"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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Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesota Podcasts
Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors features discussion of all things outdoors in the True North. With thousands of lakes and thousands of acres of forest, Paul Bunyan Country is home to some of the best fishing and hunting in North America and you'll hear from the some of the nation's best guides and anglers.
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Everything hunting and fishing in the Brainerd Lakes and beyond.
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HEARTLAND HAPPENINGS: Jeremy "Jonesy" Anderson talks fall fishing in the Park Rapids Area, Previews Hardwater & Talks A Little Hunting
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38:07Jonesy checks in to talk Park Rapids and Heartland Lakes area angling, previews ice, talks a little hunting and has the details on a Jones Guide Service fishing trip he donated to the Radiothon To End Child Abuse, that you can bid on right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…
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TONY ROACH: Mille Lacs Fall Bites, Minnesota & Wisocnsin Hunts, Lake Trout...And A Tony Trip Is Up For Bid
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41:23Tony Roach is in to discuss the fall bite on Mille Lacs and a preview of the hardwater season; deer hunting in two states; Great Lakes Lake Trout and Tony has the details on the trip he's donated to the Radiothon To End Child Abuse Auction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…
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Today’s guests are Leslie Bouchonville, Executive Director of Pine River–Backus & Northland Family Center, and Betty Doss, Executive Director of the Pillager Family Center. They take us inside the impact of the annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse, explaining how funds raised provide critical services including parent education, emergency assistance…
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11-26-2025 Community Focus- Morrison County Health & Human Services
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11:32Cindy Nienaber, Nursing Supervisor with Morrison County Health & Human Services and a member of the Morrison County Family Connections team, joins us to discuss the upcoming Radiothon to End Child Abuse. Cindy shares insight into the challenges families face, the work being done locally to prevent abuse, and how community support and awareness cont…
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DICK BEARDSLEY: Wrapping Up Softwater & Hoping For Hardwater
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39:45Dick Beardsley of Dick Beardsley's Fishing Guide Service is back on the show to recap an outstanding fall bite and preview the ice bite. Plus, we discuss all other aspects of the outdoors and how things are looking long term. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in…
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11-25-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Lakes Welcome Center
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8:49Jess Vogt, Welcome Center Manager, stops in to preview their big Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Sale- complete with free gifts, specials, and even a guest elf popping in to spread some holiday cheer. She also highlights the Pequot Lakes Excellence and Service Awards, reminding the community that final nominations are due by 11/26. Plus, J…
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11-24-2025 Community Focus- Stage North Theater
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14:48Gary Hirsch, Director, Wendy DeGeest, Choreographer, and Music Director Kennedy Niska from Stage North Theater stop by to preview their upcoming production of A Nutcracker Christmas, running December 10–14 at the Franklin Arts Center. They share what makes this holiday show special, how the cast has brought the story to life, and why it’s the perfe…
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11-21-2025 Community Focus- Cuyuna Christmas
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13:07Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundations and Community Relations at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, and Sarah Smith, Executive Director of Smiles for Jake, preview Snow Many Smiles and Cuyuna Christmas at Crosby Memorial Park on December 6. They highlight all the fun, free family activities planned for the day and share gratitude for the sponsors who…
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11-20-2025 Community Focus- CWC Food Access Coalition
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10:51Erich Heppner, spokesperson for the Crow Wing County Food Access Coalition, joins us to talk about the ongoing need for donations- both shelf-stable food items and monetary contributions are desired through the end of November. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-…
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11-19-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Public Schools Foundation
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12:08Jessica Gangl, Executive Director of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation, joins us to share the impact of their fall grant cycle and the many students, classrooms, and programs supported through donor generosity. She also walks us through the Foundation’s annual partnership model, explaining how local sponsors can get involved and make a meaning…
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BRUCE JEAN: Fishing, Hunting, Reffing...& Tour Guide?
