Best The Dakotan Podcasts (2025)

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Daily Brief: Special Election Likely, Minot Budget with David Lakefield, Day Light Savings to Stay in ND 8:26

2M ago8:26

8:26

In today’s Daily Brief, we bring you the latest updates from around North Dakota. We cover breaking news on a special election that could have a big impact locally. Minot Finance Director David Lakefield joins us to break down the city’s budget, where the money is going, and what residents should expect moving forward. Plus, we dive into the debate…

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Daily Brief: Minot's Need of Leadership, the Westchem Disaster, Local Protests, and more 8:22

2M ago8:22

8:22

In today’s episode, we dive into the growing concerns over leadership in Minot, break down the latest developments in the Westchem disaster, and highlight the recent wave of local protests shaking up the community. We’ll also cover other key stories impacting our region and what they mean for you.By The Dakotan

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Daily Brief: Next Steps for Mayor Replacement, Term Limits on the Ballot, and Trump Tariffs 8:42

2M ago8:42

8:42

Today’s Brief: We look at what’s next in the process to replace Minot’s mayor, preview the proposed term limits appearing on the upcoming ballot, and break down the implications of Trump’s renewed tariff proposals.By The Dakotan

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Mayor Resigns, City Council Discusses Future, Bishop's Advocate for ESA's, and Cory Booker Makes History 7:19

2M ago7:19

7:19

In today’s Daily Brief: Minot Mayor Tom Ross faces an ongoing investigation with key findings expected soon. A 14-year-old was injured after being struck by a pickup near Jim Hill Middle School. Interim Police Chief Dale Plessas outlines the future of the Minot Police Department, while health agencies across North Dakota scramble to respond to sudd…

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Daily Brief: Minot Mayor Probe, Teen Hit Near School, Minot Interim Chief of Police, ND Grant Cuts & more... 10:49

2M ago10:49

10:49

In today’s Daily Brief: Minot Mayor Tom Ross faces an ongoing investigation with key findings expected soon. A 14-year-old was injured after being struck by a pickup near Jim Hill Middle School. Interim Police Chief Dale Plessas outlines the future of the Minot Police Department, while health agencies across North Dakota scramble to respond to sudd…

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Property Taxes, Former Sen. Holmberg, Minot Mayoral Investigation, UND News, and more.. 9:00

2M ago9:00

9:00

Get caught up fast with today’s Daily Brief — covering updates on property taxes, the latest developments involving former Sen. Holmberg, a new twist in the Minot mayoral investigation, big news out of UND, and more top headlines from around North Dakota.By The Dakotan

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Anita Knutson Trial, Dunseith Debacle, Gov. Armstrong, and The ND Legislature 1:02:20

2M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Join Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom as they break down the latest in North Dakota politics and news. In this episode of ND Talk, we cover: 🟢 The Anita Knutson trial – What’s happening in the courtroom and what it means for the case. 🟢 The Dunseith Debacle – Unpacking the latest developments and ongoing concerns. 🟢 Governor Kelly Armstrong Intervie…

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Insights and Analysis on the Anita Knutson Trial with Kim Fundingsland 52:25

2M ago52:25

52:25

Join hosts Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom for an in-depth discussion on the Anita Knutson trial with special guest Kim Fundingsland, a veteran journalist with extensive knowledge of the case. In this episode, we break down key developments, trial insights, and the broader impact on the Minot community. Kim shares his expert analysis, shedding ligh…

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Unfiltered discussion with Rob Fuller and Zach Raknerud 1:18:35

3M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

Join us this Thursday at 8:15 AM for ND Talk Unfiltered, where we take a deep dive into the most pressing issues shaping North Dakota and beyond. This roundtable discussion will explore the ongoing debate over school lunch funding, the role of the state in K-12 education, and whether North Dakotans are paying too much in property taxes. We’ll also …

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Minot City Council Recap & Legislative Crossover: What’s Moving Forward? 58:36

3M ago58:36

58:36

Join co-hosts Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom as they sit down with guest Leif Snyder to break down the latest updates from Monday’s Minot City Council meeting. They’ll also dive into North Dakota’s Legislative Crossover, highlighting key bills that are advancing and what they mean for the state. Tune in for an insightful discussion on local govern…

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Oley Larson Joins to Give Insight Into the Legislative process and Some Key Issues 44:14

