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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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News

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art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Michael Sanders, Director for Pequot Lakes Community Theater 03.10.2022

Our guest today was Michael Sanders, Director, Pequot Lakes Community Theater presentation of “You Can’t Take It With You”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Talking with Brittany Georges, Volunteer Coordinator 01.10.2022

Our guest today was Brittany Georges, Volunteer Coordinator, Crow Wing County Master Gardeners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/28/22: Tom Nixon, with Towards Zero Deaths 28.09.2022

Our guest today was Tom Nixon, with Towards Zero Deaths. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/27/22: Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager with the Brainerd Lakes Chamber 27.09.2022

Our guest today was Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager with 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 9/26/22: Amy Gray, Executive Director, Kinship Partners, and Sue Bricker, Owner, Crystal Cleaners 26.09.2022

Our guests today were Amy Gray, Executive Director, Kinship Partners, and Sue Bricker, Owner, Crystal Cleaners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/23/22: Laura Vaughn, Executive Director, Northern Pines Mental Health, and Desire Montonye, Substance Use Disorders Director, Northern Pines Mental Health 23.09.2022

Our guests today were Laura Vaughn, Executive Director, Northern Pines Mental Health, and Desire Montonye, Substance Use Disorders Director, Northern Pines Mental Health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/22/22: Stephanie Horst, Northern Lakes Lighting Youth Hockey Association Board Member and 12U head coach 22.09.2022

Our guest today was Stephanie Horst, Northern Lakes Lighting Youth Hockey Association Board Member and 12U head coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/21/22: Lori Rubin, Resource Development Director, Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 22.09.2022

Our guest today was Lori Rubin, Resource Development Director, Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/20/22: Crosslake Chamber Director Cindy Myogeto, and Kristen Peterson with Tremolo Communications 20.09.2022

Our guests today were Crosslake Chamber Director Cindy Myogeto, and Kristen Peterson with Tremolo Communications. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/19/22: Brainerd High School Activities Director Jack Freeman, Brainerd High School Student Council President Gavin Hoelzel, and Brainerd High School Student Council Vice President Abby Benson 19.09.2022

Our guests today were Brainerd High School Activities Director Jack Freeman, Brainerd High School Student Council President Gavin Hoelzel, and Brainerd High School Student Council Vice President Abby Benson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/16/22: Sarah Smith, Marketing Director and Lizzie Aydt, Assistant Marketing Director - both from the Confidence Learning Center 16.09.2022

My guests today were Sarah Smith, Marketing Director and Lizzie Aydt, Assistant Marketing Director - both from the Confidence Learning 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 9/15/22: Karen Johnson, Community Health Specialist with Crow Wing Energized and Kelli Johnson, SHIP Coordinator with Crow Wing County 15.09.2022

My guests today were Karen Johnson, Community Health Specialist with Crow Wing Energized and Kelli Johnson, SHIP Coordinator with Crow Wing County talking about upcoming summit, classes and events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/14/22: Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs 14.09.2022

Our guest today was 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 .

Community Focus 9/13/22: Baxter City Administrator Brad Chapulis 13.09.2022

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 .

Community Focus 9/12/22: Jessy Hopkins, President, Brainerd Rotary Club, and Ali Verchota, PR and Marketing Chair, Brainerd Rotary Club 12.09.2022

Our guests today were Jessy Hopkins, President, Brainerd Rotary Club, and Ali Verchota, PR and Marketing Chair, Brainerd Rotary 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 9/9/22: Perry May, State Director of the All-Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota 09.09.2022

Our guest today was Perry May, State Director of the All-Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/8/22: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 08.09.2022

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 9/7/22: Crow Wing County Administrator Tim Houle 07.09.2022

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 9/6/22: Shane Riffle, Lakes Area United Way Board member, and Erica Stepanek, Executive Director at the Shop, The Brainerd/Baxter Youth Center 06.09.2022

Our guests today were Shane Riffle, Lakes Area United Way Board member, and Erica Stepanek, Executive Director at the Shop, The Brainerd/Baxter Youth 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 9/2/22: Deb Boelz, President & CEO of the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce in to talk about the 49th Annual Little Falls Arts & Crafts Festival 02.09.2022

My guest today on Community Focus was Deb Boelz, President & CEO of the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce in to talk about the 49th Annual Little Falls Arts & Crafts Festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 9/1/22: Kate Adornetto, Joey Yow and Anne Nelson Fisher with Central Lakes College 01.09.2022

Our guests today were Kate Adornetto, Central Lakes College Foundation Director, Joey Yow, Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center Director, and Anne Nelson Fisher, Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences 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 8/31/22: Blair Francis, Director, American Legion Riders of Brainerd, and Stacy Harting, Assistant Director, American Legion Riders of Brainerd 31.08.2022

Our guests today were Blair Francis, Director, American Legion Riders of Brainerd, and Stacy Harting, Assistant Director, American Legion Riders of Brainerd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 8/30/22: Savanna Cole, Head Director, Vacationland Figure Skating Club, and Jessica Gangl, Board Member, Vacationland Figure Skating Club 30.08.2022

Our guests today were Savanna Cole, Head Director, Vacationland Figure Skating Club, and Jessica Gangl, Board Member, 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 .

Community Focus 8/29/22: Sarah Smith, Marketing and Event Director, Confidence Learning Center 29.08.2022

Our guest today was Sarah Smith, Marketing and Event Director, Confidence Learning 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 8/26/22: Jess Vogt, Founder and Executive Director of Be A Pal 26.08.2022

Our guest today was Jess Vogt, Founder and Executive Director of Be A Pal. 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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