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53:57Bruce Jean fishes, hunts, refs...and is now a tour guide. We get the latest on fall fishing from Mille Lacs and Rainy, we get the details on deer hunting (and Wolves!) and we get a bit of an audio tour of Voyagers National Park. Oh and there's a kinda, sorta Fast Five too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic…
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11-18-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Chamber
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15:32Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events, Brainerd Lakes Chamber, talking about the upcoming Business After Hours event, the Black Friday & Small Business Saturday sale at the Welcome Center and the Holiday After-Hours networking event. Sue also talked vendor space for the 2026 Home Show and Expo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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Dr. Nathan Herfindahl, Brainerd High School Choir Director, joins us to share an inside look at this year’s choral program, featuring five unique choirs. He highlights the upcoming concert schedule, talks about the always-popular Madrigal Dinner fundraiser, and explains how community members can request choir performances for local events. See Priv…
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11-14-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Turkey Run
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12:38Kara Schaefer, Race Director for the Brainerd Turkey Run and Paul Lauer, Treasurer and Member of the Aadzuhman Shriners club of Brainerd about the 16th Annual Brainerd Turkey Run that supports Shriners Hospitals for Children. They talked about how participating in the event supports kids through the Shriners Children's Hospital Twin Cities Pediatri…
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11-13-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Family YMCA
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14:27Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA about the Y Partners Annual Campaign and how the community can help support the Y and its initiatives into 2026. The two discussed the current, upcoming and NEW classes being offered at the Y and how to get registered for them. Holiday hours were also revealed and Shane thanked the community for their continu…
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11-11-2025 Community Focus- City of Baxter
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16:00Brad Chapulis, Baxter City Administrator, talks about the budget process and preliminary levy. Brad also reviews the 2025 highlights including parks, business openings and business progress. Additionally, Brad addresses misconceptions that the HWY 371/210 overpass is a city project and encourages citizens to voice their opinions to the city. See Pr…
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11-10-2025 Community Focus- City of Brainerd
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9:45Nick Broyles, Brainerd City Administrator, talks about several street construction projects as well as the city being ready to plow snow. Pond Hockey registrations are opening soon and there is a need for volunteer coaches, and paid positions for warming house attendants and pond hockey officials See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …
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RARE BREED: Gary Barnard Talks Trapping & Walleye Limits
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1:15:05We don't talk trapping much...because there aren't many left. But retired Bemidji Area Fisheries Supervisor Gary Barnard is one of them...so we actually talk trapping today. Plus, Gary shares his thoughts on the proposed statewide 4 walleye limit and discusses key initiatives and projects during his time in the Bemidji office. See Privacy Policy at…
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11-07-2025 Community Focus- Relationship Safety Alliance
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11:16Shannon Wussow, Executive Director, Alex Dominguez, Programs Manager, Relationship Safety Alliance, talking about their upcoming Pints for a Purpose event and Give to the Max Day. Also sharing stats on the number of women utilizing the services of the Safety Alliance, and about the need for donations for Christmas at the shelter, and the need for v…
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11-06-2025 Community Focus- Central Lakes College
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11:25Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College, and Nathaniel Warnke, Enrollment Representative with CLC join to promote spring enrollment as well as provide an update on the ongoing construction set to be finishing in January. Additionally, they preview the upcoming Men's and Women's basketball Tip-off event and future performing arts events.…
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11-05-2025 Community Focus- Crow Wing County
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12:24Debby Erickson, Crow Wing County Administrator visits about the updates SNAP Food Benefits, the revisions to county land use ordinances while asking for public comment on them. Debby also encourages residents to honor Veterans with Operation Green Light and she assures residents that the county is ready for any snow events with the "Where's My Snow…
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11-04-2025 Community Focus- Lakes Area United Way
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10:35Tracy Wallin, Marketing Coordinator, Lakes Area United Way stops in recap the United Way Chili Cook-Off and preview their next pop-up food pantry. Tracy also talks about the collaborative effort with the local food shelves with Crow Wing County's Stock the Shelves campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…
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11-03-2025 Community Focus- Epilepsy Advocates
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13:59Jennifer Williams, Executive Director of the Equilibrium Epilepsy Group talks about November being Epilepsy Awareness Month in addition to several events taking place this month. Jennifer also previews their community awareness event in January See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…
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10-31-2025 Community Focus- Stage North Theatre Company
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12:08Gary Hirsch - Co-Director and Kennedy Niska - Musical Director for the upcoming stage performance by Stage North Theatre of "10 November" that will be taking place at Franklin Arts Center in Brainerd. The play focuses on the mystery surrounding the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior in 1975. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…
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10-30-2025 Community Focus- Salvation Army
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17:47Salvation Army Captains Joyce and Jeff Curran and Brian Lehmen, Co-Chair of the Red Kettle Campaign discuss the 2025 drive including locations, volunteer options, new ways to pay. Along with how and where the funds are distributed to various people in need. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…
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THE VIEW FROM THE NORTH END OF PAUL BUNYAN COUNTRY: Carl Adams Checks In From Timberline Sports In Blackduck
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27:50We get updated on the fall bite, bear hunting, archery season, waterfowl and more from Carl Adams at Timberline Sports in Blackduck. Things have been hoppin' and Lake of the Woods has been lights out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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10-29-2025 Community Focus- Legacy Chorale
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14:58Kennedy Niska, Executive Director and Youth Chorale Coordinator and Brian Stubbs, Legacy Chorale Coordinator visit about their upcoming Songs for the Ages Concert series. A 3 show series highlighting over 120 singers with a variety of music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…
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10-28-2025 Community Focus- WAVE Young Professionals Network
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10:06Mata Agre and Halie Majerus, WAVE anchor board members discuss what WAVE Young Professionals Network is about as well as some of their upcoming events, thanking their sponsors and guiding potential members on how to reach out and be a part of WAVE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr…
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10-27-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd VFW & DAV
