Tuesday, March 25, 2014

What’s New at the Q for the week of 3/24/2014

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/oyJKkf6wYxA

    March’s episode of the Suburban Mix is online at http://www.qctv.org/suburbanmix/. Learn more about Diva Days, helping Students choose a college, and also find careers as well as watch Scott Koffman perform.

    During the Quad Cities Cable Commission (which you can watch at www.qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2387), Executive Director Karen George announced QCTV’s new hires:

Operations Manager Katherine Lenaburg
    Katherine Lenaburg has been appointed Operations Manager at QCTV. Ms. Lenaburg brings a deep and diverse background to the lead production role at QCTV. Her career spans 35 years providing management services with a cable operator, community/city programming, retail management, and running her own video production business. Ms. Lenaburg served on the start-up team for Continental Cablevision's local origination business, produced award-winning programs, active with Metro Channel 6 as a board member, and has experiences as a reporter, anchor, and news director. Ms. Lenaburg holds a Bachelor degree from the University of Minnesota.

Technology Manager Steve Ulrich
    Steven Ulrich has been appointed Technology Manager at QCTV. Mr. Ulrich brings more than 30 years managerial experience to his new position at QCTV. He spent the bulk of his career at Sony Electronics providing account management, technical training, and technical assistance/customer service. Steven Ulrich is Six Sigma certified and has served as QCTV’s technology assistant for the past year. Mr. Ulrich holds an Associate degree from Anoka Ramsey Community College and an IT certificate.

Administrative Assistant Sara Onarheim
    Sara Onarheim has been appointed Administrative Assistant for QCTV. Ms. Onarheim has served 16 years as an administrative assistant for the City of Elk River. She brings to QCTV city experience working with staff and the public, proficient in office applications and finance services. Previous to her city career, Sara worked in the financial services and insurance industries. Ms. Onarheim holds a Bachelor degree from North Dakota State University.

To watch your city’s meetings just click on the correct link below. The city pages are also home to updates and community information.
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/

Monday, March 10, 2014

What’s New at the Q for the week of 3/10/2014

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/RCkDSpiTA4o

 What’s New is Warm Weather! But What's New at the Q has hot new programs just in case winter decides it isn't done yet!
Chamber Report is new at http://www.qctv.org/chambershow/ , and this month’s episode covers a variety of topics. Some of those topics include, what chamber members want from educational opportunities, the Gala Dinner and other networking events, East Main Tire & Auto, the Mayors Trail Ride.

In this month’s District Court Show, Judge Steve Halsey talks about the expungement of criminal records and the guests are Kelly Keegan, a criminal defense attorney, and Greg Kryzer, assistant Wright County attorney. Learn more about expungement watch at http://www.qctv.org/districtcourtshow/

Sheriff Show Annual Awards Ceremony recognizes the contributions of the Sheriff’s Office and public to the area. To watch these honors, go to http://www.qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2367

To watch your city’s meetings just click on the correct link below. The city pages are also home to updates and community information.
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/

Another new QC Sports with David and Thad is on the air and our website. You can watch at http://www.qctv.org/sports/sportsshow.php and go to http://www.qctv.org/sports/ to watch live and recent games.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

What’s New at the Q for the week of 3/3/2014

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/x9O995r29ok

 We’ve got several new shows for the month of March. Let’s “Spring” into action and see what’s new at the Q.

QCMR has a new episode.  Andover has new reading resources and rewards available for you as well as winter recreation. The senior center’s new activities and Highway 10 access study open house are some of the new things happening in Anoka. Champlin’s Andrews Park phase 2 is under way and the Easter Egg Hunt is coming up.  An independent company is selling government property for the city of Ramsey and Laura discusses the proper disposal method for CFL light bulbs. If you want to know more about these stories, watch at http://www.qctv.org/qcmr/ .
If you want to know more about what’s going on in your city, we also record city meetings each week. Whether it’s a city council meeting or a planning update we try to keep you informed of what’s going on in your city.

Watch your city’s meetings at QCTV.org or QCTV channel 16. To see a specific city click one of the links below.
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/

The Sheriff Show (http://www.qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2363) is also new on QCTV. In this episode Sheriff James Stuart talks about human trafficking in Anoka County, cell phone and tablet theft in the area, and swat team training.

It’s Your History for the month of March is about the Civil War. Author John D. Cox talks about the Battle of Antietam. You can watch at http://www.qctv.org/itsyourhistory/

QC Sports is new this week. Hockey is wrapping up while basketball is heating up. Let Thad and David give you the scoop on our local sports at http://www.qctv.org/sports/sportsshow.php and go to http://www.qctv.org/sports/ to watch live and recent games.

