Minnesota Stories

Sharing their Minnesota Story is Business Legend Garwin McNeilus. In this special edition, we sat down in front of a LIVE audience and heard from Garwin on how he used his entrepreneurial skills to start and build McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing and how he has used the empire he built to help make the world a better place. Here is his story.

Sharing their Minnesota Story is NHL Allstar Brad Maxwell. Brad was born in Canada, but his love and talent in hockey eventually brought him to our great state of Minnesota. After years of playing in the NHL, he currently resides as the President of the Minnesota NHL Alumni Association where he uses his passion for hockey to give back. Here is his story.

Sharing their Minnesota Story is Joel Tyson. Joel was part of the founding class of Hamline University. He attended classes there pursuing a degree in law at a time when he didn't even know if it would be valid or not as it wasn't even accredited yet. Here is his story.

Sharing their Minnesota Story is former high school baseball coach and largest collector of Minnesota Twins memorabilia, Clyde Doepner. Through a unique series of events, Clyde became friends with the previous MN Twins owner, which led to a lifelong friendship and eventually, a career in what he loved the most - sports history. Here is his story.

Sharing their Minnesota Story is politician Matt Little. Matt, although still quite young, has had a fairly extensive political career. He started as councilmember for Lakeville and within two years decided he should run for Mayor. He became the youngest mayor in the United States at that time. After a successful run as Mayor of Lakeville, he decided to take his talents to Saint Paul where he b...

Sharing their Minnesota Story is actor and referee Steve Dowling. Steve is a long time hockey player and a referee. Steve's love for ice started on frozen lakes and landed him an acting spot on the 1992 childhood favorite, the Mighty Ducks and other movies. Here is his story. Steve Dowling IMBD acting history: https://imdb.to/2IQMGwW (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0235877/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm)

Sharing their Minnesota Story is Jamie Sundsbak, owner of Collider Coworking space in Rochester, MN - a hub for local entrepreneurs, small business, freelancers, and remote workers to work, learn and connect. Jamie has a background in Bioscience and a passion for entrepreneurship. Here is his story.

Minnesota Stories host, Tyler Coleman speaks with Frank Spaeth. Frank is part owner and GM of Med City FC, a top-level adult minor league soccer team based out of Rochester, Minnesota. Frank's journey travels you through women's professional volleyball, to the natural history museum, to the huge Med City FC. Here is his story.

Host Tyler Coleman sits down with Michael Baumann, author of Adjust Fire: Transforming to Win in Iraq. Michael has a decorated 20 year military career and is currently Superintendent of the Lakeville School district. Here is his story. Link to Michael's book: Adjust Fire: Transforming to Win in Iraq. (https://www.amazon.com/Adjust-Fire-Transforming-Win-Iraq-ebook/dp/B004YWMMYM)

She works for something that is so meaningful. Minnesota Stories host, Tyler Coleman, sits down with Jennifer Teske, Vice President of Resource Development with United Way of Olmsted County. Jennifer has worked with a variety of non-profits including Boy Scouts, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Club. Here is her story.

"I sign my name with a cow every time." Nels Pierson grew up as a dairy farmer in Butterfield, MN and currently sits as a representative in the Minnesota State House. 

In this episode of Minnesota Stories: We are talking with Bucky Beeman, Rochester's popular serial entrepreneur, commercial real estate agent, and investor. Every day Bucky posts on social media to keep the community informed on all the latest commercial real estate updates! Host Tyler Coleman dives into how Snappy Stop (Rochester's hometown burger joint) and internal motivation got Bucky where...

In this episode of Minnesota Stories: Starting a successful small business isn't easy. Starting your first day of Kindergarten and not knowing a word of English isn't any easier. The Rochester community knows Tasos Psomas as the owner of Pannekoeken - a homey diner and coffee shop serving delicious dutch-style goods. Host Tyler Coleman digs into personal details of this Greek Native's story.