library President - Episode 004 - 08-12-2026

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:39:12 -0500

Leslie Saur chats with the President of the Anoka County Library about what they do, how they raise funds for the library, and the events they host.

Champlin Community Podcast: Ben Nelson, Champlin Police Department - Episode 005 - 08-05-2026

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:35:03 -0500

Host Cory Laing chats with Police Officer Ben Nelson about e-Motos and e-Bikes and the dangers of having children with no experience on the roadways driving these vehicles at higher speeds without proper protection or situational awareness. Ben talks about a recent incident where a couple kids on such a device were nearly hit by a truck in traffic at a traffic signal.

Live and Local: Discover the Outdoors - July 2026

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:52:39 -0500

Join us for this episode of Live and Local where we discover all the outdoor amenities that our member cities have to offer!

Game Sharks - July 2026

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:01:43 -0500

In this episode, Cory and Jimmy talk about the games they are currently playing.

In this episode:

Splatoon Raiders

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Star Fox

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Andover Community Podcast: Josh Sorenson, Kottkes' Bus Service Safety Manager - Episode 003 - 07-22-2026

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:52:58 -0500

Leslie Sauer chats with Josh Sorenson, Safety Manager at Kottkes' Bus Service in Andover about what it is like to drive a bus and manage the safety of the bus, the children, and traffic in the vicinity.

Champlin Community Podcast: Hannah Hawkins, Champlin Parks & Recreation - Episode 004 - 07-15-2026

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:19:10 -0500

Host Cory Laing chats with Hannah Hawkins from the Champlin Parks & Recreation department.

Anoka Community Podcast: Bart Ward, Haven for Heroes - Episode 005 - 07-09-2026

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:36:00 -0500

Host Billy Austin talks all things Haven for Heroes with guest Bart Ward.

Chamber Chat: Rachel Bohnsack, Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts - July 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:37:58 -0500

Nikki chats with Rachel Bohnsack from the Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts.

Chamber Chat: Bunce Performing Arts - July 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:36:05 -0500

Nikki chats with Kate Nuemann, Skye Stuempert, and Reagan Moss from Bunce Performing Arts.

Chamber Chat: Stephanie Lehman, ACBC Food Shelf - July 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:32:43 -0500

Nikki chats with Stephanie Lehman from the ACBC Food Shelf.

Ramsey Community Podcast: Ryan Heineman, Ramsey Mayor - Episode 004 - 07-01-2026

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:37:00 -0500

Host and Social Media Coordinator Jimmy Good chats with Mayor Ryan Heineman about his experiences with and graduating from PACT Charter School.

Live and Local: Andover - June 2026

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:23:07 -0500

On this edition of Live and Local: Andover, we are at Pine Hills Park. Host Jim Childs speaks with Angie Sedesky from the Andover Family Fun Fest, Joe MacPherson the Chief Officer of Transportation and County Engineer for Anoka County, Jon Janke the Administrator of the Coon Creek Watershed District, and Anna Disco from the Anoka County Master Gardeners.

Anoka Community Podcast: Dan and Julie Smith, Pheonix Block - Episode 004 - 06-17-2026

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:36:25 -0500

Billy Austin chats with the owners of the Phoenix Block building in downtown Anoka about the history of the building, the renovations they've made to it, and the plans they have for it going forward.

Champlin Community Podcast: Wade Carlson, Elm Creek Brewing - Episode 003 - 06-10-2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:54:00 -0500

Host Cory Laing chats with Owner and President of Elm Creek Brewing, Wade Carlson. Check out the food and brews they have to offer!

Chamber Chat: Hunter Pattridge, Packard Culligan - June 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:05:42 -0500

In this Chamber Chat, Nikki chats with Hunter Pattridge, Area Sales Manager for Packard Culligan about water quality.

Chamber Chat: Pastor Ben Fischer, Riverview Church - June 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:03:26 -0500

In this Chamber Chat, Nikki chats with Pastor Ben Fischer from Riverview Church in Anoka about how his church came to be a few years ago, and what its mission is.

Chamber Chat: Alex Pavlov, Edina Realty - June 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:01:16 -0500

In this Chamber Chat, Nikki chats with Alex Pavlov from Edina Realty and the how he approaches helping others buy and sell their homes.