Monday, February 3, 2014

What’s New at the Q for the week of 2/3/2014

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/tdLf7uGSi0U
     As Scott said, the snow must go on. And after a long day on or off the road, we can get you up to date with your local happenings before you can say “Polar Vortex”. Here’s some of what’s new at QCTV.

     It’s Your History with Todd Mahon is new for February. On the show this month is Barbara Thurston and hes. You can watch it at http://www.qctv.org/itsyourhistory/.
     Trott Brook Financial: State of the Markets was this past week. It’s available to watch at http://www.qctv.org/community/playerid1400

     In government news, we only had a few new meetings last week, but this week’s schedule has lots to watch. Don't forget that Tuesday is Caucus day. It also means that the Champlin Park and Recreation Meeting has been pushed back to Wednesday February 5.
    Speaking of Champlin Park and Recreation, there’s a new Parks Update for Champlin that covers spring events to look forward to. http://www.qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2343

    Watch your city’s meetings at

            Andover, MN: http://www.qctv.org/andover/
            Anoka, MN: http://www.qctv.org/anoka/
            Champlin, MN: http://www.qctv.org/champlin/

     New episode of QC Sports is here and while the guys always cover the sports in our area; some highlights from the week include Andover Boys Hockey, Champlin Boys Basketball and Anoka Girls Basketball. http://www.qctv.org/sports/sportsshow.php and http://www.qctv.org/sports/ are the places to go to see local High School Sports coverage and commentary.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

What’s New at the Q for the week of 1/21/2014

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/6NcBrp3as6o
 It’s winter and it’s usually snowing. Champlin has Snow Plow Information for you at http://www.qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2308  There’s also a Champlin Police Department Tour at http://www.qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2328.
            Ramsey Texting and Driving PSA is viewable at http://www.qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2301.

           Want to know What’s New in the Cities? QCMR and QC News have got you covered. QCMR’s topics this episode include the Community Center in Andover, Castle Field in Anoka, The Mill Pond and Elm Creek Dam and Ramsey Ice Skating. Watch the latest at http://www.qctv.org/qcmr/.  QC News is also covering the latest Anoka County Commission, Mayors Trail Ride and more at http://www.qctv.org/news

We cover city meetings for our area. To watch the most recent episodes, 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/.

QC Sports is all new and had conference standings coverage, as well as Champlin Park Boys Basketball and the Andover Girls Hockey game versus the Centennial Cougars. Watch now at http://www.qctv.org/sports/sportsshow.php  You can see the latest sports games at http://www.qctv.org/sports/.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

What’s New at the Q for the week of 1/13/2014

Here are the highlights: http://youtu.be/7qvVU1HTou8
            Sneezing and Wheezing? Relax, drink plenty of fluids and get your daily dose of vitamin Q. Here is what’s new at QCTV this week.
            Ramsey has two new programs to watch.  New Crime Mapping Software and common code enforcement issues for the upcoming summer months are covered in this episode of Ramsey Code 3. Watch at http://www.qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2320. And Ramsey Mayor Sarah Strommen goes over the new Ramsey Strategic Plan. Watch the overview of the new plan at http://www.qctv.org/videoplayer/stream.php?id=2310.

We’ve got a new episode of Suburban Mix for the New Year. It’s all about health and fitness for the New Year’s new you and you can learn more at http://www.qctv.org/suburbanmix/.

There’s also a new Chamber Report http://www.qctv.org/chambershow/  wrapping up 2013 and kicking off 2014. Toys for Joy Luncheon, Scott Lehner to talk about the Chamber’s strategy to action, Service Business of the Year 2013: Bank of the West and more on the first episode of 2014.

Also new is QC News. The news program is shaking it up a bit and this episode is focusing on the community events we covered in 2013. Watch at http://www.qctv.org/news.

As always, we cover the city meetings for our area. To watch the most recent episodes, 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/.

There are also new winter sports you can see at http://www.qctv.org/sports/ and the Sports Show now has its own page. Go to http://www.qctv.org/sports/sportsshow.php to watch the latest, or to catch up on a recent episode you missed.


Rest, QCTV, and soup are just the things to get you back in tiptop shape.

Monday, December 16, 2013

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!

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

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.


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/.

Monday, December 2, 2013

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/.

Monday, November 25, 2013

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.”

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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/

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

Monday, November 11, 2013

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:

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/