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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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Latest episode

Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

09-30-2024 Community Focus - Pequot Lakes Community Theater: CLUE 30.09.2024

Guests are actors Haley Pond, Alisha Alderson and Patrick Smallman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-27-2024 Community Focus - Breath of Life Adult Day Services 27.09.2024

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

09-26-2024 Community Focus Fishing to End Hunger Tournament 26.09.2024

Our guests today included Shawn Hanson, Executive Director of The Outreach Program, and Dan Eigan, Tournament Director, Fishing to End Hunger Tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-25-2024 Community Focus Lakes Area Writers Alliance Fall Conference 25.09.2024

Our guests today included T.J. Jones, Author and member of the Lakes Area Writers Alliance, and Joe Prosit, Author and member of the Lakes Area Writers Alliance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-24-2024 Community Focus - Brainerd Lakes Chamber 24.09.2024

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 .

09-23-2024 Community Focus - Smiles For Jake 23.09.2024

Guest is Sarah Smith, the 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 .

09-19-2024 Community Focus Childhood 2.0 19.09.2024

Our guests today included Sarah Smith, Executive Director of Smiles for Jake, Rena Bolt, Community Health Specialist, Crow Wing Energized, and Alivia Brown with The Lighthouse Project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-18-2024 Community Focus Vacationland Figure Skating Club 18.09.2024

Our guests today included Savannah Winkler, Director of the Vacationland Figure Skating Club, and Jessica Gangl, Board Member of the Vacationland Figure Skating Club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-17-2024 Community Focus Crosslake Days 17.09.2024

Our guest today is Crosslake Chamber of Commerce Director Cindy Mygeto. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-16-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Public Schools Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame, and Homecoming Activities 16.09.2024

Our guests today included Sherri DeLaHunt and Scott Parsons, Committee members, Brainerd Schools Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame, and Jack Freeman, Brainerd High School Activities Director. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-13-2024 Community Focus 4-Wheelin' for Kids with Cancer 13.09.2024

Our guests today included Randy and Sheila Avenson, Central Lakes ATV Club members, and Scott and Jodie Johnson, founders of 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 .

09-12-2024 Community Focus Coats for Kids 12.09.2024

Our guest today is Tiffany Stenglein, Lunch Buddies Coordinator, 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 .

09-11-2024 Community Focus Camp Ripley 11.09.2024

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 .

09-10-2024 Community Focus City of Baxter 10.09.2024

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 .

09-09-2024 Community Focus City of Brainerd 09.09.2024

Our guests today included Brainerd City Administrator Nick Broyles, and Brainerd Community Development Director James Kramvik. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-06-2024 Community Focus - Brainerd Public Schools Foundation 06.09.2024

Guests are BPSF Executive Director, Jessica Gangl and BPSF Board President Matt Holmstrom See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-05-2024 Community Focus Central Lakes College 05.09.2024

Our guests today included Dr. Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College, and Students Kyan Reichhoff, men's basketball team, and Elena Kahler-Sinotte, Brainerd Campus Student Senate President. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-04-2024 Community Focus Crow Wing County 04.09.2024

Our guest today is Crow Wing County Land Services Director Gary Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

09-03-2024 Community Focus Lakes Area United Way 03.09.2024

Our guest today was Tracy Wallin, Marketing Manager 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 .

08-30-2024 Community Focus Ageless Expo 30.08.2024

Our guests today included DeAnn Barry, Executive Director of The Center, and Kathy Tusa, Board President, The Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

08-29-2024 Community Focus Walk for Recovery hosted by BLADE 29.08.2024

Our guests today included Talia Brodhead, Community Engagement Coordinator with the Minnesota Prevention and Recovery Alliance, and program Coordinator with the BLADE Coalition, and Kara Terry, Director of Community Services for Crow Wing County, and on the BLADE Leadership Team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

08-28-2024 Community Focus Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair 28.08.2024

Our guest today is Purva Watten, President and CEO of the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

08-27-2024 Community Focus Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce 27.08.2024

Our guest today is Matt Killian, President, 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 .

08-26-2024 Community Focus Relationship Safety Alliance 26.08.2024

Our guests today included Alex Dominguez, Program Manager, Relationship Safety Alliance, and Cindy Westberg, Criminal Justice Intervention Advocate, 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 .

Lakes Woods and Irons - CRMC Championship 23.08.2024

Lakes Woods and Irons is back with preparations for the CRMC Championship this coming week at Cragun's! 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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