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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

11-20-2023 Community Focus Brainerd A cappella Choir

Our guests today were Brian Stubbs, Brainerd High School Choir Director, and Payton Freeman, Quinn Giles, and Hannah Junkert, members of the A cappella Choir. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 20, 202316 min

11-17-2023 Community Focus Relationship Safety Alliance

Our guests today were Shannon Wusso, Executive Director of the Relationship Safety Alliance and the Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center, and Jill McKenzie, Community Relations Manager, 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 .

Nov 17, 202314 min

11-16-2023 Community Focus Crow Wing Energized and BLADE

Our guests today were Kelli Johnson, SHIP Coordinator, Crow Wing Energized, and Talia Brodhead, Community Engagement Coordinator, MN Prevention and Recovery Alliance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 16, 202314 min

11-15-2023 Community Focus Brainerd Turkey Run

Our guests today were Kara Schaefer, Race Director, and Curt Christensen, In-coming President, Brainerd Aadzuhman Shrine Club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 15, 202311 min

11-14-2023 Community Focus City of Baxter

Our guest today was Brad Chapulis, Baxter City Administrator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 15, 202315 min

11-13-23 Community Focus - City of Brainerd

Tess's guests were Jessie Dehn, Brainerd City Engineer/Public Works Director and Interim City Administrator Patrick Wussow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 13, 202311 min

11-10-2023 Community Focus Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Our guest today was Dick Lyscio, Volunteer, Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 10, 202313 min

11-09-2023 Community Focus Brainerd Family YMCA

Our guest today was 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 .

Nov 09, 202315 min

11-08-2023 Community Focus Veterans Day

Our guests today were local veterans Jeff McArthur and Mark Persons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 08, 202315 min

11-07-2023 Community Focus Lakes Area United Way

Our guest today was Jon Aga, Executive Director of the Lakes Area United Way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 07, 202317 min

11-03-2023 Community Focus Breath of Life Adult Day Service

Our guest today was Scarlet Langenfeld, Executive Director, Breath of Life Adult Day Service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 06, 202316 min

11-02-2023 Community Focus Central Lakes College

Our guests today included Cheryl Norman, Vice President of Acedemic and Student Affairs at Central Lakes College, and Nick Heisserer, Business Instructor 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 .

Nov 02, 202313 min

10-31-2023 Community Focus Epilepsy

Our guests today included Barb Mack, Author and Epilepsy Advocate, and Jenifer Williams, Epilepsy Advocate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 31, 202319 min

10-30-2023 Community Focus Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity

Our guest today was Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director, 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 .

Oct 30, 202314 min

10-26-2023 Community Focus Mount Ski Gull

Our guest today was Mata Agre, General Manager, Mount Ski Gull. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 26, 202314 min

10-25-2023 Community Focus Kinship Partners

Our guest today was Amy Gray, Executive Director, Kinship Partners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 25, 202317 min

10-24-2023 Community Focus Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Our guest today was Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, 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 .

Oct 24, 202317 min

10-23-2023 Community Focus Traffic Safety and Deer Hunting

Our guests today included Lt. Karla Bearce, Minnesota State Patrol, and Jim Guida, State Conservation Officer, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 23, 202317 min

10-20-2023 Community Focus Smiles for Jake

Our guests today included Sarah Smith, Executive Director, Smiles for Jake, and Jennifer Podsiadly, with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and Board President, Smiles for Jake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 20, 202316 min

10-19-2023 Community Focus Crow Wing Energized

Our guest today was Karen Johnson, 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 .

Oct 19, 202315 min

10-17-2023 Community Focus Crosslake Chamber of Commerce

Our guest today was Cindy Myogeto, Director, Crosslake 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 .

Oct 17, 202311 min

10-16-2023 Community Focus Brainerd On-line School

Our guest today was Brandy Hagland, Coordinator, Brainerd On-line School. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oct 16, 202314 min

10-12-2023 Community Focus Brainerd Family YMCA

Our guest today was 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 .

Oct 12, 202316 min

10-11-2023 Community Focus Camp Ripley

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

Oct 11, 202314 min
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