Community Tracks: Your Connection to the Blue Line Extension
Community Tracks is a podcast created as a storytelling platform to build energy, connection, and support for the Blue Line Extension. Through stories, updates, and conversations, the podcast will spotlight the communities along the route, providing a space for shared vision and dialogue.
The podcast is hosted by Brett Buckner, OneMN Managing Director, and Richelieu Morris, Hennepin County Community Coordinator. Each episode will feature a mix of:
- Community members and youth voices
- Public figures and leaders
- Music from local artists
- Shoutouts to local businesses
- Project updates
- Honest conversations about your biggest questions and concerns
Episodes
8 episodes
How Minneapolis Is Planning for the Future with the Blue Line Extension
In this episode, Rich Morris interviews Rattana Sengsoulichanh from the City of Minneapolis about the Blue Line Extension Project and station area planning. They discuss community engagement, development decisions, displacement concerns,...
2026 Season Opener: Project Updates, Community Impact, and Future Opportunities
Join us in this episode as we kick off the 2026 season with a deep dive into the Blue Line Extension project, community engagement efforts, safety improvements, and economic development opportunities. Whether you're a local resident, community ...
Ep 6: A Conversation with Warren McLean, President of NEON
Episode recorded on October 25, 2025Join us in this episode as we sit down with Warren McLean, CEO of NEON, to talk about the future of North Minneapolis, the power of entrepreneurship, and the development of a new commercial kitc...
Ep 5: A Conversation with Hollies Winston, Brooklyn Park Mayor
Episode recorded on July 28, 2025Join us in this episode as we sit down with Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston for a wide-ranging conversation about economic development, cultural identity, public safety, and the future of the B...
Ep 4: A Conversation with Jeff Lunde, Hennepin County Commissioner
Episode recorded on July 28, 2025Join us in this episode as we talk with Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Lunde about why the Blue Line Extension matters for Brooklyn Park, North Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and the entire state...
Ep 3: A Conversation with Reva Chamblis, Vice Chair of MN Metropolitan Council
In episode three of Community Tracks, hosts Brett Buckner and Rich Morris engage with Reva Chamblis, Vice Chair of the Met Council, discussing her journey, the importance of community advocacy, and the significance of the
