Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesota

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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12-16-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Community Education and Early Learning 16.12.2024 12:23

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 14:14

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 15:42

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 13:46

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 14:45

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 11:40

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 12:38

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 9:59

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 10:06

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 13:13

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 10:20

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 14:11

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 9:56

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 14:27

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 13:51

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 12:58

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 14:32

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 14:01

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 8:32

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 .

11-12-2024 Community Focus City of Baxter 12.11.2024 16:24

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 .

11-08-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Turkey Run 08.11.2024 12:19

Our guests today included Kara Schaefer, Race Director, Brainerd Turkey Run, and Paul Lauer, Past 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 .

11-07-2024 Community Focus Central Lakes College 07.11.2024 16:47

Our guests today included Dr. Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College, and Paul Preimesburger, Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success, 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 .

11-06-2024 Community Focus Crow Wing County 06.11.2024 15:55

Our guest today is Crow Wing County Administrator Debby Erickson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

11-05-2024 Community Focus Lakes Area United Way 05.11.2024 10:34

Our guest today is Tracy Wallin, Marketing Coordinator for 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 .

11-04-2024 Community Focus Relationship Safety Alliance 04.11.2024 13:59

Our guests today included Shannon Wussow, Executive Director of the Relationship Safety Alliance, 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 .