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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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Community Focus 12/20/22: Nicole Heinen, Director of the Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce 20.12.2022 11:56

My guest on Community Focus today was Nicole Heinen, Director of the 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 .

Community Focus 12/19/22: Jack Freeman, Activities Director at Brainerd High School in to preview upcoming winter sports and activities 19.12.2022 10:34

My guest today was Jack Freeman, Activities Director at Brainerd High School in to preview upcoming winter sports and activities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/16/22: Actors Repertory Theater Co-Founder Patrick Spradlin and Technical Director Curtis Jendro 16.12.2022 13:28

My guests today were here from the Actors Repertory Theater Co-Founder Patrick Spradlin and Technical Director Curtis Jendro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/15/22: Karen Johnson, Community Health Specialist, Crow Wing Energized, and Destiny Brown, Suicide Prevention Instructor, Northern Pines Mental Health Center 15.12.2022 17:01

Our guests today were Karen Johnson, Community Health Specialist, Crow Wing Energized, and Destiny Brown, Suicide Prevention Instructor, Northern Pines Mental Health Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/13/22: Brad Chapulis, Baxter City Administrator 13.12.2022 11:53

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

Community Focus 12/12/22: Jessie Dehn, Brainerd City Engineer and Public Works Director, and James Kramvik, Brainerd Community Development Director 12.12.2022 12:55

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

Community Focus 12/8/22: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 08.12.2022 12:05

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 .

Community Focus 12/7/22: Crow Wing County Human Resources Director Meliene Fontaine-Laska and Human Resources Generalist Amy Fischer 07.12.2022 14:59

Our guests today were Crow Wing County Human Resources Director Meliene Fontaine-Laska and Human Resources Generalist Amy Fischer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/6/22: Jon Aga, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way, and Shannon Wussow, Executive Director, Relationship Safety Alliance 06.12.2022 16:54

Our guests today were Jon Aga, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way, and Shannon Wussow, Executive Director, 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 .

Community Focus 12/5/22: Dick Lyscio, Hoop Shoot Director, Brainerd Elks Club 05.12.2022 13:52

Our guest today was Dick Lyscio, Hoop Shoot Director, Brainerd Elks Club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/30/22: Crow Wing County Child Protection Supervisor Stacy Brown, and Heidi Hahn, Superintendent of Schools, District 181 30.11.2022 14:26

Our guests today were Crow Wing County Child Protection Supervisor Stacy Brown, and Heidi Hahn, Superintendent of Schools, District 181. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/29/22: Aitkin Senior Assistant County Attorney Lisa Rakkotz, and Sue Tange, Retired Aitkin County Child Protection Social Worker 29.11.2022 10:43

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

Community Focus 11/29/22: Betty Doss, Executive Director, Pillager Family Center, and Leslie Bouchonville, Executive Director, Pine River Family Center and Northland Family Center, our Cass County partners in the Radiothon to End Child Abuse 29.11.2022 13:29

Our guests today were Betty Doss, Executive Director, Pillager Family Center, and Leslie Bouchonville, Executive Director, Pine River Family Center and Northland Family Center, our Cass County partners in the Radiothon to End Child Abuse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/25/22: Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign featuring Capts. Jeff & Joyce Curran and Red Kettle Campaign Co-Chair, Brian Lehman 25.11.2022 13:05

Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign with guests Capts. Jeff & Joyce Curran and Red Kettle Campaign Co-Chair, Brian Lehman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/23/22: Radiothon To End Child Abuse 23.11.2022 15:15

My guests on Community Focus were from Morrison County to talk about the Radiothon To End Child Abuse. Melanie Erickson, Supervisor with Morrison County Health & Human Services and Hope Yoder, Probation Officer with Morrison County. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/22/22: Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, Brainerd Lakes Chamber 22.11.2022 12:47

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 .

Community Focus 11/21/22: Director Brian Stubbs along with Windfall members Jada Klecatsky, Ellie Jensen, Haddy Aker and Levi Deuth 21.11.2022 14:21

Our guests today were from the Brainerd High School Choir/Windfall. Director Brian Stubbs, along with Windfall members Jada Klecatsky, Ellie Jensen, Haddy Aker and Levi Deuth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/18/22: Jill McKenzie, Community Relations Manager, Relationship Safety Alliance, and Karen Wussow, Region 5 Group Coordinator. 18.11.2022 14:12

Our guests today were Jill McKenzie, Community Relations Manager, Relationship Safety Alliance, and Karen Wussow, Region 5 Group Coordinator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/17/22: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA, and Tyler Glynn, Executive Director, BLAEDC 17.11.2022 18:04

Our guests today were Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA, and Tyler Glynn, Executive Director, BLAEDC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/16/22: Jennifer Podsiadly, Charitable Fund Coordinator at CRMC and Kim Olesen, Social Worker with Homecare Hospice at CRMC 16.11.2022 16:05

My guests for Community Focus today were from Cuyuna Regional Medical Center to talk about A Cuyuna Christmas. Guests were Jennifer Podsiadly, Charitable Fund Coordinator at CRMC and Kim Olesen, Social Worker with Homecare Hospice at CRMC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/15/22: Nichole Heinen, Executive Director, Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce 15.11.2022 14:01

Our guest today was Nichole Heinen, Executive 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 .

Community Focus 11/14/22: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd City Engineer and Public Works Director Jessie Dehn 14.11.2022 14:24

Our guests today were Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd City Engineer and 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 .

Community Focus 11/10/22: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA, and Reece Parks, Sports Director, Brainerd Family YMCA 10.11.2022 13:10

Our guests today were Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA, and Reece Parks, Sports Director, 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 .

Community Focus 11/9/22: Mr. Anthony Housey, Public Affairs, Camp Ripley, and Mark Persons, Veteran, and member of the Brainerd VFW 09.11.2022 10:35

Our guests today were Mr. Anthony Housey, Public Affairs, Camp Ripley, and Mark Persons, Veteran, and member of the Brainerd VFW. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/8/22: Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis 08.11.2022 15:18

Our guest today was 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 .