2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014
The League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids has monthly program meetings which often include guest speakers on local issues. Our guest speakers are recorded and aired on local cable television. See Voter Information for video of our Candidate Forums.
2020 Spotlight on Issues
- Anoka County Library Operations During Quarantine
- 44 minutes; May 13, 2020; Produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Patti Hetrick, Anoka County Library Interim Director, and Jamie Dunn, Adult Services Librarian, discuss (via Zoom) Anoka Library operations and services iwhile buildings are closed, ncluding curbside pick-up, parking lot Wi-Fi, increased eBooks purchases, making library databases services available for home viewing, online newspapers, books by mail and daily live online story time.
- How to Conduct an Election in a Time of a Pandemic
- 25 minutes; April 29, 2020; Produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- LWV ABC President Gretchen Sabel interviews Senator Michelle Bachman (R, District 31) and Senator Carolyn Laine (D, District 41) about election legislation issues.
2019 Spotlight on Issues
- A Primer on the Presidential Primary
- 36 minutes; December 10, 2019; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- LWV ABC President Gretchen Sabel interviews Paul Linnell, Anoka County Election Operations Administrator, about what to expect with the Presidential Primary.
- Climate Change - You Can Make a Difference
- 43 minutes; November 11, 2019; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- LWVABC President Gretchen Sabel provides a short climate change introduction and Peggy Kvam from LWV Minneonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins presents information about her "better than Net Zero" home that's winning national recognition.
- Transformative Circle - Reaching Across Race, Culture and Class
- 48 minutes; October 14, 2019; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Lori Anderson, founder of Transformative Circle, and Nyakade Tot share how this grass-roots organization in Coon Rapids is working towards building a strong, diverse community.
- 2020 Census Forum
- 63 minutes; September 9, 2019; produced by CTN, Coon Rapids, MN
- Panelists Andrew Verdin, Director of Census Operations at the Minnesota State Demographer's Office; Kathy Tingelstad, former Minnesota State Legislator; Matt Brown, Coon Rapids Economic Development Coordinator; and Amir Malik, Civil Rights Attorney discuss the 2020 Census.
- Accepting and Supporting Transgender Issues
- 25 minutes; June10, 2019; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Pam Riddle, the mother of a transgender youth, shares what she does to be an ally for her daughter and to advocate for her effectively.
- Recycling in Anoka County
- 63 minutes; March 11, 2019; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Maggie Yauk, Planning and Policy Specialist with Anoka County's Recycling & Resource Solutions and Colleen Sinclair, Recycling Coordinator for City of Coon Rapids, discuss current issues with recycling, how cities and the county work together, new programs, funding, composting, and more.
- Solar Energy by Connexus
- 35 minutes; February 11, 2019; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Brian Burandt, Connexus Energy Power Supply and Business vice president, discusses the firm's initiatives on solar energy and battery storage, and provides an overview on the status of using coal for generating electricity.
2018 Spotlight on Issues
- Ranked Choice Voting
- 81 minutes; October 11, 2018; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Keeping our Kids Safe from Gun Violence
- 55 minutes; July 9, 2018; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Mary Cook and Jefferson Fietek, Sandy Hook Promise Ambassadors from Sandy Hook Promise Anoka-Hennepin Branch, discuss programs offered by Sandy Hook Promise that address issues of student isolation, de-escaluation of students in crisis, suicide prevention and knowing the signs to look for when a student is considering hurting themselves or others.
- Minnesota 1989 Groundwater Protection Act
- 46 minutes; 2018; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Gretchen Sabel, LWV ABC member, and retired Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Policy Analyst, discusses what the 1989 Minnesota Ground Water Protection Act was meant to do, where there's been success and where more work is needed.
- Redistricting
- 72 minutes; March 12, 2018; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera, Common Cause Minnesota executive director, speaks about drawing fair district maps when redrawing the boundaries of congressional and legislative districts in response to changes in population.
- Money in Politics
- 47 minutes; February 12, 2018; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Nick Harper, Civic Engagement Manager for League of Women Voters Minnesota, discusses money in politics.
2017 Spotlight on Issues
- Minnesota Health Care and Affordability
- 103 minutes; July 10, 2017; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- State senators Jim Abeler (R-35) and Carolyn Laine (D-41) discuss the current status of health care and prospects for future legislation.
- Community Update on Behavioral Health
- 86 minutes; March 13, 2017; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN.
- Rob Edward, Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health and Well Being executive director, and Scott Nadeau, Columbia Heights police chief, discuss different aspects of behavioral health concerns.
- Anoka Country Drinking Water Supply Protection
- 63 minutes; February 13, 2017; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN.
- Jamie Schurbon, Anoka Conservation District water resource specialist, and Tannie Eshnauer, Minnesota Department of Health Drinking Water Protection planning director, speak on drinking water safety issues in Anoka County communities.
2016 Spotlight on Issues
- A Strong Start to a New Life
- 55 minutes; September 14, 2016; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN.
- Corleen Smith, International Institute of Minnesota Immigration services director, explains the services that the Institute provides to refugees settling in Minnesota.
- Get Ready to Vote
- 30 minutes; July 7, 2016; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Citizens give many compelling reasons to vote. Geri Nelson, LWV ABC Voter Service co-chair, interviews Secretary of State Steve Simon to provide comprehensive information on voting in Minnesota.
- Water Resources in the QCTV Area: Updates and Opportunities
- 35 minutes; May 9, 2016; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN.
- Todd Haas, Lower Rum River Water Management Organization chair, explains the purpose of the 16 Minnesota watershed organizations in the seven-county Metro area and issues related particularly with the Lower Rum River watershed.
- Caucus: Power Up Your Vote
- 32 minutes; February 10, 2016; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
- Information on the March 1 2016, precinct caucuses is provided by then-LWV Minnesota Executive Director Susan Sheridan Tucker, and representatives from the Republican and Democratic Farmers League (DFL) parties.
- Campaign Finance Reform
- 75 minutes; January 14, 2016; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN.
- Gary Goldsmith, Minnesota Campaign Finance Board executive director, State Representative Jerry Newton and former State Representative Kathy Tingelstad participate in a panel discussion.
2015 Spotlight on Issues
- League of Women Voters Upper Mississippi River Region Inter League Organization
- 22 minutes; November 19, 2015; produced by QCTC, Andover, MN.
- Gretchen Sabel, an LWV ABC member, explains the purpose of the League of Women Voters Upper Mississippi River Region Inter League Organization (ILO). The ILO promotes and advocates on issues relating to a large portion of the Mississippi.
- The Importance of Staying Restless About Democracy
- 68 minutes; October 15, 2015; organized by LWV ABC; produced by QCTC, Andover, MN.
- Guest speaker is Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon.
- Safe Passage for Minnesota Children:
- 43 minutes; May 22, 2015; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN.
- Guest speaker is Executive Director Rich Gehrman at Safe Passage for Minnesota Children, an organization devoted to improving the Minnesota child welfare system.
- Water Resources: Water Supply and Environmental Integrity
- 60 minutes; February 18, 2015; produced by QCTC, Andover, MN.
- Guest speakers are Lanya Ross, Metropolitan Council geologist and Bart Biernat, Anoka County environmental health specialist.
- Restore the Vote: Making Our Community Whole
- 25 minutes; February 12, 2015; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN
2014 Spotlight on Issues
- LWV ABC Pollinator Advocacy Project:
- 60 minutes; December 21, 2014; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN.
- Discussion among the League of Women Voters and industry professionals about how to help the decreasing bee population.
- Community Conversation: Sex Trafficking
- 80 minutes; July 24, 2014; produced by QCTV, Andover, MN.
