What’s New at the Q for the week of 12/16/2013 & 12/23/2013

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/p0nZ4RW7yrw

‘Tis the season to be merry and watch QCTV! We’ve got new shows for you to check out over the holidays, including several High School Concerts. The December 9th Champlin Park High School and Jackson Middle School Band Concert is available to watch  at http://www.qctv.org/community/playerid1361. The Anoka High School Holiday Concert on 12/10 is also available to watch at http://www.qctv.org/community/playerid1366. 

There’s new programs for the month of December. On this month’s District Court Show the topic is mentally ill citizens in criminal courts and in our jails. Judge Stephen Halsey  presides over the discussion with his co-host Judge Elizabeth Strand. This month’s guests are Judge Jay Quam and Major Jeff Storms. Watch at http://www.qctv.org/districtcourtshow/.

There’s also a new Suburban Mix  for December. Segments for this episode include a visit to  Truffles & Tortes Dessert Cafe in Anoka, Jenson’s Department Store celebrates 75 years and fashion, Selah Salon’s new locations and new styles, and Kimberly Brown’s soulful holiday songs. http://www.qctv.org/suburbanmix/

The latest Quad Cities Municipal Report is online now at http://www.qctv.org/qcmr/. Some of the stories featured include Andover Community Center Rentals, Anoka Tree Lighting, Champlin Warming House Operations and Outdoor Skating, and the Ramsey Tree Ceremony.

Sheriff Show also has a new episode and some of the topics covered include swat team training, a notice on distracted driving, and the new public safety data system for Anoka County. Watch at http://qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2285.

Ramsey Business Spotlight focuses on local businesses in the city of Ramsey, this episode is about Noble Roman’s Pizza. Watch at http://qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2281.

The latest city meetings  are available on each respective city’s page.  Check them out at http://www.qctv.org/andover/,  http://www.qctv.org/anoka/, http://www.qctv.org/champlin/, and http://www.qctv.org/ramsey/

New sports are always being posted on the sports page. Check out http://www.qctv.org/files/staff/sports/sportscal.pdf for the current calendar schedule and watch recent games at  http://www.qctv.org/sports/.

Have a Safe and Happy Holidays!

What’s New at the Q for the week of 12/9/2013

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/H1QvFJLEog8

The snow keeps falling and the programs keep coming. After making that snow fort (or just shoveling) warm up with some hot cocoa and some new programs from QCTV

QC News (http://www.qctv.org/news/) is new and covers the latest in the area. Top stories include becoming a  Yellow Ribbon Community & the Woodbury House in Anoka, new cell phone towers in Andover, the McDonalds in Ramsey and Champlin Park High Schools & Hope 4 Youth Drive for 5 Campaign

New Chamber Report is also here, http://www.qctv.org/chambershow/, and Scott Lehner the Chair is there to talk about the first quarter of their fiscal year, as well as a profile on Ginza Japanese Restuarant in Champlin and their Grand Opening. Kyle and Diedre Simonson of Simonson’s Salon and Spa were also on the show talking about their new location. 2013 Retail Business of the Year Award Winner: Terry Overacker of Terry Overacker plumbing is also in the studio.

Check out the companies http://www.ginzachamplin.com/,  http://www.simonsons.com/, & http://www.terryoverackerplumbing.com.

We also have two new texting PSAs http://qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2284 & http://qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2283. Texting can wait.

We received an award  from NATOA, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors. You can learn moreby watching the Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideo.php?id=2264.

To see new and past happenings in the cities as well as city meetings check out each city’s page: Andover, MN: http://www.qctv.org/andover/, Anoka, MN: http://www.qctv.org/anoka/, Champlin, MN: http://www.qctv.org/champlin/ , and Ramsey, MN: http://www.qctv.org/ramsey/.

To watch local prep sports go to http://www.qctv.org/sports/.

What’s New at the Q for the week of 12/2/2013

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/chBWZsn-J-w

Whether you’re ready or not the cold weather is here. If you can’t make the trek through the snow to your city’s events and meetings we have you covered by covering all the latest here in the Quad Cities of Andover, Anoka, Champlin, Ramsey.

This month’s It’s Your History has a feature on Ham Lake as well as the new exhibit at the historical society called Toyland. Check out the program at http://www.qctv.org/itsyourhistory/ and go to http://anokacountyhistory.org/ for information on how to see the exhibit firsthand.

