Best Discover Austin Minnesota Podcasts (2025)

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E24 Mower County Fair 2025 Revisited 44:08

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I wanted to share with you some conversations that I had at the 2025 Mower County Free Fair. This year after a year's absence I was back at the little “cabin”, as we call it, to both talk about the podcast with folks who might not be familiar with our program and to also record some interviews with people whom without their efforts, the fair would …

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 23 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Public Schools Referendum 39:21

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable along with Katie Carter and Emily Hovland from Austin High School. We’ll learn all about the exciting plans that are in place for Homecoming Week, September 15th - 19th. Then I visit with Luke Reese at the J. C. Hormel Nature Center. We’ll talk about honey harvest week…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E22 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Hormel Institute 47:44

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore, and author AJ Sullivan, about the Bob B. Bear series of books. We’ll also get into what made AJ want to become an author. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter to talk about the series of clues being revealed weekly hinting at something big that will…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E21 Mower County Public Health and Austin Police Department SIRT 36:09

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In this episode I will recap some news from this past week. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mower County Public Health Nurses Jenny Evenson and Jenni Duholm. This is a very busy time of year for back to school vaccinations. We’ll talk about the role that Mower County Public Health plays in making sure every…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E20 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 48:54

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and Martin Burnham from Hot Off The Press Comics and Coffee about the business and events like the next music meander that is scheduled to take place in Downtown Austin in just a few weeks. Then I visit with Luke Reese at the J. C. Hormel Nature Center as he introduces…

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Wright Here Right Now S2E19 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Symphony Orchestra 39:39

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore to talk about all the opportunities to hear from different groups of authors and other writers at the 14th Annual Artworks Festival. And we’ll talk about an event coming up on September 6th which will feature William Kent Krueger and motorcycles! Then I visit the Austin Public Libra…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E18 Mower County Budget and Hight Water Music Series 32:03

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In this episode I take a look at some news items and then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mower County Administrator Matt Verdick and County Finance Manager Loni Swenson. We’ll discuss how the county budget comes together and how they are already preparing for 2027’s budget. Then for this week’s City of Austin s…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E17 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 29:10

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In this episode, available beginning at 6:00 Friday morning, I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and some guests from Recovery is Happening. They’ll be filling us in on their 3rd Annual Walk for Recovery that will be taking place September 20th around Mill Pond. Then I visit with Meredith Maloney, a naturalist at the Ja…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E16 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Rotary with Austin Aspires 41:04

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her guest Mary Holtorf from Leadership Reads. We’ll talk about Leadership Reads and learn about this year’s kickoff event. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter about the personal care closet that is being sponsored by the library. We also talk ab…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E15 Mower County Attorney and City of Austin Administrator, Director of Administrative Services 27:07

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In this episode for this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mower County Attorney Kristen Nelson. We talk about what the County Attorney’s Office does and some of the challenges that they face. Then for this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City Administrator Craig Clark and Administrative Services Direct…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E14 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 38:30

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and Emily Good with the Minnesota Cycling Association. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about the 3rd Annual Hormel Nature Center 8k that’s coming up on September 20th. Before we talk to our guests I would like to take …

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E13 Sweet Reads and Austin Public Library 27:42

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her guest, author Jeff Ollman. We talk about his books and the many connections to Northern Minnesota Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter about the Friends of the Library and the new book walk that has just been installed around Austin’s Mill Po…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E12 Weekly Update, Mower County Corrections, Impact Austin Nick Novotny 32:36

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In this episode I'll take a look at some news items from this past week. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with the Mower County Corrections. Tracy Bachman and Kelley Lang with the schools to make sure students are where they should be. Truancy might not be not be a huge problem in Mower County, Tracy and Kelley w…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E11 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 26:32

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with John DeVries and Mike Huffman of the River Rats Car Club. The 10th Annual River Rats Car Club Show is coming up on August 16th will fill us in on all the details. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about the annual City Deer Hunt. There are a co…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E10 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Hormel Institute 40:38

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her guest Anna Worth, a small town romance author. We’ll find out about small town romance and talk about her first two books. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter and Courtney Schmitt. We talk about the final days of the summer reading program, …

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E9 Weekly Update, Mower County Sheriff's Office, City of Austin Fire Inspector Tim Hansen 24:55

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In this episode I take a look at a few news item from the past week. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with the Mower county Sheriff’s Department. With the Mower County Free Fair just around the corner, we talk about how to be safe and have a great time at the fair. Then for this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E8 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 38:35

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Randy Forster from Summerset Theater. The last production of the Summerset Season is about to open. We’ll here all about Clue and how you can get tickets Then I visit with Avery Wickham, Naturalist Intern at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about t…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E7 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Austin Utilities 45:15

