Trailer: Welcome to the My Minnesota podcast

Hosts Eli Sagor, Amy Rager, and Peter Diesaer introduce My Minnesota, a University of Minnesota Extension podcast. Designed to translate technical research into practical, everyday information, the series explores the science and stories behind Minnesota's forests, waters, wildlife, and natural landscapes. Future episodes feature interviews with researchers, land managers, and local experts working to understand and care for the state's natural spaces. 

What is My Minnesota?

My Minnesota brings you the voices and stories of interesting people living and working in Minnesota’s wild and working lands. You will get practical tips you can use in your community, and deepen your connection to our state's incredible environment. Join University of Minnesota Extension as we speak with researchers, land managers and local experts who are working to better understand, conserve, and care for Minnesota's waters, wildlife, and natural landscapes.

Eli: 00:14

Minnesota is known for its 10,000 lakes, but our natural world is a lot bigger than that.

Peter: 00:19

From the towering pines of the North Woods to the rolling prairies and everything in between, our forest waters and wildlife help define who we are. Welcome to My Minnesota, a new University of Minnesota Extension podcast.

Amy: 00:32

If you're not familiar with Extension, we're part of the land grant university system focused on public engagement. It's our job to translate technical science and research into practical information that real people like me and you can use every day.

Peter: 00:46

We hope you'll join us as we explore the science, the stories, and the secrets behind the outdoor spaces you love.

Eli: 00:51

Whether you're managing your back 40, volunteering as a Minnesota Master Naturalist, or just love being outside, we'll bring you the voices and stories of interesting people living and working in Minnesota's wild and working lands.

Amy: 01:04

And water. Don't forget the water, Eli. We have a lot of water in Minnesota. So who are we? I'm Amy Rager, an Extension Educator based in Morris, and I spend most of my time working with the Minnesota Master Naturalist Program.

Peter: 01:18

I'm Peter Deezer, a forest dependent wildlife Extension Educator based out of Moorhead.

Eli: 01:23

And I'm Eli Sagore, an extension forestry specialist based at the Cloquet Forestry Center. So on the show, you're gonna hear practical tips you can use in your community, plus you'll get a deeper appreciation for the wild spaces right outside your door.

Peter: 01:37

Each episode, we'll speak with researchers, land managers, and local experts who are working to better understand, conserve, and care for Minnesota's waters, wildlife, and natural landscapes.

Amy: 01:47

Discover your connection to our state's incredible environment. Search for My Minnesota wherever you get your podcasts and follow us so you don't miss an episode.