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12:00Mark Persons, Vietnam Veteran and Jeff McArthur, veteran of Iraqi Freedom join with an overview of all the upcoming events in the Brainerd Lakes area for Veterans Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF MOUNTAIN MIKE: Hruza Heads Down The Yukon To Hunt Moose
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54:22Former Paul Bunyan Country DNR Conservation Officer Mountain Mike Hruza now spends his time guiding for salmon on the Kenai River in Alaska and traveling the Last Frontier for many adventures. His latest: Two weeks toolin' up and down the Yukon River to hunt moose. The hunt itself? Took about 15 minutes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…
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10-24-2025 Community Focus- CLC Performing Arts
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11:28Joey Yow, Director of Central Lakes College Preforming Arts highlights the current performances of Dracula as well as their upcoming Prince tribute show as well as the 4 shows of Rudolph in December and the fan favorite Rock & Roll Christmas Spectacular. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.…
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10-23-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Catholic
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6:16Kevin Denny, Director of Advancement discusses their upcoming Speaker Series at the Gichi Ziibi Center for the Arts on 10/29 as well as recapping last month's Inaugural Run for The Son. Kevin also talks about the progress of the expansion project at St. Francis church. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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Mack...YEAH!...en...YEAH!...Thun...YEAH! He's Not Buying Diamond Rings...But He Is Talking Fishing
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40:57Scott Mackenthun is in to tell us about his new gig as the Waterville Area Fisheries Supervisor. We find out what they fish for in Waterville, discuss Scott's various fishing excursions and what he's writing about these days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in…
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Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundation and Community Relations, and Allison Baker, Oncology Operations Coordinator at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, join the show to share details about the upcoming Kaleidoscope event on October 30th. The annual fundraiser supports the Courage Cabinet, which provides financial assistance to cancer patients during t…
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WORLD CHAMP: Corbin Hime Details His (& Chaz Dobias') MWC World Walleye Championship
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35:16Corbin Hime was slaying walleyes on the L'Homme Dieu chain in Alexandria a little over a week ago. He and partner Chaz Dobias ended up with the MWC World Walleye Championship and we get the details, plus the latest on Cass Lake area fishing, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv…
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10-20-2025 Community Focus- ISD 181- Garfield Elementary
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12:22Jodi Kennedy, Principal at Garfield Elementary chats about their Parent Teacher Organization at Garfield as well as the activities they use title funds for. Also encouraging any volunteers to share their talents with any of the area schools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…
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10-17-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd American Legion Post #255
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10:16Commander Wayne Harting and Second Vice/Gambling Manager Billy Lowe share mis-conceptions about the current American Legion as well as recruit people to become members of the Legion, Sons of the American Legion or Auxiliary members. Improvements to the Legion building and funds available for child related needs in the community specifically aimed a…
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10-16-2025 Community Focus- BLADE Coalition/Know The Truth
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11:16Talia Brodhead and Josh Nelson from the MN Recovery and Prevention Alliance share some information on their Know The Truth prevention program as well as updating on a grant they received in addition to explaining hoe community members get involved with their mission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…
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10-15-2025 Community Focus- Women Who Care Brainerd Lakes
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13:23Denise Laudenbach and Shawn Hansen visit about the history of Women Who Care as well as educate listeners on the history of the movement in addition to how women are interested can join the Brainerd Lakes chapter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: DNR Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek
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1:07:21Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek is in to talk all things wildlife. Deer, ducks, turkeys, bear, grouse...if it's wild and in the region, we talk about it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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10-14-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Public Schools Archives
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15:36John Erickson, Brainerd Public Schools Archivist visits about the new exhibits that opened at Brainerd High School along with the current and future exhibits at the Washington Educational Services building. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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10-13-2025 Community Focus- City of Brainerd
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6:41Mike Habighorst, Public Works Director for the City of Brainerd stops in to discuss the ongoing construction projects and their timelines, reminder on fall leaf cleanup and the latest public transit tool, their new scheduling app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…
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10-10-2025 Community Focus- Bridges of Hope
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11:56Jana Shogren, Executive Director and Tedi Russell, Marketing and Community Engagement Manager at Bridges of Hope discuss Operation Sandwich for MEA break as well as the Thanksgiving basket program being open for applicants and they remind the public about the Bridge on 7th open house on November 1st. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy …
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CRUISIN' MILLE LACS: Steve Scepaniak Updates The Start of the Fall Bite
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26:32Steve Scepaniak is seeing more active muskies (and pike) on Mille Lacs as temps cool down. He has the details on that, plus bass, walleye and panfish too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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10-09-2025 Community Focus- Brainerd Family YMCA
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15:14Shane Riffle, CEO of the Brainerd Family YMCA about current happenings at the YMCA, including Youth Sports, Adult Activities and a number of Healthy Living initiatives, including Breast Cancer Awareness and Mental Health. They also talked about the upcoming Coats for Kids distribution drive at the mall and High Five Day. Shane also reminded listene…
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10-07-2025 Community Focus - The Center in Brainerd
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MANDYVENTURES: Mandy Uhrich is still fishing...But She'll Be Hitting The Woods Soon
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10-03-2025 Community Focus- Relationship Safety Alliance
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16:23Alex Dominguez, Programs Manager and Kat Emard, Lead Domestic Violence Advocate discuss October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well as some upcoming events including October 16th as Purple Thursday in addition to their Pints for a Purpose event on November 19th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…
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10-02-2025 Community Focus- Central Lakes College
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8:59Hara Charlier, Central Lakes College President, visits about campus renovations, October being Manufacturing Month and all the options CLC offers, An update on the performing arts calendar and CLC Homecoming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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