Dave Kleis - Podcast Details

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Transit UnpluggedGreen Hydrogen and CEO Hiring Secrets in America’s Most Livable CityWhat does it take to build a transit system that powers a city—and wins global recognition for livability? In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Ryan Daniel, CEO of St. Cloud Metro Bus, and Dave Kleis, Board Chair and former mayor of St. Cloud, Minnesota, share how their long-running partnership has driven bold innovation and national recognition. From launching a system-wide redesign to pioneering green hydrogen fuel, their work shows how public transit can be a catalyst for clean energy and economic development. You’ll hear the inside story of how St. Cl...2025-06-1826 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 81 Leadership Interviews - Emmanuel OppongMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-12-0313 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 80 Leadership Interviews - Seth KauffmanMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-12-0314 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 79 Leadership Interviews - Alisa Schmidt Mayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-12-0312 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 78 Leadership Interviews - Matthew StaehlingMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-12-0317 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 77 Leadership Interviews - Matt O'BrienMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1917 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 76 Leadership Interviews - A. ThorMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1917 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 75 Leadership Interviews - Micah MyersMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1916 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 74 Leadership Interviews - Matt GlaesmanMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1918 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 73 Leadership Interviews - Zac BorgerdingMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1911 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 72 Leadership Interviews - Cathy MehelichMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1917 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 71 Leadership Interviews - Chief Matt LoveMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1916 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 70 Leadership Interviews - Chief Jeff OxtonMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1917 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 69 Leadership Interviews - DeAnna FahMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1917 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 68 Leadership Interviews - Renee CourtneyMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1918 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 67 Leadership Interviews - Erin HughesMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1913 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 66 Leadership Interviews - Tracy HodelMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1918 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 65 Leadership Interviews - Scott ZlotnikMayor Kleis interviews City Leadership. The interview allows the public to get introduced or reintroduced to those who help run the City. 2024-11-1914 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 64 Election InformationMayor Kleis breaks down the 2025 election and how the City operates as a city regarding elections. 2024-10-0407 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 63 Mayor Kleis Conversation with Fire Chief Matt LoveMayor Kleis sits down with Chief Love to discuss the upcoming referendum for the St. Cloud Fire Department which will be featured on the November ballot.2024-09-1226 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 62 Mayor Kleis' interview with Mayoral CandidatesMayor Kleis sits down with all 6 City of St. Cloud Mayor candidates. 2024-08-081h 23

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 61 City Council Candidate Interview with Omar PodiConversation with council candidate Omar Podi. 2024-07-2316 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 60 City Council Candidate Interview with Michael PetersonConversation with council candidate Michael Peterson.2024-07-2309 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 59 City Council Candidate Interview with Emmanuel OppongConversation with council candidate Emmanuel Oppong. 2024-07-2315 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 58 City Council Candidate Interview with Nick LengylConversation with council candidate Nick Lengyl.2024-07-2308 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 57 City Council Candidate Interview with Mark JohnsonConversation with council candidate Mark Johnson.2024-07-2308 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 56 City Council Candidate Interview with Hudda IbrahimConversation with council candidate Hudda Ibrahim 2024-07-2309 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 55 City Council Candidate Interview with Lenora HuntConversation with council candidate Lenora Hunt 2024-07-2306 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 54 City Council Candidate Interview with George HontosConversation with council candidate George Hontos 2024-07-2310 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 53 City Council Candidate Interview with Charlie HobbsConversation with council candidate Charlie Hobbs 2024-07-2309 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 52 City Council Candidate Interview with Mindy EllingsonConversation with council candidate Mindy Ellingson 2024-07-2311 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 51 City Council Candidate Interview with Bill DollConversation with council candidate Bill Doll 2024-07-2309 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 50 City Council Candidate Interview with Alex CutcheyConversation with council candidate Alex Cutchey 2024-07-2310 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 49 City Council Candidate Interview with Patrick CrooksConversation with council candidate Patrick Crooks 2024-07-2307 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 48 City Council Candidate Interview with Tami CalhounConversation with council candidate Tami Calhoun 2024-07-2307 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 47 City Council Candidate Interview with Scott BrodeenConversation with Council Candidate Scott Brodeen. 2024-07-2314 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 46 St. Cloud Housing StudyJoin me and the Director of Community Development, Matt Glaesman, to discuss the St. Cloud Housing Study. 2024-05-0826 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp 45 My Chat with Switchboard Podcast - Learning from Travel and the History of Our TownJoin me for a chat with Switchboard Podcast where I talk about the history of St. Cloud, love for travel and what I've learned along the way. Thank you to Switchboad Podcast for hosting! 2024-04-161h 02

