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About the Series... Cities on the Move helps you discover the interesting people, places and events happening right here in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Cities on the Move brings you access to a wealth of information, to provide an interesting look at our own backyard.

This Week on Cities on the Move
Town Hall Special - "It's a Kid's Life - Or Is It?"

Airs on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30pm.
Encore presentation on Wednesday, September 1 at 11:00am
and on Saturday, September 4 at 10:30am.

On this next Regional Town Hall Special a panel of experts - sociologists, youth coordinators, parents and a busy youth, will explore the pros and cons of today's busy lifestyle.

Next Week on Cities on the Move

Airs on Tuesday, September 7 at 6:30pm.
Encore presentation on Wednesday, September 8 at 11:00am
and on Saturday, September 11 at 10:30am.

Question: For what was the town of Elysian named? Answer: It was named for the mythical Elysian Fields, this southern Minnesota city remains true to its namesake... a quiet, peaceful place with gently rolling hills and fields. In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields in Elysium were the final resting place of the souls of the heroic and the virtuous.

The county is named for the French explorer Pierre-Charles Le Sueur who visited the area in 1700. Pierre-Charles Le Sueur was a French fur trader and explorer in North America, recognized as the first known European to explore the Minnesota River valley. Le Sueur came to Canada with the Jesuits to their mission at Sault Sainte Marie, but very soon he turned himself to fur trade and became a coureur des bois. [Photo credit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Coureur_de_bois.jpg]

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Stephanie Passingham
Host & 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. Stephanie previous work with KSMQ includes 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

John is a regional native, who hails from Mason City, Iowa. John moved to Rochester, from the Des Moines metro area, to work for KSMQ in 2008. He has worked with WETA (Washington DC's public television affiliate) and Iowa Public Television located in Johnston, Iowa. John is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa.

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
Albert Lea Community Education

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

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With more than 200 segments
from Cities on the Move, you are sure to find something interesting. Join Host Stephanie Passingham and the Cities on the Move team as they explore our region. Select the Cities on the Move editions you'd like to watch:

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To learn more about Cities on the Move, please contact:

Stephanie Passingham
Producer/Host
800-658-2539 (toll-free)

John Wiedenheft
Director
800-658-2539 (toll-free)

Made Possible by...

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

Wardrobe provided by:
Leutholds of Albert Lea.

Special assistance:
Roger Lonning, Hormel Foods Corporation.

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