MRPA On the Air

Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
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MRPA is a professional membership association serving nearly 900 members statewide with the mission to improve the quality of life in Minnesota by enhancing the professional parks, open space, recreation and leisure services. Join us as we chat about our profession and discuss everything Parks and Recreation related throughout the entire state of Minnesota.

  1. 12/19/2025

    E-Transportation

    Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Jesse Thornsen from MN-Dot about e-transportation.

    42 min

  2. 11/18/2025

    MRPA Annual Conference 2025 Interviews

    Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Laurie K. Harmon from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Chad Simich from Flagship Recreation, and student member Andrew Blahnik at the MRPA Annual Conference 2025.

    44 min

  3. 10/22/2025

    Weather Forecasting and Planning with meteorologist Tom Novak

    Hosts Meredith and Reed talk with meteorologist Tom Novak about weather in parks and recreation.

    44 min

  4. 08/19/2025

    Parks & Recreation Career

    Hosts Meredith and Reed talk with Jay Lotthammer, former director at Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation, about his career in parks and recreation.

    45 min

  5. 07/17/2025

    Artificial Intelligence

    Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Ryan Hegreness, a senior consultant for BerryDunn, McNeil and Parker LLC, about artificial intelligence.

    49 min

  6. 06/16/2025

    Mountain Bike Facilities with Amy Markle and Luke Skinner

    Join hosts Meredith and Reed for a conversation with Amy Markle from the City of Eden Prairie and Luke Skinner from Three Rivers Park District about mountain bike facilities.

    1 hr

  7. 05/23/2025

    Young Professional and Student Network

    Hosts Meredith and Reed talk with Maddie Margo from the City of Mounds View about the Young Professional and Student Network.

    44 min

  8. 06/07/2024

    Park Spaces and Playgrounds

    Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Greg Boatman from the City of Savage about designing park spaces and playgrounds.

    47 min
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MRPA is a professional membership association serving nearly 900 members statewide with the mission to improve the quality of life in Minnesota by enhancing the professional parks, open space, recreation and leisure services. Join us as we chat about our profession and discuss everything Parks and Recreation related throughout the entire state of Minnesota.

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  • Creator
    Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    MRPA On the Air