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Don Ness on Grassroots Political Action

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published February 9, 2017 at 2:05 PM CST
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Former Duluth mayor Don Ness
http://donnessbook.com
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Duluth is the best town in America
Outside magazine /www.outsideonline.com

In 2014 The city of Duluth was named the best town in America by Outside magazine.  Their mayor, Don Ness, had a lot to do with that.  Elected to the Duluth city council when he was 25, he was mayor of Duluth beginning in 2008.

Many were surprised when he didn’t run for reelection.  He has now published a book  called “Hillsider:  Snapshots of a Curious Political Journey”  He’ll be speaking at the Grand Rapids Area Library Thursday February 9th at 6pm.   Listen to our conversation here - and you'll hear what music he'll be listening to as he drives to Grand Rapids. 

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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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