WTIP Community Radio will broadcast two primary election candidate forums live from the Grand Marais studios. WTIP’s Jay Andersen and Rhonda Silence of the Cook County News-Herald will share the questioning, with the public invited to call in or e-mail questions before or during the broadcasts on Tuesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 26 from 6 – 7 p.m. each night.
The first forum on July 24 will focus on candidates in Commissioner District 2. Incumbent Jim Johnson has announced that he will not run for re-election. Running for his seat are Gail Anderson, Rick Austin and Heidi Doo-Kirk.
The second forum is for candidates in Commissioner District 4. Incumbent Fritz Sobanja is running for re-election. He is being challenged by Garry Gamble and Kelly Swearingen.
Tune in to WTIP at 90.7 Grand Marais; 90.1 Grand Portage; or 91.7 Gunflint Trail on the night of the forums to hear from the candidates.
Questions for candidates may be e-mailed in advance of the broadcast to the Cook County News-Herald at starnews@boreal.org.
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