3M ago44:14

44:14

Join hosts Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom on ND Talk, where they dive into the most pressing issues shaping North Dakota. In this episode, special guest Oley Larson brings his insider perspective on the legislative process, breaking down key issues that impact communities across the state. Whether you’re looking to better understand how decisions …

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Hoefer Details Alleged Lies Presented by Commerce Department in Meeting with State Legislators 1:19:05

4M ago1:19:05

1:19:05

In this explosive episode of the Dunseith Debacle series, Charles Hoefer reveals new details about what he claims are misleading statements made by the North Dakota Department of Commerce during a meeting with state legislators. As the controversy surrounding the 100,000-square-foot warehouse in Dunseith continues to unfold, Hoefer provides firstha…

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EP3 The Evidence Pt 2: More EVIDENCE of apparent ILLEGAL activity in Dunseith with Charles Hoefer 51:33

6M ago51:33

51:33

In this episode, we dive deeper into the issues at a warehouse in Dunseith, revealing more evidence of apparent illegal activities. Join us as Charles Hoefer provides his insights, shedding light on the unfolding situation. Discover the facts, the implications, and what this means for North Dakota. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for u…

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Minot Police Department Investigation Recap with Rob Fuller 55:55

6M ago55:55

55:55

Alderman Rob Fuller sits down with Minot Matters to break down the findings of the City Council-authorized investigation into the Minot Police Department and its Chief, John Klug. In this in-depth conversation, Fuller unpacks the report’s claims, the implications for the department, and what the next steps could be.…

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Ep2 The Evidence Pt 1: Charles Hoefer shares apparent EVIDENCE of ILLEGAL activity in Dunseith, ND 2:06:07

6M ago2:06:07

2:06:07

In this episode of the Dunseith Debacle, Charles Hoefer joins us in the studio to present compelling evidence of potential illegal activity occurring at a 100,000-square-foot factory in Dunseith, ND. Charles shares photos, audio recordings, and text message threads that seem to suggest questionable practices within the facility. Among the findings,…

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EP1 The Story: Charles Hoefer shares the FULL Story of alleged COVERUP in Dunseith, North Dakota 1:18:15

7M ago1:18:15

1:18:15

Join Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom as they sit down with Charles Hoefer to dive into the unfolding "Dunseith Debacle." This episode explores the hidden story behind an RV manufacturing plant in Dunseith, North Dakota, revealing eerie details like bloody rooms, mysterious avionics, and alleged broken promises. Don’t miss this deep dive into the se…

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Election Results, Dunseith Debacle Update, and Potential Ward County Recount 42:42

7M ago42:42

42:42

On a recent episode of "ND Talk," Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom discussed the outcomes of the recent elections at both the national and local levels. They began by noting that Donald Trump was re-elected as President, defeating Kamala Harris, with Republicans gaining a solid majority in the U.S. Senate. They mentioned that Kelly Armstrong was ele…

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Miranda Schuler, Ward County Commission Candidate 1:00:53

7M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

In this episode of Matter Matters, Miranda Schuler shares her inspiring journey to the Ward County Commission ballot. Miranda secured over 300 write-in votes in the June election, earning her place in the race. She dives into what motivated her to run, her stance on the budget, and her take on the Minot Chamber/EDC forum. This engaging conversation…

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Property Tax Reform and Minot City Council Recap 59:24

9M ago59:24

59:24

Minot Talk has a couple of special guests this week. John Carey will be joining us for most of Minot Talk to talk about Property Tax Reform and Monday Nights City Council Meeting. At the end, we will get an inside look from current City Councilman Rob Fuller.By The Dakotan

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Mike Blessum, Minot City Council chats Minot Budget, Federal Funding, and Property Taxes 1:04:39

10M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Mike Blessum joins Minot Matters to talk the 2025 prelim city budget. He talks about the presentation by the City, Federal Funding, Employee Pay Packages, and the goal of decreasing property taxes.By The Dakotan

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Lisa Olson, City Council Vice President, Minot Budget Chronicles 37:30

10M ago37:30

37:30

Lisa Olson, City Council Vice President, joins Minot Matters to discuss details from the 2025 budget. Her and host, Jonathan Starr, go through some of the major items including the 28 million dollar budget increase, potential decrease in property taxes, federal funding, and more!By The Dakotan

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Minot Public School Board and Ward County Commissioner Budgets 58:53

10M ago58:53

58:53

Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom talk Minot Budgets. Thrilling...By The Dakotan

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Minot Budget Chronicles with City Councilman Rob Fuller 49:51

