Podcasts

We are fortunate to partner with MINNESOTA COMMUNITY NETWORK – MCN6 to share our rich history through our video podcasts.

We are proud to launch our new oral history series hosted by Michael Rainville.  In these video podcasts, Mr. Rainville interviews active and retired members of the Minneapolis Police Department to learn about their interesting and meaningful careers and hear the advice they have for future generations.

Click below to hear about the career of Retired Sergeant Jeffrey Grates:

MPM – Episode One – Sergeant Jeffery Grates

Click below to hear about the careers of Retired Lieutenant Shirleen Hoffman and Retired Sergeant Arthur Hart:

MPM – Episode Two – Lieutenant Shirleen Hoffman and Sergeant Arthur Hart

Click below to hear about the career of Retired Sheriff Richard W. Stanek:

MPM – Episode Three – Sheriff Richard W. Stanek

Click below to hear about the experiences of Police Chaplain Mike Lynch:

MPM – Episode Four – Police Chaplain Mike Lynch

Click below to hear about the experiences of Police Chaplain Dave Larson:

MPM – Episode Five – Police Chaplain Dave Larson

Click below to hear about the careers of Retired Sergeant John Pielow and Retired Lieutenant Scott Zierden:

MPM – Episode Six – Retired Sergeant John Pielow and Retired Lieutenant Scott Zierden

Click below to hear about Retired Officer Robert Huber and the early days of computers in the Minneapolis Police Department:

MPM – Episode Seven – Retired Officer Robert Huber

Click below to learn more about the past and current work of Lieutenant Grant Snyder with the MPD and with InvolveMN:

MPM Episode Eight – Lieutenant Grant Snyder

These podcasts are also available on ROKU.

If you have a ROKU TV, just search for the MCN-6 channel where you will find the growing library of Minneapolis Police Museum video podcasts in addition to MCN-6’s other excellent programs.

Would you like to be a part of this historically-important series?

Do you have ideas that you would like to see us explore in a podcast?

Is there a particular topic or time period that you would like us to feature in a podcast or cable show?

If so, we would love to hear from you!