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Community Focus

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"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

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art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

12-24-2024 Community Focus Whoville in Crosslake 24.12.2024

Our guest today is Jackie Wipper, Crosslake Town Square Marketing and Events Director. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

12-23-2024 Community Focus Epilepsy Advocates 23.12.2024

Our guests today included Barb Mack, Local Author and Co-Founder of Epilepsy Advocates, and David Williams, Co-Founder of Epilepsy Advocates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

12-20-2024 Community Focus The Outreach Program 20.12.2024

Our guest today is Tina Foster, Community Coordinator with the Outreach Program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

12-19-2024 Community Focus Crow Wing Energized and Smiles For Jake 19.12.2024

Our guests today included Sarah Smith, Executive Director of Smiles for Jake, and Julie Christensen, Mental Health Professional with Nystrom and Associates and Co-Chair of the Mental Health Alliance with 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 .

12-18-2024 Community Focus Towards Zero Deaths 18.12.2024

Our guest today is Captain Adam Fulton, Minnesota State Patrol. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

12-17-2024 Community Focus Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce 17.12.2024

Our guest today is Colleen Faacks, Director, Pequot 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 .

12-16-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Community Education and Early Learning 16.12.2024

Our guests today included Ann Marie Lacher, Director of Community Education, Brainerd School District 181, and Martha Smithson, Principal, Early Learning, Brainerd School District 181. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

12-13-2024 Community Focus Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center 13.12.2024

Our guest today is Joey Yow, Director of the Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

12-12-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Family YMCA 12.12.2024

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 .

12-10-2024 Community Focus City of Baxter 10.12.2024

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

12-09-2024 Community Focus City of Brainerd 09.12.2024

Our guests today included Brainerd City Engineer Jessie Dehn, and Brainerd Public Works Director Mike Habighorst. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

12-04-2024 Community Focus Radiothon Crow Wing County 04.12.2024

Our guests today included Stacy Koop and Jen Johnson, Members of the Crow Wing County Child Protection Team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

12-03-2024 Community Focus Radiothon Aitkin County 03.12.2024

Our guests today included Lisa Rakkotz, Aitkin County Senior Assistant County Attorney, and Sue Tange, Aitkin County Child Protection Social Worker, Retired. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

12-02-2024 Community Focus Radiothon, Cass County 02.12.2024

Our guest today is Betty Doss, Executive Director of the Pillager Family Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

11-29-2024 Community Focus Radiothon Morrison County 29.11.2024

Our guest today is Cindy Nienaber, Morrison County Health and Human Services Nursing Supervisor, and a member of Morrison County Family Connections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

11-27-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Public Schools Foundation 27.11.2024

Our guests today included Jessica Gangl, Executive Director of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation, and Amye Miller, Board Member of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

11-26-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Lakes Chamber Welcome Center 26.11.2024

Our guest today is Jess Vogt, Welcome Center Manager, Brainerd Lakes Chamber. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

11-25-2024 Community Focus Cuyuna Christmas and Snow Many Smiles 25.11.2024

Our guests today included Jennifer Podsiadly, Director of the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Foundation, and Sarah Smith, Executive Director of 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 .

11-22-2024 Community Focus Stage North Theater 22.11.2024

Our guests today included Gary Hirsch, Artistic Director, Stage North Theater, and Erin Caswell, Director of the Stage North Theater presentation of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

11-21-2024 Community Focus Crow Wing Energized 21.11.2024

Our guests today included Kelli Johnson, Crow Wing County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Coordinator, and Rena Bolt, Community Health Specialist, Essentia Health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

11-20-2024 Community Focus Community Thanksgiving Dinner 20.11.2024

Our guest today is Dick Lyscio, Committee Member, 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 .

11-19-2024 Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce 19.11.2024

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 .

11-18-2024 Community Focus Brainerd On-Line School 18.11.2024

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

11-14-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Family YMCA 14.11.2024

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 .

11-13-2024 Community Focus Camp Ripley 13.11.2024

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 .

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