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 44 2024 State of the City AddressI was honored to present my 19th Annual State of the City Address on Tuesday, April 18th with some exciting announcements and highlights of what has been and will be happening this year. I also shared information about our city budget and your top priorities, public safety, and infrastructure. 2024-04-111h 03

Chit Chat - A Switchboard PodcastLearning from Travel and the History of Our Town - Mayor Dave Kleis - Ep002In this episode, Mayor Dave Kleis talks about the history of St. Cloud, his love for travel, and all kinds of things he's learned along the way. 2024-04-021h 02

Da Urban Conservative with Chaz NealBrought to you by The Leon Block MediaDAC-Revolutionizing Rights: Minnesota's Bold Stance on Sanctuary and the Battle Against HomelessnessExploring Minnesota's Policy Landscape: Sanctuary State and Homelessness Debates In this in-depth analysis, we navigate the intricate political battlegrounds of Minnesota, unraveling two pivotal segments that define the state's contemporary policy discourse. 🌐 Segment 1: The North Star Act Debate Minnesota is at the forefront of the sanctuary state debate, epitomized by the North Star Act. Advocated by Democratic leaders in Hennepin County and Minneapolis, the bill seeks to shield immigrants without legal authorization. However, the statewide push has ignited fervent opposition from Republicans, notably Rep. Kristin Robbins, who deems it beyond the majority's support. ...2024-02-141h 20

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 43 2024 Final Budget PresentationFind out where your taxes come from and where they go. 2023-12-0834 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp. 42 Info on 2024 Proposed Property Tax StatementHere's my breakdown on your 2024 Proposed Property Tax Statement. 2023-11-1714 min

The Small Town TouristMayor Dave Kleis Fills Us In on Granite City Days in St. CloudThis week we are talking with Mayor Dave Kleis of St. Cloud about Granite City Days coming up June 22-25th, 2023. Learn more about the event online: https://www.stcloudgranitecitydays.com/The Summer Festival Spotlight Series will be running all summer, if there is a festival you'd like me to look into, email abbey@thesmalltowntourist.comTheme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes...2023-06-1318 min

Mayor Dave KleisEP.41 - 2023 State of the CityI was honored to present my 18th Annual State of the City Address on Tuesday, April 18th with some exciting announcements and highlights of what has been and will be happening this year. I also shared information about our city budget and your top priorities, public safety, and infrastructure. 2023-06-0958 min

Mayor Dave KleisEP.40 Granite City Days 2021 with James Calacsan 4/30/2021St. Cloud Granite City Days 2021 with James Calacsan 4/30/2021 2021-05-0143 min

Mayor Dave KleisEP.39 Radio Interview with James Calacsan 12/30/2020Radio Interview with James Calacsan 12/30/2020 2020-12-3123 min

Mayor Dave KleisEP.38 2020 Year in Review 12/16/2020Mayor's 2020 year in review.2020-12-1616 min

Mayor Dave KleisEP.37 Veteran's Memorial Re Dedication Wilson Park 11/11/2020Veteran's Memorial Re Dedication Wilson Park 2020-12-0423 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.36 Press Conference 6/15/2020Press Conference from Mayor Dave Kleis and Police Chief Wm. Blair Anderson on 6/15/2020 2020-06-1735 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.35 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 6/10/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 6/10/2020. Our guest is Brian Myres, Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation.2020-06-1112 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.34 Mayor's Update on George Floyd's Death, 6/1/2020Mayor's Update on George Floyd's Death, 6/1/2020 2020-06-0110 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.33 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 5/20/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 5/20/2020. Our guest is Annesa Cheek from the St. Cloud Technical & Community College.2020-05-2117 min

Mayor Dave Kleis2020 State of the City Address, 05/12/20202020 State of the City Address.2020-05-121h 05

