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Mayor Roger Reinert
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Each month City of Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert sits down with people creating local signature events, area nonprofits doing amazing work in our community, inspiring Duluthians, and City of Duluth staff who make the things you care about happen.

Episodes

  1. FEB 13

    A conversation with Dave Schaefer

    This month we feature our Chester Bowl Improvement Club's Executive Director Dave Schaefer. Dave gives us some park history, we tall about their programing and our partnership model. We also have a real time update on the Chalet renovations and their Growing Up Chester Campaign.

    49 min

  2. JAN 23

    A conversation with Geoff Vukelich

    This month we feature our Street Maintenance Operations Coordinator, Geoff Vukelich. Geoff. We cover a lot of ground from sled dog racing to carpentry and Geoff's take on pizza (he's done over 900 reviews!). Importantly, Geoff also gives us insights into everything that goes into winter snow removal operations in a city that is 26 miles long, eight miles wide, and has over 1500' of elevation gain. We discuss P1s, 2s, and 3s, snow emergencies, and what to do during the big storms (stay home if you can!).

    59 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    A conversation with Nathan Bentley

    This month Nathan Bentley the President of Advantage Emblem and Screen Printing, or as he more famously known - the Mayor of Bentleyville joinrf me in the PACT TV studio.  We cover an array of topics from how a chain letter sparked the start of his multimillion-dollar company, to his global travels and support for the communities he visits.  Of course, we talk about Bentleyville too!

    54 min

  4. 10/17/2025

    A conversation with Haley Hedstrom

    This month Visit Duluth's new Executive Director Haley Hedstrom joined me in the PACT TV studio to discuss her vision for destination marketing, her past experiences as Executive Director of the Lake Superior Zoo, and what she loves most about Duluth

    47 min

  5. 08/15/2025

    A conversation with Chris Owen

    This month, I sit down with Chris Owen. Chris is a renowned tattoo artist and owner of Living Art Duluth. We cover a variety of topics from studying art in Utah to ancient medicinal practices and the emerging cannabis industry in Minnesota.

    47 min

  6. 07/16/2025

    A conversation with Russ Salgy

    This month, I sit down with Russ Salgy, Agency Director of Valley Youth Center. We talk about growing up in Upper Denfeld- folks that is a core Duluthian geography reference! We also chat the legendary Ivin Club Table Tennis Team, and their recent merger with Northwoods Children's Services, and the resulting expansion in youth assets and programming as well as additional staff support and training.

    41 min

  7. 05/14/2025

    A conversation with Shane Bauer

    During the final prep weeks for the 49th Annual Grandma's Marathon weekend, I sat down with Executive Director Shane Bauer to talk about this signature Duluth event, its economic impact on the region, and his outstanding volunteer network.  We also talk about his path to this job and what motivated him to become a Duluthian.

    45 min

  8. 04/18/2025

    A conversation with Matt Staehling

    In this first episode I had a great chat with our new City Administrator, Matt Staehling. You get a chance to learn more about Matt, and what drew him to this role after nearly 30 years in St. Cloud. We talk about his first weeks on the job and his first takes as a new Duluthian. We also dive into that all-important topic: the difference between the roles of Mayor and City Administrator.

    43 min
  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.1
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

Each month City of Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert sits down with people creating local signature events, area nonprofits doing amazing work in our community, inspiring Duluthians, and City of Duluth staff who make the things you care about happen.

Information

  • Creator
    Mayor Roger Reinert
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © City of Duluth, MN
  • Show Website
    Welcome to Duluth!