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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 1/10/22: Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd Community Development Director David Chanski 10.01.2022 17:47

Our guests today were Brainerd City Administrator Jennifer Bergman, and Brainerd Community Development Director David Chanski. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/7/22: Becky Hale and Darlene Matthies, Co-Chairs for the Happy Hour With a Purpose 07.01.2022 10:19

Our guests today were Becky Hale and Darlene Matthies, Co-Chairs for the Happy Hour With a Purpose, an event created by the Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 1/6/22: Mary Sam and Paul Preimesberger with Central Lakes College 06.01.2022 15:17

Our guests today were Mary Sam, Dean of Students, Equity and Inclusion at Central Lakes College, and Paul Preimesberger, Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success 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 1/5/22: Crow Wing County Land Services Director Gary Griffin 05.01.2022 14:33

Our guest today was 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 .

Community Focus 1/4/22: Jon Aga, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way 04.01.2022 11:24

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 1/3/22: Bobbie Gorron, Founder, Corey Borg-Massanari Foundation 03.01.2022 11:12

Our guest today was Bobbie Gorron, Founder, Corey Borg-Massanari Foundation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/23/21: Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA 23.12.2021 16:07

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 12/22/21: Tom Nixon, Zero Deaths Program 22.12.2021 16:16

Our guest today was Tom Nixon, Zero Deaths 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 12/21/21: Sue Galligan, Events & Connections Mgr. with the Brainerd Lakes Chamber. 21.12.2021 16:29

Ken's guest today on Comm Focus is Sue Galligan, Events & Connections Mgr. 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 12/20/21: Brainerd School District 181, Superintendent Laine Larson and Assistant Superintendent Heidi Hahn 20.12.2021 12:23

Guests today were from Brainerd School District 181, Superintendent Laine Larson and Assistant Superintendent Heidi Hahn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/17/21: Patrick Spradlin Dir. of Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center & Producer of the Cultural Arts Series 17.12.2021 11:26

Our guests today: Patrick Spradlin Dir. of Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center & Producer of the Cultural Arts Series See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/16/21: Dr. Peter Henry, Chief Medical Officer, Essentia Health, Dr. Christine Albrecht, Chief Medical Officer, Lakewood Health System, and Dr. Rob Westin, Chief Medical Officer, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center 16.12.2021 19:49

Our guests today were Dr. Peter Henry, Chief Medical Officer, Essentia Health, Dr. Christine Albrecht, Chief Medical Officer, Lakewood Health System, and Dr. Rob Westin, Chief Medical Officer, 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 12/14/21: Brad Chapulis, Baxter City Administrator 14.12.2021 14:43

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 12/13/21: City of Brainerd Mayor Dave Badeaux and City Administrator Jennifer Bergman 13.12.2021 19:41

Guests today were from the City of Brainerd Mayor Dave Badeaux and 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 .

Community Focus 12/10/21: Stage North Theatre with "A Christmas Story" 10.12.2021 14:49

My guests on Community Focus, Stage North Theatre", were here to promote their upcoming play, "A Christmas Story." Gary Hirsch - Artistic Dir. / Stage Mgr. Mark Ford - Director Rachel Delaney - actress William Delaney - actor See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/8/21: Mr. Tony Housey, Camp Ripley Public Affairs 08.12.2021 15:04

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 12/7/21: Jon Aga, Executive Director, Lakes Area United Way 07.12.2021 12:43

Community Focus 12/6/21: Jessica Gangle and Matt Holstrom with The Big Event 06.12.2021 12:52

Our guests today were Jessica Gangle, Executive Director, Brainerd Public Schools Foundation, Matt Holstrom, Event Chair, The Big Event, and Ellen Hagland, Committee Member, The Big Event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 12/1/21: Heidi Hahn, Assistant Superintendent, School District 181, and Ashley Abear, Crow Wing County Probation Agent. 01.12.2021 13:39

Our guests today were Heidi Hahn, Assistant Superintendent, School District 181, and Ashley Abear, Crow Wing County Probation Agent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/31/21: Senior Assistant County Attorney Lisa Rakkotz, and Sue Tange, Member of the Aitkin County Child Abuse Prevention Council 30.11.2021 14:32

Our guests today were Senior Assistant County Attorney Lisa Rakkotz, and Sue Tange, Member of the Aitkin County Child Abuse Prevention Council See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/29/21: Betty Doss, Executive Director, Pillager Family Center 29.11.2021 13:54

Our guest today was Betty Doss, Executive Director, Pillager Family 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 11/26/21: Melanie Erickson, Morrison County Social Services Supervisor 26.11.2021 14:38

Our guest today was Melanie Erickson, Morrison County Social Services Supervisor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Community Focus 11/24/21: Jenifer Podsiadly, Charitable Fund Coordinator, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, and Eryk Haapajoki, Vice Chair, Smiles for Jake 24.11.2021 14:27

Our guests today were Jenifer Podsiadly, Charitable Fund Coordinator, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, and Eryk Haapajoki, Vice Chair, 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 .

Community Focus 11/23/21: Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce 23.11.2021 15:38

Our guest today was Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager, 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 .

Community Focus 11/22/21: Captain Jeff Curran, Brainerd Salvation Army, and Brian Lehman, Co-chair, Red Kettle Campaign 22.11.2021 12:40

Our guests today were Captain Jeff Curran, Brainerd Salvation Army, and Brian Lehman, Co-chair, Red Kettle Campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .