Minnesota Stories

13: Minnesota Stories: Special Guest Garwin McNeilus

Sharing their Minnesota Story is Business Legend Garwin McNeilus. In this special edition, we sat down in front of a LIVE audience and heard from Garwin on how he used his entrepreneurial skills to start and build McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing and how he has used the empire he built to help make the world a better place. Here is his story.

12: Minnesota Stories: Special Guest Brad Maxwell

Sharing their Minnesota Story is NHL Allstar Brad Maxwell. Brad was born in Canada, but his love and talent in hockey eventually brought him to our great state of Minnesota. After years of playing in the NHL, he currently resides as the President of the Minnesota NHL Alumni Association where he uses his passion for hockey to give back. Here is his story.

11: Minnesota Stories: Special Guest Joel Tyson

Sharing their Minnesota Story is Joel Tyson. Joel was part of the founding class of Hamline University. He attended classes there pursuing a degree in law at a time when he didn't even know if it would be valid or not as it wasn't even accredited yet. Here is his story.

10: Minnesota Stories: Special Guest Clyde Doepner

Sharing their Minnesota Story is former high school baseball coach and largest collector of Minnesota Twins memorabilia, Clyde Doepner. Through a unique series of events, Clyde became friends with the previous MN Twins owner, which led to a lifelong friendship and eventually, a career in what he loved the most - sports history. Here is his story.

9: Minnesota Stories: Special Guest Matt Little

Sharing their Minnesota Story is politician Matt Little. Matt, although still quite young, has had a fairly extensive political career. He started as councilmember for Lakeville and within two years decided he should run for Mayor. He became the youngest mayor in the United States at that time. After a successful run as Mayor of Lakeville, he decided to take his talents to Saint Paul where he became a State Senator—a position which he still currently holds. Here is his story.