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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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Community Focus 11/7/22: Dick Lyscio, Committee Member, Brainerd Community Thanksgiving Dinner 07.11.2022 11:01

Our guest today was Dick Lyscio, Committee Member, Brainerd 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 .

Community Focus 11/4/22: andice Zimmerman, Executive Director, Northland Arboretum, and Mary Marana, Brainerd Area Noon Sertoma Club, Co-Captain, Sertoma Winter Wonderland 04.11.2022 36:44

Our guests today were Candice Zimmerman, Executive Director, Northland Arboretum, and Mary Marana, Brainerd Area Noon Sertoma Club, Co-Captain, Sertoma Winter Wonderland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/3/22: Mark Johnson, Vice President of Academics and Student Affairs at Central Lakes College, and Erin Wilmot, Academic Advisor at Central Lakes College 03.11.2022 14:30

Our guests today were Mark Johnson, Vice President of Academics and Student Affairs at Central Lakes College, and Erin Wilmot, Academic Advisor 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 .

Community Focus 11/2/22: Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle, and Crow Wing County Administrative Services Director Debby Erickson. 02.11.2022 19:19

Our guests today were Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle, and Crow Wing County Administrative Services Director Debby Erickson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/1/22: Jon Aga, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way 01.11.2022 15:51

Our guest today was Jon Aga, Executive Director, 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 .

Community Focus 10/31/22: Dr. Katie Baratto, Veterinarian, Garrison Animal Hospital, talking about Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation 31.10.2022 16:18

Our guest today was Dr. Katie Baratto, Veterinarian, Garrison Animal Hospital, talking about Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/28/22: Jason Edens, Central Lakes College Instructor and Coordinator of the Cultural Thursday program 28.10.2022 12:49

Our guest today was Jason Edens, Central Lakes College Instructor and Coordinator of the Cultural Thursday program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/27/22: Brian Twamley, President, Brainerd Nordic Ski Club, and Mark Stadem, Past-President, Brainerd Nordic Ski Club 27.10.2022 17:00

Our guests today were Brian Twamley, President, Brainerd Nordic Ski Club, and Mark Stadem, Past-President, Brainerd Nordic Ski 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 10/26/22: Tom Nixon, with Towards Zero Deaths, and Cpt. Adam Fulton, Brainerd Area State Patrol Captain 26.10.2022 17:47

Our guests today were Tom Nixon, with Towards Zero Deaths, and Cpt. Adam Fulton, Brainerd Area State Patrol Captain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/25/22: Nichole Heinen, Executive Director, Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce 25.10.2022 10:17

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 10/24/22: DeAnn Barry, Executive Director, The Center, and Joe Heal, Board Member and Volunteer at The Center 24.10.2022 16:43

Our guests today were DeAnn Barry, Executive Director, The Center, and Joe Heal, Board Member and Volunteer at The 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 10/21/22: Jennifer Podsiadly, Charitable Fund Coordinator, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center 21.10.2022 11:41

Our guest today was Jennifer Podsiadly, Charitable Fund Coordinator, Cuyuna Regional Medical 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 10/20/22: Jessica Schwartz, RN, Program Manager, Substance Use Disorder, Essentia Health: and Julie Christensen, MSW, Mental Health Professional, Essentia Health and Nystrom and Associates 20.10.2022 15:55

Our guests today were Jessica Schwartz, RN, Program Manager, Substance Use Disorder, Essentia Health: and Julie Christensen, MSW, Mental Health Professional, Essentia Health and Nystrom and Associates See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/19/22: Lakes Area Food Shelf - Tim Moore, the Interim Board Chair and Jean Kraft, board member 19.10.2022 13:47

Our guests today were from the Lakes Area Food Shelf - Tim Moore, the Interim Board Chair and Jean Kraft, board member. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/18/22: Sue Galligan, Events & Connections Manager for the Brainerd Lakes Chamber 18.10.2022 17:08

Our guest today was Sue Galligan, Events & Connections Manager for the 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 10/17/22: Brainerd Superintendent of Schools Heidi Hahn, and Brainerd Teacher of the Year Sara Lembcke 17.10.2022 16:28

Our guests today were Brainerd Superintendent of Schools Heidi Hahn, and Brainerd Teacher of the Year Sara Lembcke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/14/22: Candice Zimmerman, Executive Director, Northland Arboretum 14.10.2022 15:25

Our guest today was Candice Zimmerman, Executive Director, Northland Arboretum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/13/22: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 13.10.2022 12:51

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 10/12/22: Public Affairs Office, Camp Ripley 12.10.2022 11:38

Our guest today was Tony Hausey, Public Affairs Office, Camp Ripley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/11/22: Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College 12.10.2022 13:34

Our guest today was Dr. Hara Charlier, President, 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 .

Community Focus 10/10/22: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd Fire Chief Tim Holmes 10.10.2022 16:26

Our guests today were Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd Fire Chief Tim Holmes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/7/22: Faith Rono, Office Coordinator, Relationship Safety Alliance, and Jill McKenzie, Community Relations Manager, Relationship Safety Alliance 07.10.2022 15:59

Our guests today were Faith Rono, Office Coordinator, 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 .

Community Focus 10/6/22: Brian Andrews, Executive Director, Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project, and Tammy Freeburg, Trained Facilitator, Lakes Area Restorative Justice Program 06.10.2022 18:32

Our guests today were Brian Andrews, Executive Director, Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project, and Tammy Freeburg, Trained Facilitator, Lakes Area Restorative Justice Program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 10/5/22: Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle 05.10.2022 13:34

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

Community Focus 10/4/22: Tyler Glynn, Board Member, Lakes Area United Way 04.10.2022 13:51

Our guest today was Tyler Glynn, Board Member, 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 .