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The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board voted 8-1 last Wednesday to end the use of Minnehaha dog park for off-leash dogs, believing it to be in conflict with the sacred nature of the site for the Dakota community. This upset a lot of the dog owners who frequent this park. Commissioner Jason Garcia who authored the resolution to decommission the off-leash use for the park, joins us to talk about why the Park Board did it.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee
Becka Thompson — Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Commissioner, data analytics pro, public policy expert, logic teacher and former City Council candidate joins Kenny and Jay.In this episode, Becka pulls back the curtain on what's really happening inside Minneapolis city government. From the ongoing struggles of Minneapolis Public Schools and the classroom realities families and teachers face every day, to the wins, headaches, and budget battles at the Minneapolis Park Board, she doesn't hold back.She also dives deep into Uptown — the neighborhood's transformation, its challenges, and what it means for the south side — plus her own hard-earned perspective on running for office in one of the most politically charged cities in America.If you're tired of polished soundbites and want the real story from someone who's been in the trenches of Minneapolis politics, this is your episode. Grab your coffee (or something stronger), pull up a chair, and get ready to get crabby with the facts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness welcomes current Fargo Park Board member Vicki Dawson into the KFGO studio to tell you why she want another term on the board and what she still hopes to accomplish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Vancouver park board has voted against restricting personal watercraft in Burrard Inlet. Guest: Tom Digby - Vancouver Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/01/26: Vicki Dawson was reelected for her second term in 2022, originally joining the Fargo Park Board in 2018. Prior to her reelection, Vicki had been serving as the Fargo Park Board President and is the current President. Vicki is a Senior Risk Consultant for Federated Insurance. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/29/26: Joe Deutsch was reelected for his fifth term to the Fargo Park Board in 2022, originally joining the Board in 2006. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to discuss the Fargo Sports Complex, summer jobs and activities, and more. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness welcomes Tyler Sand into the KFGO studio to tell you why he decided to run for Fargo Park Board and what he will do with the job if elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/26/26: Emily Secor May lives in Fargo with her family, is an attorney, and has has served on the Board of Directors for Rape and Abuse Crisis Center since 2021. She joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to discuss her run for the Fargo Park Board. Learn more about Emily and her campaign at emilysecormay.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Deutsch, Fargo Park District, is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell you why he decided to run for another term on the park board and what he will continue to do in the roll if reelected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is the true cost of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver? (0:58) Dr. Wayne Smith, Professor and Director of the Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Research at Toronto Metropolitan University Short meetings, big paycheques - Taxpayers on the hook for short Metro Van meetings (9:03) Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor and mayoral candidate B.C. Conservative Leadership Debate (18:43) Peter Milobar, B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Whale collision leaves Park Board considering banning jetskis from beaches (28:12) Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner B.C. allows liquor distributors to skip the middle man, delivering straight to businesses (37:33) Bo Chen, Executive Director of ABLE BC (Alliance of Beverage Licensees) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kits Pool targeting a mid June opening as the Park Board restores funding for lifeguards at 9 of 10 beaches. Variety is the spice of the life, especially when it comes to exercise according to a new study! Why are young people filming themselves running through Scientology buildings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A motion to fund/reinstate lifeguards at certain Vancouver beaches failed Wednesday afternoon at city council. Guest: Laura Christensen - Independent Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/23/26: Joe Deutsch was reelected for his fifth term to the Fargo Park Board in 2022, originally joining the Board in 2006. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to discuss the Fargo Sports Complex, summer jobs and activities, and more. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Next week, Vancouver City Council will be talking about the 2025 homeless count, a big money ask from the Park Board to deal with the poor condition of our recreation facilities and parks, and lots more. Ian Mass joins us with his City Beat report.
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Kits Pool: should the Park Board drop reservations entirely? Guest: Jody Vance, CKNW Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peace Arch diverts maternity ward yet again, and B.C's OBGYNs want the province to act Kits Pool: should the Park Board drop reservations entirely? Gas prices sink as Iran/U.S war continues - a glimpse of hope or short-lived relief? Concerns over bright LED headlights grow - will the feds clamp down on regulating them? U.S Jury finds Meta, Google liable in landmark social media trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Episode 317 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, the US war on Iran shakes the global economy, Canada eyes a historic European pivot, and Jody drops a bombshell on the Park Board's pool staffing scandal — before signing off for a four-week spring break.Here's what's inside:
Questions are being raised about the Park Board potentially dealing with some lifeguard layoffs. The move, likely tied to budget pressures, so what does that mean for safety at the city's beaches and waterfront areas Guest: Tom Digby - Green Party Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vancouver Park Board's Queen Elizabeth park zipline proposal: A high-flying idea—or tough to stick the landing? New Massey tunnel continues to raise more questions than it answers. A social media ban for teens, could it work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Laura Christensen, Vancouver Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Brennan Bastyovansky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest host Jamie Selzler is joined by current member of the Fargo Park Board Joe Duestch to discuss his run for reelection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, in studio discussing the future of the north side pool and the ramifications of the most powerful Republican in Wisconsin calling it quits. We also hit on the push to legalize sports betting and the politics of passing legislation in an election year with an open seat for governor. We began the show with WIZM’s Brad Williams, who covered a Park Board meeting the night before, where they discussed the future of the North Side Community Pool, which needs $1 million in repairs — and now may not close for good. After that, we dive into the politics of Wisconsin state government in multiple ways, led by Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announcing he would not run for reelection. Vos has led the Assembly the past 13 years and been in the Legislature for 22. Along with that announcement, we look at the rush of bills suddenly moving through the Assembly, including the expansion of postpartum Medicaid coverage and Gale’s Law — two bills held up by Vos that basically passed unanimously after years of holdups. We also break down the 'hub and spoke' sports betting proposal and the high-stakes standoff over Wisconsin's $2.5 billion budget surplus — specifically whether getting school funding / property tax relief would be part of retiring Gov. Tony Evers’ legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 307 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck delivers a packed week of drama — a surprise pipeline agreement, a budget that's “zero” in name only, poll shocks in Vancouver, and another chaotic turn in US politics.Here's what's inside:
