Latest City of minot Podcast Episodes
Your money, your budget (Explained)
This Week Ahead - September 05, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThere’s a budget hearing coming up this week ahead, so we’re simplifying that and talking high level on what the 2022 budget and means for you… What impact will it have on property taxes What service impacts will you see in 2022 And how we plan to make the most out of your tax dollars. ...
Roll up your sleeves
This Week Ahead - August 30, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat’s it like ripping up a car with the jaws of life? Or rappelling down a four-story building? How do you conduct a search and rescue? You’ll get a chance to learn these life-saving skills coming up --- This Week Ahead.
More Still Mean More
This Week Ahead - August 22, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsComing up This Week Ahead. After months of hounding you to take the Census in 2020, we finally know how many of you live here… We’ll break down the population data and tell you why it’s important, and how to improve it. Plus, Council is in the middle of fine tuning the 2022 City of Minot budge...
This Week Ahead: Hold on to your maps
This Week Ahead - August 01, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsComing up This Week Ahead – The State Fair is over, days are getting shorter, and construction is going to be moving like gangbusters – we’ll talk about how that impacts your routes around town. Plus, the Council will get its first look at the 2022 City budget Monday night… what can you expect?...
The Mailbag Episode
This Week Ahead - July 25, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsComing up This Week Ahead – It’s State Fair week and that means the flow of traffic will be condensed east – does anything change? Plus, we're backlogged on mailbag questions –Derek dives into that and answer your questions. That’s what’s happening – this week ahead. Questions? Just Ask: www...
Glorious Purpose
This Week Ahead - July 18, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsComing up This Week Ahead – A rare rain event on Friday washed across our roads and flooded our streets – is that suppose to happen? We’ll tell you… Plus, what roads will be closed as the State Fair begins This Week Ahead – we’ll let know where NOT to go… And, is there anything on the City Cou...
It's been a minute...
This Week Ahead - July 11, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsComing up This Week Ahead – Derek has been away for a bit so we catch up on what we may have missed. Plus, looking This Week Ahead – trash and mosquitos are the two top topics. And a quick roundup of notable traffic disruptions in the force… Let’s talk about it – This Week Ahead. Subscribe t...
Water: Not as simple as it seems
This Week Ahead - June 13, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsComing up This Week Ahead – We have lifted the mandatory water restriction for the area – but how did that happen, what’s next, and how can we avoid future issues. We’ll discuss it all... Plus, show us your story – your resilience – your memories of recovery from the last decade – I make a plea ...
Resilient Together - The Case for Remembering 2011
This Week Ahead - May 30, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsComing up This Week Ahead – We’ve come so far but we still have a way to go. Why looking back ten years may help some of us remember the strength we gained. Derek speaks to the Mayor about the anniversary of the 2011 flood. Plus, new traffic signals, new pavement markings, and new road surfaces...
5 things you didn't know you NEEDED to know about Clean Up Week
This Week Ahead - May 02, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsComing up This Week Ahead – Spring Clean Up week is here – but are you ready? Here's five things you might get wrong about Clean Up week. Plus, the Broadway Corridor study virtual public comment period is open, but how do you participate and why should you – we’ll uncover that and more as we g...
Building more than roads
This Week Ahead - April 25, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis Week Ahead – Derek answers some pretty frequently asked questions in the mailbag. Plus, what roads should you avoid this week ahead – I’ll outline a few of our detours. And – it’s hard to notice but we build so much more than roads – We’ll speak with our first ever Economic Development Ad...
How’d we get here?
This Week Ahead - April 19, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsComing up This Week Ahead – Construction is here. Traffic detours are everywhere and important work has begun --- but how do we decide what projects happen? How do we decide when? How do we coordinate to make sure we maximize every last dollar we have? Derek is joined by a team of pros that will...
And So It Begins
This Week Ahead - April 11, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAnd so it begins, construction season. This Week Ahead the first major street project kicks off. Derek talks to the Engineers about what to expect in 2021 and he opens the mailbag to answer your questions.
The Final Stretch at the Capitol
This Week Ahead - April 04, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe’re down the stretch for the Legislative session – what bills remain and how will they impact us in Minot? We speak with Mayor Sipma and our City Manager about that. Plus, We’re making a major change to our rapid COVID-19 screening starting this week. We cover that. And what to look forward...
So you think you can cop?!
This Week Ahead - March 28, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis Week Ahead our PIO answers several mailbag questions about trash cans, intersections, and flood control plus you can learn how the pros fight crime. Don't forget to take our communication survey and tell us how we can best reach you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/minotPIO And get our ne...
Traffic, what's the deal?
This Week Ahead - March 21, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe’re looking at ways to improve traffic. How does that work and what have we done? We’ll get to that. Plus, we’re hitting the streets with our sweepers, but you may not see one near your home for a bit. And an update on vaccines and testing as we make our way through the pandemic. All of tha...
A Year After
This Week Ahead - March 14, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA year ago Monday Governor Burgum shut down schools – Now, we have the chance to close the door on COVID. Plus, we’re changing some laws at City Council on Monday – what are they? And how will they impact you. And we answer your questions in our first ever mailbag. This Week Ahead is a bit lo...
Women in Government, leadership, and why it matters
This Week Ahead - March 07, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat’s it like being a female in a male dominated field? We speak with our Fire Chief on how she found success and why women can accel in firefighting. Plus, North Dakota is ranked second in vaccines administered – when can we expect to reach herd immunity? And save the date for one of our most ...
Let's talk about the 'F' word
This Week Ahead - February 28, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe spring melt is coming before you know it and with that we have to drop the 'F' word. Flooding. Now, we're not talking about a raging river here, mostly chances of runoff with the spring melt. Twenty percent of flood insurance claims come from people with homes located outside of areas cons...
What's the deal with NAWS?
This Week Ahead - February 21, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe infrastructure we lay out is important to our very way of life. This was highlighted in Texas as a historical winter storm wiped out the power grid and ultimately had rippling effects on many here. The City doesn't supply power but it does supply water to 80,000 to potentially 90,000 acros...
Braving the boldness of winter
This Week Ahead - February 14, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis weather has a dangerous bite—but it still cannot stop us from fixing what needs to be fixed – Derek talks to the Assistant Public Works Director about how his team faces the challenges of arctic temperatures. Plus, an important change for BINAX Rapid COVID-19 Screening in Minot is coming ...
At the Capitol
This Week Ahead - February 07, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFor local governments, we have recurring milestone moments. Every two years – in January through April – staff, elected leaders, and in many occasions community partners shuffle back and forth to Bismarck to testify to the state legislature. We’re in that phase now. Derek speaks to Mayor Sha...
The Pulse of Policing in 2021
This Week Ahead - January 31, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe’re 100 years removed from the most recent on-duty death of a Police Police Officer. While, 100 years is a long stretch when it’s considering a death of those that protect and serve us it’s still too soon. Derek speaks with Police Chief John Klug about how the spotlight of 2020 shines on polic...
The Plight of a Librarian in a Pandemic
This Week Ahead - January 24, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNew year and new goals – what to expect as we approach the state of the city. And how can you interact with the City Council when you have a strong feeling towards local policy. Plus, how did the public library persevere during a pandemic? – we talk to library director Janet Anderson on how sh...
Mask Mandates and You
This Week Ahead - January 19, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGovernor Burgum's mask mandate will expire on January 18, but what about the citywide mandate that was enacted on Oct 19? We check In with Mayor Sipma on the future of that. Plus, what does your $600 stimulus check from the federal government have to do with flood control and affordable housing ...
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