Corn, Cars & Controversy: Grand Forks on Fire (05-7-25)
Update: 2025-05-08
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Live from Nelson Ford in Grand Forks, host Scott Hennen dives into a jam-packed episode filled with local power moves and political fireworks. Mayor Brandon Bochenski shares bold updates on economic growth, value-added agriculture, and a $450M potato plant (yes, really). State Senator Scott Meyer joins in to unpack legislative wins on property tax relief, infrastructure, and why Grand Forks is quietly becoming a national defense and innovation hub. Oh—and things get spicy when listeners challenge Scott’s “establishment” credentials. From tariffs to EVs to whether Red Lobster’s closure is the end of civilization, this one has it all. ⏱️ Standout Moments: [2:08 ] – Mayor Bochenski: “Let’s make Grand Forks great again” and how he’s actually doing it [12:17 ] – The $450M Agrista Potato Project: from Fufeng flop to French fry future [17:24 ] – Grand Sky defense campus: 900 jobs at $120K/year and counting [29:57 ] – Fred Wing’s passionate definition of “Republican establishment” sparks debate [41:49 ] – Scott Hennen’s fiery defense: “I’ve taken no marching orders—ever.” [57:49 ] – Senator Scott Meyer on the property tax cap and what voters need to know [1:21:00 ] – Adam Nelson explains the impact of tariffs on car prices and why EVs haven’t paid off yet [1:30:02 ] – Scott: “There are two kinds of people: friends and potential friends.”
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