10M ago49:51

49:51

City Councilman Rob Fuller joins The Dakotan to talk about his first budget process experience. He gives insights to federal funding, a new city bus, potential pay plans and more.By The Dakotan

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Minot Budget Chronicles with Minot Mayor Tom Ross 44:30

10M ago44:30

44:30

Minot Mayor Tom Ross joins The Dakotan to talk the details of the 2025 proposed budget for the City of Minot. Mayor Ross discusses some of the things he is excited about in 2025, some of the concerns for the new budget, and how much consideration should be given to federal funding.By The Dakotan

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Minot Budget Chronicles with City Council President Mark Jantzer 1:01:46

10M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Minot City Council President Mark Jantzer joins Minot Matters to talk about the 2025 Minot City Budget. A lot was talked about including the City Employee pay plan, Federal Funding, and a whole lot more.By The Dakotan

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Minot Budget Chronicles with City Manager Harold Stewart 48:45

10M ago48:45

48:45

Minot City Manager stops by The Dakotan studio to chat about the current budget discussions that are happening with the Minot City Council. Some of the things discussed is a new pay plan for City Employees, how federal funding impacts city decisions, and a whole lot more.By The Dakotan

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Special Edition: The Budget Chronicles 1:30:53

10M ago1:30:53

1:30:53

Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom go live to discuss the special Minot City Council session for the budget. This in-depth live episode will break down the budget and give some foresight into what can be expected over the coming weeks and months.By The Dakotan

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Minot Talk: ND State Fair and Minot 2025 Budget Business 1:06:21

10M ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom talk about the results of the ND State Fair and preview the 2025 Proposed Budget.By The Dakotan

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Minot Talk: ND State Fair, Minot Murder, and Presidential Madness 1:13:40

10M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

There is a lot to talk about on Minot Talk this week. From the State Fair to crazy happenings at the national level, we will cover it all.By The Dakotan

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Minot Talk July 16-City Council, Trump, and More! 51:27

11M ago51:27

51:27

Editor's Note: Due to a technical error, the first 30mins or so of the broadcast was muted. The episode now starts when the audio error was corrected. Minot City Council, Trump Assassination attempt, and a whole lot more with Leif Snyder and Kyler Collom.By The Dakotan

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Minot Talk: Epic Meltdown, VP Pick Looms, and Project 2025 54:58

11M ago54:58

54:58

Another Tuesday brings us Minot Talk. Interesting topics to discuss such as the latest with Epic Companies in North Dakota, who will be the VP pick for Trump and the Republicans, will Biden step out of the race, what is happening with Project 2025, and another train crash in North Dakota involving ammonia.…

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Minot Talk: The NEW City Council 45:59

11M ago45:59

45:59

Minot Talk goes live every Tuesday at 2pm to discuss all things Minot. This week we chat about the new City Council.By The Dakotan

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Minot Talk: Primary Day Recap and Minot City Council 46:38

11M ago46:38

46:38

Primary Day was crazy and now we have the results. Let's talk about itBy The Dakotan

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Minot Talk June 11: Primary Preview, Exit Polls and more... 56:20

12M ago56:20

56:20

Minot Talks happens every Tuesday at 2pm. This week we will give a preview of the primary results that we will find out about Tuesday Evening. We will also review the Exit Polls that we conducted and give some anticipation of what we can expect.By The Dakotan

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Dr. Stephan Podrygula, Minot City Council Candidate 1:06:06

12M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

Join us for an engaging episode of the Minot Matters podcast as we sit down with Stephan Podrygula, a dedicated candidate running for re-election to the Minot City Council. In this insightful conversation, Stephan discusses his campaign platform, highlighting key issues that are crucial to the future of Minot, North Dakota.…

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Minot Talk with Former Minot City Councilman Josh Wolsky 1:05:30

12M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Tuesday, June 4 at 2pm we will have another edition of Minot Talk. We will be joined by Former Minot City Councilman Josh Wolsky as we talk all things city.By The Dakotan

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Darrik Trudell, Minot School Board Candidate 45:07

12M ago45:07

45:07

Welcome to Minot Matters! In this episode, we are excited to have Darrik Trudell, a dedicated candidate for the Minot School Board, join us for an in-depth discussion about his current campaign and vision for the future of our schools.By The Dakotan

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Mike Gietzen, Minot City Council Candidate 1:10:18