Ramsey Community Podcast: Episode 003 - Eric Peters, Ramsey Councilmember - 06-04-2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:41:40 -0500

Host Winter Kucharski chats with Ramsey Councilmember Eric Peters about Dash and Dine and other running activities.

Live and Local: Anoka - May 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:34:00 -0500

This episode of Live and Local features the city of Anoka! Watch for stories, exclusive interviews, and more! Hosted by Pete Turok.

In this episode:

Rebecca Ebnet-Desens, Anoka County Historical Society

Main Floral Profile

Marci Lucht Rutledge, Lyric Arts Education Director

Andrew Leshovsky, Lyric Arts Managing Director

Anoka Cannabis Company profile

Wayne Senior, Rum River Market

Anoka's America 250 Celebration promo

Darrin Berger, Anoka Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive Director

Anoka Social District PSA

That Sports Show: Episode 036 - 05-26-2026

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:00 -0500

As the spring sports season comes to a close we look at some games from the end of the regular season.

In this episode:

Boys Volleyball: Mounds View @ Andover 05-04-2026

Boys Lacrosse: Totino-Grace @ Andover 05-12-2026

Baseball: Big Lake @ Anoka 05-19-2026

Champlin Girls Lacrosse profile

Boys Lacrosse: Andover @ Champlin Park 05-06-2026

Baseball: St. Michael-Albertville @ Champlin Park 05-08-2026

Champlin Community Podcast: Ryan Karasek - Episode 002 - 05-20-2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:15:21 -0500

Champlin Producer Cory Laing chats with former mayor and local author Ryan Karasek on his upcoming children's book and novel.

Game Sharks - May 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:01:45 -0500

In this episode, Cory and Jimmy talk about the games they are currently playing.

In this Episode:

Saros

Crimson Desert

Mouse P.I. for Hire

Hades II

LWV Spotlight on Issues - Anoka County Road Projects 5-11-2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:30:51 -0500

In this episode Joe McPherson, Anoka County Highway Engineer, talks about upcoming Road projects in Anoka County.

Andover Community Podcast: Mayor Jamie Barthel - Episode 002 - 05-13-2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:03:17 -0500

Producer Leslie Sauer talks with Andover Mayor Jamie Barthel about the Andover Family Fun Fest, Roundabouts and Street Improvement Projects, the Andover Farmer's Market, and the Andover Photo Contest.

Ramsey Community Podcast: Episode 002 - Debbie Center, Local Birder - 05-06-2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:01:24 -0500

Winter chats with local birder Debbie Center, and highlights the Ramsey Economic Development Authority Business Expo.

Chamber Chat: Jaclyn Gehrke, Montessori Renaissance Academy - May 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:49:09 -0500

Nikki chats with teacher Jaclyn Gehrke and students Rowan, Matthew, and Aiden from Montessori Renaissance Academy.

Chamber Chat: Dr. Sam Kuss, Kuss Chiropractic - May 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:46:42 -0500

Nikki chats with Dr. Sam Kuss, owner of Kuss Chiropractic.

Chamber Chat: Liz McFarland, Anoka Clothing Company - May 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:42:03 -0500

Nikki Kalvin chats with Liz McFarland, owner of Anoka Clothing Company.

That Sports Show: Episode 035 - 05-05-2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:15:00 -0500

The spring sport season is under way and all our teams from Andover, Anoka, and Champlin Park are working hard.

In this episode:

Baseball: Anoka @ Andover 04-30-2026

Andover Baseball Association Youth Night

Girls Lacrosse: Anoka @ Andover 04-29-2026

Boys Volleyball: North St. Paul @ Anoka 04-21-2026

Anoka Baseball Feature

Boys Lacrosse: Champlin Park @ Armstrong/Cooper 04-29-2026 (Courtesy of CCX Media)

Anoka Community Podcast: Episode 003 - Veronica Jones, Chair - Waste Reduction & Recycling Board - 04-29-2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:18:25 -0500

Billy connects with Veronica Jones, Chairperson of the Anoka Waste Reduction and Recycling Board.

In this episode:

Can you recycle pizza boxes, aluminum foil, art supplies, printer ink, silverware, broken dishware?