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and her guest Wendy Webb, a Gothic Suspense author. We’ll find out about gothic suspense and what drew her to the genre. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We talk about the final days of the summer reading program and the transition into the back…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E6 The 2025 Mower County Fair 32:38

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In this episode I visit with Jimmy Dean about all things "Mower County Fair" Listen carefully. Than be sure to check out the Wright Here, Right Now Facebook page. I will be posting Mower County Fair trivia questions on that page over the next few days leading up to the Fair. By answering a question you could win a parking pass, Passport to Mower Fu…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E5 Mower County Septic System Inspector, City of Austin City Engineer 32:54

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In this episode I take a look at some news and sports highlights for the week. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Mindy Williamson, Environmental Tech 2 with Mower County. The majority of Mindy’s job is to inspect new and replacement septic systems across the county. We’ll find out what the inspection process …

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Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 4 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 29:33

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guests Jean McDermott, President of Pacelli Schools and Nick McGrath, Advancement and Alumni Relations Director at Pacelli. There is a project underway at Pacelli that could use some extra support. We'll find out more about this project and how you can help in o…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E3 Sweet Reads and Austin Public Library 25:30

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. It is the middle of July and it is the midpoint of the Find Waldo event. There is still time to pick up a form and find Waldo at the 28 various businesses in Austin. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We talk about the Libby app and how you can u…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E2 Mower County Grand Meadow Chert Quarry 31:52

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Coming up in this episode in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be visiting with Tom Trow, Lead Architect and Project Director for the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry. Tom will talk about the significance of the Chert Quarry and what you’ll see when you go out and walk the trails of the quarry. Then for this week’s City of Austin segment I’…

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Wright Here Right Now S2 E1 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 45:12

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This episode marks an important moment for this podcast as I begin Season 2. So it is only fitting to start the new season right where this all began. I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Steve Kime, a member of the Pillars of the Community Committee. We talk about the beginnings of the Pillars program, this…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E129 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Area Arts 51:17

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we are joined by Sandy Anderson from Sandy Anderson Consulting and Coaching. We talk about being a leader and how groups and organizations can work together to create a more positive future. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We talk ab…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E128 Weekly Recap, Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District, City of Austin Housing Inspector 33:59

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In this episode I start off with a look at some news and sports from the last week followed by some thought on what it takes to put on some of our Fourth of July holiday celebrations. Then in this week’s Mower County Government segment I’ll be talking with Tim Ruzek from the Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District about a new water access…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E127 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 27:16

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Ryan Flanagan from the American Junior Golf Association. We talk about this year’s tournament to be held at the Austin Country Club and the economic impact this tournament brings to Austin and the surrounding area Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E126 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Rotary - With Ella, Inc. 44:20

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we are joined by author Kris Bertelsen to talk about his book Pain in Paynesville. In his book Kris talks about events that took place years before the disappearance of Jacob Wetterling that impacted his life and also the lives of multiple victims at the hands of the same…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E125 Weekly Recap, City of Austin - Austin Public Library 33:32

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In this episode I'll take a look at some news and sports plus some random thoughts about the Fourth of July. Then in the weekly City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Julie Clinefelter from the Austin Public Library and the process books have to go through to make it into the library's collection. Then I'll wrap up this episode with a look at …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E124 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 37:00

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Joe Bower, President of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce. We talk about the Fourth of July Parade and the upcoming Ag Appreciation Cookout at the Mower County Fairgrounds. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center and his…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E123 Sweet Reads Bookstore, Austin Public Library, Hormel Institute 43:39

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we are joined by author Chris Norbury as he talks about his trilogy of books and what led him to become an author in the first place Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with the President of the Friends of the Library Bethie Carlton about the book walk experien…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E122 News, Sports and Commentary, Mower County Health, City of Austin Fireworks Safety 38:59

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from this past week and then comment on getting older and needing to make changes. Then in the weekly Mower County Government segment I talk with Mower County Community Health Educator Allison Scott and Public Health Emergency Planner Lisa Ganser about infectious diseases like the measles and also the im…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E121 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 27:15

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Happy first day of summer! In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Cindy Meany Director at the Hormel Historic Home Then I visit with Sydney Weisinger, Teacher Naturalist at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk about the importance of adding native plants and flowers to the landscape around …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E120 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities 47:31

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we are joined by author Matt Goldman as he talks about writing for television series like Seinfeld and Ellen to his latest book, The Murder Show. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Chad Lewis about his book The Minnesota Road Guide to Mysterious Creatures…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E119 Weekly News Recap, Mower County Emergency Planning, City of Austin Bandshell Park High Water Music Series 38:10

