# Karla Bigham

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We're all we’ve got

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for November 1st, 2025. Guests include Nathan Janicek, Karla Bigham and Sally Boyd.

All hands on deck to feed folks in need right in our community

Commissioner Karla Bigham from Washington County joins the Sheletta Show to talk about the loss of federal SNAP benefits for millions of people across our country. Over 450,000 Minnesotans alone rely on SNAP to supplement themselves and their families. Karla details what Washington County has don…

Will another ICE detention facility start up in the Eastern Metro?

Woodbury residents are sounding the alarm over a potential ICE Detaining Facility in their city. Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham joined Vineeta to discuss a heated meeting that took place Tuesday on the issue.

Washington County Update with Commissioner Karla Bigham

From roads to libraries to transit, Commissioner Karla Bigham shares what’s coming next for Washington County.   Links: Cottage Grove Mayor Bailey Woodbury Mayor Burt washingtoncountymn.gov TrueLensMedia.org  

Karla Bigham on finding medical waste in recycling centers!

No, it's not a movie, there is medical waste of all kinds being found in recycling centers in Washington County and surrounding counties as well - we talked to Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham who details the findings and how long this has been a problem with her area and many other area…

Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham

Commissioner Bigham joins us to talk county government. The county does a lot of different things that impact the lives of everyday Minnesotans, and we even dive into the embedded social worker program, which is an incredibly successful program in reducing hospitalizations, incarcerations, and call…

How Ramsey and Washington counties manage waste differently with Commissioner Karla Bigham

Did you know that Ramsey and Washington counties manage trash differently than most counties in Minnesota? On the very first episode of Trash Talk with Trista, Trista sits down with Karla Bigham, Washington County Commissioner and R&E Board member, to discuss how Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energ…

Keeping the Cycle Going

District Commissioners Mary Jo McGuire (Ramsey County) and Karla Bigham (Washington County) join Sheletta on the Fair porch to talk about the BizRecycle program, where grants can be given to help companies recycle their equipment.

An Hour of Female Power, Finance, & Influence

Sheletta keeps the guests coming to the Fair porch. Mary Jo McGuire and Karla Bigham tell us about a grant to help grow recycling in the business community. Julie McDonough describes how Old National Bank helps small businesses in their growth. Kathy Grenier talks about finding home ownership fo…