Build Me Up Podcast

This episode, Barry Davies, Barb Pecks, and Terry Coleman — individuals all involved in various ways with construction trade unions — join "Build Me Up." The trio helps debunk stereotypes and common misconceptions associated with trade unions in this myth-busters-esque episode.   READ MORE

Laurie Schneider, founder of the Pollinator Friendly Alliance, joins this week's episode, as well as Tonya Kostick and Brendan Ward, Kraus-Anderson employees and the keepers of our KA bees. We talk about various types of pollinators, the important role they play in our ecosystem, and… READ MORE

In this week's "Build Me Up" episode, Sara Wilkins, of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, joins Dani and Laurisa to talk about ergonomics and its benefits to both employees and employers. They talk through some common workplace / work-from-home problem areas, and Sara explains a few easy changes… READ MORE

Chad Ronchetti, Charity Johnson, and Beth Peppersack joined this week's podcast to discuss their varied involvement in STARBASE, a nonprofit that introduces students to the world of STEM. We discussed the students' day-to-day activities on base, the needs the organization is addressing, how businesses/individuals can… READ MORE

Career development and community retention are hot topics concerning Minnesota’s Iron Range. Paul Noll, Morgan Seopa, and Willie Spelts joined “Build Me Up” to discuss the design and build of Rock Ridge High School, a designated Career Academy, and how the school and its programs… READ MORE