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In this episode I talk a little about some of the news events of the week. Then for the weekly Mower County Government segment I talk with Lisa Ganser, Mower County Public Health Emergency Planner, and Allison Scott, Mower County Community Health Educator, about the importance of having an emergency plan and practicing it. And then I’ll be talking …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E118 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 39:03

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In this episode, available beginning at 6:00 Friday morning, I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Taggert Medgaarden from the Austin Morning Lions Club to talk about the Fly-in Pancake Breakfast event coming up on July 6th. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center as he introduces us to the Summer Intern at the …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E117 Sweet Reads Bookstore, Austin Public Library, and Austin Rotary Hot Meals on Wheels 45:57

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Coming up in this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we are joined by author Ben Green as he talks about his three book series; Rimduun, Forged in the Fallout, In The Shadows of Silver, and Wraiths and Raiders. Next I visit the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter about a special guest that will be…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E116 Weekly Recap, Mower County GIS Administrator, City Councilor Oballa Oballa 31:59

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week. Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I talk with GIS Administrator Eric Miller. I learn that GIS is a lot more than just maps and more about information coordination. And then I’ll be visiting Austin's newest Third Ward City Councilor Oballa Oballa. I talk with him about…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E115 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 24:51

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable as she fills us in on many of the big events coming up this summer including Grillin’ and Chillin’ the Saturday at the Mower County Fairgrounds. Then I visit with Luke Reese, Director at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. There are a number of big projects that will be getting underway soon at the …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E114 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Hormel Institute 33:15

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Coming up in this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. Now that we are into the month of June, Sweet Reads is stocked up with cards and gifts perfect for Father’s Day, Graduations, Weddings, and any other gift giving situation that might come your way. And we talk a bit about a writing project that you can get involved in lea…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E113 Weekly Update, Mower County Government, City of Austin 31:57

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In this episode I take a look at some news and sports from around the area. Then in my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Val Sheedy, Deputy Mower County Administrator and Angie Lipelt Environmental Services Supervisor to learn the importance of zoning in Mower County And then I’ll be visiting Austin's Director of Parks, Recreation…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E112 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 41:26

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guest this week Steve Kime from the Shooting Star Trail. This year’s Shooting Star Trail Ride is coming up on June 14 and Steve has all the details for us. Then I visit with Meredith Maloney at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we t…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E111 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Hormel Institute 32:10

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With June just around the corner Sweet Reads is stocked up with cards and gifts perfect for Father’s Day, Graduations, Weddings, and any other gift giving situation that might come your way. And we talk a bit about a writing project that you can get involved in leading up to …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E110 Weekly Recap, Mower County Government, City of Austin, and Community Calendar 30:56

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from this past week. Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Val Sheedy, Deputy Mower County Administrator and Sara Madison, County Recorder. We’ll be talking about the process of getting or renewing your passport. And later I’ll be visiting Austin's Director of Parks, Recreation,…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E109 Discover Austin and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 28:15

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guests this week come to us from the Michael H. Seibel Family Visitation and Exchange Center. May is Supervisory and Visitation Awareness Month. We’ll talk with Amber Mattson, Family Support Services Coordinator at the Parenting Resource Cen…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E108 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, and Austin Utilities 40:41

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore as we talk with Thomas Rumreich about his book UNHOLY COMMUNION. We'll talk not only about the book but also how this story has now been made into a motion picture. Then I visit the Austin Public Library to talk about the wonderful programming coming up for you and your family…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E107 News and sports update, Mower County Quintile Assessments, City of Austin Oakland Avenue Reconstruction 32:58

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In this episode I cover some news and sports for the week. Then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Mike Keller; Mower County Assessor and Renee Thorpe; Lead Property Appraiser. We’ll be talking about Quintile Assessments. And then I am happy to welcome the City of Austin to the Monday episodes. This week I’ll be visiting wit…

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Wright Here, Right Now S1 E106 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation 36:27

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable, Executive Director of Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guest this week is Laura Helle. She’ll tell us all about 4th Avenue Fest coming up on June 4th. Then I visit with Director Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. This week we talk about the Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week and also o…

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E105 Sweet Reads Bookstore and Austin Public Library 22:21

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. With Graduation Day just around the corner, Sweet Reads is stocked up with wonderful books and gift ideas that will be perfect for the graduate in your life. And I also learn about the next author visit. Thomas Rumreich will be at Sweet Reads today May 14th from 3:30 to 5:00 …

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Wright Here Right Now S1 E104 News and Sports, Mower County Feedlot Officer, and Community Calendar 22:44

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In this episode I recap some news and sports from the past week. And then for my weekly Mower County Government segment I visit with Val Sheedy, Deputy County Administrator and Danielle Anderson, Mower County Feedlot Officer to learn about the important role our Feedlot Officer plays across the county. Finally some events for you on the Community C…