Organics Recycling Program

Social District Recyclable Cups

Citywide Garage Sale

Curbside Appliances and Electronics Recycling

Summer Drop Off Recycling event

Gently Used Shoes Reuse

Website: AnokaMN.gov

Pam Bowman, Residential Recycling Manager

Phone: 763-576-2725

That Sports Show: Episode 034 - 04-22-2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:27:43 -0500

Spring sports have begun!

Segments in this episode:

Baseball: Coon Rapids @ Andover 04-14-2026

Andover Baseball Season Preview

Softball: Robbinsdale-Armstrong @ Anoka 04-09-2026

Adapted Softball: Anoka-Hennepin @ Centennial/SLP 04-09-2026 (Courtesy of NMTV)

Softball: Robbinsdale-Armstrong @ Champlin Park 04-16-2026

Champlin Park Softball Season Preview

Live and Local: Champlin - April 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:59:44 -0500

On this episode of Live and Local we are at Mississippi Crossings outside the amphitheater and nearby the new Char Blu Riverside restaurant. Hosted by Ashley Wagner from Champlin Communications.

Guests on this show:

Jenny Max, City Administrator

Hannah Hawkins, Parks and Recreation

Glen Schneider, Police Chief

Ted Massicotte, Anoka-Champlin Fire Chief

Ryan Sabas, Mayor

Andover Community Podcast: Kameron Kytonen, Andover Natural Resources Technician - Episode 001 - 04-15-2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:54:23 -0500

On this episode of the podcast, Andover Natural Resource Technician Kameron Kytonen came by to talk about what his job entails, tree health in the city, nature preserves, and what makes Andover "Tree City USA". To connect with Kameron Kytonen, call: 763-767-5137

Ramsey Community Podcast: Karen George, QCTV Executive Director - Episode 001 - 04-08-2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:27:36 -0500

Producer Winter Kucharski sat down to chat with QCTV Executive Director Karen George about her career in public, educational, and government television, and what some of her plans are after her retirement in June of this year.

Chamber Chat: Ryan Schwartz, Schwartz and Sons - April 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:38:00 -0500

Nikki Kalvin sits down with Ryan Schwartz from Schwartz and Sons.

Chamber Chat: Missy Wilson, Royal Supply - April 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:37:00 -0500

Nikki Kalvin sits down with Missy Wilson from Royal Supply.

Chamber Chat: Mindy Frost, Norbella Senior Living - April 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:35:00 -0500

Nikki Kalvin sits down with Mindy Frost from Norbella Senior Living.

Chamber Chat: Aaron Strand, Minnesota Automotive - April 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:33:00 -0500

Nikki chats with Aaron Strand from Minnesota Automotive.

Chamber Chat: Tami Wendt, Chamber Chairperson - April 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:13:00 -0500

The President of the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Nikki Kalvin sits down with Chairperson Tami Wendt to discuss the benefits of being a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Live and Local: Ramsey - March 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:54:00 -0500

Welcome to Live and Local: Ramsey! For this episode we are on location at the new water treatment facility nearby the Public Works building and one of the city's water towers.

Guests on this show:

John Nelson, Ramsey Utilities Supervisor

Abby Bowman, Engineer in Training - AE2S

Kirsten Buscher, Ramsey At-Large Councilmember

Abby, Proulx, Recreation Coordinator

Matt Barker, Ramsey Police Officer

League of Women Voters - Spotlight on Issues - Living with Animal Predators in Anoka County - 03-16-2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:28:00 -0500

In this program, Ali Schmitz from the Minnesota DNR talks about living with animal predators in Anoka County.

That Sports Show: Episode 033 - 03-11-2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:51:00 -0500

Welcome to That Sports Show, the sports home of QCTV. In This episode:

Boys Hockey: #5 Andover vs #3 Centennial *5AA Championship*

Andover Boys Hockey

Girls Basketball: #5 Anoka @ #4 Andover *7AAAA Quarterfinal* 02-25-2026

Anoka Boys Basketball

Boys Basketball: #6 Duluth East @ #3 Anoka *7AAAA Quarterfinal* 03-04-2026

Boys Basketball: Southwest Christian @ Champlin Park 02-26-2026

Boys Basketball: Spring Lake Park @ Champlin Park *5AAAA Quarterfinal* 03-03-2026

Game Sharks: Favorite Games of All Time - 03-10-2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:32:00 -0500

Jimmy and Cory take a hard look at all of the games they have played in their lifetimes, and go over their Top 5 games of all time!

