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Community Focus

Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesotaart19.com

"Community Focus" is the longest-running locally produced, community affairs program in the Brainerd area. Hosted by Tess Taylor and Eric Grant, Community Focus has covered everything from arts and entertainment to issues concerning health, public safety, education, and much more. If it’s happening in the Brainerd Lakes Area, it’s on Community Focus.

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Episodes

08-28-2024 Community Focus Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair

Our guest today is Purva Watten, President and CEO of the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 28, 202412 min

08-26-2024 Community Focus Relationship Safety Alliance

Our guests today included Alex Dominguez, Program Manager, Relationship Safety Alliance, and Cindy Westberg, Criminal Justice Intervention Advocate, Relationship Safety Alliance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 26, 202413 min

Lakes Woods and Irons - CRMC Championship

Lakes Woods and Irons is back with preparations for the CRMC Championship this coming week at Cragun's! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 23, 202452 min

08-22-2024 Community Focus Flock a Friend

Our guest today is Becky Hale, Flock a Friend Fundraiser Chair, Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 22, 20249 min

08-21-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Lakes Area Walk to End Alzheimer's

Our guests today included Arlene Selander, Committee Member, Brainerd Lakes Area Walk to End Alzheimer's, with Lori Rubin and Al Clark, representing the Honorary Family for the Brainerd Lakes Area Walk to End Alzheimer's. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 21, 202414 min

08-20-2024 Community Focus Wave Young Professionals Network

Our guests today included Paul Augustinack, Chair, Wave Young Professionals Network, and Jacob Hanson, Board Member, Wave Young Professionals Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 20, 202410 min

08-15-2024 Community Focus Crow Wing Energized

Our guests today included Rena Bolt, Community Health Specialist, Crow Wing Energized, and Kara Schaefer, Community Health Specialist, Crow Wing Energized. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 15, 202412 min

08-14-2024 Community Focus Camp Ripley

Our guest today is Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 14, 202411 min

08-13-2024 Community Focus 371 Baxter to Nisswa Corridor Study

Our guests today included MnDot Project Manager Tom Cruikshank, and Bob Rogers, Lead Transportation Planner with Bolton & Menk, Inc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 13, 202417 min

08-12-2024 Community Focus City of Brainerd

Our guests today included Brainerd City Administrator Nick Broyles, and Brainerd Police Chief John Davis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 12, 202419 min

08-09-2024 Community Focus CRMC Championship

Our guests today included CRMC Tournament Director Jack Wawro, and Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Foundation Director Jennifer Podsiadly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 09, 202418 min

08-08-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Family YMCA

Our guest today is Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 08, 202415 min

08-07-2024 Community Focus Crow Wing County

Our guest today is Crow Wing County Administrator Debby Erickson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 07, 202418 min

08-06-2024 Community Focus Lakes Area United Way

Our guests today included Lakes Area United Way Executive Director, Bob Gragson, and Lakes Area United Way Marketing Coordinator Tracy Wallin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 06, 202412 min

08-05-2024 Community Focus - Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Guests were here from Sexual Assault Services: Sexual Assault Education Coordinator Jordan Christian and Community Advocate Breonna Yaggy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 05, 202412 min

08-02-2024 Community Focus - Camp Knutson's Quilt Auction

Guests are Sr. Camp Director Jared Griffin and Quilt Committee Volunteer Brenda Peterson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 02, 202416 min

08-01-2024 Community Focus Central Lakes College

Our guests today included Paul Preimesberger, Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success at Central Lakes College; and Byan Wright, Enrollment Representative at Central Lakes College. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 01, 202416 min

07-31-2024 Community Focus Crow Wing Viking Festival

Our guests today included Bob Nelson and Janice Johnson, Committee Members, Crow Wing Viking Festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 31, 202414 min

07-26-2024 Community Focus Pinetree Patchworkers Quilt Club

Our guests today included Dorothy Highum, President, Pinetree Patchworkers Quilt Club, and Kathy Gray, Secretary, Pinetree Patchworkers Quilt Club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 26, 202417 min

07-25-2024 Community Focus Lakes Area Music Festival

Our guest today is Scott Lykins, Artistic and Executive Director of the Lakes Area Music Festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 25, 202415 min

07-24-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Jaycee's Streetfest

Our guests today included Kaitlyn Rhoda, Brainerd Jaycees Chapter President, and Matt Rhoda, Event Chair, Brainerd Jaycees Streetfest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 24, 202413 min

07-23-2023 Community Focus Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Our guest today is Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 23, 202415 min

07-22-2024 Community Focus Relationship Safety Alliance

Our guests today included Jill McKenzie, Community Relations Manager, Relationship Safety Alliance, and Karen Wussow, Region 5 Groups Coordinator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 22, 202412 min

07-19-2024 Community Focus Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity

Our guest today is Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director of Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 19, 202417 min

07-18-2024 Community Focus Crow Wing Energized

Our guests today included Kelli Johnson, Statewide Health Improvement Partnership/Crow Wing County, and Talia Brodhead, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Minnesota Prevention and Recovery Alliance, and Program Coordinator for the Crow Wing County BLADE Coalition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 18, 202417 min

07-17-2024 Community Focus Celebrate Emily Day

Our guest today is Suzy Brannan, Co-Chair, Celebrate Emily Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 17, 202414 min
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