# Brooks Johnson

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Report finds that despite PFAS ban, some Minnesota merchandise still test positive

It’s been nearly three months since Minnesota’s ban on forever chemicals in household products went into effect. The PFAS ban is the widest in the country. Its first stage includes products in 11 categories, from children’s clothes to cookware. On Jan. 2 — day two of the ban — a pair of reporters w…

Andia Winslow - Actor, Athlete, Advocate, Artist & Adventurer

“Seeking adventure at every turn.  That’s always been the through line and it’s led me on some really cool escapades. “ Growing up in Seattle, Andia Winslow discovered her love of adventure, nature, and conservation at a very young age.  Shealso discovered her love of sports and was a multi-sport a…

Why are there two seafood plants in the small Minnesota town of Motley?

The small Minnesota town of Motley, despite being so far from the ocean, is home to seafood plants that process millions of pounds of imitation crab. More than 500 people work in the seafood business there. It all began with a business called Morey's Seafood. Reporter Brooks Johnson joined host Eri…

Dirty sodas, bike race boycott and summer concerts in MN

If you’re a fan of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” or just a tasty drink enjoyer, we’ll give you the deets on where to find a dirty soda. Tensions between the US and Canada spill over into a bike race in Grand Marais, and a couple of local $10 cereal brands are flying off the shelves. Plus, an …

David Oliver | How He Became a Hurdler, The Toughest Era, Dealing with Fame & Life After Retirement!

In this episode of RSG, Justin & Rod interview Olympic gold medalist David Oliver. He goes over how he became a hurdler, the toughest era of hurdling, his first big payout from running professionally, meeting his idol Allen Johnson, stories about being coached by Brooks Johnson, how he dealt with f…

Real life goldfish snacks, moms are quitting and Farm Aid 40 is in MN

It turns out invasive goldfish in a metro lake make a nice snack for the less picky animals at the zoo. Less work flexibility means more working moms are making big life changes. Plus, we find out if the 40th annual Farm Aid concert really does help farmers. And this year a famous son joins the lin…

#354: Sol Stephens-Creston Middle School | When Doing Everything Right Still Isn’t Enough

Some coaching stories are about wins.Some are about rebuilding.This one is about truth, belief, and resilience when the system fails you. Sol Stephens’ journey spans classrooms, weight rooms, locker rooms, and boardrooms — from a second-grade teacher who changed his life, to building successful co…

Why did Bushel Boy tomatoes mysteriously disappear?

For decades, Bushel Boy tomatoes were everywhere. A homegrown success story delivering fresh, greenhouse-grown beefsteaks across Minnesota. Then, overnight, they vanished. Our reporters dig into what happened and uncover a threat that’s shaping the future of local produce farming. Editor, Brooks…

The ballots are set. What do candidates need to do now to win in November?

Minnesota voters delivered historic and surprising results in the primary elections. Politics Editor Brooks Johnson looks ahead at the statewide match ups and the impact the winners will have on Minnesotans and our state’s political scene for decades to come.

Episode 334: Encore Episode | Jumping and Pivoting into Beautiful Spaces with Jackie Edwards-Flowers

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week’s encore episode revisits a conversation with a fellow teammate and black woman in real estate, motivational speaker, 5-time Olympian representing the Bahamas, and #ChocolateCardinal, Jacqueline "Jackie" Edwards-Flowers. As an adjunct to our collaboration wi…