Dr. Artika Tyner of Planting People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore joins Sheletta to talk about the importance of increasing diversity in books. Planting People Growing Justice announced that it has published a new children's book, "Gumbo Joy" by author Robert P. Dixon. The book will be available in March. Plus, Minnesota Women's Soccer revealed, this week, a new name and logo. The community-owned women's soccer team is now called Minnesota Aurora FC. Co-founder Allie Reinke shares the exciting news with us. 

Dr. Artika Tyner of Planting People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore joins Sheletta to talk about the importance of increasing diversity in books. Planting People Growing Justice announced that it has published a new children's book, "Gumbo Joy" by author Robert P. Dixon. The book will be available in March. Plus, Minnesota Women's Soccer revealed, this week, a new name and logo. The community-owned women's soccer team is now called Minnesota Aurora FC. Co-founder Allie Reinke shares the exciting news with us.&nbsp;

The show that keeps the conversation going on making our community more inclusive. We talk with leaders that are making a difference for a better Minnesota going forward.

The show that keeps the conversation going on making our community more inclusive. We talk with leaders that are making a difference for a better Minnesota going forward.

The Sheletta Show

The show that keeps the conversation going on making our community more 
inclusive. We talk with leaders that are making a difference for a better 
Minnesota going forward.

Hour 2: New children's book "Gumbo Joy" teaches about the blending of cultures, and big news for women's soccer in Minnesota

Final hour of the Sheletta Show this Saturday and we are talking about building communities and businesses in Bloomington with Bloomington mayor Tim Busse and Jonathan Weinhagen, CEO and President of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber and their Hatch Bloomington project. Then Sheletta raves about an amazing breakfast and brunch spot locally here in Minneapolis, the Breakfast Club Minneapolis. After that we chatted with Jim Nelson of Onward House about making a better living situation for those in the community who are in need.  Finally, we wrapped up with Steve Thomson asking him if he would share a home mortgage with a friend and previewing his upcoming show this afternoon. 

Final hour of the Sheletta Show this Saturday and we are talking about building communities and businesses in Bloomington with Bloomington mayor Tim Busse and Jonathan Weinhagen, CEO and President of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber and their Hatch Bloomington project. Then Sheletta raves about an amazing breakfast and brunch spot locally here in Minneapolis, the Breakfast Club Minneapolis. After that we chatted with Jim Nelson of Onward House about making a better living situation for those in the community who are in need.  Finally, we wrapped up with Steve Thomson asking him if he would share a home mortgage with a friend and previewing his upcoming show this afternoon.

Helping businesses get back on their feet and creating a better living situation

As a member of the Eden Prairie Rotary Club as well as on the board with Onward House Jim Nelson, among many others are working hard towards assisting people in need with affordable transitional housing and creating a better living situation for many who face homelessness. He tells us his backstory on how he found Onward and what his team is currently doing to make a difference in the community. For more information, visit OnwardEP.org

As a member of the Eden Prairie Rotary Club as well as on the board with Onward House Jim Nelson, among many others are working hard towards assisting people in need with affordable transitional housing and creating a better living situation for many who face homelessness. He tells us his backstory on how he found Onward and what his team is currently doing to make a difference in the community. For more information, visit OnwardEP.org

Affordable transitional housing with Jim Nelson, Onward House

In an effort to help build the business landscape in Bloomington, President and CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber Jonathan Weinhagen and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse are piecing together Hatch Bloomington - a program directed at building a true foundation for businesses to thrive and grow in Bloomington and make a true difference in the city of Bloomington. For more information and to apply to become a part of this process, visit hatchbloomington.com

In an effort to help build the business landscape in Bloomington, President and CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber Jonathan Weinhagen and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse are piecing together Hatch Bloomington - a program directed at building a true foundation for businesses to thrive and grow in Bloomington and make a true difference in the city of Bloomington. For more information and to apply to become a part of this process, visit hatchbloomington.com

Hour 2: New children's book "Gumbo Joy" teaches about the blending of cultures, and big news for women's soccer in Minnesota

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