KSMQ | Cities on the Move

Albert Lea Edition
Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30pm.

As we head into the fall season, many young children are taking their first steps into the classroom. Louise Brady, Brenda Wichmann and Karen Bell will join us to talk about the school-readiness programs for kindergarteners in Albert Lea.

We will meet Ross Williams. He is a firm believer that competing in triathlons are for everyone.

We will also drop in on the Bayside Ski Team and catch a little of their latest show – the Flintstones.

Featured this Week:
Elected Bumper | Local Events | Trivia

Meet Kelly Callahan—Freeborn County Recorder. A graduate of Albert Lea High School, he received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota – Duluth, and his Juris Doctor degree from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul.
Following 21 years in private practice, Kelly became the County Recorder in 2000. Kelly has been involved in many community organizations and activities such as Kiwanis, the Freeborn County Historical Society and the Eddie Cochran Weekend. He is married to Susan. They have two children, Patrick and Erin, and one grandchild, Dylan.

Featured Upcoming Events:

Bayside Ski Show

View the entire KSMQ Regional Calendar.

What is the mean travel time to work for employees 16 years and older?

Answer: 18.1 minutes

We extend our gratitude to the following area companies and organizations, including the Blandin Foundation, who help bring Cities on the Move to you! Thank You.

Set Design:
Home Depot, Target, Wal-Mart, Brian Staska, Randy Uhl and Morris Furniture.

Wardrobe provided by:
Leutholds of Albert Lea.

Special assistance:
Roger Lonning, Hormel Foods Corporation.

and by viewers like you, thank you!

Airing twice a month—this special gives viewers a chance to learn about common issues being debated and events taking place throughout the region. Read more or watch online.

This special edition gathers concerned citizens and experts together to discuss key topics important to our viewers in Iowa and Minnesota. Read more or watch online.

Spotlighting the Albert Lea community. Episodes include: panel discussion, an on-location feature on an interesting place or event, and a local profile.. Read more or watch online.

Highlighting the city of Austin this edition includes: panel discussion, an on-location feature on an interesting place or event, and a local profile.. Read more or watch online.

Stephanie Passingham, Host and Producer
Born and raised in southern Minnesota, Stephanie and her family live on a small farm just outside of Albert Lea. Chambers of commerce and government service have dominated her career. Her previous work with KSMQ included producing Albert Lea Matters in the late 1990’s through the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce. “A wealth of interesting people and places makes Cities on the Move a great project,” says Stephanie. “Engaging the communities and bringing these treasures to the region’s attention is great fun!”

John Wiedenheft, Director
Born and raised in Mason City, Iowa, John moved to Austin
from Des Moines, Iowa. A graduate of the University of
Northern Iowa, John has been involved in public television
with WETA and Iowa Public Television.

Albert Lea Advisory Team Ryan Nolander Albert Lea Economic Development Agency Randy Kehr Citizen at Large Keith Fligge Retired Teresa Kauffmann City of Albert Lea Susanne Crane Artist Dr. Mark Ciota Albert Lea Medical Center Chris Chalmers		Austin Advisory Team Miguel Garate Riverland Community College Jessie Dienst Citizen at Large Sara Schaefer Mower County Senior Center Jim Hurm City of Austin Diane Sherman Art community volunteer Tami Oldfather Austin Medical Center