We react to last week's election results in Minneapolis. Taylor Dahlin and Josh Martin join me to talk about Jacob Frey's victory, the prospect of a closely divided city council, downballot success that flipped the Park Board to the progressive side, Mike Norton winning "worst pundit of 2025," and so much more. Plus a conversation with a candidate (and cherished friend) who ran a heroic campaign for Park Board while being hospitalized with serious health issues: Jason Garcia, commissioner-elect in Park District 4.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee
The most expensive race in city history is won by Elizabeth Shaffer-She talked with Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News
A conversation with Amber Frederick, candidate for one of three at-large seats on the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee
A conversation with Adam Schneider, candidate for one of three at-large seats on the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee
Will a zero property tax promise lead to big cuts at Vancouver Park Board? (0:57) Guest: Laura Christensen, Vancouver Independent Park Board Commissioner & Chair B.C. rewrites the power playbook: AI must compete as Province prioritizes jobs, mines, and $6B transmission line (10:56) Guest: Adrian Dix, B.C's Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Another MLA exits; B.C. Conservative implosion continues (18:45) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Richmond's land dispute tests the limits of reconciliation — George Abbott on what comes next (33:20) Guest: George Abbott, Former B.C. Liberal MLA Could South Surrey be the stomping grounds of a brand new Costco? (50:39) Guest: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After J.K. Rowling made international headlines slamming Vancouver's Park Board, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with former three-term Park Board Commissioner John Coupar about why Vancouver is the only major city in Canada with an elected Park Board. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to abolish it, but is there value in keeping it? Recorded: October 13, 2025
In Episode 302 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, the Park Board soap opera hits a new twist, BC's liquor shelves run dry, and the global stage gets even stranger.Here's what's inside:
Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Vice-Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GUESTS: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GUEST: Christine Boyle, B.C's Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Labour Force Survey Update with Ravi Khalon Guest: Ravi Khalon, BC Minister of jobs and economic growth Getting rid of the Park Board through a referendum Guest: Laura Christensen, Vancouver Park Board Chair John Rustad wants to see his MLA's phone Guest: Stewart Prest, professor of political science at UBC Can Modular Housing work in Canada? Guest: Alex Grey, Founder of Sightline Building Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The provincial government is allowing Vancouver voters to determine the future of the Vancouver Park Board. CBC Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy explains the story and we get reaction from Park Board Board Chair and Commissioner Laura Christensen.
In Episode 301 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, Vancouver politics meet global chaos once again — and yes, George was right… again.Here's what's on the rundown:
How to get health care workers to your town? Guest: Bill Gade, Swan Valley West Reeve How will Prompt Payment legislation change the construction industry? Guest: Chris Atchison, president of the bc Construction association Getting prepared for RSV season Guest: Dr. Wayne Ghesquiere, Victoria family doctor and respiratory virus expert Mark Carney visits Trump in Washington Guest: Mackenzie Grey, National Reporter with Global National & Global News Should the Park-Board give Mary-Claire Howard the boot? Guest: Tom Digby, Park Board Commissioner Post Secondary Education is about to get SAFER Guest: Jessie Sunner, BC Minister of Post Secondary education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Park Board explores mobility in Stanley Park; will the bike lane return?GUEST: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at a Utah event GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Major Projects Announcement: LNG, Nuclear, Ports Set to Boost Jobs and Energy GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent FIFA World Cup ticket presale opens GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Olsen is running for re-election to the Minneapolis Park Board. While paddling a canoe together, we talk about his first term; why Minneapolis has such a hard time attracting and electing good Park Board candidates; what he hopes to accomplish if elected to a second four-year term; why he forced me to use the short paddle; and so much more.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee
We're on location in Kenwood Park for a conversation with Andrew Gebo, who's running for the District 4 seat on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee
We're on location in Kenwood Park for a conversation with Conrad Zbikowski, who's running for the District 4 seat on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee
We're on location in Kenwood Park for a conversation with Jason Garcia, who's running for the District 4 seat on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee
A series of events gets underway today in Minneapolis to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and the racial justice movement that it sparked. A moment of silence will be held this afternoon at the intersection of 38th and Chicago where Floyd was killed.The Minneapolis Park Board is closing some parking areas around Bde Maka Ska earlier in the evening. That change is in response to safety concerns stemming from large groups gathering in those parking lots at night. The Park Board said those groups have engaged in “disruptive, illegal, and sometimes violent conduct.”The Timberwolves lost to the Thunder last night in game two of the NBA's Western Conference championship series 118-103. The Thunder now lead a best-of-seven series 2-0. The Minnesota Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 last night to knot the PWHL's Walter Cup finals at a game apiece. Britta Curl-Salemme scored both Frost goals.
A series of events gets underway today in Minneapolis to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and the racial justice movement that it sparked. A moment of silence will be held this afternoon at the intersection of 38th and Chicago where Floyd was killed.The Minneapolis Park Board is closing some parking areas around Bde Maka Ska earlier in the evening. That change is in response to safety concerns stemming from large groups gathering in those parking lots at night. The Park Board said those groups have engaged in “disruptive, illegal, and sometimes violent conduct.”The Timberwolves lost to the Thunder last night in game two of the NBA's Western Conference championship series 118-103. The Thunder now lead a best-of-seven series 2-0. The Minnesota Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 last night to knot the PWHL's Walter Cup finals at a game apiece. Britta Curl-Salemme scored both Frost goals.
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