Community Developer Update for the city of Champlin is watchable at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2266. Speaking of new developments in Champlin, Ginza Sushi & Grill opened their doors to the public this past month. Watch the Grand Opening of Ginza Sushi:http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2275.

Champlin Ice Forum also has new updates http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2274

Ramsey EDA Networking Breakfast just happened but it’s also available online at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2270.

To see new and past happenings in the cities as well as city meetings check out each city’s page: Andover, MN: http://www.qctv.org/andover/, Anoka, MN: http://www.qctv.org/anoka/, Champlin, MN: http://www.qctv.org/champlin/ , and Ramsey, MN: http://www.qctv.org/ramsey/.

To watch sports games new and old go to http://www.qctv.org/sports/.

What’s New at the Q for the week of 12/2/2013

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/chBWZsn-J-w

Whether you’re ready or not the cold weather is here. If you can’t make the trek through the snow to your city’s events and meetings we have you covered by covering all the latest here in the Quad Cities of Andover, Anoka, Champlin, Ramsey.

This month’s It’s Your History has a feature on Ham Lake as well as the new exhibit at the historical society called Toyland. Check out the program at http://www.qctv.org/itsyourhistory/ and go to http://anokacountyhistory.org/ for information on how to see the exhibit firsthand.

Community Developer Update for the city of Champlin is watchable at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2266. Speaking of new developments in Champlin, Ginza Sushi & Grill opened their doors to the public this past month. Watch the Grand Opening of Ginza Sushi:http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2275.

Champlin Ice Forum also has new updates http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2274

Ramsey EDA Networking Breakfast just happened but it’s also available online at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2270.

To see new and past happenings in the cities as well as city meetings check out each city’s page: Andover, MN: http://www.qctv.org/andover/, Anoka, MN: http://www.qctv.org/anoka/, Champlin, MN: http://www.qctv.org/champlin/ , and Ramsey, MN: http://www.qctv.org/ramsey/.

To watch sports games new and old go to http://www.qctv.org/sports/.

What’s New at the Q with a Forrest Gump Turkey Parody 11/25/2013

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/oa6l7yJAKdE

“Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.”  But what you are going to get at QCTV is the latest events in the quad cities of Andover, Anoka, Champlin and Ramsey. Check out some of our latest programs.

We’ve got coverage of the first Anoka Halloween Amazing Race at http://www.qctv.org/community/playerid1351. There’s also a lot of other events happening around the cities like the Andover Walmart Grand Opening which you can watch at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2261 and the Car Seat Clinic http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2260. Andover Community Center: Tot Time is also available to watch at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2241.

To see new and past happenings in the cities as well as city meetings check out each city’s page: Andover, MN: http://www.qctv.org/andover/, Anoka, MN: http://www.qctv.org/anoka/, Champlin, MN: http://www.qctv.org/champlin/ , and Ramsey, MN: http://www.qctv.org/ramsey/.

This Thanksgiving we’re going to have all day marathon of the Mini Bowl for when professional Football just isn’t enough. If you want to start early you can catch the games on our website http://www.qctv.org/sports/playerid1326 & http://www.qctv.org/sports/playerid1327

We’ve only got one new game this week, the first boys hockey game we’re covering this year: Wayzata vs. Champlin Park on November 26th at 7:30p.m. Go here (http://www.qctv.org/sports/playerid1353) when the game goes live to watch it as it happens or comeback after the game to watch on demand as many times as you’d like.

We here at QCTV would like to wish everyone a Happy, Safe and Full Thanksgiving.

“And that's all I have to say about that.”

What’s New at the Q for the week of November 18, 2013

Here are the highlights:  http://youtu.be/9gCoY2SOZ4E

It’s halfway through November and it’s getting chilly outside. Why not stay in and watch some local events QCTV recently covered?

QCTV has coverage of the Anoka Halloween Medallion Hunt at   http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2250 and the recent Champlin Turkey Bingo  at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2226.

There’s a new Sheriff Show for November. Some of the topics covered include  New Deputy Training, an Explosives Training Event, and the dangers of thin ice. Watch the episode on our channel or online at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2236

QC NEWS covers area news. This episode has stories about the new Hope 4 Youth Campaign,  Anoka County Donations for Area Veterans, a new Champlin Planning Update, the Orange Tie Ball and local Holiday Events. Watch at  http://www.qctv.org/news/

QCMR’s top stories include Andover Community Center, Anoka Tree Lighting, Champlin Andrews Park Update, and Ramsey Taste of Community. The Quad Cities Municipal Report plays daily on Channel 15 and 16 and is available online at http://www.qctv.org/qcmr/.

