Build Me Up Podcast

Sam Ebute is the director of the MN Trades Academy, a paid internship experience for high schoolers to expose them to career pathways in construction. But his own journey to the industry did not follow a traditional path. In this special episode, guest host and KA's… READ MORE

The Maple River School District serves students in the rural communities of Southern Minnesota. Faced with aging facilities and a declining school population, the district set out to pass a $63.3 million bond referendum for a new school that would house Pre-K through 12th grade… READ MORE

The United Way of Bemidji Area, a local non-profit in the northern Minnesota community, has been working tirelessly to serve its residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Denae Alamano and Kraus-Anderson Bemidji's Director of Business Development Tracy Pogue, who also serves on the United… READ MORE

The Team 2052 KnightKrawlers, Irondale High School's robotics team, is using its skills to 3D print face shields for healthcare and other essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coach Scott Davis, Build Team Student Captain Kyle Warren, and Public Relations Student Captain Maria Johnson discussed how… READ MORE

Fraser is Minnesota's largest and most experienced provider of autism and early childhood mental health services. Rachel Gardner, Senior Director of Fraser's Autism Center of Excellence and Nancy Baldrica, Fraser's Chief Marketing & Development Officer join the Build Me Up podcast to discuss Fraser's mission, its… READ MORE