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Already, Duluthians have joined Roger in more than 100 one-on-one or small-group conversations. “You’ve shared your love, your concerns and your passion for our community,” Roger says. “It’s truly been a gift.”

During a recent broadcast of PBS North’s weekly public affairs show, Roger shared the story of his campaign and his vision for Duluth.

Roger shares what he loves about Duluth. What pops to the top of your Duluth love list?

Roger shares a message about the importance of positive campaigning in the race for Duluth mayor.

Roger looks back with gratitude on an amazing first two weeks of his campaign for Duluth mayor.

Roger was overwhelmed by messages supporting and encouraging his campaign for Duluth mayor. He recorded a message thanking all those who reached out.

Roger announced his candidacy for Duluth mayor Jan. 12 with a message of “expect more, do better.”

On the same day he held a news conference to launch his run for Duluth mayor, Roger shared a video message directly with the city he hopes to lead.

Roger served in Italy as a communications officer for the U.S. Navy Reserve at the start of the COVID-19 crisis.

During the height of the COVID-19 crisis, Roger served as interim executive director of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Read how his work helped save this community institution in the face of unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic.

For a year, Roger served in Afghanistan as part of a U.S. Navy Reserve unit. As his deployment drew to a close, he reflected on that service and anticipated returning to Duluth.

In the City Council, Roger championed modernizing the city’s ordinance governing rental properties.

To bridge partisan divides in the Minnesota Legislature, Roger was one of the founders of the Purple Caucus.

As a state legislator, Roger was part of the team that made possible a new terminal at the Duluth International Airport.