There are new park updates for Andover and Champlin. You can watch Andover’s Park Update at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2246 and Champlin’s Andrews Park Update at  http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2247.

Last week also had a number of City Meetings that are available for viewing on each city's page. Andover, MN: http://www.qctv.org/andover/   Anoka, MN: http://www.qctv.org/anoka/

Champlin, MN: http://www.qctv.org/champlin/   Ramsey, MN: http://www.qctv.org/ramsey/

Watch our coverage of local prep sports at http://www.qctv.org/sports/. We cover Anoka, Andover and Champlin Park High Schools Games.   Our newest game was the Champlin vs Anoka Girls Hockey this past Saturday. Watch at http://www.qctv.org/sports/playerid1346

What’s New at the Q for the week of November 11, 2013

Here are the highlights:  http://youtu.be/5S5nqtRwvRQ

November is here, and as usual we’re busy bringing you the latest in local government, community and sports.

We’ve got quite the schedule this week for government. Watch your local government meetings live on our channel or on each city's page. They’re also available on-demand the next day with clickable agenda points so you can find the parts of the meetings that are most applicable to you!

Watch your city:

Andover, MN: http://www.qctv.org/andover/

Anoka, MN: http://www.qctv.org/anoka/

Champlin, MN: http://www.qctv.org/champlin/

Ramsey, MN: http://www.qctv.org/ramsey/

We have updates for the city meetings and events for each being updated all the time. Some notable programs from the past weeks includes: Waterfowl for Warriors. You can watch at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2230. Ramsey Code 3  has tips about proper trailer hitching. [Watch at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2237].

We also have a new Public Safety Talk at http://www.qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2240. Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart hosts with Anoka-Champlin Fire Chief Charlie Thompson, Ramsey Fire Chief Dean Kapler, and Andover Fire Chief Dan Winkel. Topics they cover include Winter Weather Preparedness and  Holiday Crime Prevention.

The Chamber Report is all new, literally. Its a new Chamber year, with a new Chair of the Board of Directors. Let Pete Turok bring you up to speed at  http://www.qctv.org/chambershow/.

District Court Show [http://www.qctv.org/districtcourtshow/]  is hosted by Judge Steve Halsey, and co-hosting this month is Judge Elizabeth Strand. With guests Judge Jim Dehn and Judge Sharon Hall they discuss the changes in 10th Judicial District in the last 20 years.

The guys of QC Sports cover Sectionals for Andover Football, Champlin Park Volleyball, and honor the Soccer Players and Coaches of the Year. Watch at http://www.qctv.org/sports/playerid1344. We also cover Andover High School, Anoka High School, and Champlin Park High School games on both our channel and website. Find them all at: http://www.qctv.org/sports/

What’s New at the Q for the week of November 4, 2013

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/rS9K1gQGd5Q

Halloween might be over but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a treat. Sit back, eat some candy and watch our Halloween programming. The Royal Ambassador Coronation  is available on our channel and online at http://qctv.org/community/playerid1334.

QC News is new with Halloween events too. Some of the stories covered are the  Anoka Halloween Amazing Race, the Big Parade of Little People, Grand Day Parade and the Ambassador Pageant. Watch on Wednesday’s at 10:30am and 5:30 pm or check it out at http://www.qctv.org/news/

It’s Your History  is new and about Civil War Soldier Stories. They travel to  Oakwood Cemetery and  a look at Soldiers’ Aid Societies as well as take a look at the Polka Funfest. Watch at http://qctv.org/itsyourhistory/

Rum River Float is a trip down the Rum River with the Lower  Rum River Management Organization. Watch at http://qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2211

Anti-Crime Breakfast is viewable at  http://qctv.org/beta/ms_loadvideoonly16x9.php?id=2233

Thad and Dave of QC Sports cover the highlights of  High School Playoffs. Soccer, Football and Volleyball are all happening right now, so check out the coverage at http://qctv.org/sports/playerid1338. During Playoffs we don’t air the games live, but games by Andover High School, Anoka High School, and Champlin Park High School get replayed on both our channel and website.. Find it all at: http://www.qctv.org/sports/

We also cover all of the city meetings for Andover, Anoka, Champlin, and Ramsey. Watch them at:

Andover, MN: http://www.qctv.org/andover/

Anoka, MN: http://www.qctv.org/anoka/

Champlin, MN: http://www.qctv.org/champlin/

Ramsey, MN: http://www.qctv.org/ramsey/