12M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

Join us for an episode of the Minot Matters podcast as we sit down with Mike Gietzen, a dedicated candidate running for Minot City Council. In this episode, Mike discusses key issues affecting Minot, North Dakota, and shares his vision for the future of our city.By The Dakotan

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Minot Talk: The History of City Council with Former Mayor Shaun Sipma 1:12:08

12M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Join us this Tuesday at 2 PM for an exclusive episode of Minot Talk featuring Former Mayor Shaun Sipma. In this engaging discussion, we'll explore the history and current issues shaping Minot. Topics include the liquor license cap, the transition from wards to at-large council members, property taxes, the length and efficiency of City Council meeti…

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Jim Bartlett, ND Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate 57:46

1y ago57:46

57:46

Join us on The Dakotan's Election Central as we sit down with Jim Bartlett, a candidate for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction. In this insightful interview, we dive into important topics concerning North Dakota schools and the Department of Public Instruction. Jim Bartlett shares his vision for the future of public education, discus…

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Scott Louser, Minot School Board Candidate 1:13:08

1y ago1:13:08

1:13:08

Scott Louser, a candidate for the Minot School Board, joins Minot Matters to discuss his current campaign and vision for the future of Minot’s education system. In this conversation, Scott covers critical issues including property taxes, proficiency ratings, school safety, and wellness initiatives. He also shares his thoughts on teacher engagement …

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Minot Talk: Minot City Council Recap with the Candidates 1:06:21

1y ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Join us this Tuesday on Minot Talk as we delve into important topics affecting our community. We'll provide a comprehensive recap of Monday's City Council meeting, including insights from candidates vying for one of the three available seats. Additionally, we'll cover the latest news and unveil a special surprise.…

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Scott Burlingame, Minot City Council Candidate 1:05:06

1y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

In this episode of the Minot Matters podcast, we sit down with Scott Burlingame, a dedicated member of the Minot City Council, as he campaigns for his second term. Scott Burlingame shares his insights and perspectives on a range of critical issues affecting Minot, North Dakota. He discusses the current state of property taxes in Minot and his plans…

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Scott Samuelson, Minot City Council Candidate 43:18

1y ago43:18

43:18

Welcome to another edition of the Minot Matters podcast! In this episode, we are excited to have Scott Samuelson, a candidate running for the Minot City Council, join us for another excellent conversation. Scott dives deep into the key issues and topics that are central to his campaign and the future of Minot, North Dakota.…

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Minot Talk powered by The Dakotan 55:16

1y ago55:16

55:16

Join us on Tuesday, May 14 at 2pm for Minot Talk. We will be chatting about some of the latest news in Minot, the budget tour with City Councilwoman Lisa Olson, installation of wayfinding signs with Jennifer Kleen, and a whole lot more.By The Dakotan

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Mike Blessum, Minot City Council Candidate 1:05:06

1y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Welcome to another episode of the Minot Matters podcast, where today we're joined by Mike Blessum, a candidate for the Minot City Council. Dive into the details of Mike's vision for Minot, North Dakota, as he discusses his plans and perspectives on crucial topics like property taxes, economic growth, and the vital role of the city government.…

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Rob Fuller, Minot City Council Candidate 36:27

1y ago36:27

36:27

The latest podcast episode is live! We sit down with Rob Fuller, a passionate contender for the Minot City Council. As a dedicated local business owner in Minot, North Dakota, Rob's interest in city politics has significantly grown, especially after the developments around the Broadway Circle project. In this discussion, Rob shares his vision for f…

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Leif Snyder, Minot City Council Candidate 52:06

1y ago52:06

52:06

Join us in this enlightening podcast episode as Leif Snyder, a candidate for the Minot City Council, shares his vision and plans for one of the three available City Council seats in Minot, North Dakota. In this candid discussion, Leif emphasizes his commitment to reducing property taxes and ensuring responsible fiscal policies that don’t overburden…

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ND Governor Candidate, Lt. Governor Tammy Miller 25:40

1y ago25:40

25:40

In this exclusive interview, Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller shares her decision to run for Governor of North Dakota. With candor and clarity, Miller discusses her vision for the state's future, drawing on her extensive experience in public service and business.By The Dakotan

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Kelly Armstrong, North Dakota Governor Candidate 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

Join us for an exclusive and insightful conversation with US Representative Kelly Armstrong as he discusses his candidacy for North Dakota governor. Representative Armstrong dives deep into his vision for the state, outlining key policies and priorities that he believes will drive North Dakota forward. Don't miss this compelling discussion with a l…

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