MRPA Highlights

Meredith and Reed talk with Andy Rodriguez, the director of parks and recreation for the City of Saint Paul, about programs, facilities and initiatives.

Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Sam Werle and Alicia Watts, co-chairs of the MRPA Annual Conference 2026 from Duluth Parks & Recreation.

Join hosts Meredith and Reed as they talk with Sonya Rippe and Eric Carlson from the MRPA Board of Directors. 

Join hosts Meredith and Reed as they review the MRPA highlights from 2025.

Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Jesse Thornsen from MN-Dot about e-transportation. 

Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Laurie K. Harmon from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Chad Simich from Flagship Recreation, and student member Andrew Blahnik at the MRPA Annual Conference 2025. 

Hosts Meredith and Reed talk with meteorologist Tom Novak about weather in parks and recreation. 

Hosts Meredith and Reed talk with Jay Lotthammer, former director at Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation, about his career in parks and recreation.  

Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Ryan Hegreness, a senior consultant for BerryDunn, McNeil and Parker LLC, about artificial intelligence.  

Join hosts Meredith and Reed for a conversation with Amy Markle from the City of Eden Prairie and Luke Skinner from Three Rivers Park District about mountain bike facilities.