Mayor Dave KleisEp.32 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 5/8/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 5/8/2020. Our guest is Renee Frauendienst, Stearns County Health Director 2020-05-0915 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.31 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 5/7/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 5/7/2020. Our guest is Tony Goddard, Comm. Services and Facilities Dir., St. Cloud.2020-05-0717 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.30 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 5/6/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 5/6/2020. Our guest is Lisa Vollbrecht, Public Utilities Director.2020-05-0616 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.29 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 5/5/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 5/5/2020. Our guest is Dr. George Morris, Physician Incident Manager, Centra Care 2020-05-0511 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.28 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 5/1/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 5/1/2020. Our guest is Troy Fritz, Exec. Comm. Summertime By Lake George.2020-05-0220 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.27 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/30/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/30/2020. Our guest is Tracy Hodel, Director, Public Service.2020-04-3023 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.26 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/28/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/27/2020. Our guest is Robbyn Wacker, President, St. Cloud State University.2020-04-2813 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.25 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/27/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/27/2020. Our guest is Erin Tufte, Emergency Manager Stearns County 2020-04-2713 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.24 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/24/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/24/2020. Our guest is Evin Haukos, Director, Earth Day Run 2020-04-2412 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.23 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/21/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/21/2020. Our guest is Matt O’Brien, Health Director.2020-04-2219 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.22 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/20/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/21/2020. Our guest is Micah Myers, Dir. Information Technology.2020-04-2211 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.21 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/17/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/17/2020. Our guest is Willie Jett, ISD 742 Superintendent.2020-04-1715 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.20 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/16/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/16/2020. Our guest is Lisa Young, City Assessor 2020-04-1610 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.19 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/15/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/15/2020. Our guest is Ruth Wipper, City Finance Director.2020-04-1515 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.18 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/13/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/13/2020. Our guest is Mike Williams, Stearns County Administrator.2020-04-1416 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.17 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/9/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/9/2020. Our guest is Renee Courtney, City Attorney.2020-04-0911 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.16 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/8/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/8/2020. Our guest is Matt Glaesman, Community Development Director.2020-04-0920 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.15 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/7/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/7/2020. Our guest is Dean Wrobbel, Fire Chief.2020-04-0813 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.14 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/6/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/6/2020. Our guest is Tracy Hodel, Public Services Director.2020-04-0615 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.13 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/3/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/3/2020. Our guest is Scott Zlotnik, Director of Park and Recreation.2020-04-0311 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.12 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 4/2/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 4/2/2020. Our guest is Ryan Daniel, CEO of St. Cloud Metro Bus.2020-04-0210 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.11 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 3/31/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 3/31/2020. Our guest is Seth Kauffman, City Clerk.2020-03-3111 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.10 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 3/30/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 3/30/2020. Our guest is Police Chief Anderson.2020-03-3013 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.9 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 3/27/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 3/27/2020. Our guest is Matthew Staehling, City Administrator.2020-03-3013 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.8 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 3/26/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 3/26/2020. Our guest is Erin Tufte, Stearns County Emergency Manager.2020-03-3016 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.7 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 3/24/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 3/24/2020. Our guest is Cathy Mehelich, Economic Development Director.2020-03-3014 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.6 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 3/23/2020Mayor's Update on COVID-19 on 3/23/2020. Our guest is Matt O’Brien, Health Director.2020-03-3016 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.5 Mayor's Update on COVID-19, 3/20/2020Press Conference COVID-19 on 3/20/2020. Our guests are Dr. Kenneth Holmen, CEO of CentraCare and Dr. George Morris, Physician Incident Commander for COVID-19.2020-03-2222 min

The LinkEpisode 8: Dan Ochsner, of KNSI Radio stops by the Link in a can't miss episode.The OX tells us what sparked his interest in radio, and how his journey has brought him to where he is today. We discuss topics from The Hulk, to Jessie Ventura, Mayor Dave Kleis and everything in between. The OX is one of the most energetic and entertaining on air personalities in Central Minnesota, and this episode does not disappoint!2020-03-0539 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.4 Public Safety Summit DiscussionOur guests are Police Chief Anderson, Police Assistant Chief Oxton, Matt O’Brien, Health Director, and Renee Courtney, City Attorney.2020-02-241h 01

Mayor Dave KleisEp.3 with President Annesa CheekOur guest is President Annesa Cheek from the St. Cloud Technical & Community College 2020-01-3047 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.2 LivCom AwardsSt. Cloud won four awards at the 2019 Livcom Awards on Dec. 13 in Rome.2019-12-1818 min

Mayor Dave KleisEp.1 St. Cloud 2020 BudgetOur guests are: Matthew Staehling, City Administrator & Ruth Wipper, Finance Director 2019-12-1256 min

Mayor Dave KleisWelcome to St. Cloud Mayor's podcastGreetings from St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis 2019-12-0400 min