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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

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

04/19/23 Community Focus - Because of Brandon Fundraiser with CRMC 19.04.2023

Our guests today were Jennifer Podsiadly, CRMC Foundation Coordinator and Doug Houge, Brandon Houge's father. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

04/18/23 Community Focus Crosslake Cares Senior Days & Expo 18.04.2023

Our guest today was John Bruder, President, Secretary and Founder of Crosslake Cares See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

04/17/23 Community Focus - ISD 181 Community Education 17.04.2023

Our guests today were AnnMarie Lacher, Dir. of Community Ed and Alexis Weber, Craft Show Coordinator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

04-14-2023 Community Focus Sexual Assault Services 14.04.2023

Our guests today were Heidi Fairchild, Program Coordinator, Sexual Assault Services, and Jordan Christian and Kortney Babineau, Advocates, Sexual Assault Services. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

04-13-2023 Community Focus Brainerd Family YMCA 13.04.2023

Our guest today was 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 .

04-12-2023 Community Focus Camp Ripley 12.04.2023

Our guest today was Mr. Anthony 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 .

o4-11-2023 Community Focus Brainerd Lakes TZD Safe Ride 11.04.2023

Our guests today were Matt Maier, Baxter Assistant Police Chief, and Deb Prazak, Brainerd Lakes Toward Zero Deaths Volunteer and Member of the Safe Ride Committee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

04-10-2023 Community Focus City of Brainerd 10.04.2023

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

04-07-2023 Community Focus Dancing with the Lakes Area Stars 07.04.2023

Our guests today were Ruth Ann Veith, Edina Realty and GLAR Coordinator, and Tom Hice, Family Services Director, Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity, and representing National Insurance Brokers and Pampered Pets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

04-06-2023 Community Focus Central Lakes College 06.04.2023

Our guests today were Mary Sam, Dan of Students, Wellness & Equity at Central Lakes College, and Mark Johnson, Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at 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 .

04-05-2023 Community Focus Crow Wing County 05.04.2023

Our guests today were Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle, and Rob Hall, Assistant Crow Wing County Engineer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

04-04-2023 Community Focus Lakes Area United Way 04.04.2023

Our guests today were Jon Aga, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way, and Pam Finch, Red Ribbon Consulting and member of the Lakes Area United Way Vision Council. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

04-03-2023 Community Focus Stage North Theater 03.04.2023

Our guests today were Gary Hirsch, Director, Wendy DeGeest, Costumes and Choreography, and Jana Johnson, Actor, talking about the Stage North Theater presentation of Sweet Charity at the Franklin Arts Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

03-31-2023 Community Focus Downtown Golf Spring Open 31.03.2023

Our guests today were Janelle Sanderson, Club Manager, Brainerd American Legion and Event Chair, and Mike Angland, Board Member, Brainerd Restoration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

03-30-2023 Community Focus Legacy Chorale 30.03.2023

Our guests today were Mike Smith, Artistic Director, Legacy Chorale, and Kennedy Niska, Assistant Director and Youth Choir Director, Legacy Chorale. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

03-29-2023 Community Focus Vietnam Veterans Day 29.03.2023

Our guests today were Mark Persons, Vietnam Veteran and Chaplain and Webmaster at the Brainerd VFW, and Dave Meyer, Vietnam Veteran and now Commander of the Crow Wing County Disabled American Veterans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

03-28-2023 Community Focus Brainerd Lakes Chamber Happenings 28.03.2023

Our guest today was Sue Galligan, Events and Connections 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 .

03-27-2023 Community Focus Second Chance Month 27.03.2023

Our guests today were Brian Andrews, Executive Director, Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project, Charly Niesen, Volunteer, and Zanna Gray, Office Manager, Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

03-24-2023 Community Focus Breezy Point Figure Skating Club 24.03.2023

Our guests today were Marie Wallin, Coach and Learn to Skate USA Instructor, and Mariah Hines, Board Member and Gambling Manager, Breezy Point 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 .

03-23-2023 Community Focus Traffic Safety 23.03.2023

Our guests today were Tom Nixon with Towards Zero Deaths, and Captain Adam Fulton, Brainerd Office, 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 .

03-21-2023 Community Focus Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo 21.03.2023

Our guests today were Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, Brainerd Lakes Chamber, and Colleen Faacks, Executive Officer, Mid Minnesota Builders Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

03-20-2023 Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony 20.03.2023

Our guests today were Heidi Hahn, Superintendent of Schools, District 181, and Brainerd Public Schools Archivist John Erickson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

03-17-2023 Northern Pines Mental Health Center 17.03.2023

Our guests today were Rick Jackson, Director, Mobile Crisis Outreach, Northern Pines Mental Health Center, and Andrea Dalzell, Clinical Supervisor, Mobile Crisis Outreach, Northern Pines Mental Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

3-16-2023 Community Focus Crow Wing Energized 16.03.2023

Our guests today were Karen Johnson, Community Health Specialist, Crow Wing Energized, and Kelli Johnson, SHIP Coordinator, Crow Sing County. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

3/13/2023 Community Focus City of Brainerd 13.03.2023

Our guest today was Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman. 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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