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Ag Matters 2025-9-3 Alaska Food Company

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2025/09/10

CEO Mandy Mitchell and Procurement and Sales Manager Danielle Kudla from the Alaska Food Company join host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Alaska Food Company makes freeze-dried fruits, custard ice cream, and mashed potatoes. Freeze-drying preserves flavor, nutrition, and shelf-life. Some fruit comes from the lower 48, but they are exploring ways to use more […]

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Page 2 Wed. Sept. 10- Excise Tax Open House and info

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2025/09/10

In the Palmer City Council meeting last night, the council decided to postpone action on the proposed change to the downtown parking, ordinance 25-004, to January 2026, when the study on downtown parking, access, and walkability is completed. We will have more information Thursday morning at 7:30 during Mayor’s Minutes with Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington. The […]

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Page 2 Sept. 9, 2025: City Elections

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2025/09/09

It’s election season, and here on Page 2, we’re bringing you the information you need to make sure your vote is counted in the upcoming municipal elections. City elections for Palmer, Wasilla, and Houston are coming up on Tuesday, October 7th. Borough and School Board elections will take place 4 weeks later on Tuesday, November […]

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Mayor’s Minutes 2025-8-27

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2025/09/02

Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington joins Mike Chmielewski in a discussion of the Aug. 26th city council meeting. Palmer delegates who traveled to our sister city, Saroma, Japan, talked about their experiences in Japan. Colby Zerkal, the Palmer City Manager, briefly addressed the council. One topic was the investigation into the matter of the video of […]

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Morning Interviews 2025-8-27 Herb Bischoff

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2025/09/02

Herb Bischoff shares with Mike Chmielewski about his recent trip to Uganda and Madagascar. The trip getting to Uganda and Madagascar is arduous, with extended hours on a plane, but Herb feels it is more than worth the time and trouble. Herb works with Global Builders, which is a part of the Fuller Center for […]

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Real Estate Update 2025-8-27

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2025/09/02

Scott Blair from My Favorite Realty gives an update on the real estate market and talks with host Mike Chmielewski. Scott explained the difference between a seller’s market and a buyer’s market. Scott clarified that the median cost is calculated using four months of records. There is a significant difference in the price of new […]

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Your Health with Dr. Jill 2025-8-25 Gallbladder

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2025/09/02

Dr. Jill Valerius discusses the gallbladder with Lee Henrikson. Dr. Jill explains precisely what the gallbladder is, what it does, and why a healthy gallbladder is so vital. The gallbladder plays a crucial role in the detoxification process, helping to remove cholesterol and other waste products from the body. Dr. Jill also explains what we […]

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Valley Edition 2025-8-29 Dr. Deena Bishop

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2025/08/31

Mike Chmielewski conversed with Dr. Deena Bishop, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, at the Alaska State Fair. Their wide-ranging conversation about education in Alaska encompassed everything from current legislative developments to assessment testing.

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Inside the City 2025-8-29 Commander Luke Szipszky

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2025/08/29

Mike Chmielewski welcomed Commander Luke Szipszky to discuss aspects of public safety. Public safety encompasses more than just the police force; it also includes the fire department and rescue services. The department are exploring new technologies, including AI, to streamline their work and provide better service. Commander Szipszky also talked about the police process to […]

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Home to Roost 2025-8-23

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2025/08/29

John and Rachel discuss gerrymandering and the Trump-Putin summit;play two truths and a lie; and look at recent controversies about the 19th Amendment.

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Ag Matters 2025-8-26 Lamarr Anderson

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2025/08/29

LaMarr Anderson talks about the projects at the Rebarchek Agricultural Park on the Alaska State Fair Grounds with host Ken Hoffman. The mission of the Rebarchek Agricultural Park is to preserve the history of agricultural culture in the Mat-Su Valley and Alaska, while promoting agriculture for today and the future. The farm offers a limited […]

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Home To Roost 2025-8-16

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2025/08/26

This week, John and Rachel examined gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party. They discussed the Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage to address the war in Ukraine. They played a game of two truths and a lie; Let’s see if John can win this week. John examines recent controversies surrounding […]

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Inside the City 2025-8-22 Crystal Dermer

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2025/08/26

Palmer Public Administration Assistant Crystal Dermer joins Mike Chmielewski on Inside the City. The Department of Public Works has responsibilities that include street cleaning, maintenance of city vehicles and equipment, managing refuse collection, and numerous other tasks, organized into seven departments. Crystal’s job is to keep all the departments organized and to stay on top […]

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Radio Book Club 2025-8-22 Jessica Lee Dispersals: On...

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2025/08/26

Jodie Anderson joins Judy Gette to discuss Jessica Lee’s book Dispersals. On Plants, Borders, and Belonging, which asks readers to consider how plants challenge not only spatial borders but taxonomic ones. Her book is the result of intensive research, and her memories are written in poetic prose.

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Valley Edition/Voices of the Mat-Su, Aug. 22

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2025/08/23

Unforgettable. This is the last episode in the Voices of the Mat-Su podcast series. In it, we turn the tables and interview Emily Forstner about her experience as producer of the series in this final show.

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Internet Weather 2025-8-20

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2025/08/22

Peter House from Deep Tree talks with Mike Chmielewski about current cybersecurity threats. The good news is that ransomware events are down in the first half of the year in Alaska, however attacks expected to increase later in the year. Mike asked about the news from Mexico that there were 40.6 billion attacks in the […]

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Community Health Connections 25-8-19 Ester Pitts

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2025/08/22

Lee Henrikson interviews Esther Pitts, the new President and CEO of the Mat-Su Health Foundation. Esther shared her vision for the Foundation with Lee. Her role as Chief Community Impact Officer of the Foundation deepened her understanding of its role in the community. This will serve her well in her new role as President and […]

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Inside the District 2025-8-19 Dr. Randy Trani

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2025/08/21

Emily Forstner interviews School Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani for Inside the District. “Every student counts” for more than one reason. Emily and Superintendent Dr. Trani discuss how the district makes attempts to estimate the number of students per year and school, and how this affects funding, staffing, and so much more. Dr. Trani explained that […]

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Ag Matters 2025-8-20 Bryce Wrigley

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2025/08/21

Bryce Wrigley from the Alaska Flour Company joins host Ken Hoffman to talk about his journey as a farmer and business owner in Alaska. Bryce and his family started farming in Delta Junction in 1983. Raising barley caught their attention because it fits the growing season so well here in Alaska. Bryce feels his mission […]

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Valley Edition 2025-8-15 Beacon Hill

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2025/08/15

Beacon Hill Family Coach Supervisor Michelle Reynolds joins Mike Chmielewski on Valley Edition. Michelle talks about how Beacon Hill surrounds families in crisis with a caring, compassionate community. There are many programs under the umbrella of Beacon Hill. Safe Families for Children is the branch that she supervises. Safe Families tries to help families before […]

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