Cities Speak: Recent Episodes
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In this episode of Cities Speak, Dana is joined by Jonathan Weinhagen, Chair of the School Board for Mounds View School District. They discuss the demographic changes that are being seen in school as well as the escalated discourse directed at school board members and the negative impact that it’s presently having.
In this episode of Cities Speak, Dana is joined by Mounds View City Administrator, Nyle Zikmund.
In this episode of Cities Speak, Dana is joined by Mark Doneux, Administrator at Capitol Regional Watershed District. They discuss what CRWD is doing to combat climate change and how their efforts are keeping our environment healthier.
In this episode of Cities Speak, Dana is joined by Alex Carlson, the Public Affairs Coordinator for the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. They discuss the different types of mosquitos and measures you can take to keep them away.
Dana sits down with Peg Thomas, Executive Director of the Sundance Family Foundation to discuss the work they've been doing with regards to alleviating the unemployment crisis for youths from low-income families and people of color.
Dana interviews Duane Pulford about what it's like being a newly elected city council member for the city of Lauderdale.
In this episode of Cities Speak, Dana talks with Janice Gundlach, the Community Development Director for the city of Roseville. They discuss new developments going on as well as plans for future developments and the importance of continuing to build on what the city already has.
Dana is joined by Jeanne Parsons, President of the Canadian Days Parade in Little Canada. Jeanne discusses the different events and activities happening at this year's Parade and what value such community activities bring to the city.
Dana is joined by Tony Paetznick, Director of Public Safety and Police Chief in New Brighton. They discuss Tony's long history in the department and relationship with the community as well as the efforts being made to update the police department's policies in the wake of recent unrest.
In this episode of Cities Speak, Dana is joined by Interim Environmental Health Director of Ramsey County, Rae Eden Frank, to discuss the new initiatives in waste management as well as additional programs aimed at significantly improving and maintaining the quality of the environment in Ramsey County.
In this episode, Dana speaks with Pang Yang, Deputy Director at Ramsey County Libraries. Pang describes how her experience has been in her first two months in the position and how she's directing her focus toward the issues of equity and inclusion.