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Remembering Tom Rukavina: Scott Hall, Aaron Brown and Colleen Nardone's Thoughts

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published January 9, 2019 at 11:18 AM CST
www.timberjay.com

Longtime Iron Range leader - Legislator and Commissioner - Tom Rukavina died Monday.  We'll be talking about his lasting impact on the Iron Range this week on the Morning Show, here's the thoughts of Scott Hall who interviewed him many times while he was KAXE's News Director.  Aaron Brown also shares his memories. 
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DFL commentator Colleen Nardone talks with Heidi Holtan and John Bauer for Thursday's Making Sausage.

Tune in Friday at 7:20am, Marshall Helmberger from the Timberjay gives us an overview of his impact on the region. 
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Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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