Jimmy's Top 5

1. Pokémon Generation 1

2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

3. Monster Hunter World

4. Dragon Quest VIII

5. Gears of War 2

Cory's Top 5

1. Resident Evil 4

2. Elden Ring

3. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

4. Bloodborne

5. Super Mario World

Anoka Community Podcast: Eric Skogquist - Episode 001 - 02-19-2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:50:00 -0600

Welcome to the first episode of the new Anoka Community Podcast! In this episode Producer Billy Austin chats with Mayor Eric Skogquist about the Anoka County Historical Society moving to Ticknor Hill.

Game Sharks: Top 5 Games Coming Out in 2026 - 02-10-2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:43:00 -0600

Jimmy and Cory talk about their top 5 games that are coming out this year.

Jimmy's Picks

1. Phantom Blade Zero

2. Fable

3. The Blood of Dawnwalker

4. Crimson Desert

5. 007 First Light

Cory's Picks

1. Duskbloods

2. Wolverine

3. Resident Evil Requiem

4. Saros

5. Super Meat Boy 3D

The Chamber Report - Karen George, QCTV - January 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:48:00 -0600

Welcome to the new format of the Chamber Report! Hosted by Chamber President Nikki Calvin, each segment will feature a member of the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce, or an update from the chair of the board.

In this first segment, Nikki meets with Karen George, the Executive Director of Quad Cities Community Television.

Game Sharks: Games of the Year for 2025 - 12-18-2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:42:00 -0600

Jimmy and Cory discuss their Top 5 games of 2025 on this episode of Game Sharks!

Cory's Top 5

1. Metroid Prime 4

2. Donkey King Bananza

3. Ninja Gaiden 4

4. Mario Kart World Tour

5. Battlefield 6

Jimmy's Top 5

1. Clair Obscur

2. Battlefield 6

3. Monster Hunter Wilds

4. Doom Dark Ages

5. Ball Pit

Champlin Community Podcast: Ashley Wagner - Episode 001 - 12-16-2025

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:46:00 -0600

On our first episode of the new Champlin Community Podcast, Producer Cory Laing chats with Ashley Wagner from Champlin Communications about events coming up in and around the city of Champlin.

The District Court Show: New Judges Doom and Fischmann - 12-15-2025

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:44:00 -0600

On this episode of The District Court Show, Judge Elizabeth Strand and Judge Francis Green III introduce new judges Jacob Fischmann and Carrie Doom.

Game Sharks: Battlefield 6, PS5 Pro, Ninja Gaiden 4, Ball Pit, Hades 2, Upcoming Games - 11-12-2025

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:40:00 -0600

Greetings dear viewer! Join us for this episode of Game Sharks where Jimmy and Cory discuss a few games including Battlefield 6, Ninja Gaiden 4, Ball Pit, and Hades 2. They also talk about the new PS5 Pro, and some upcoming games including Stalker 2, Kirby Air Riders, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Metroid Prime 4, and Marvel Cosmic Invasion.

Game Sharks: Hollow Knight: Silk Song, Gears of War Reloaded, Hell Divers II, Donkey Kong Bananza, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo Direct- 09-16-2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:39:00 -0500

Join us for this episode of Game Sharks! Jimmy and Cory discuss several games including Hollow Knight: Silk Song, Gears of War Reloaded, Hell Divers II, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. They also discuss the recent Nintendo Direct regarding Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary.

Game Sharks: Jimmy on Staff @ QCTV, Nintendo Switch 2 First Impressions - 07-22-2026

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:38:00 -0500

Join us for this episode of Game Sharks! Jimmy has joined the staff of QCTV as an Associate Producer managing our social media, and Cory talks about his first impressions of the newly released Nintendo Switch 2.

Game Sharks: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Discussion - 04-16-2025

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:36:00 -0500

In this episode of Game Sharks Cory and Jimmy discuss the reveal of the newest Nintendo console, the Nintendo Switch 2!