Community Focus

Guest is Cindy Myogeto, Director of the Crosslake Chamber See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

ISD 181 Early Childhood Principal Martha Smithson and ECFE parent Brooke Falk join to preview early childhood classes, upcoming family outings, hands-on experiences, and the Touch-A-Truck event happening Saturday, September 20th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tiffany Stenglein- Lunch Buddies Coordinator from the YMCA and Carla Bahr, Owner of Anderson Cleaners talk about the 2025 Coats for Kids drive including drop off locations, what is being asked for as well as an update on location for the distribution event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

CEO Shane Riffle discusses the Y's involvement in the upcoming Choose Kindness even on October 7th as well as an update on their fall sports programming. Shane recaps the Re-opening of Jaycees Park event and Coats for Kids. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tony Housey, Public Affairs of Fort Ripley talks about the latest vehicle and equipment upgrades at Camp Ripley as well as their upcoming open house on September 14th and an update on their end-of-summer training season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Baxter City Administrator, Brad Chapulis joined and discussed the progress on a city budget, an update on Clearwater Park as well as several road construction projects going on within the city of Baxter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Event Chair Sheila Avenson shared some of the history about the event held at the Miller- Black Bear Train in Ironton on September 27th and how funds are distributed. Business sponsorships are sought to help raise funds for the Zachary Johnson Kids with Cancer Fund. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guests are Director, Nancy Waller and Actors Barb McColgan and Carrie Walker See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guests Crow Wing County Administrator, Debby Erickson and Crow Wing County Attorney, Don Ryan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guests are Jon Aga, Associate VP of Advancement and Erich Heppner, Director of Student Life See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tracy Wallin, Marketing Coordinator for Lakes Area United Way recaps the recent Stuff-A-Bus event as well as the upcoming United Way Chili Cook-Off coming up in October. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lakes Area Yoga Association Board Members and Teachers Jane Peterson and Sandy Kaplan talk about the history of LAYA as well as their upcoming 30th Anniversary Celebration Workshop at the Franklin Arts Center on Saturday, September 6th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Purva Watten joins and shares an update on the 52nd Annual Arts & Crafts Fair that will take over downtown Little Falls on September 6th and 7th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guests are Alex Dominguez and Cindy Westberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guest is Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Co-Founders Patrick Spradlin and Curtis Jendro discuss their upcoming "Buffet of Plays" featured next month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guest is Marissa Franzen, Ambassador Family for this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's Brainerd Walk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guests Rena Bolt, Community Health Specialist with Essentia Health and Kelli Johnson, the SHIP Coordinator with Crow Wing County talk about the upcoming Movement Challenge, Lunch and Learns as well as an Advance Care planning session being offered and the Recovery Walk in September. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Guests were Jennifer Lowe, Director of Foundation and Community Relations along with CRMC Championship Tournament Director, Jack Wawro discussing all things for the CRMC Championship at Craguns and all the different ways the public can be involved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guests were Board Members Haley Majerus and Paul Agustinack talking about their Speed Networking event and the WAVE Gala where they will honor the next "4 Under 40". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Peter Grant, Superintendent of schools talks about the upcoming open houses as well as the anticipation of another school year. Activities Director Jack Freeman discusses the fall sports season starting, Homecoming and the new scoreboard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Our guest is Lisa Atkinson, Director of Grants and Donor Relations at Horizon Health in Pierz. Lisa shares details on the upcoming Horizon Health Golf Classic, their Faith in Action program, and exciting expansions to their services for seniors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guest is Jenny Holmes, Marketing Director See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Camp Ripley public relations guru Tony Housey discusses the latest drills being preformed as well as their State Fair appearance and a reminder on Camp's Open House next month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Police Chief Matt Maier joins to talk about extra enforcement out on a high traffic weekend, archery hunting rules within city limits and school bus safety. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .